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Night Owls - After Laughter (feat. Destani Wolf) b/w Didn’t I (feat. Hollie Cook) 7" F-Spot Records
£16.99To round out these warm summer months, Night Owls are back at it, bringing you more Jamaican-inspired re-imagined classic soul hits for the club or backyard party this time featuring Berkeley’s Destani Wolf and London’s Hollie Cook for another double A-Sider. -
J-Zone – Intoxicated Skull LP Madlib Invazion Music Library Series #3
£25.99The Madlib Invazion Music Library Series was created by Madlib and Egon over the course of the Pandemic, and was a chance to give their creative friends the ability to stretch out and indulge in whatever type of music they wanted for release on the label.The music had to be great and able to be presented as a stand alone album – like the best “Music Library” releases of the past, on labels like Italy’s Sermi, Germany’s Bruton, France’s MP2000 and the UK’s DeWolfe. And, like those albums, it had to work as easy, one-stop clearance for background cues in film and television production and, as producers have been indulging since the 1990s, for sampling.The series contains 12 releases by DJ Muggs, Karriem Riggins, J-Zone, the Heliocentrics’ Malcolm Catto and Jake Ferguson, JJ Whitefield of Karl Hector/Whitefield Brothers/Poets of Rhythm, Motif Alumni and Music Research Library, Mario Luciano of Polyphonic Music Library, Henkel, Gabriel Rowland of Los Yesterdays, Dan Hastie and Terin Ector of Orgone, Dan Ubick and Joe HarrisonThe albums will be released on the Madlib Invazion label each month over the course of one year. Listen, ponder, repeat. -
Jake Ferguson Featuring Malcom Catto – Emotions Run Dry LP Madlib Invazion Music Library Series #2
£25.99The Madlib Invazion Music Library Series was created by Madlib and Egon over the course of the Pandemic, and was a chance to give their creative friends the ability to stretch out and indulge in whatever type of music they wanted for release on the label.The music had to be great and able to be presented as a stand alone album – like the best “Music Library” releases of the past, on labels like Italy’s Sermi, Germany’s Bruton, France’s MP2000 and the UK’s DeWolfe. And, like those albums, it had to work as easy, one-stop clearance for background cues in film and television production and, as producers have been indulging since the 1990s, for sampling.The series contains 12 releases by DJ Muggs, Karriem Riggins, J-Zone, the Heliocentrics’ Malcolm Catto and Jake Ferguson, JJ Whitefield of Karl Hector/Whitefield Brothers/Poets of Rhythm, Motif Alumni and Music Research Library, Mario Luciano of Polyphonic Music Library, Henkel, Gabriel Rowland of Los Yesterdays, Dan Hastie and Terin Ector of Orgone, Dan Ubick and Joe Harrison. -
Augustus Pablo - Roots, Rockers & Dub 2LP Nature Sounds
£31.99Celebrating 50 years of Rockers – a remastered collection of rare/classic instrumentals and dubs from the legendary artist, presented as a double LP in a full colour gatefold jacket. Visionary artist Augustus Pablo is among the most important figures in reggae history. -
Ayalew Mesfin - Che Belew (March Forward) LP (Ltd. Gold Vinyl w/ 16 page book) Now-Again Records
£29.99Che Belew is now available in a limited edition gold vinyl pressing. Contains an oversized 11” x 11” 16 page book that tells the story of modern Ethiopian music and Mesfin’s role within it. Ayalew Mesfin stands aside the likes of Mulatu Astake, Mahmoud Ahmed, Hailu Mergia and Alemayehu Eshete as a legend of 1970s Ethiopia. -
The Disciples - Too Much / Oblivion 10" Boom-Shacka-Lacka
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Teddy Dan & The Disciples - Serious Warrior 10" Boom-Shacka-Lacka
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Black Market Brass - Hox (BlackLP/Green LP/CD) Colemine Records
