Roots & Culture 2877 Items

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Right Here Right Now / I'm Crying

The Steadytones

7" (Mountone)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | UK (Cry No More)

The Springtones

High On Your Love / Dub

6,71 €* 20,99 € -68%

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | UK | Original (Chrysalis)

The Specials

The Singles

25,99 €*

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soulful Strut / Time Is Tight

The Sound Dimension

7" | 2017 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Jamaica Soul Shake 1 Silver Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Back to back two Killer 60s soul to reggae instrumental monsters - versioning Young-Holt’s classic Soulful Strut and Booker T and the MGs Seminal Time is Tight!

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The Sound Dimension

2LP | 2006 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

34,99 €*

Funny / I Am Yours Forever

Release: 2006 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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New one-off press limited edition silver coloured double vinyl edition of Soul Jazz Records long unavailable "Jamaica Soul Shake" collection of tracks from The Sound Dimension, probably the funkiest reggae groups to ever to exist on the planet! Features classic tracks recorded at Studio One. This is the first ever collection of the music of The Sound Dimension - a mixture of classic tracks alongside super-rare singles only ever released in Jamaica. Alongside The Skatalites, The Sound Dimension were perhaps the most important group in the history of reggae music. That they remain relatively unknown is explained by the fact that they mostly functioned as the in-house studio group at Studio One Records performing anonymously behind the stars of the day - the reggae equivalent of MotownâÇÖs Funk Brothers. In their relatively short-lived career, the groupâÇÖs unique sound came to define reggae music.

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The Soul Lads

7" | 1968 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

Give Love A Try / The Sole Chance

Release: 1968 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Great Rock Steady Vocal cuts. The Soul Lads were The Clarendonians.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Soul Chance

7" | 2018 | US | Original (Colemine)

Release: 2018 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bakersfield, CA duo The Soul Chance are steeped in early reggae. Lo- fi recording techniques and sweet reggae performances are the order of the day. The A-side features a cover of the classic “Give Love A Try” by Delroy Wilson, while the B-side is a sweet soul instrumental that serves as the group’s theme.
Recommend for fans of: The Frightnrs, Toots & The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1991 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

The Sojourners

Black People

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

Release: 1991 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Killer 90's Afro-Root from Nigeria.

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The Slickers

Run Fattie / Hoola Bulla

13,99 €*

2LP | 2000 | US | Reissue (Pirates Press)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Slickers were an exciting Jamaican Rocksteady and Reggae group in the late 1960s and 1970s. Although their legendary song JOHNNY TOO BAD was included in the Jimmy Cliff movie THE HARDER THEY COME, their story is mostly unknown and full of hearsays and contradictions.
Here is our "version" of the story:
Firstly, it is often assumed that The Slickers were just an alias for The Pioneers but it seems now clear that they were in fact two distinct formations.
In fact, the group was formed by Derrick Crooks (of The Pioneers) and Winston Bailey (not to misunderstand with Winston "Shadow" Bailey a Calypso singer) around 1965. It seems that Derrick was the only constant member and the line-up was constantly changing and overlapping with both The Reggae Boys and The Pioneers.
Other known members were Derrick's brother Sydney Crooks, Roy Beckford (not to misunderstand with U-Roy), George Dekker and Abraham Green (later known as Ras Abraham) who joined at the time "Johnny Too Bad" was recorded in 1970. Abraham is said to have been the lead vocal on "Johnny Too Bad". Besides being featured on the soundtrack for the 1972 Jimmy Cliff film, the song was covered by the British reggae group UB40 and countless more.
The Slickers have recorded about 40 singles during the 60's and the '70s. It seems they disbanded after recording their second album BREAKTHROUGH in 1979...
Although nothing is written in stone about The Slickers, one sure fact is that they were a brilliant Rocksteady and Reggay band… Many of their singles were outstanding such as NANA, YOU CAN'T WIN, MAN BEWARE, JOHNNY TOO BAD and of course the two hot shots on this single: RUN FATTIE and HOOLA BULLA!

