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Lula Côrtes (Lula E Lailson) - Satwa CD Mr. Bongo
£13.99The music is a succession of ragas and mantras, powered by incense, magic mushrooms and other "mental muscle expanders," recorded live at the Rozenblit Studios, Recife, between 20 and 31 January 1973.With a limited edition and distribution mainly regional, the disc disappeared almost as soon emerged, making it another Holy Grail record alongside Paebiru. -
Marconi Notaro – No Sub Reino Dos Metazoários CD Mr. Bongo
£12.99‘No Sub Reino dos Metazoários’ is the first and only record by musician and poet Marconi Notaro, out of Pernambuco, Brazil. Originally released independently, however, with the support and distribution of Rozenblit, the 1973 album featuring Lula Cortes, Zé Ramalho and Robertinho de Recife is part of the holy trilogy of «Psicodelia Nordestina» amongst the equally mindblowing Paebiru (1975) and Satwa (1973). -
Soul Jazz Records presents ‘Studio One Space-Age Dub Special’ 2LP/CD Soul Jazz Studio One
£26.99• ‘Studio One Space-Age Dub Special’ is a brand new Studio One release on Soul Jazz Records which draws on more rare and classic dubs taken from the mighty vaults of Studio One Records.• Most of these tracks are taken from Studio One’s superb long out-of-print series of dub albums released between 1974 and 1980, such as ‘Zodiac Sounds’, ‘Ital Sounds and System’, ‘Roots Dub’, ‘Dub Store Special’, ‘Juks Incorporation’ and others. Many of these classic dub albums were originally released only in Jamaica in shortrun pressings with special silk-screen printed sleeves, all with striking minimal designs, and which now fetch many, many hundreds of pounds.• These tracks, credited to the Dub Specialist, use the original music tracks to seminal Studio One rhythms, which are broken down, reconstructed, and manipulated using the studio mixing desk as an instrument. With these albums, producer Clement Dodd and engineer Sylvan Morris helped create some of the finest dubs ever known.• The cover shows Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd in orbit, an image inspired by DJ Lone Ranger‘s 1982 ‘Badda Dan Dem’ album for Studio One, the cover of which portrays Sir Coxsone at the controls of a spaceship with the DJ in space.• The tracks on ‘Studio One Space-Age Dub Special’ are mainly instrumental cuts with occasional snippets of original vocals brought into the mix. Lone Ranger’s complete vocals feature on ‘A Lie Gal A Tell’, a superb six minutes plus dubbed out piece of musical madness. Also included are a selection of rare dub versions that only ever appeared on rare singles. -
Danny T & Tradesman - Lazer Quest EP 12" Vinyl | Nice Up! Records
£12.99Taken from the recent "New Patterns" compilation on NICE UP!, "Lazer Quest" got such a reaction from DJs that we thought it only right to give it a full release of its own. Known previously for their dancehall & dub productions on labels such as Mungo's Hifi's Scotch Bonnet and Reggae Roast, the Leeds powerhouse duo of Danny T & Tradesman can also turn their hand to deep and devastating dubstep, harking back to their formative years in front of the speakers at Sub Dub."Lazer Quest" has already blown dances apart with its cavernous dub stylings and vintage wobble bass. On the flip we have 2 brand new tracks of equal weight and ferocity - firstly the snarky "Nobody Cares" featuring a ranting voicenote from their friend and collaborator Jakey Banton, again adding some vintage era wonkiness and sounding like a long lost Coki tune. Taking things even deeper, "Acid Wash" strips things back to an almost skeletal frame with echoes Eski style synths - one for the late night /early morning crew. -
Danny Red - Live It Up / Ital Horns & Conscious Sounds 10" E.P. More Life Records
£13.99Killa release from the mighty Danny Red, Ital Horns and Conscious Sounds. A live track from Dougie and Drummer Zinx, with uplifting lyrics from the master - Danny Red. Ital Horns on the B Side. Dub mixes on both sides! This one made to make the dance bubble!
Voiced in Kingston Jamaica.
Ital Horns Recorded in London, UK.
Mixed and mastered by Dougie Conscious in London, UK
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Junior Dell & The D-Lites – Jump Around / Rock The Lawn 7" Original Gravity Reissue
£11.99New reissue of the recent reggaefied version of the 'House Of Pain' classic that sold out quick fast! Limited stock so don't miss out, grab your copy now!
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DJ Shepdog - Party Breaks & Bullshit / Juicy Juice 7" Muscle Cuts Records
£14.99A timely re-issue of the huge "Party Breaks & Bullshit" due to popular demand, which finds some of the biggest party starting breaks thrown down under one Biggie's most loved tunes. An absolute whopper of a tune!Over on the flip is a brand new track "Juicy Juice" - basically what happens when you transplant Long Island over in Brooklyn and put Biggie on a roughneck beat instead of an soul/RnB joint. If you don't know now you know.... -
Cosmic Shuffling - Love In Portofino / The Shadow Of Your Smile 7" Fruits Records .
£10.00‘LOVE IN PORTOFINO’ is a 1958 Italian classic by Fred Buscaglione. As Jamaicans would covered in their own way sixties soul classics from the USA, Cosmic Shuffling gives a beautiful rocksteady rendition of this love song. It starts with a wistful guitar introduction, before the rhythm section and vocals enter on a cuban bolero inspired rhythm. Then the rocksteady groove sits in: bouncy drum and bass, sweet horns arrangement and a delightful pick guitar that will leave no one cold. Can you feel the Mediterranean summer breeze of Portofino’s harbor?B side of the record features jazz standard ‘THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE’ well known of rocksteady lovers thanks to Tommy McCook’s magical interpretation from 1967. Surprisingly, Jamaican artists never recorded a vocal version of the song. That’s why Cosmic Shuffling did its own version: a superb love letter between alto saxophone and vocals.Wait… was this really recorded in 2022?! A perfectly balanced retro-modern rocksteady record! Available on 7” vinyl record with pantone silver ink label. -
Cosmic Shuffling - Jupiter's Garden / Asteroid Field I 7" Fruits Records
£10.00In 2020, Cosmic Shuffling took the global rocksteady and ska scene by storm with its hit singles ‘Eastern Ska’ and ‘Short Break’ taken from the band first album “Magic Rocket Ship”. Highly acclaimed by the fans of sixties Jamaican sounds, this first album was sold out in a few weeks only. Now the band returns with brand new music!WARNING! This is original SKA music of the highest calibre. This new double A side 7” record will set the dancefloor on fire. ’JUPITER’S GARDEN’ is an heavy, slow and extremely groovy instrumental ska blown by a six-piece horns section. It is instantly reminiscent of Don Drummond's melancholic compositions with The Skatalites. The music made by these Jamaican legends in the sixties will never be equalled, but Cosmic Shuffling pays a striking tribute to the style and sound of the Greats. Ready to take off on an outerspace dancing journey?On the flip side, ‘ASTEROID FIELD I’ continues the journey through a zone of intense turbulence: the tempo becomes fiercer, the chords move away from traditional harmonies and the virtuoso soloists display their talent one after the other. All of this on a frenzied rhythm worthy of The Soul Brothers.You can’t miss this record. Double scorcher. Double fireball. Available on 7” vinyl record with pantone silver ink label. -
Dub Pistols - Frontline (Vinyl LP /CD) Cyclone Records
£21.99Frontline is the 9th studio album by Dub Pistols.