£25.99The third LP from Black Market Brass is a new take on afrobeat that combines traditional grooves with heavy, hypnotic, sci-fi sounds that reflect the band’s myriad of influences as record collectors across genres. “We didn’t leave the traditional afro-beat sound behind, but we did allow ourselves to pull from different places with less hesitation,” shared saxophonist Cole Pulice.Like their previous albums, the 9-piece band recorded Hox live to tape. “The sound and aesthetic of the analog recording process is important for this kind of music,” Pulice explained. “We’re looking to capture lightning in a bottle.” With that, the album features several sections of heavily processed synthesizers, harsh glitches, fuzzed out guitars, and a burning percussion section that pays homage to the traditional drumming cultures of Nigeria and Ghana. The performances are dynamic and confident. The grooves are infectious and hypnotic. BMB has pushed further into musical experimentalism, but at the end of the day, they’re still making dance music.Krautrock, free-jazz, doom metal – the inspirations for Hox stem from all kinds of musical backgrounds, but the sound is far from scattered. It’s a polished, innovative record that’s sure to exceed expectations and keep the listener engaged from start to finish. -
Stick To My Roots: An Autobiography By Tippa Irie (Hardback) Ltd. Signed
£19.99The autobiography of Tippa Irie, Stick To My Roots tells the reggae musician's incredible story - from his trail-blazing beginnings in Saxon Sound International to the Grammy Award-nominated "Hey Mama" with the Black Eyed Peas.Titled after his 1980s hit single, the book will cover 35 years of Tippa's prestigious career: from the first sign of talent as a child in South London and family members encouraging him to enter local talent competitions, to making his first record and becoming the powerhouse and Reggae-scene legend he is now.It's a story full of dreams, music and hope, but also the deep traumas and tribulations that Tippa experienced throughout his life, and how music helped him to move forward. -
Icho Candy Ft. The Viceroys - Pave The Way / Yakka - Pave The Dub 7" Poor Man's Friend Records
£11.99The A side of this latest seven inch gives us the classic writing style of Icho Candy. Pairing his lyrical depth with an early 70’s Phil Pratt style production. An eerie horns line meets the clean sharp, older school backing vocals provided by The Mighty Viceroys to create something magical, the type of record we thought we may have already heard on some scratchy 45 deep in a soundmans crate.Yakka once again returns to the label on B side duties, providing another Tubby inspired voyage into dusty fx units and quick draw fades. The bassline increases, the vocal decreases but the vibe never ceases. -
Michael Rose & Assassin – More Peace On Earth 7" John John Records | Speed Riddim
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Desmond Dekker - The King of Ska: The Beverley’s Records Singles Collection 1963-1967 (2CD) Trojan
£13.99In 1963, a 21-year-old welder with dreams of becoming a full-time singer-songwriter, auditioned for one of Jamaica’s new elite record producers, Leslie Kong, owner of the recently launched Beverley’s Records label. After performing a number of original compositions, a deal was secured and within weeks, Desmond Adolphus Dacres saw his name in print as ‘Desmond Dekker’ on the labels of what would prove to be the first of his catalogue of 7” singles.The record, which coupled two of his own songs, ‘Honour Your Mother And Father’ and ‘Madgie’, became an instant best-seller and heralded the beginning of a long and immensely successful run of singles by Dekker, both as a solo artist and later, as lead singer for The Aces.To mark what would have been Desmond’s 80th birthday on 16th July 2021, this 2xCD set showcases Dekker’s first twenty singles for Kong’s Beverley’s labels which established him as a true Jamaican superstar.The 2xCD set is presented in a fold out digipack, along with a 12 page booklet with fascinating sleeve notes written by journalist Winston Smith. -
A.J. Franklin - People Make The World Go Round / Vin Gordon - Dub 7" Room In The Sky
£8.99Room In The Sky present this smooth and heavy AJ Franklin cover of The Stylistics 1971 soul classic, "People Make The World Go Round".
"Dub Makes The World" on the bside features legendary Studio One Tromboniste, Vin Gordon !
Don't sleep on this one!
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Donnoya Drake - Will You Love Me Tomorrow / Junior Dell - I Can't Turn You Loose 7" Original Gravity
£11.99Side A. Donnoya Drake with a Rocksteady makover of the Carol King classic!
Over on Side B. Junior Dell & The D-Lites, give Otis Redding's, 'I Can't Turn You Loose', the Original Gravity ska funk treatment!