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The Slackers

Wasted Days

31,99 €*

7" | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Fox)

Release: 2000 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Pirates Press Records are happy to announce the long overdue reissue of one of The Slackers most acclaimed albums, Wasted Days. Their fourth studio double album, originally released in 2000, hasn’t been available since 2013, and is an essential component to any Slackers collection! It showcases The Slackers' innovative incorporation of diverse influences to create a sound that is truly their own - from ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dub to soul, R&B, calypso, jazz, and rock ’n roll. Led by Vic Ruggerio's unmistakably Bronx accented vocal stylings, the band never lose touch with the scrappy energy of where they call home, New York City. With The Slackers continuing to tour the world throughout the end of 2022 and early 2023 in support of their recent full length “Don’t Let The Sunlight Fool Ya” it seems only right to get their back catalog back in press for the new fans they never fail to make at every single show. Be sure to catch them in a town near you!

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The Skulls

Black Slavery Days

11,99 €*

LP | 2012 | EU | Reissue (Bomber Music)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A truly exceptional song showcasing the pinnacle of Jack Ruby's productions, "Black Slavery Days" by The Skulls stands out as a remarkable gem that gained significant popularity in the Ochi Rios sound system scene. The lead singer of The Skulls, Tony Thomas, penned all their tunes, bringing his experience from singing with the original Justin Hinds & the Dominos group. This piece is a manifestation of pure 70's roots music in all its glorious essence.

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The Skints

Part & Parcel

Release: 2012 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Mr Bongo)

The Skints

Armageddon Remix

13,99 €*

7" | 1965 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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London “tropical punk” four-piece The Skints drop the second limited-edition 45 to accompany their hit new album ‘Swimming Lessons’.
Off the back of sold-out shows across the UK, Europe and US, it was clear that ‘Armageddon’ was becoming a firm fan favourite and needed to have a dedicated vinyl press. It sees the band compose a prescient commentary on the stress of watching the most powerful people in the world exchange fighting talk. The end is nigh when the red buttons get pushed and nothing will save us!
Jamaica’s rising star Runkus comes through with a killer feature where he too lays down a blistering take on the topical subject matter. The chorus owes a nod to the legendary Sister Nancy for the original lyric and for being a career-long inspiration to the band. The original is backed by a sound system shaking dub version provided courtesy of Gentleman’s Dub Club. It completes a package that will become an essential collectable for Skints’ fans, as well as a must-have for in-the-know reggae devotees.
Limited to just 500 copies worldwide.

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The Skatelites

Guns Of Navarone

LP | 2013 | EU | Reissue (Liquidator)

Release: 1965 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Seminal Ska all-time Anthem on new clean loud pressing. Originally released in 1965 in Jamaica and UK, the Skatalites insanely addictive ska tune always sounds fresh and fills any dancefloor! Check the stunning ska dancer tribute to Marcus on the flipside - killer. 100% Essential!

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The Skatalites

Walk With Me

Release: 2013 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites / Shenley Duffus

What A Skandal / I'm A Lonely Boy

7" | 1964 | UK | Reissue (King Edwards)

Release: 1964 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

7" | EU | Reissue (Olive Blossom)

The Skatalites

On Broadway

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites / Dub Specialist

Man In The Street / Banana Walk

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

CD | 2023 | UK | Original (Freedom Sounds)

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites’ massive dancefloor ska Anthem + some serious dub on the flip

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The Simeons

Dub Conference In London

15,99 €*

The Silvertones With Lynn Tait & The Boys / Lynn Tait & The Boys

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1996 UK release

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Storm Warning / It's Real

7" | 1966 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

LP | 1973 | US | Reissue (Antarctica Starts Here)

Release: 1966 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1966 Recordings. Alternate Takes here: A side with a wicked Ska Vocal backed with a great Ska Inst.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Silvertones