Chief rabble-rousers & festival favourites, the band are known for their veritable feast of jump-up party-starting sounds, melding dub, reggae, dancehall, ska & DnB into an irresistible tonic that has seen them amass a merry band of Pistoleros across the world. For this chapter, they are joined by a stellar band of featured artists including both legendary & award-winning collaborators such as Horseman, Top Cat, The Freestylers, Myki Tuff and Chezidek alongside long-term Posse members The Ragga Twins, Lindy Layton, Natty Campbell, King Yoof and Cheshire Cat, and regular Dub Pistol frontman Seanie T.
So, saddle up and join the gang, it's time to ride to the Frontline!
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Jah Cure - Undeniable (Vinyl LP/CD) VP Records
£20.99Jah Cure is one of the best known and most loved singers in the reggae genre with multiple hits to his credit.
His 2015 effort The Cure topped Billboard's Reggae Album Charts its debut week and earned Cure a Grammy nomination, thanks in part to a hit cover version of John Legend 's "All of Me."
2019's guest-heavy Royal Soldier also topped the same Bill board chart and featured contributions from Damien Marley, Junior Reid, Popcaan, Phyllisia Ross, and many more.
Now comes 'Undeniable', the eleven song collection that returns Jah Cure to his roots as a singer of love songs. The album features performances from Stonebwoy and newcomer Kaylan Arnold on the title track.
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Junior Dell & The D-Lites - See You Later Alligator / In A While Crocodile 7" Original Gravity
£11.99Junior Dell & The D-Lites new version of "See You Later, Alligator" a 1950s rock and roll song written and first recorded by American singer-songwriter Bobby Charles. The song was a Top Ten hit for Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956 in the United States, reaching no. 6 on Billboard and CashBox. In the UK, the single peaked at no. 7.
Original Gravity on point again with this jiving blue beat update!
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Your Old Droog - The Return Of Sasquatch 7" Nature Sounds (Madlib / Edan prod)
£18.99The Return Of Sasquatch has been covered by outlets like RapRadar, Stereogum, 2DopeBoyz, HotNewHipHop, and many more.
Your Old Droog is one of hip-hop’s top young talents.
He has collaborated with MF DOOM, Mach-Hommy, Westside Gunn, Black Thought, Matisyahu, El-P, Roc Marciano, Aesop Rock, Mick Jenkins, Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown, billy woods, Styles P, and more. Known to keep a low profile and cause pandemonium with each reemergence, rhyme writer extraordinaire Your Old Droog recently debuted the appropriately-titled single "The Return Of Sasquatch", a collaboration with legendary producer Madlib.
A brash, kinetic masterpiece, the track marks a historic encounter between two of the biggest names in independent hip-hop.
Not included on any of Droog’s albums, “The Return Of Sasquatch” is now available on vinyl for the first time. This 7" pressing also includes an exclusive live rehearsal performance of the "The Unknown Comic" on the B-Side, produced by Edan
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Danny Vibes & The Disciples - Chant Down / Melting Pot (12" Vinyl) Boom Shacka Lacka
£12.99Fresh new 12" release on the legendary BSL label! Featuring a vocal track for the first time on the label - 'Chant Down' by Danny Vibes! On the flipside, there's a killer re-lick of the classic 'Melt Away', in fine Disciples style!In conjunction with The Disciples, we are reviving the legendary BSL label! This label is one of the pillars of UK Dub.This is a first come first serve basis, so be sure not to miss out! -
Earl Sixteen - One By One / Indica Dubs - Masterplan Dub (12" Vinyl) Merge Production
£12.99Fresh new Merge Production 12" release, with the legendary Earl Sixteen, featuring Indica Dubs on the riddim section!Earl Sixteen coming in heavy in 2023 on his very own Merge Production label! Delivering deep conscious lyrics, at his request - on a modern steppers riddim produced and mixed by Indica Dubs! The 12” holds 4 mixes in total, the main vocal mix with a hard dubwise mix on Side A, and then a riddim version and raw mix on the flipside!Mastered by Vibronics. -
Tena Stelin - Stop The Wars (12" Vinyl) Indica Dubs
£12.99This is the first Indica Dubs release to feature the legendary; Tena Stelin! As always, Tena Stelin delivers a serious message on serious problems in the world, fitted on a heavyweight steppers riddim mixed and produced by Indica Dubs. Coming with 4 earth-shaking cuts on a 12” slab, each dub mix gets even more raw and deeper as they go on!
Mastered by Russ Disciples.
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Al Campbell - Cruising / Al Campbell - Ebony Eyes 7" Peckings
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Robert Lee - Hanging Tree / King General / Tenor Youthman / Naram 12" Sound Transmission
£14.99Big new Digital Dancehall release from Sound Transmission Records called the 'Hanging Tree'.
Riddim produced by Naram
Featuring three vocals versions and one instrumentall on this one Riddim EP!
Harking back to those classic days of early 90's Music Works Gussie Clarke / Photographer / Redman International riddims.
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Solo Banton & Sabrina Bell - Empress / Parly B - Gallang 12" Sound Transmission
£8.99Back In Stock at a nice price!
ST001, released in 2016 on 12" Vinyl on Sound Transmission Records, Produced by Interrupt with remixes from Vibration Lab and Amen Shamen. Executive Producer: Jack Ruskin.
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Floyd James & The GTs – Green Onions / On The Good Foot 7" Original Gravity
£14.00In demand reissue cover versions. Side A, the classic 1962 hit from Booker T & The MG's. Side B, covers, James Brown - Get On The Good Foot. -
The Heptones - Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me 7" Original Gravity Records
£13.99Hot off the press!
The sweet harmonies of the legendary Heptones bless us once again with this new cut of sweet rocksteady!
Woodfield Road Allstars Instrumental on the b-side.
Limited Edition of 200 pressings.
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Tippa Irie & Solo Banton - Roots Man / Anthony John - Read D'Sign 12" Dubplate Pressure
£11.99DPR002 - Featuring the British Jamaican legend Tippa Irie, Solo Banton, Anthony John, Red-i & Dakila Horns inna heavyweight roots man style.Expect tuff rootikal vibrations on both sides with Tippa Irie & Solo Banton inna combination style on Side A & Anthony John on the word sound with a killer Horns cut on the flip side.Guitar & Kete - Ras KantoTrumpet - Mark ibañezTrombone - Jonathan FagtananMixed & Produced by Red-i @ Dubplate Pressure Studio, ManilaMastered by Vibronics @ The Dub Cupboard Studio, Leicester, UK -
Vanzo - Something Good / Cream Cheese Riddim 7" Vinyl Vibeguard Recordings
£9.99Big Tune! Fifth single for Vibeguard Recordings with, this time, the Jamaican artist Vanzo.We have already had the opportunity to find the young and talented artist on one of the label's productions: the Guard Your Joy Riddim released in 2021 with the track Just One Night.For this new tune, Vanzo offers us a pure moment of optimism and hope and reminds us that hard work is the key. This allows us to put all the chances on our side to succeed.Although the goals are difficult to achieve, you must never give up.A title that comes at the right time for the start of 2023.The riddim marks with its modern and digital sounds. It is composed by Cedrick aka The Green Chapel Doctor; everything was mixed and mastered at Crystal Mixage by Ital.This release was pressed in a limited run of 300 copies -
Nia Songbird - Stay Humble / Echo Ranks - Beware / Ashanti Selah - Well Humble 10" Scoops
£12.99Fresh vinyl slice of UK Dub Roots Reggae sees veteran producer Vibronics hook up once again with rising star Ashanti Selah for a 4 track outing featuring 3 vocals and one deep dub mix.Vocals are provided by Nia Songbird, Echo Ranks & Ashanti Selah. Nia is the the young singer from Leicester creating waves right now in the sound system scene, Echo provides the listener with a rare opportunity to hear his legendary tones after a long break from releases and finally Ashanti Selah shows his versatility by dropping a vibrant 70’s style DJ cut - crucial combinations on this 10” vinyl that signed of with a furious Vibronics all-analogue dub mix from the Dub Cupboard Studio -
Ashanti Selah - Never Leave I Alone (7" Vinyl) Firmly Rooted Records
£11.99Featuring two tracks in a classic vocal and version style, with the first release in our 7" series written and produced by Joe Rooney, live in the heart of Bristol. The first track features for the first time a solo vocal feature from Ashanti Selah where he spreads his righteous message about the love and journey of life in music.