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Firmly Rooted Ft. Ashanti Selah - Wicked Man Flex 7" Firmly Rooted Records
£11.99Featuring two tracks with a rub a dub flex from Firmly Rooted, showcasing the diversity in our sound but keeping things strictly soundsystem. The second release in our 7" series written and produced by Joe Rooney, live in the heart of Bristol. This release speaks of allowing peoples wicked ways too pass by without getting too caught up in the energy around. Protect you're energy !B side is a classic rub a dub instrumental version 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 -
Sufferah: Memoir Of A Brixton Reggae Head - Alex Wheatle (Hardback)
£18.99In this breathtaking memoir, acclaimed writer Alex Wheatle shows how music became his salvation through a childhood marred by abuse and his imprisonment as a young man protesting against systemic racism and police brutality. -
Rodigan: My Life In Reggae (Paperback) David Rodigan with Ian Burrell
£9.99This is the unlikely story of David Rodigan: an Army sergeant's son from the English countryside who has become the man who has taught the world about Reggae. As the sound of Jamaica has morphed over five decades through a succession of different genres - from Ska and Rock Steady, to Dub, Roots and Dancehall - Rodigan has remained its constant champion, winning the respect of generation after generation of Reggae followers across the globe. -
Love Is All I Bring: Reggae Hits And Rarities By The Queens Of Trojan (2CD) Trojan Records
£9.49Love Is All I Bring showcases the very talented female performers of Trojan Records, who in the world of reggae can often to be overlooked. Featuring vocals from the likes of Millie Small, Althea & Donna, Marcia Griffith, Phyllis Dillion, and Susan Cadogan plus productions by Sonia Pottinger this all female collection also includes personal album notes from musician Rhoda Dakar.Split across 2 LP’s/discs (extended version), with hits on one and rarities on the other, this collection comprises some of the greatest reggae tracks, whilst highlighting the importance and talent of Jamaican female artists. -
Macka B - Health Is Wealth CD Greensleeves
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Max Romeo - Revelation Time CD 17 North Parade
£12.99The Max Romeo album from 1975 gets the re-issue & remastered treatment on CD in a tri-fold digipak cover with original sleeve artwork with printed innersleeves and comprehensive linernotes.
Recorded at Randy’s Studio 17 and Lee Perry’s Black Ark, Max Romeo’s "Revelation Time" is rightfully regarded as one of the cornerstones of Jamaican music. Released in JA in 1975 on the Black World label the album was picked by United Artist for US release and later listed in The Rough Guide to Reggae as one of the essential reggae albums to own. Includes the classic Lee Perry production "Three Blind Mice" and one of the all-time killer herbman anthems "A Quarter Pound Of I'Cense". Collector's Note: The "Revelation Time" album is also known as the "Open The Iron Gate" album.
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Junior Dell & The D-Lites - Last Night Reggay / Last Night Version 7" Original Gravity Records
£11.99Boss reggae straight from 1969!
No, this is Original Gravity reggae from 2023!
Top quality productions again from Neil Anderson.
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Junior Dell & The D-Lites - Praise You / Cool Cool Runnings 7" Original Gravity
£12.99Junior Dell gives the Fatboy Slim classic the Original Gravity Reggae treatment in fine style. Instrumental version on the flip side. Essential!
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Shuggie Otis - Freedom Flight LP Get On Down (Purple Vinyl)
£29.99Freedom Flight is the 2nd studio album from Shuggie Otis originally released in 1971. The album contains the original "Strawberry Letter 23" which would later be covered by The Brothers Johnson and sampled in hip-hop and R&B songs for years to come. (Purple Vinyl Edition) -
Naffi-i - Tic Tok CD Unique Sounds
£11.99Naffi-i Showcase featuring 9 Vocal versions & 9 Dubs with heavyweight productions from Roots Hitek, King Earthquake, Brizion, I-Niverse, Conscious Sounds, Zongo Sound & Roots Temple.
Mastered by Dougie Conscious
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Hollie Cook - Happy Hour In Dub (Vinyl LP / CD) Merge Records (PRE-ORDER)
£22.99On August 11, 2023, Merge Records will release Happy Hour in Dub, a heavenly set of dub versions to pair with Hollie Cook’s critically acclaimed 2022 album Happy Hour. Her first full dub record since 2012, Happy Hour in Dub was coaxed into being by close listening of the original album’s modern lover’s rock.Cook and Mckone explain:“The reason and inspiration for wanting to make the dub record is because Happy Hour, in its original form, has so many intricate musical details running throughout the songs from the backing vocal and string arrangements to some far more subtle details. And during the mixing process, hearing some of these parts on their own over the drum and bass foundation, we felt there was so much left to explore and expose in the songs and take them to outer space.”At the controls rejoining Hollie in exploring the space is Happy Hour producer Ben Mckone, who takes her soulful creations and stretches them to their sonic limits, with new vocal features by Josh Skints and Kiko Bun.LP on black vinyl + printed insert for album download). -
Yellowman - Zungguzungguguzungguzeng / Who Can Make The Dance Ram 12" Greensleeves Records
£15.00Dancehall classic originally released in 1983, Zungguzungguguzungguzeng see's King Yellowman on top form over the Mad Mad / Golden Hen Riddim. Produced by Henry Junjo Lawes and Recorded at Channel One with The Roots Radics band.On the b-side, 'Who Can Make The Dance Ram' rides the 'Three Blind Mice' Rhythm ! -
Mungo's Hi Fi - Past and Present (Vinyl LP) Dumbarton Rock
£22.99Mungo’s Hi Fi return with their exciting new vocal project Past And Present. Released on their Dumbarton Rock label, it’s the eagerly awaited vocal companion piece to 2021 dub album Antidote. Past And Present is unique for Mungo’s in being devoted to the Rub A Dub reggae style that arose in late 70s and early 80s Jamaica.