Silver Bullets

Cry Little Girl Cry / What Have I Done

Release: 1973 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Silvertones were steeped in the grand tradition of Jamaican vocal trios along with other greats such as The Heptones, The Abyssinians and The Kingstonians. Formed in 1964 by Delroy Denton, Keith Coley and Gilmore Grant, the group recorded under a variety of names in the ska and rocksteady era for Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle and Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One, before hooking up with producer Lee “Scratch” Perry. Originally released in 1973, The Silvertones’ debut Silver Bullets was recorded at Perry’s Black Ark studio with vocal tracks captured at King Tubby’s Dromilly Avenue studio in a marathon, all-night session. While firmly planted in roots reggae, Silver Bullets’ dense harmonies and relaxed vibe harken back to rocksteady. The album marks an interesting point in Jamaican music where the past and the future are visible in the grooves of a single LP—from classic rocksteady-tinged love songs like “That’s When It Hurts” and “Rock Me In Your Soul” to the Rasta anthem “Rejoice Jah Jah Children.” Antarctica Starts Here presents the first widely available domestic release of Silver Bullets. This reissue is part of an archival series that focuses on Trojan’s essential ’60s and ’70s catalogue. Liner notes by JR Gonne.

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The Silvertones

7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

We Are In The Mood / Baby Love

Release: 2023 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Side A: 1969 Recordind Duke Reid's Studio. Unreleased. Great Harmony And Killer Early Reggae Vocal. Side B: 1969 Never Released at 1969. Wicked Early Reggae Vocal. A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Sensations

7" | EU | Reissue (Treasure Isle)

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Sensations / Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics

Everyday Is Just A Holiday/Rock Away

7" | 2014 | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

Release: 2014 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP+CD | 2012 | EU | Original (Skycap)

The Senior Allstars

What Next?

17,99 €*

Release: 2012 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Selectors / Patricia Edwards

Stay On The Track / Darling Remember

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (Spade / Reggae Fever)

Greatest Hits Live Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material from around 1967!

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The Selecter

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Audioplatter)

Calabash Rock / Calabash Dub

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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RE-ISSUE OF BRITISH TWO-TONE AND SKA BAND THE SELECTER'S LIVE ALBUM FROM 1996 - ON STUNNING CLEAR VINYL!"Greatest Hits Live" captures a reunited Selecter running through their greatest hits at a Minneapolis club in 1991. Includes live versions of the UK Singles Chart hits 'On My Radio', 'Three Minute Hero', 'Missing Words' and 'The Whisper'.

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The Rockers Disciples

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Onlyroots)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Released in 2012 as the opening song of the CD album " Far Eye " featuring Daba Makourejah, Calabash Rock have remained unknown for most rockers reggae aficionados. And that was a shame. The Rockers Disciples and Dig This Way Records decided then to strengthen their collaboration by releasing this wonderful instrumental piece of music, deeply influenced by Aswad’s « Warrior Charge '' and Rico Rodriguez’s vibrant music. A 7 ‘’ record, including a vertiginous dub version on the flip. Enjoy the Calabash style!

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The Revolutionaries

Roots Man Dub

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Drum Sound: More Gems From The Channel One Dub Room 1974 To 1980

The Revolutionaries

2LP | 2007 | UK | Reissue (Pressure Sounds)

Release: 2007 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Give Me A Blue Beat White Vinyl Edition

The Reseters

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Jump Up)

26,99 €*

What's Wrong With You / Bookie Man

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Debut full length album from South Korea's boss early reggae band, who are stylistically funky reggae ala Toots & THE Maytals fueled by the energy of British 2-tone. For fans of THE Aggrolites, Boss Capone, THE Slackers and THE Upsessions. Ten tracks on white vinyl.

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The Race Fans

7" | 1968 | EU | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

10,39 €* 12,99 € -20%

The Pioneers & The Blenders

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This killer double sider is the first release of the stunning “Bookie Man - What’s Wrong With You”. It was previously released as a blank label only in 1968 and was wrongly credited to The Bleechers. On the B side, “Bookie Man” is a completely different song,and it is a rare and brilliant track in its own right. It is also the first time the two “Bookie Man” songs are featured together on a 7inch.

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Baby Don't Be Late / Gimme Gimme Girl

7" | 2016 | EU | Original (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Boss Records / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2016 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nice repress of these classic 1968 tunes.

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The Pioneers

Su Su Su

8,99 €*

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Some Having A Bawl / Whip Them

The Pioneers

7" | 1968 | UK | Reissue (Harlem Shuffle)

The Pioneers / Prince Deadly

Release: 1968 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is the first re-release on 7inch vinyl single of the super rare killer single by The Pioneers released in 1968 on Amalgamated Records in Jamaica and on Doctor Bird in the U.K. that same year.