The B-side is a dub mix of this instant vocal classic, this record is built for the dances so that other Mc's and lyrical chanters can take the reigns and lace up the riddim track for a one off live version. This dub really shows the tight production style of joe and his approach to roots music....... Stay Rooted -
We Remember Bob Andy - Various Artists LP/2CD VP Records / Big Bad Sax
£21.99In Stock Now!
The Bob Andy catalogue is one of the most celebrated in the history of Jamaican music.
His touchstone LP from Studio One is a best-selling singles compilation simply entitled Song Book, a cornerstone of the Studio One catalogue.
Nine of 12 tracks (15 tracks plus Instrumental versions on the CD version) recorded for this project appeared on Song Book. Bob Andy's works have been covered dozens of times. "Tarrus Riley "Desperate Lover"; Bitty McLean "Let Them Say"; Beres Hammond "I've Got To Go Back Home," Olaf Blackwood "You Don't Know" amongst many new versions of the songs penned by the legendary foundation singer/songwriter. -
Boris Gardiner - Ultra Super Dub Vol. 1 (Vinyl LP) Now-Again Records BACK IN STOCK!
£29.99BACK IN STOCK!!!
The Lost Albums In Jamaican Bass Player, Bandleader, Songwriter, Singer And Producer Boris Gardiner's Discography.
First Official Issue Of These Impossibly Rare Albums. Contains Extensive Booklet, With Jeff Mao Detailing Gardiner's Career And The 70s Jamaican Music Industry. Unpublished Photos And Ephemera.
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Boris Gardiner - Ultra Super Dub Vol. 2 (Vinyl LP) Now-Again Records BACK IN STOCK!
£29.99BACK IN STOCK!!!
The Lost Albums In Jamaican Bass Player, Bandleader, Songwriter, Singer And Producer Boris Gardiner's Discography.
First Official Issue Of These Impossibly Rare Albums. Contains Extensive Booklet, With Jeff Mao Detailing Gardiner's Career And The 70s Jamaican Music Industry. Unpublished Photos And Ephemera.
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Dub Kazman Ft. Vin Gordon - Vin Shock 12" Rough Signal Records Legendary Series Vol. 2
£14.99Finally Rough Signal Records Legendary series No.2 is released!
Rough Signal Records features living legend Vin Gordon from The Skatalites.He began his career in 1964 in The Skatalites and he was main trombonist of Studio One. Vin Gordon’s melody is always original being from the number one Trombonist in the world.A powerful stepper tune with an original melody by Vin Gordon and exclusive mix by Dub Kazman.And comes with great artwork which is inspired by legendary Basquiat style.This release is one of the biggest collaboration with the legendary generation to the new generation of reggae and dub artists . -
CZARFACE & MF DOOM - Super What ? (Vinyl LP) Silver Age
£29.99Superhero? Supervillain? Super WHAT? CZARFACE & MF DOOM's newest team-up record Super What? is, much like the Avengers' arch-enemy Thanos...inevitable (and all-powerful!). The icon MF DOOM unleashes his wizardry and wordplay throughout the record, while CZARFACE (bolstered by the legendary Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck and Esoteric) slash through each of the Czar-Keys' produced tracks as the team raises the bar on their previous LP, Czarface meets Metalface (2018). Featuring golden-age superhero DMC (of RUN-DMC) and Hieroglyphics' leader Del The Funky Homosapien, with art by longtime CZARFACE co-creator Lamour Supreme, this album will bring all the thrills of a cosmic summer blockbuster. Recorded and slated for an early 2020 release, and paused while COVID raged, this collaboration of masked men is finally finding its way to you on vinyl LP. -
Scratch The Super Ape: The Jamaican Releases by Jeremy Collingwood (Book)
£37.99NEW IN STOCK!
A homage to LEE PERRY’s Vinyl releases from 1964 to 1982.
More than 800 label images plus a host of other images including classic Adrian Boot photos of the Black Ark, give a powerful visual vibe to this 275-page book.A year-by-year discography plus features on Perrys work with key reggae artists such as Bob Marley, Junior Byles, Augustus Pablo, Junior Murvin and Yabby You are at the heart of Scratch the Super Ape.Sections on tracks recorded by others at the Black Ark and singles related to Scratch, complete the story.Scratch the Super Ape is a catalogue raisonne of Lee Perry’s Vinyl output during his – and vinyl’s – golden decades of the 1960s and 1970s. -
Earthquake On Orange Street: Buster’s Jamaican Singles Story – Jeremy Collingwood (Book)
£11.99Mind-boggling discography devoted to the Jamaican releases of Prince Buster’s productions from 1961’s Oh Carolina by the Folkes Brothers to 1977’s Uganda by Yusuf Ali & The Revolutionaries. The titles; A and B sides, are listed by year of release with matrix numbers and introductory notes for each year.Packed with information, there is a black checker which will help identifying your white label pre-releases, a list of the Rock-A-Shacka reissues and pages of full colour life size reproductions of the various label designs, as well as a sample of white labels complete with “sound man markings”.Hours of fun and a useful resource, this is the result of hours of furrow-browed research and really only serves to increase ones desire to see more of Buster’s music reissued immediately and properly. -
Lick It Back: The Jamaican Vinyl Story Bob Marley by Jeremy Collingwood (Book)
£25.00New In Stock!
Jeremy Collingwood has done more than most in trying to set the facts straight concerning the life and music of Bob Marley. Over the years much has been written about Bob and the Wailers, much of it tailored to fit the various agenda’s of the writers, whether in books and magazines or in online forums, blogs and websites. JC is having none of it. Here he tells the story via the tale the actual records tell, focusing on the Jamaican pressed vinyl and giving full attention to the pre-breakthrough releases through the likes of Clement Dodd’s Studio One label, Leslie Kong’s Beverley’s label and Lee Perry’s Upsetter label, as well as Bob’s own Wail’m Soul’m and Tuff Gong labels.
The contents of this book are broken down into four sections; Bob’s Career, His Musical Family, His Family and an Appendix. Illustrated throughout with scans of over 500 Bob record labels and over 350 other labels, sleeves and fascinating memorabilia, this will be an essential addition to your musical library. -
Michael Palmer - Angella (Vinyl LP) Burning Sounds
£20.00Originally released in 1984 on Vista Sounds label.