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Mungo's Hifi X Marina P - Soul Radio LP Scotch Bonnet
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Mungo's Hifi X Eva Lazarus - More Fyah LP Scotch Bonnet
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Mungo's Hi-Fi Feat. YT – No Wata Down Ting LP Scotch Bonnet
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Aquarius - Soulquencies LP Scrub A Dub
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Scotch Bonnet Presents Puffers Choice LP Scotch Bonnet
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Aphex Twin - Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760 (12" Vinyl | CD) Warp Records
£21.99This is the first new music from Aphex Twin in fiveyears.12" Vinyl in printed inner sleeve packed inside 6-panelfold-out anamorphic diorama, plus download code,packed in resealable bag.CD in 4 panel gatefold wallet. -
The Prodigy - The Fat Of The Land 25th Anniversary Remixes - Special Edition Silver 12” Vinyl XL
£14.99The Fat Of The Land 25th anniversary remix E.P.Special Edition Silver 12” Vinyl.4-track vinyl featuring remixes of classic tracks from The Fat Of The Land from Andy C, Rene Lavice, Gydra, Mefjus and Camo & Krooked. -
The Budos Band - Frontier's Edge EP (12" Vinyl / CD) Diamond West (USA Import)
£24.99Frontier’s Edge is the new EP by the fiery, energetic and genre-defying group The Budos Band.After a two-decade run with the legendary Daptone Records, Frontier’s Edge is the first new music from the group on the new label, Diamond West Records — run by The Budos’ saxophonist Jared Tankel and guitarist Tom Brenneck. -
Kode9 - Infirmary / Burial - Unknown Summer 12" Fabric Originals (Clear Vinyl)
£20.99Kode9 and Burial return to the Fabric fold withbrand new exclusive music on a split 12” single via Fabric Originals.140g clear vinyl with special black embossed foil Fabric logo detail in the outer sleeve logo design. -
Winston Reedy - African People / Barry Issacs - Conquering Lion 10" Room In The Sky
£12.99Rootsical steppers and dubwise on this new 'Room In The Sky' six track 10" vinyl.
The Inn House Crew Band Featuring veteran singers, Winston Reedy & Barry Issacs plus Michael 'Megahbass' Fletcher on Bass & Ed Cubitt on Melodica. Two Vocals, each with two accompanying dubs.
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Sista Mary i - Jah Reveals His Light / Donovan King Jay - Walk With Jah 12" Unique Sounds
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Reggae Roast Ft. Ruben Da Silva - Sensi Skank Reloaded 10" Trojan Reloaded
£12.99Back In Stock!
One of Reggae Roast's biggest tunes of all time gets a makeover in a modernist dark basshead stylee! Ruben Da Silva at his finest!
With deep and heavy production, Sensi Skank Reloaded is the official remix from Reggae Roast as part of their partnership with Trojan Records. The Vinyl as well as the new remix also includes the Original Mix by Danman and featuring Skinnyman plus the original version If you liked the original or the remix, this vinyl is straight fire! -
Creole & Chinafrica - Journey From Creation 1975-1985 (2LP) Deeper Knowledge .
£35.95Back In Stock! USA Import!
24 track gatefold double LP with vocals and dub versions.
Some important tracks reissued from master tapes for the first time. Layout filled with never before seen photos & Flyers. Features one previously unreleased 1970s cut from Creole.
Two of the most unique complete bands in reggae history, fusing reggae, funk, soul and hard rock. -
Burial - Burial 2LP Vinyl Hyperdub
£19.99Burial's debut album on double vinyl - features a free and unique download code, black inner sleeves and 180g vinyl in a thick card sleeve. It is updated to add the beatless atmospheric tracks that have always been integral parts of the complete CD versions. -
Lady Wray - Piece Of Me (Remix) feat Ghostface Killah / Joy & Pain (Pete Rock Remix) 7" Big Crown
£9.99The A side, “Piece Of Me” (Remix) features Ironman himself who puts down a verse about a relationship that ran its course but no one is sure they did the right thing in. Ghostface sounds right at home over the gully Leon Michels produced track and takes the already rock solid tune to another level.Then what do you do for a B side….You call The Chocolate Boy Wonder, Pete Rock and get him to remix “Joy & Pain”. Pete takes one of the stand out tunes on the album and gives it an entirely different energy with thundering drums and a bassline that shake the windows in the car.Two killer remixes bringing in Hip Hop royalty to lend their talents to Lady Wray’s music. Dreams come true… -
Reggae Disco 45 - Martin Skyjuice Blomqvist (Book)
£29.00In Stock now!