Attention: This is a special limited edition - strictly limited to 500 copies - one release only.

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Jump Up! / Jump Dub!

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

11,99 €* 14,99 € -20%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No Follow Bad Company / Duke Street

The Pearls

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

The Paragons / Tommy Mccook & The Supersonics

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The concluding 12” in The Pearls trilogy shows the origins of the band with two playful Rootsy numbers, ‘No Follow Bad Company’ and ‘Duke Street’ backed with the essential Dub versions. Both tracks went on to feature on The Pearls debut LP ‘The War’ released on Sly & Robbie’s Taxi label in 1981.

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I'm Worried Man / Soul Style

7" | 1967 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Lantern)

Release: 1967 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Paragons

Now

The Paragons / Earl Lindo

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the very first time, the third Paragons album, originally released in 1982 on the UK reggae label Starlight. All songs are backed by the Aggrovators, the Bunny Lee’s house band, that includes Sly & Robbie, the Barrett brothers - both also with Bob Marley & the Wailers - Jackie Mittoo, Earl “Chinna” Smith, Winston Wright and many others. Produced by Bunny Lee, mixed by Prince Jammy. “Now” marked the Paragons return to the scene, in a big way. Great vibrations, dreamy melodies, a roots reggae masterpiece, not to be missed!

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Wear You To The Ball/The Ball

7" | 2015 | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

Release: 2015 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Liquidator Music)

The Oldians

We Are Reggae

25,99 €*

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Liquidator)

The Oldians

Soul'in Jamaica

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Officinalis

Back To Sorrento

LP | 2023 (Aloe Vera)

23,99 €*

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Orthodoxy Of New Radicalism Electric Blue Vinyl Edition

The Offenders

LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Long Beach)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Long Beach)

The Offenders

Class Of Nations

Release: 2019 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | Original (Hfb-)

The Nutty Boys

Got Your Dancing Shoes

23,99 €*

Release: 2018 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (4weed)

The Natural Dub Cluster

Biosfear

16,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | US | Original (BYM)

The & Nairobi Ganjas

The Ganjas Meets Nairobi

33,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Grounation Deluxe Box Set

3LP+7" | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

59,99 €*

The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One-off pressing limited-edition deluxe box set triple-vinyl edition complete with a free 45 single + art print + an exact-replica reproduction Mystic Revelation 1977 mag/zine + download code.

Like Sun Ra's Arkestra and John Coltrane are to jazz, the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari are to reggae - the ultimate expression of roots music and Rastafarian ideology in reggae music, music functioning at a high level of spiritual consciousness combined with an equally avant-garde and forward-looking approach to sound.The group's stunning, unique and groundbreaking 1973 album 'Grounation', a mighty conceptual triplealbum (the first ever reggae triple!) is, similar to Marvin Gaye's 'What's Goin' On', a definitive allencompassing cultural statement of its time and place. A sprawling album of raw and unique cultural expression that combined Rastafari consciousness with deep spiritual jazz music - an absolute and essential classic of Reggae music.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari group came into existence at the start of 1970s, the union of two artists (and groups) of equal repute - Count Ossie and his African Drums and saxophonist Cedric 'Im' Brooks' and his group, The Mystics. Both Ossie and Brooks were alumni from the great Studio One Records.

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Grounation

2CD | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Like Sun Ra's Arkestra and John Coltrane are to jazz, the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari are to reggae - the ultimate expression of roots music and Rastafarian ideology in reggae music, music functioning at a high level of spiritual consciousness combined with an equally avant-garde and forward-looking approach to sound.The group's stunning, unique and groundbreaking 1973 album 'Grounation', a mighty conceptual triplealbum (the first ever reggae triple!) is, similar to Marvin Gaye's 'What's Goin' On', a definitive allencompassing cultural statement of its time and place. A sprawling album of raw and unique cultural expression that combined Rastafari consciousness with deep spiritual jazz music - an absolute and essential classic of Reggae music.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari group came into existence at the start of 1970s, the union of two artists (and groups) of equal repute - Count Ossie and his African Drums and saxophonist Cedric 'Im' Brooks' and his group, The Mystics. Both Ossie and Brooks were alumni from the great Studio One Records.