Recorded at Harry J's & Mixed at Channel One studios this classic album sees a long overdue reissue on Burning Sounds vinyl LP.
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Burial - Streetlands EP (12" Vinyl) Hyperdub
£9.99Burial finished 2022 with a follow up to ‘ANTIDAWN’, the sublime three-track EP, 'Streetlands'. -
Tippa Irie - Karma (7" Vinyl) Reggae Take Over
£7.99Natural meets modern with this atmospheric take on conscious dancehall. Tippa Irie sounds fresher than ever, his hard-hitting delivery counterbalanced by vocal harmonies, steel pans, strings and live congos recorded at a Nyabinghi gathering in the hills of Jamaica. The melodic and instantly singable hook sits on top of a sparse, tight production from Nottingham team The Elementz. -
Ujahm & Zion Train - Pressure 7" Reggae Take Over
£8.99Reggae Take Over is championing new UK roots with this limited edition, hand-numbered 7” featuring Ujahm and Zion Train.Side A is the original roots version; a dread, atmospheric reggae anthem which respectfully nods to 80s UK acts such as Steel Pulse, Fabienne Miranda and Misty in Roots. Socially conscious lyrics shed light on the pressure we are living under.Side B features the Zion Train dub mix. The vocal is stripped down and interwoven with an echo-drenched swirl of synths and choppy melodies: all underpinned by the UK dub pioneers' trademark warm, analogue bass. The pressure builds and drops in a physical release for body and mind.STRICTLY LIMITED | HAND NUMBERED & STAMPED | ECO CARD SLEEVES -
Augustus Pablo - This Is Augustus Pablo CD Get On Down
£13.99This Is Augustus Pablo is considered among the greatest collections of Jamaican instrumental music and is an essential part of reggae history. -
Java Java Java Java CD Get On Down
£13.99Dub as we know it begins here.Prior to 1973, there existed in Jamaica instrumental takes of songs—B-sides that were labeled “versions” —and vocal-less acetates produced as one-offs for sound systems to give their mic men something to toast over. But there was nothing that fit the radical mixing board athleticism and psychedelic soundscapes that are the trademarks of dub music. By the end of that year, however, the story had radically changed. Lee Perry's Rhythm Shower and Upsetters 14 Dub, aka Blackboard Jungle, Herman Chin-Loy's Aquarius Dub and Prince Buster's The Message Dubwise had all appeared on the scene, each to varying degrees exemplifying dub's radical take-off on the instrumental concept. However, it may have been Java Java Java Java, that broke the first ground. “To my knowledge,” producer Clive Chin confirms, “and I'm telling this from a true fact, at the time it came out there was no other album like it.”Although the debate will probably continue for as long as scholars of Jamaican music exist, there is no doubt that Java Java Java Java is one of the foundations of dub music. -
Still Cool - Still Cool CD Digikiller
£13.99At long last, the legendary unreleased Still Cool album! Producer Carl "Stereo" Fletcher had been planning this LP on his Uprising label since the late 1970's. In fact, a version of it was released in Lagos, Nigeria, but that pressing was apparently minute and now nearly impossible to find.* So, finally properly released nearly 40 years later, here it is. Still Cool, like Stereo and his Uprising label, were part of the vibrant musical arm of the 12 Tribes of Israel Rastafarian group in the 1970's. Still Cool regularly performed on 12 Tribes stage shows, just check the photos in our LP & CD jackets. Four of the ten tracks on this album were released as singles back in the day, including one ("Sweeter Music") credited only to Still Cool vocalist Frankie Diamond. The other six tracks have never been released until now. This is a fantastic 1970's roots harmony album that should appeal to fans of classic harmony a la The Abyssinians, Mighty Diamonds, Wailing Souls, Burning Spear, Culture and Bob Marley & The Wailers. The CD version includes six bonus tracks of alternate and extended mixes, culled from rare 45 and 12-inch singles, as well as longer/unedited versions of the 10 album tracks. Both the CD and LP layouts include incredible photos from of the musicians and producer from back in the day. One of our finest releases yet, we hope you enjoy this album as much as we do. -
Jerry Harris - I'm For You... CD Digikiller Wackies
£13.99Simply put, THE most underrated Wackie's album, and the best one you might not have heard. Originally released in 1982, "I'm For You, I'm For Me" was the debut album from Wackie's studio stalwart musician and singer Jerry Harris (oddly nicknamed "Jerry Hitler" back then). The original LP carried a deceptive cover, featuring only the headshot of a jheri curled Jerry, which suggested a slick soul or disco album, and belied the mostly hard roots reggae tracks contained therein. We had always intended to re-release this album, as five of the ten tracks were in our favored tough and murky Wackie's roots style. But before we got around to it, and in doing the diligence we do, we dug deep and came across the previously unreleased dub versions for the album, plus one more killer vocal cut that didn't make the original LP. So the choice seemed clear, to modify this great album into an all killer no filler roots reggae showcase LP in the classic style, so here it is. You might notice we switched up the cover art as well, reconfiguring the original design elements from the great former Wackie's graphic designer Leslie A. Moore. One final note for the very astute among us, have no fear, "We Got To Live Better" from the original album will be re-appearing on a single soon, as will Jerry's classic "Too Much Religion" 45...Wackie's diehards rejoice! -
Prince Far I - Psalms For I (Book Of Psalms) CD Digikiller
£13.9910 song album from 1976, Prince Far I's first album. Produced by Lloydie Slim, this unique album finds Far I chanting Psalms and prayers over a tough selection of mostly Aggrovators-backed rhythms. This was reissued once before over a decade ago, now back again with the original artwork, and pressed from new stampers made from the pristine-condition original mother plates, yielding the identical deep and full Jamaican mastering of the original. A truly unique album that deserves a place in every self-respecting collection of deejay records. -
Kode9 - Escapology (Double Vinyl LP) Hyperdub
£21.99'Escapology’ - Kode9's first album since 2015's ‘Nothing’ – is the first audio document of a wider project, Astro-Darien, ongoing since last year. His most ambitious work yet as a multi-disciplinary artist, ‘Escapology’ is the soundtrack album to the sonic fiction Astro-Darien, which will be released in October on Hyperdub’s sub-label Flatlines.The music reconfigures Astro-Darien's tense, off-world atmospheres into slices of high definition, asymmetric club rhythms, woven through thrilling sound design and vertiginous sonics.‘Escapology’ is just one entry point into of the Astro-Darien universe, which had begun to surface in 2021 as a two-week audiovisual installation on the main dance floor at club space Corsica Studios in South London, and as a multi-channel diffusion on the 50 speaker Acousmonium at the invitation of INA-GRM in Paris, the institution founded in 1951 by the musique concrète pioneer Pierre Schaeffer, composer Pierre Henry and the engineer Jacques Poullin -
KMD - Mr. Hood (Double Vinyl LP) Elektra/Traffic Entertainment Network MF DOOM
£31.99KMD (Kausing Much Damage, or a positive Kause in a Much Damaged society) was a Hip Hop group in the early 90s perhaps best known for launching the career of acclaimed MC/Producer MF DOOM (known during his KMD tenure as Zev Love X). After guesting on 3rd Bass The Gas Face, the trio (Zev, brother Subroc, and Onyx) released the acclaimed and overlooked Mr. Hood full-length. Their political outlook was similar to the group Brand Nubian, who guested on Hood; however, the style was more comical and included a great deal of clips from old childrens recordings, mostly notably a sample of the Seaseme Street character Bert on the single Who Me? Cutting edge, ahead of its time production and skits from KMD and Stimulated Dummies (John Gamble and Mr. Dante Ross). Features the singles Peachfuzz, Who Me? and Nitty Gritty (feat. Brand Nubian). This is one Rap album that is not to be missed. -
Pete Rock - The Return Of The SP1200 (Vinyl LP) Tru Soul Records
£29.99Never before released.This all new Pete Rock release debuted on RSD in 2019! 3000 pressings only worldwide.Pete Rock is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. His name is oft included in the pantheon of the greatest, alongside DJ Premier, RZA and J Dilla. In addition, Pete has one of the world’s most extensive vinyl collections, the sort of collection who’s size can only be estimate – and that estimate stands in excess of 100,000 LPs. 2019 saw the launch of Pete Rock’s own imprint, Tru Soul Records. And being a lover of all things vinyl, he’s decided that the label’s inaugural had to be for Record Store Day. Rock’s production forte is the melding of Jazz with early 90s East Coast boom bap, as demonstrated though his work with partner in rhyme CL Smooth. But there was a time before Pete met CL, a time before the world came to know Pete Rock & CL Smooth, a time when Pete was a 19 year old in his basement in Mount Vernon, NY making beats with his SP-1200. These are those beats. Released for the first time ever on “Return Of The SP-1200”. -
Junior Dell & The D-Lites – Jump Around / Rock The Lawn 7" Original Gravity
£18.99Reggaefied version of the 'House Of Pain' classic.B-side Dub version from Prince Deadly.Limited stock so be quick! -
Who Wants Some ? (Vinyl LP / CD) 17 North Parade / VP Records
£21.99It's Reggae time! 24 hot shots from the Bunny Lee catalogue.