Two years after the success of '100 Days Of Dub' (book),
Martin Skyjuice Blomqvist returns with REGGAE DISCO 45.
A journey through Martin Skyjuice Blomqvist's personal collection of roots reggae Disco 45's, 12inch and 10inch vinyl from the early 1970's and beyond!Reviews and personal reasonings of more than 600 records, including label scans, over 475 pages.A tribute to these classic formats and of course to the music that (in)formed the author and so many others lives.Limited to 500 copies printed. -
STUDIO ONE 007 – Licensed to Ska: James Bond & other Film Soundtracks & TV Themes 2LP / CD Soul Jazz
£25.99Soul Jazz Records presents a new expanded version of ‘Studio One 007 - Licensed to Ska: James Bond and other Film Soundtracks and TV Themes’, originally only available as a long deleted 7” RSD box set.
The vinyl album is presented in superb gatefold sleeve, with full inner and house bag.
First time release on CD, comes in double walled slipcase with 28-page outsized booklet.
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Sean Paul - Dutty Rock (Ltd. Edition Clear Double Vinyl) Atlantic VP Records
£47.99"Dutty Rock" is the breakthrough second studio album by Sean Paul, released in 2002. With hits like "Get Busy" and "Gimme the Light," it established Sean Paul as a leading figure in dancehall and reggae-infused pop music.
The album's energetic rhythms and infectious beats captivated listeners worldwide, solidifying Sean Paul's status as a trailblazer in the genre.New 2023 reissue on crystal clear double vinyl! -
The Disciples - For A Few Dollars More / His Majesty Secret Service 10" Covert Dubs
£14.00First release on a brand new label from The Disciples; COVERT DUBS! Limited press! -
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Man To Man / Version 7" Upsetter
£8.99Reissue 45! Lee Scratch Perry productions of The Wailers classic, Man To Man (Who The Cap Fit) with instrumental version on the b-side! -
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Soul Rebel / Version 7" Upsetter
£8.99Reissue 45! Early Bob Marley & The Wailers produced by Lee Scratch Perry.
Instrumental cut on side-b.
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Jackie Mittoo - The Keyboard King At Studio (Double Vinyl LP) Soul Jazz Records
£27.99Soul Jazz Records’ seminal double LP release, 'Jackie Mittoo - The Keyboard King at Studio One', now available on double LP black vinyl.
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Blaiz Fayah - Mad Ting 2 LP X-Ray Production
£24.99Blaiz Fayah presents the 2nd volume of his mix-tape “Mad Ting”, a real ray of sunshine. We find what makes the identity of the artist, a freshness in a style that seems to have difficulty in renewing itself. ln eleven tracks, the artist moves between shatta hits and club tracks and draws his inspiration fromdancehall, reggae, hip-hop and afrobeat.Several tracks are touring non-stop on the networks and in clubs with “Low”, “Bounce it” or “10/1 O”. Blaiz Fayah shows once again that he is the most exciting dancehallartist of his generation ! -
Blaiz Fayah - Mad Ting 3 LP X-Ray Production
£24.99The leader of the European Dancehall/Shatta scene is still as productive as ever after his latest project Mad Ting 2 and a Europe/Latin America tour in 2022. By delivering multiple hits and appearing at major festivals, Blaiz Fayah is starting 2023 the same way he ended the previous year.
“Mad Ting 3”, concludes the “Mad Ting” series, Blaiz Fayah highlights the vast range of his musical references by bringing in Dancehall, Kompa, Moombahton, Reggae, Shatta and Zouk influences.
For the occasion, some of the most renowned artists of their genre have been invited, such as Busy Signal, Jahyanai King and Nesly.
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Madlib - Bad Neighbor Beats (Limited Edition Black/Purple Swirl Vinyl) LP Bang Ya Head
£38.99Special edition instrumentals, Black/Purple Swirls Coloured Vinyl. Limited to 250 copies.MED, Blu and Madlib are pleased to present the special edition instrumental release of their acclaimed Bad Neighbors LP. Produced entirely by the Beat Konducta himself—the vibe provider for classic albums for the likes of MF DOOM, Freddie Gibbs, Black Star and more—the 13 track single LP boasts his hallmark crackling soul and funk loops in their isolated form.The special edition instrumental has been remastered, equipped with two new bonus instrumentals, and an overhaul designed by Jeff Jank of the original album artwork adapted from Eugene Thurston and Arthur Hawkins' illustration for the 1930 mystery novel, The Invisible Host.“I’d like to dedicate this release to Mr Otis Jackson Sr. Thanks for the guidance and support. Highly Appreciated” - MED -
Aphrodite Delacruz - Toxic 7" Horus Records (Limited Edition Stamped Repress)
£9.99Limited Edition Stamped Repress!