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Grounation

3LP | 1972 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

36,99 €*

Release: 1972 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mighty Victim With Fr.Richard Ho Lung

God And Caesar / Dub

7" | 2023 (Jesuit)

12,79 €* 15,99 € -20%

Release: 2023

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mighty Victim & Fr. Richard Holung

God & Caesar / Jesuit Music

7" | 2023 | UK (Common Ground International)

17,09 €* 17,99 € -5%

Release: 2023 / UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mighty Randells / Sky High All Stars

Brimstone & Fire / Earthquake & Lightning

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (JA-Man)

11,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Mighty Millers / Dennis Capra

Mountain Top / Drum And Bass

7" | 2023 | EU | Original (Capra)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Pass The Knowledge Reggae Anthology

The Mighty Diamonds

CD (17 North Parade)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Global Beats)

The Mighty Diamonds

Better Days

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2023 | EU | Original (Doghouse & Bone)

The Merritonians

26,99 €*

7" | 1969 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Merrritonians is a French combo exploring Rock-Steady and Jamaïcan music, the old fashion way.For their eponym debut album, Don Cavalli offered them 3 songs, " A Lonely One " is the opening title and a cover version of french singer "Pomme".50 years already! Rocksteady still captivates the souls and makes the hearts of those who listen to it capsize. A timeless, warm music and the mother of many musical trends, largely inspired by this Jamaican treasure. This Rocksteady memorial is a way of paying tribute to and thanking all the musicians, singers and sound engineers who, in such a short period of time, have recorded an impressive number of tracks! Half a century later, rocksteady is still very present in the collective memory but is rarely played live. With this in mind, The Merritonians propose to replay some of the hits from these prolific years. The Paragons, Hopton Lewis, Derrick Harriott, The Gaylads and many others will be there...Rocksteady revival !!!

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The Melodians

Lonely Night / Hey Girl

LP | 1988 | US | Original (Heartbeat)

Release: 1969 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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1969 Recordings, both alternate takes. Wicked Early Reggae Vocal cuts.

A premium series of limited edition Japanese pressed 7"s - featuring unreleased and impossibly hard to find gems from the Duke Reid archives.

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The Meditations

For The Good Of Man

15,99 €*

LP+12" | 2018 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1988 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has small seam split, small stickers over back spine, golden promo stamp on front cover. Vinyl is very close to NM.

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The Maytones

Only Your Picture

27,99 €*

Doctor Lester / Sun Moon & Stars

Release: 2018 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition for Record Store Day 2018!

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The Maytals

7" (Beverley's)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Marvels / The Upsetters

Some Day We'll Be Together / The Rhythm (Boss)

7" | 2018 | EU | Original (Hop / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2023 | JP | Original (Jet Set)

The Magnetics

Love Of My Life

37,99 €*

Release: 2023 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2018 | EU | Original (Studio Rockers)