'Who Want's Some?' is a killer 'pon killer 1969-70 Boss Sounds selection sharply complied to shine the spotlight on Striker Lee's groundbreaking Agro sounds.
'Who Want's Some?' showcases the cream of Jamaica's session musicians - number one cuts from legendary horns-men Roland Alphonso, Tommy McCook, Lester Sterling etc. plus foundation DJ-deliveries from D Tony Lee, U Roy & Jeff Barnes and if you want organ shuffle these tracks have got it galore! The Specials, UB40, Paul McCartney etc. have all paid tribute to these heavy, heavy monster sounds, hard to find tracks now helpfully compiled on this beautifully packaged release featuring full sleeve notes from reggae historian Noel hawks - calling on Smooths, Sorts & Skins get up on your feet the party is about to start! -
Sundub - Spirits Eat Music (Vinyl LP) Easy Star Records
£20.99SunDub is a Brooklyn-based five piece who expertly mixes classic reggae alongside soul and blues.
The band is a testament to the power of inclusion, diversity, and unity - core values that were showcased on SunDub's debut album, Burden of Love (2019).
That album racked up millions of streams and brought the band to the attention of their hometown reggae label, Easy Star Records, who picked up the band and has been working with them on this sophomore effort.
This release is even stronger than the debut, with Sidney Mills (of Steel Pulse) working closely with the band to co-produce and co-write much of the material.
The album features collaborations with Jamaican superstar Lutan Fyah as well as Peetah Morgan from the GRAMMY-winning Morgan Heritage.
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The Congos - Heart Of The Congos (Vinyl LP) VP Records 17 North Parade
£22.99Now freshly remastered and restored for 2022 with original press artwork complete with inner disco sleeve.Heart of the Congos is a roots reggae album by The Congos, produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at his Black Ark studio with a studio band including Boris Gardiner on bass and Ernest Ranglin on Guitar.The album was released in 1977 and noted as being one of Lee Perry's masterpiece productions from the Black Ark era. -
The Upsetters - Return Of The Super Ape (Vinyl LP) 17 North Parade VP Records
£22.99Return Of The Super Ape was the final revelation from Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio, a psychedelicized dub journey into uncharted sonic territories.
Return Of The Super Ape is the follow-up album to the highly acclaimed dub album Super Ape.
Just like its predecessor, the album was produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry.
It was the last album by The Upsetters before Perry closed down his Black Ark Studio.
The album showcases yet again the prodigious production skills of undisputed dub master Lee “Scratch” Perry's insanely layered textures and technical wizardry along with The Upsetters providing their musical backing.
Now freshly remastered and restored for 2022 with original press artwork complete with inner disco sleeve.
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The Regulators - Don't Look Back In Anger (Re-Mixed & Re-Mastered) / Dub 7" Original Gravity
£18.99In Stock Now!
Limited to 200 pressings. The Regulators re-release of their rocksteady version of the Oasis hit, 'Don't Look Back In Anger' (Re-Mixed & Re-Mastered) with Prince Deadly's - Dub Look Back In Anger on the b-side!
Last copies in stock so be quick!
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Woodfield Road Allstars – Shank I Sheck / Prince Deadly - Zheng Shang-Chi 7" Original Gravity
£11.99Orignally Orchestrated by Baba Brooks, Shank I Sheck is one of the most versioned of all the reggae rhythms. The Woodfield Road Allstars add to the selection with this authentic sounding live cut! -
Dave Barker - Peace Of Mind - The Regulators - Jamaican Beat 7" Original Gravity
£12.49Rocksteady banger from the Double Barrel man! -
Junior Dell & The D-Lites – Whole Lotta Skankin' Goin' On 7" Original Gravity
£10.99Junior Dell is on fire, this time with a Bluebeat / Ska cover of the Jerry Lee Lewis classic - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' . -
Roy Ellis – A Love Song Gone Wrong 7" Original Gravity
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Junior Dell & The D-Lites - I'm A Man / Woodfield Rd Allstars - Flying Crow 7" Original Gravity
£10.99The Spencer Davis Group hit gets the Junior Dell / Original Gravity cover version treatment. Essential! -
Donnoya Drake - Only You 7" Original Gravity
£11.99Boss Reggae cover version of the 1982 UK hit from Yazoo - 'Only You' . -
Roy Ellis – Skankin' On The Moon / Woodfield Rd Allstars - Moonwalkin' 7" Original Gravity
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Barry Issac - Run Down Babylon / The RITS Riddim Force Ft. Vin Gordon - Version 7" Room In The Sky
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Essential Artist Collection – The Skatalites (Double Vinyl LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.00During the early 1960’s, the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaica’s musical landscape, with the driving dynamic sound championed by arguably the greatest ensemble of musicians ever to have performed and recorded on the island.Fronted by legendary saxophonist Tommy McCook, the Skatalites also comprised a veritable who’s who of Kingston-based performers, their number including trombonist Don Drummond, tenor saxman Roland Alphonso, drumming supremo Lloyd Knibb and keyboard prodigy Jackie Mittoo.Following their creation in the summer of ’64, this powerhouse instrumental combo dominated the island’s music industry for 18 glorious months, the very best of their work produced by famed Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid.The best of their output for the celebrated producer is showcased on the ‘Essential Artist Collection’, which sees issue on both as a 2LP vinyl set and a double CD collection, both of which provide the best introduction yet to the music of the incredible, multi-talented and hugely influential Skatalites. -
Essential Artist Collection – The Maytals (Double Vinyl LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.99Led by the dynamic Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, the Maytals are rightly regarded as one of the greatest singing trios in the history of Jamaican music. During an incredible recording career that spanned six decades, the group scored hit after hit on the island’s music charts, with their inimitable, unique blend of fervent gospel and downhome country seemingly impervious to changes in styles and fashion.The best of their work, however, is widely regarded to be their rock steady and early reggae recordings for Leslie Kong’s revered Beverley’s Records during the late Sixties and early Seventies; a period that spawned groundbreaking work such as ’54 46’, ‘Monkey Man’ and ‘Do the Reggay’, to name but a few.The Essential Artist Collection brings together the very best of their output from this period, including the above tracks, along with numerous other classics, such as ‘Sweet And Dandy’, ‘Pressure Drop’ and ‘Night And Day’.Available as a 28 track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, both collections superbly demonstrate just why the unforgettable music of the Maytals will continued to be loved and revered for many years to come. -
Toots & The Maytals - 54/46 / Pressure Drop (7" Vinyl) Beverley's
£9.99Two of the biggest rocksteady/reggae hits (originally released 1969), from the late Toots Hibbert & The Maytals now back instock on reissue 45.