Horus Records brings something a little different to their usual.. Britney Spears big hit "Toxic"gets refashioned by ourselves at The Arch studio in Tottenham. Squeaky clean pop production replaced with ruff and ready live recorded reggae straight to half inch tape. Revoiced by the mysterious Aphrodite Delacruz.. Check it!
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Audrey Hall - Groove Situation 7" Horus Records
£10.99Back in stock. Audrey Hall's answer to Keith Rowe's Black Ark classic, Groovy Situation.
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Fela Kuti - Expensive Shit LP Knitting Factory Records
£23.99Black Vinyl Reissue! W/ download code.
The title of the album and first track refers to an incident in 1974. The Nigerian police planted a joint on Kuti. Before he was arrested, he ate the joint, but the police brought him into custody and waited for him to produce the (titular) excrement. According to legend, he managed to use another inmate's feces and was eventually released..
'Water No Get Enemy' is inspired by a Yoruban proverb about the power of nature and the universe.
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Fela Kuti - Sorrow, Tears and Blood LP Knitting Factory Records
£22.99Black Vinyl Reissue! Includes Download code.
The song (Sorrow, Tears And Blood) was written in the wake of a raid on Kuti's Kalakuta Republic compound by 1,000 armed members of the Nigerian army on February 18, 1977. The scene is described in his lyrics, "Everybody run, run, run / Everybody scatter, scatter / Some people lost some bread / Some people just die ... Them leave sorrow, tears, and blood / Them regular trademark".
The second composition (Colonial Mentality) is titled after the inferiority complex called colonial mentality, and whose lyrics list a range of examples of "things dem dey do, dem dey overdo all the things dem dey do" such as "think wey black no good, na foreign things dem dey like" and "dem go turn air condition, and close them country away" no be so?.
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Fela Kuti - Johnny Just Drop (J.J.D.) LP Knitting Factory Records
£22.99Black Vinyl Reissue! Includes Download code.
Knitting Factory Records is proud to reissue Fela Kuti's J.J.D. Johnny Just Drop on vinyl. Previously only available as part of the Box Set series, the reissue features original album artwork designed by Lemi Ghariokwu, who created the cover art for around half of Fela’s albums. Originally released in 1977, J.J.D. Johnny Just Drop features Fela lampooning Nigeria’s "been-tos," people who had been to Europe or America to work or study, and then returned (dropped) home with European social pretensions and an inferiority complex about African culture.
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Sangie Davis - Jingling Keys 7" Horus Records
£13.99Horus Records are very proud to present this previously unreleased Sangie Davis song and recording from 1979 recorded at Tuff Gong.Now available on 7" vinyl, with picture sleeve and fold out booklet with liner notes. -
Jah Walton aka Joseph Cotton - Ganja Man / Fletchers Land Riddim 10" Room In The Sky (6 Tracks)
£12.99Room In The Sky presents 6 tracks backed by the RITS Riddim Force on a ting called the 'Fletchers Land' riddim.
Featuring Jah Walton aka Joseph Cotton, Goody Gap, Michael 'Megahbass' Fletcher, Ras Ranger, Ed Cubitt & Kodjovi Kush!
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Bobby Oroza & El Michels Affair - Whatcha Know / Losing It 7" Big Crown
£9.99On the A side, ”Whatcha Know” Bobby explores death and the human experience, putting his philosophical ponderings into his music. Michels’ production and overall ethos is the perfect compliment to Bobby’s desire to stretch out his sound. EMA provides a gorgeous backing track that compliments Bobby’s style and simultaneously broadens its scope.The B side “Losing It” is a dramatic and moving number that Bobby sings in Spanish and English. A gorgeous guitar riff is countered with eerie sound effects that crescendo when the drums come in. Bobby professes he’s “Losing It” over a love too strong and El Michels Affair’s production turns the whole affair into a saga that thunders through speakers. -
Derajah - Babylon A Quake / 18th Parallel - Dub Quake 7" Fruits Records
£10.99With its impeccable production quality, ‘Babylon A Quake’ captures the essence of reggae's golden era while infusing it with a fresh and contemporary sound. It seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, ensuring that both loyal reggae enthusiasts and new listeners alike will be left in awe of this musical gem.