The Last Poets

Understand What Black Is

37,99 €*

The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

Release: 2018 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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On the 50th anniversary of the band's inception at an event in Harlem, NY to commemorate Malcolm X's birthday on 19 May 1968, influential spoken word artists, poets and commentators The Last Poets are set to make a glorious and relevant return with their first album in over 20 years, 'Understand What Black Is'.
Produced by Ben Lamdin (Nostaglia 77) and Brighton legend Prince Fatty, whose speciality is traditional reggae and dub production's, 'Understand What Black Is' is a ten-track album which speaks of a revolutionary struggle defined by both race and identity, that has never sounded more relevant. Released on Studio Rockers, there will also be an accompanying single featuring remixes of the title track "Understand What Black Is" by Mala (South London collective Digital Mystikz) and UK Dance music innovators Dego and Kaidi.
Since the initial line-up of Dahveed Nelson, Gylan Kain and Felipe Luciano formed in East Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, The Last Poets have produced under various guises over the subsequent years. However, it was their seminal output, namely 1970's 'The Last Poets' under both Umar bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole that secured their legacy, becoming one of the most important influences in early hip hop.
Throughout the last 20 years, the band have remained largely on hiatus. But their influence could still be felt with their tracks being sampled by The Notorious B.I.G, NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr.Dre and Snoop Dogg. Umar has recorded various solo albums and featured on Common and Kanye West's Grammy Nominated 'The Corner'. Abiodun appeared on the Red Hot Organization's album, Stolen Moments which was named "Album of the Year" by Time. He also conducts weekly open house poetry readings, where he constructively critiques upcoming poets, helping to nurture them. He has also conducted classes at Columbia University, where he teaches creative writing.
The inauguration of Donald Trump as US President in 2016 inspired Hassan and Oyewole to resurrect the group to create a brand new record, modern and edgy, and deeply relevant and reflective of our times.
Tracks on 'Understand What Black Is' include 'How Many Bullets', which bridles with defiance as Oyewole works through a litany of injustices suffered by black people in the US: " You've Tried
To Blow My Brains Out With Bigotry, Chopped Off My Wings, So I Couldn't Fly Free, And Dared Me To Be Me, Took My Drum, Broke My Hands, Yanked My Roots Right Up Out Of The Land, And Riddled My Soul With Jesus" 'What I Want To See' describes a utopia - a refuge from hurt and those who'd make "our vision blurred, and our faith obscure", whilst the title track 'Understand What Black Is' aims to transcend ethnicity: "understand what black is….It's the source from which all things come...black is a hero, not a villain."
The album even takes reference from Prince's 2003 album of instrumentals, 'News', which Hassan drew comparisons from with his own childhood experiences: "That poem took me about a year to write….I just kept writing and writing but not getting too far and then I heard that album and the musicianship was amazing. I was left wondering if it was jazz, classical, rock or maybe something new but all those images that I write about came to me from listening to that album. I loved Prince in that movie Purple Rain because my father was a talented musician but he was into brutalising Mama at times and in the movie there's a Jerome and my name is Jerome, so it was like he was telling my life story as well."
The album acts as a body of work between individual members each speaking of their own personal journeys, but feeding into the much larger narrative of struggle and oppression, alongside a fervent hunger for social change. These are struggles and tests of personal resolve that have directly shaped and moulded the bands' unique sound over the course of an impressive 50 years, and their powerful and influential commentary remains as relevant as ever.

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Sufferer / Sufferer

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

13,99 €*

Mommy And Daddy / Girls Like Dirt

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two avidly sought-after early Reggay tracks are quite rare. Splash Down is the instrumental version of Sufferer and both songs have been produced by Derrick Harriott. This is the first time these two wicked tracks are released together on a 7inch vinyl single.

THE Kingstonians Jamaican vocal trio, the Kingstonians were formed around 1966 by Cebert Bernard (aka Jackie Bernard) and his brother Lloyd "Footy" Bernard, along with mutual friend Lloyd Kerr. They began their recording career with producer J.J. Johnson, but had their greatest success between 1968 and 1970 with producer Derrick Harriott, who helped steer the singles "Singer Man" and "Sufferer" to the top of the Jamaican charts. An LP of the Harriott material was released in 1970 under the title “Sufferer”. The album was the career high point for the Kingstonians, who left Harriott to work briefly with producers Leslie Kong and Rupie Edwards before breaking up as the roots reggae era began.

THE Crystalites The Crystalites were the backing and studio band for legendary producer Derrick Harriott and included top 60s Jamaican musicians e.g. Bongo Herman, Bongo Les, Boris Gardiner, Gladstone Anderson, Karl Bryan, Winston Wright among others!

They were extremely productive between 1968 and 1974 and recorded 4 albums and countless singles covering many styles from Boss Reggae to Dub. More specifically, they recorded many wicked and awesome “versions” of hit songs of that time e.g. Sufferer by THE Kingstonians!

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The Kingstonians

7" | 2017 | EU | Original (JJ Records / Reggae Fever)

7" | EU | Reissue (Doctor Bird)

Release: 2017 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Check out this classic Roots material byThe Kingstonians from around 1968!

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The Kingstonians

Fun Galore

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lennon & Mccartney Reggae Style

The Jamestown Sheiks

LP | 1970 | EU (Black Butcher Classics)

16,99 €*

The Jamaicans / The Techniques

Release: 1970 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Even though Lennon & McCartney compositions have been recorded by every genre of artist in the music industry, this selection by The Jamestown Sheiks, is unique in that the famous songs are presented in reggae style, and what a treat it is! Every song is a gem and it is refreshing to hear a different treatment of these all-time pop standards.