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Treasure Isle Gold Collection Volume 1 (Vinyl LP) Treasure Isle
£19.9918 track collection of hard to find Duke Reid produced rocksteady singles brought together on this new vinyl only compilation LP. -
Burial - Untrue (Vinyl LP) Hyperdub
£19.99Burial's classic Untrue album on double vinyl - black inner sleeves and 180g vinyl in a thick card picture sleeve.It is updated from the previous, now deleted pressing - to add the beatless atmospheric tracks that have always been integral parts of the CD version. -
Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain (2xVinyl LP) Get On Down (USA IMPORT) MF DOOM
£37.99Legendary artist MF DOOM (aka Zev Love X of KMD) opened up a lyrical wormhole when he returned as the interdimensional MC, Viktor Vaughn, delivering one of his most unique releases in a career packed with distinction. Vaudeville Villain is a concept album with plenty of high comedy, street technology and hijinks, splashed artfully over next-school beats that move freely in spaces between Electronica and Hip Hop, all courtesy of Sound-Ink producers King Honey, Heat Sensor and Max Bill, with the exception of one track produced by RJD2. As the story of Vaudeville Villain goes, a time-travel mishap left Viktor Vaughn stuck in early 90s NYC with no choice but to battle other MCs and carry out side-hustles in order to repair his time machine and get back to the future. All tracks feature original lyrics by DOOM, with a few notable guest appearances from M. Sayyid (Anti-Pop Consortium), Lord Sear, Apani B Fly MC, Louis Logic, and more. -
KMD - Bl_ck B_st_rds (Double Vinyl LP) Metal Face Records MF DOOM
£30.00Originally scheduled for release back in 1994 but scrapped due to controversial cover art, K.M.D.'s follow-up to their debut Mr. Hood was considered to be one of the Holy Grail records in the annals of hip-hop history. The death of group member Sub-Roc in a car accident squashed the future of K.M.D. shortly after it was recorded. Employing ideals and samples from the album The Blue Guerilla by Kain of the Last Poets, the tone of this record was to be dramatically different than their first, which was lighthearted and playful while still spreading a message about racial stereotypes. Volatile yet poignant tracks like "What a Ni__a Know" and "Bl_ck B_st_rds!" are hip-hop fireballs. Subjects like alcoholism ("Sweet Premium Wine"), drug use ("Smokin' That S*#%"), and women ("Plumskinzz") were all touched upon with incendiary tones. The sound of the record is very raw and sounds unfinished due to Elektra shelving the project, but it doesn't take away from the magic that would have made this a suitable follow-up. -
Pete Rock - The Return Of The SP1200 Vol. 2 (Vinyl LP) Tru Soul Records
£29.99Pete Rock is widely recognised as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. His name is oft included in the pantheon of the greatest, alongside DJ Premier, RZA and J Dilla. In addition, Pete has one of the world's most extensive vinyl collections, the sort of collection whose size can only be estimated, and that estimate stands in excess of 100,000 LPs. In 2019 Rock launched his own imprint, Tru Soul Records, with the release of Return Of The SP-1200 which debuted exclusively on RSD 2019. For Black Friday, Pete Rock goes back to his roots - the SP-1200 and his vinyl – to debut Return Of The SP-1200 Volume 2. -
Run The Jewels - RTJ CU4TRO CD Jewel Runners BMG
£13.99RTJ CU4TRO IS RTJ4 REIMAGINED THROUGH THE PRISM OF LATIN AMERICA FEATURING AN AMAZING LINE UP OF ARTISTS, RAPPERS, PRODUCERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS & MORE FROM ACROSS LATAM. CURATED & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY EL-PRODUCTO AND NICK HOOK, RTJ CU4TRO IS AN ALBUM AUTHENTICALLY UNIQUE, ENGAGING, DIVERSE & REWARDING. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY IT. -
Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari Tales Of Mozambique (Double Vinyl LP/CD) Soul Jazz
£28.99Following on from the recent super-deluxe box set edition of The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari's 'Grounation', Soul Jazz Records are releasing a new edition of the groups celebrated 'Tales of Mozambique'. This new limited-edition is released as a one-off pressing purple vinyl double album and a one-off purple CD. Sleeve design also comes as a new purple version.Soul Jazz Records are releasing Count Ossie and The Mystic Revelation’s seminal 1975 album Tales of Mozambique in an expanded double album/single CD/digital format, fully remastered and with the inclusion of two bonus rare single-only tracks, full sleevenotes, exclusive photographs and interview.Count Ossie is the central character in the development of Rastafarian roots music, nowadays an almost mythical and iconic figure. His importance in bringing Rastafarian music to a populist audience is matched only by Bob Marley’s promotion of the faith internationally in the 1970s.Count Ossie’s drummers performed on the first commercially released single to integrate Rastafarian traditional music with popular music: the vocal group The Folkes Brothers’ groundbreaking song ‘Oh Carolina’, recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1959. In 1966 his drummers greeted the momentous arrival of Haile Selassie at Kingston airport.His legendary jam sessions up in his Rastafarian compound in the hills of Wareika, Kingston, are famous for the many Jamaican musicians who attended including The Skatalites players – Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Johnny Moore, Lloyd Knibbs – and many others.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1970, a union of Count Ossie’s Rastafarian drummers – variously known as his African Drums, Wareikas or his Afro-Combo – and the saxophonist Cedric Im Brooks’ horns group, The Mystics.The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari are the defining group in bringing authentic Rastafarian rhythms into the collective consciousness of popular music, their unique music is at once rooted in the deep traditions and rituals of traditional drumming and chanting alongside a forward-thinking, even avant-garde, artistry influenced by the likes of John Coltrane, Sun Ra, Pharoah Sanders and other pioneering African-American jazz artists radicalised and charged by the civil rights movement of the 1960s.Tales of Mozambique is a truly unique and fascinating ground-breaking album. -
Danman - Fussing N Fighting / Indica Dubs & Chazbo - Unite N Dub (12" Vinyl) One Dub
£14.99In stock now!
4 heavyweight dubs produced by Indica Dubs & Chazbo.