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Joe Yorke - End Of The Day / The 18th Parallel - Dub Of The Day 7" Fruits Records
£10.99Two of the most prominent activists on the current European reggae scene join forces on this brand new song. ‘END OF THE DAY’ is a combination between Bristol singer JOE YORKE and Swiss reggae band THE 18TH PARALLEL. Written by master storyteller Eeyun Delroy Purkins from The Co-Operators who recently released a highly acclaimed album with Joe Yorke titled ‘A Distant Beat’, ‘End of The Day’ showcases the remarkable talent of both crews: on the one hand enchanting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics provided by Joe’s soulful voice and Eeyun’s brilliant pen, on the other infectious grooves and impeccable musicianship by The 18th Parallel. This mesmerizing collaboration is highlighted by Westfinga’s perfect early 80’s rub a dub mixing. When these extraordinary forces collide, magic happens. Step into the rhythm and embrace a state of pure musical bliss!
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The Blackstones - Out A Road 7" Horus Records
£9.99Horus Records join forces with legendary UK vocal group The Blackstones. Originally formed in 1974 they’re comprised of founder Leon Leiffer, Tony Mahoney and Earl ‘Junior’ Bailey. One of the only groups still singing in the tradition of The Gaylads, The Techniques, Uniques, The Wailers etc. They bring the style forward, which is displayed majestically on these two singles.The Blackstones are the only UK group to have recorded at Coxsone Dodds legendary Studio One. “Out A Road” was written there, but went unrecorded due to the sad passing away of Mr Dodd. They were the last artists to record there.Now bought into existence over a riddim recorded, played and mixed by the Horus All Stars at The Arch, Tottenham. -
The Viceroys - Maga Down | Yakka - Maga Dub 7" Poor Man's Friend Records
£11.99This next heavy roots reggae cut comes courtesy of The Viceroys, the legendary harmony group from the stables of the world renowned Studio 1. First recording for the venerable Mr Dodd in 1967 The Viceroys were instrumental in moving the sound from rocksteady to reggae with early hits like “Ya Ho” and “Love & Unity” .
The A side of this weighty 45 is a revisited vocal from the early days of the group, a haunting, smokey rendition of their early hit Maga Down. Drawing musical influences from Ethiopian and Cuban music as well as its obvious early reggae basis this record sounds fresh whilst simultaneously transporting you back to the golden era with its warm nostalgic themes.The flip side is an ethereal dub mix from the Bristol based Yakka, an almost psychedelic journey into the mixing board bringing out the best of the vintage sound pallet.This is the third release from us at Poor Man's Friend Records, produced in the Poor Man's Friend studio and voiced in Jamaica only 300 copies were pressed of this smoked out ode to the golden era. -
Ranking Joe - Roots Memories | Roots Histories | Dub Kazman - Dub 12" Rough Signal Records
£15.00New Japan Import 12"
Rough Signal Records is pleased to announce that the featured artist for the next release in the Legendary Series is Ranking Joe.
The legendary DEE JAY, who worked at Studio One as Little Joe in the late 70's and then in the late 80's as the MC of King Stur Gav, is now on ROUGH SIGNAL RECORDS.
This song is based on his Jamaican memories. The A side features a strictly roots and culture style and the B side gives a current stepper style. Both sides are unique with a different vocal.
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Nga Han - Truth / Simha - Truth Dub / Clive Hylton - All The Best 12" Roots Masala Records
£13.99This is the second Roots Masala release featuring two Jamaican artists on vocals. Nga Han comes through with a conscious message in the lyrics, topics regarding truth, righteousness and freedom. Followed by a heavyweight dub from Chazbo with his reverb-drenched echoed mix creating a spacious and immersive sound that takes listeners on a journey through time and space.On Side B, listeners can enjoy the powerful voice of Jamaican reggae veteran Clive Hylton on the track "All the Best." This song focuses on the unification of people and the power of positive energy to overcome obstacles. With Clive Hylton's soulful vocals, the track creates a mesmerizing atmosphere, inviting the listener to join in the call for unity.Following "All the Best," listeners can enjoy Chazbo's melodica cut, adding a layer of haunting melody to the mix. Chazbo's masterful use of the melodica adds a unique sound to the track, blending perfectly with the deep basslines and intricate rhythms of the riddim. -
100% Dynamite! Ska, Soul, Rocksteady & Funk in Jamaica 2LP Soul Jazz Records
£29.99Reissue of this seminal reggae meets funk and soul collection. 100% Dynamite is the cornerstone of Soul Jazz Records’ releases and launched their long-running series of highly-regarded reggae albums. This album is the fully expanded version and comes with download code. -
200% Dynamite: Ska Soul Rock Steady Funk & Dub 2xLP Soul Jazz Records
£32.99Soul Jazz Records’ 200% Dynamite! set the benchmark for reggae meets funk compilations that has never been bettered. Out of print for 20 years, this new 2023 edition is being released in a one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition coloured vinyl pressing + download code exclusively for Record Store Day 2023.Jam-packed with reggae tunes that crossed-over to become dancefloor hits such as Tenor Saw’s sound boy anthem ‘Ring the Alarm,’ K.C. White’s classic cut of the seminal ‘No, No, No’ and Augustus Pablo’s ‘Rockers Rock’, 200% Dynamite explores the links between reggae, jazz, funk and soul.Carrying on perfectly from 100% Dynamite, this second compilation continues to trace the history of Jamaican reggae and the influence of American styles such as funk and jazz had on this music.Featured here are serious funk and rocksteady tunes from the likes of The Skatalites and Johnny Osbourne through to Jamaican jazz from masters such as Tommy McCook and Byron Lee, as well as some serious dub from the likes of Augustus Pablo, King Tubby and Jackie Mittoo.New bonus tracks on this new 2023 edition include seminal dancehall party cuts Sister Nancy’s ‘One Two’ and Chaka Demus and Pliers’ ‘Murder She Wrote’, alongside classic soul to reggae covers including cuts of Marlena Shaw’s ‘Women of the Ghetto’ and Odyssey’s ‘Don’t Tell Me Tell Her’. -
Fela Kuti - Zombie LP Knitting Factory Records
£22.99Black Vinyl Reissue!