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Baba Boom / Travelling Man

12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue

16,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | Original (Super Weird Substance Limited)

The Isrights

Real?

6,74 €* 8,99 € -25%

Release: Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | EU | Reissue (Roots International)

The Invaders

Hell & Heaven

9,74 €* 12,99 € -25%

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Inspirations / King Scratch

Tighten Up / Cane River Rock

7" | 2015 | EU | Original (Upsetter / Reggae Fever)

Release: 2015 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Horus All Stars / Three Dots

Cristo Redentor / The Count Of Monte Cristo

7" | EU (Horus)

Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Heptones / Woodfield Rd Allstars

Love Has Really Got / Breezin' Up Brentwood Rd

7" | 2023 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

9,34 €* 16,99 € -45%

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

The Heptones

In A Dancehall Style

25,99 €*

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1979 | US | Reissue (Greensleeves)

The Heptones

Good Life

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (On High)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Good Life" was originally released in 1979 as Greensleeves longplayer number 6 and presents the renown vocal harmony group after Leroy Sibbles had left the group and Naggo Morris had officially joined the trio. The 10-track longplayer was remastered by Kevin Metcalfe, recorded at Channel One studio with producer Joseph Hoo Kim and the musicians of The Revolutionaries. The artwork was designed by Bloomfield/Travis and photographs were taken by David Hendley.

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The Heptones

Cool Rasta

36,99 €*

Kiss, Cuddle & Torture Volume 2

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Cool Rasta is an album by The Heptones, which consisted of Earl Morgan, Barry Llewellyn, and Leroy Sibbles. Brought up in the Trench Town area of Kingston, their first successful record was Fatty Fatty, first released in 1966. Since then, they have had several hits including 'Country Boy,' 'Mama Say,' and 'Book Of Rules.' At the guiding hand of top producer, Harry Johnson they recorded Cool Rasta, which came out in 1976. The title track of the album is a typical example of The Heptones at their brilliant best.

Remastered and pressed on audiophile virgin vinyl for your listening pleasure.

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The Hempolics

2LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Zee Zee)

The Harmonizers / Stranger Cole & The Conquerors

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Hempolics return with ‘Kiss, Cuddle & Torture: Volume 2’, the follow-up to their triumphant 2017 album which won them accolades including a BBC 6 Music ‘Album Of The Year’ selection. The new release builds on their trademark mash-up sound of reggae, dub, soul and pop but explores new territories with elements of hip-hop, shoegaze and trip-hop welcome additions to the mix.
As with Volume 1, the release is underpinned by the masterful production of main man Grippa – an engineer who cut his teeth working with Faithless – and he’s once again joined by unmistakable Hempolics vocalists Dandelion and Nubiya, who continues to turn heads with her Amy Winehouse meets Hollie Cook timbre.
Highlights of the album include the upbeat soul and reggae hit ‘Play On’, the trip-hop meets dub-influenced single, ‘Full of Surprises’, and the British reggae-funk stomper ‘Bongadashi’. ‘Gotta Thing’ sees the band deliver a fast hip-hop house track laced with classic Hempolics’ reggae flavours, vocals courtesy of Miami rapper Cojack, whilst ‘Place Is Here’, written by Grippa alongside Faithless vocalist Pauline Taylor, is a 90’s shoegaze influenced cut with a languid psych groove.
These releases are to be collected, and hopefully Volume 3 isn’t too far away.

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Living In Misery Aka Go Back Home / Oh Ye Mahee

10" | 2014 | EU | Original (Earth Sound)

8,99 €*

Why You Have To Walk This Way

Release: 2014 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Whenever it’s love or misery, hear the cry for a better life & understanding. With drums & bass! Once again, Earth Sound comes out with two exclusive tunes from the Pottinger production vault, recorded in 1966 at Federal Record, Kingston, Ja. Living In
Misery an alternative take of Go Back Home by The Harmonizers plus Oh Ye Mahee by Stranger Cole & The Conquerors. Bongoman rocksteady is sufferers’ rocksteady.

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The Hamlins

7" | 2023 | JP | Reissue (Duke Reid Classics)