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Ickle + The Hotsteppas - No Love, No Peace Ft. Prince Jamo / Mr Government (12 Vinyl) Firmly Rooted
£13.99Featuring Four hand built riddims by the production outfit ickle + Hotsteppas, all recorded live in the heart of Bristol. the first track features long time vocalist Prince Jamo where he spreads a righteous message about the times we live in. Followed by a one time Ickle Dub mix which completes the A side.B side we have another vocal version from longstanding Firmly Rooted family vocalist 'lionpulse', expressing frsutration with his usual slick style and pattern. Leroy sax then completes this 12" Vinyl release with his own horns version on the same riddim track!Stay Rooted! -
Spirit Of '69 - The Boss Reggae Sevens Collection 8x 7" Vinyl Box Set Trojan Records
£49.99Interest in original boss reggae music from the late sixties and early seventies has rarely been greater and in response to a public demand of comes Spirit Of 69: a deluxe 7″ singles box set comprising faithful reproductions of eight of the most sought-after 45s in the style.Compiled and annotated by the late and much missed Michael De Koningh, the collection is presented in a strikingly designed box, with each of the discs mastered from the best available source and pressed on the highest quality vinyl.All of the records are housed in a card sleeve that replicates those manufactured by Trojan during the original era, while the set also includes a stylish card insert, featuring eye-catching imagery and a fascinating essay on the original boss reggae sound and each of the singles.With original copies of all eight discs in the collection now exchanging hands for three figure sums, Spirit Of 69 at last provides fans of the boss reggae sound the opportunity to possess some of the finest and rarest 45s of the era without needing to break the bank! -
Desmond Dekker & The Aces - This Is Desmond Dekkar LP Trojan Records
£21.99This classic Trojan album now reissued on vinyl.
Originally released in 1969, ‘This Is Desmond Dekkar’ includes the massive hit ‘007’.
Deluxe 180gm vinyl.
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Desmond Dekker - The Israelites LP Pyramid/Trojan Records
£21.99Originally issued in 1969 by Doctor Bird Records on the company's Pyramid subsidiary, 'Israelites' came hot on the heels of Desmond Dekker's international smash hit of the same name. Such was the extent of Dekker's global success, the album was licensed to companies around the world, seeing issue on a variety of different imprints and with a diverse array of sleeve designs. Yet despite the popularity of the LP, it has remained unavailable since its original release, almost half a century ago. Now at long last, reggae fans can once again own a brand new copy of this hugely popular and significant album - at an extremely affordable price. This reissue faithfully reproduces the original issue, mastered from the best available analogue source and pressed on the highest quality 180 Gram vinyl, ensuring the authentic look and sound of the original pressing. -
Bob Andy And Marcia Griffiths – Young Gifted And Black CD Trojan Records
£9.99Reissue of the classic Trojan album from Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths. Includes the UK Top 5 hit ‘Young Gifted And Black’ plus covers of classics including ‘It Ain’t Me Babe’, ‘The Onion Song’ and ‘Keep The Customer Satisfied’. -
Don Drummond – Memorial Album 2CD Trojan Records
£10.99Reissue of the classic 1969 album. Don Drummond was a legendary figure in the golden age of ska where his musicianship and compositions made such a lasting impact. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1932, and played with many luminaries of the Jamaican music scene, most famously with the Skatalites from 1964 until his conviction for murder in 1965. He died in an asylum, reputedly of suicide, in 1969 after a lifetime plagued by mental illness. This album was originally released on vinyl in 1969 after his death, but this release has additional material from Treasure Isle's back catalogue including the original ska versions of songs remixed for the earlier release, the complete track list from an album released as The Skatalite and other Drummond recordings from 1961-4. -
Desmond Dekker – 007 · The Best Of Desmond Dekker 2CD Trojan Records
£9.99UK reissue of this two CD collection by the Reggae/Ska legend. This double disc set features every major UK and Jamaican chart hit by the first King of Reggae, all sourced from the original analog master tapes. Incudes 'Israelites', '007 (Shanty Town)', 'It Mek', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing a Little Song'. This is THE definitive Desmond Dekker collection. -
Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 Shanty Town CD Trojan Records
£9.99Reissue of the original Desmond Dekker hit album ‘007 Shanty Town’ originally released in 1967Includes the classic UK No. 14 title track.Desmond Dekker & The Aces hugely collectable rock steady set, 007 Shanty Town first saw issue on the revered Doctor Bird imprint shortly after the title track stormed the UK Pop charts in 1967.Featuring of the groups finest work for Leslie Kongs Beverleys label from the period it sees issue for the first time in its original form, with artwork and mastering faithfully restored to suit the CD format. -
The Hippy Boys - Reggae With The Hippy Boys CD Trojan Records (The Upsetters)
£9.99Reissue of the classic 1969 album.
Originally Issued by Trojan on their High Note Subsidiary in 1969, Reggae with the Hippy Boys caught the flavour of Skinhead Reggae at a time when the style was at its zenith. The Original LP, which featured ten hard hitting, up-tempo Instrumentals produced by Jamaica’s leading female record label owner, Sonia Pottinger, has long become a highly prized collectors item, exchanging hands for three figure sum
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Lloyd Charmers – The Best Of Lloyd Charmers (50 Top Reggae Tunes) 2CD Trojan Records
£10.99After a successful career as a vocalist in the Charmers and Uniques vocal groups, Lloyd Charmers Tyrell made his mark as one of Jamaicas most influential record producers.From 1969 to 1973, he produced and released an array of local hits on his Splash Records label, featuring himself along with some of the islands leading performers, most notably Ken Boothe, Bob Andy and BB Seaton.The best of these works were subsequently gathered on the two Trojan vinyl LPs that comprise this deluxe 2CD set: The Best Of Lloyd Charmers and Lloyd Charmers In Session.First issued in 1973 and 1974, respectively, these two highly collectable albums both finally make their CD debut on this stunning 2CD set.Featuring numerous tracks new to CD, this long overdue anthology of Lloyd Charmers early output adeptly demonstrates why he is still widely regarded as one of the most capable and original talents Jamaica has ever produced. -
Lord Tanamo – I'm In The Mood For Ska (The Best Of Lord Tanamo) CD Trojan Records
£9.9926 track compilation of Lord Tanamo’s best work.A perfect celebration of his musical legacy in the 60s and 70s.Includes the title track plus his cover of ‘Rainy Night In Georgia’ alongside tourist favourites such as ‘Island In The Sun’, ‘Yellow Bird’ and ‘Jamaica Farewell’. -
The Pioneers – Long Shot CD Trojan Records
£9.99Digitally remastered edition of this Reggae classic. In the autumn of 1969, the British Pop charts were stormed by series of hard-hitting Reggae singles, released by the recently launched Trojan Records. Among those leading this vanguard was a vocal trio that over the preceding year had enjoyed a series of major Jamaican triumphs: The Pioneers. Comprised of Sydney Crooks, Jackie Robinson and George Agard, their international breakthrough came with the equine-themed 'Long Shot Kick de Bucket' (later covered by the Specials), which reached #21 in UK Pop charts and prompted the release of the best-selling long-player, Long Shot. Spectrum. -
Susan Cadogan – Hurt So Good CD Trojan Records
£9.99Susan Cadogan broke through in 1975 with the massive UK Number 4 hit and title track ‘Hurt So Good’ before releasing this album a year later. Produced by the legendary Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, this is the original 11 track album, expanded out to 20 tracks on this essential re-issue. -
Toots And The Maytals – Got To Be Tough CD Trojan Records
£12.99Released in 2020 this album was the first in ten years from the late great reggae pioneer, Toots Hibbert and his Maytals. 'Got to Be Tough' follows on from 2010's 'Flip and Twist' and features Sly Dunbar on drums, Zak Starkey on guitar and Cyril Neville on percussion. The album also includes a cover of the Bob Marley track 'Three Little Birds' featuring his son Ziggy Marley. -
Trojan Presents Boss Reggae 2CD Trojan Records
£9.992015 two CD collection. The late '60s witnessed the development and rise to musical dominance of Reggae, with this new, dynamic style rapidly usurping the more languid sound of Rock Steady, which had reigned in Jamaica since 1966. Early Reggae recordings were noted for their tempo and energy, but by the early seventies, the tempo has slowed significantly, with the mellow vibe commonly associated with the sound gradually established. In more recent years, the inaugural, high-energy version of the genre that acquired a strong and dedicated following among Britain's original Skinheads, has become accepted as a sub-genre of it's own, with the style acquiring the label, 'Boss Reggae'. 'This aptly-titled 2 CD set highlights 40 of the most popular and sought-after tracks in the style, and with 18 of the tracks new to CD, this is most definitely the Boss of all Skinhead Reggae collections! -
Spirit Of '69: Trojan Albums Collection 5CD Trojan Records
£17.99In 1969 reggae and the skinhead look hit the big time in the UK. The fortunes of the music and new look were of course closely intertwined, with skinheads largely instrumental in propelling the music from Jamaica into the British charts. But while the singles and albums that became hits have since provided the focus for numerous compilations, the lesser known records, bought by the die-hards and aficionados, have been largely overlooked.This stylishly designed CD clamshell release helps set things straight by comprising faithful reproductions of 5 of the most collectable Trojan albums that attracted fans of the new reggae style throughout the latter half of ’69. Also included in the package is a 16-page booklet featuring a fascinating background information on each of the albums and an array of fascinating imagery.This essential collection, which sees release on 29 March, forms part of Trojan’s 2019’s ‘Spirit Of 69’ campaign, which celebrates the half centenary of the year that reggae hit the British charts and the original skinhead generation hit the streets. -
Ska & Reggae Classics 3CD Trojan Records
£12.99To mark the 50th anniversary of Trojan Records comes ‘Trojan Ska & Reggae Classics’, an essential 3CD collection featuring 60 of the most celebratory Jamaican music hits from the iconic label’s legendary catalogue.Featuring 49 Top 60 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s, 16 Top 10s and a dozen Top 20s, this joyous collection showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, and shows just why Trojan remains the world’s greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.Notable tracks include Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, Desmond Dekker & The Aces- Israelites, Double Barrel by Dave & Ansel Collins, Monkey Man by The Maytals, Liquidator by Harry J Allstars, Uptown Top Ranking by Althea & Donna, Desmond Dekker- You Can Get It If You Really Want, and many more. -
This Is Trojan Rock Steady (The Sweet Soulful Sounds Of Jamaica) 2CD Trojan Records
£9.99Even though the rock-steady era only lasted a couple years (right before reggae arrived in full force), that short window produced a wealth of classic, influential sides. This is a heckuva price for 50 prized cuts from that golden age of Jamaican music: "54-46 That's My Number" Maytals, "Return of Django" Upsetters, "007 (Shanty Town)," "It Miek" Desmond Dekker & the Aces, "Rock Steady" Alton Ellis & the Flames, "Stop That Train" Keith & Tex, "The Tide Is High" Paragons, "Let's Do Rock Steady," "Rudy, a Message to You" Dandy, "Train to Skaville" Ethiopians, Trojan. -
This Is Trojan Dub (Thundering Vibrations And Chilled Beats) 2CD Trojan Records
£10.99Over the past few decades, Jamaican dub has proved to be one of the most influential of Jamaican music forms, inspiring a range of modern genres, from jungle to dubstep.This collection brings together some of the finest dub tracks from its heyday, mixed by its many of its most influential creators, including such luminaries as King Tubby, Lee Perry, King Jammy, Errol Thompson, Sylvan Morris and Scientist.As with the other releases in the 'This Is Trojan’ range, the stylish, distinctively designed package also includes a fully illustrated and annotated 16-page booklet, tracing the development of this ever-popular style. -
This Is Trojan (The Original Sound Of Ska, Rocksteady And Reggae) 3CD Trojan Records
£10.99This Is Trojan brings together 60 Reggae Classics on one 3CD box set including 5 UK No. 1s and 35 UK Top 20 Hits.Boasting seminal hits from Desmond Dekker, Harry J All Stars, Ken Boothe, John Holt, The Ethiopians and The Maytals, the set also contains sleevenotes by legendary DJ Don Letts. This is all beautifully presented in a 3CD digipack with unique artwork. An essential compilation for fans of the genre and companion piece to Trojans many great studio albums. -
More Monkey Business 2CD Trojan Records
£9.99Trojan Records continues the successful “Monkey Business” sampler. “More Monkey Business” contains 56 original tracks from the early boss reggae/skinhead reggae scene of the 60s and 70s on two CDs and comes with a 16-page booklet with extensive information and photo material. Among them are the big names of Jamaican music history: The Maytals, The Ethiopians, John Holt, The Pioneers, Derrick Morgan, The Upsetters, Desmond Dekker and others. -
Monkey Business (The Definitive Skinhead Reggae Collection) 2CD Trojan Records
£9.99Originally released in 1980, this long overdue 2CD expanded edition of the album features the albums original 20 tracks augmented by an additional 36 skinhead favourites from 1968 to 1970. Presented in a striking new sleeve, the 16-page booklet includes a fascinating essay on the original skinhead scene adorned by an array of rare and striking imagery from the original skinhead era. Monkey Business provides the starting point for all those seeking to discover the sounds that inspired a generation: as the cover asserts, this is the definitive skinhead reggae collection! -
John Holt - Police In Helicopter / Youths Pon The Cornr (12" Vinyl) Volcano
£15.99Reissue of this seminal early dancehall classic!
Produced by Henry 'Junjo' Lawes
Backed by The Roots Radics
Engineered by Soldgie
Recorded at Channel One
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Buju Banton & Richie Spice - The Sensi Rock / Alton Ellis & Tupac - Nothin' Like Rocksteady 7" Flex
£30.00Side A, on a Hip Hop partyfied Real Rock Riddim.
Side B, on the classic (Treasure Isle) Rocksteady riddim.
Rare out of press essential mash ups guaranteed to get the dancefloor moving!
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Joseph Lalibela - Jah Kingdom Come / Vanya O - Open The Gates 10" Indica Dubs
£11.99This is the first Indica Dubs release to feature the hit-singer; Joseph Lalibela!‘Jah Kingdom Come’ has a serious conscious message from Birmingham-based singer Joseph Lalibela. Topped with a super heavyweight riddim made by Indica Dubs! Played as dubplate by the mighty Jah Shaka!The 10” contains 4 killer mixes in total; one vocal mix with a dub mix, and on the flipside; a melodica version featuring Vanya O, also equipped with a raw dub mix! The riddim built by Indica Dubs, featuring live horns by Ital Horns and guitar / keys by Russ Disciples. Mixed by Indica Dubs. Mastered by Vibronics.