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Fela Kuti - Afrodisiac (50th Anniversary Edition) Knitting Factory Records
£25.9940th Anniversary Edition reissue 2xLP pressed at 45 RPM on marbled red and marbled green 12" vinyl in a single pocket wide-spine jacket, wrapped with a gold foil OBI strip -
Fela Kuti - Shakara (50th Anniversary Edition) Knitting Factory Records
£25.99Shakara is the 6th in the series of celebratory Fela 50th Anniversary reissues. Like its predecessors in the series, this version will be on color vinyl and the LP will be wrapped in a gold foil obi strip with a brief essay on the album and Fela's global impact on music. Like Fela's other early 70's releases, he used each side of his LPs to create a deep groove that pulls the listener in and follows with metaphoric lyrics that call out and critique the corrupt hangover of colonialism.The album is the sound of Afrobeat's maturation as a global music. Fela's Pidgin English lyrics extend his music's audience beyond Yoruba speakers and make his words understandable across the Anglophone world. In "Lady," Fela highlights the adoption of European social habits to the detriment of African culture. "Shakara" is a mainly instrumental track, with a brief lyric, sung in Yoruba, warning against boasters and braggarts. The song pacing is festive and typically up tempo, with boisterous horn arrangements, with strong solos from Fela on keyboards and the fearsome Igo Chico on tenor saxophone.This 50th anniversary edition is pressed on limited edition pink vinyl, with a gold foil obi strip, and is packaged with a yellow 7" featuring covers of "Lady" and "Shakara" by London band Ezra Collective. -
Fela Kuti - Roforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition) Knitting Factory Records
£25.99By 1972, when Music of Fela: Roforofo Fight was originally released (on two vinyl albums, Music of Fela Volume One and Volume Two), Fela was becoming one of the most avidly followed musicians in West Africa. His audience came from among the region's urban poor, the ""sufferheads"" living in the shanty towns around the major cities, along with growing numbers of students and political dissenters. Fela championed, and sang about the problems of, oppressed and exploited people and denounced the ruling elites lording it over them, with their seemingly endemic corruption and their ready use of violence to crush dissent. Because he generally sang in Broken English rather than Yoruba, and adopted an increasingly pan-Africanist outlook, his message resonated throughout Anglophone Africa.The 50th-anniversary reissue of Roforofo Fight is pressed on double orange & green vinyl. Side D features singles "Shenshema" and "Ariya" on vinyl for the first time. The two tracks were originally released as a 7" single in 1972 and later featured in the CD reissue of "Roforofo Fight / The Fela Singles"". -
Fela Kuti - Gentleman (50th Anniversary Edition) LP Knitting Factory Records
£23.9950th Anniversary reissue. Like its predecessors in the series, this version will be available on exclusive colored vinyl (Igbo Smoke) and the LP will be wrapped in a gold foil obi strip with a brief essay on the album and Fela's global impact on music. Like Fela's other early 70's releases, he used each side of his LPs to create a deep groove that pulls the listener in and follows with metaphoric lyrics that call out and critique the corrupt hangover of colonialism.
Gentleman is the last of Fela's early 1970s albums recorded with the Africa 70. The title track can be interpreted literally or as a metaphor concerning a wider issue. Fela deftly addresses the colonialism-induced, inferiority complex which led many in Africa's new governing elites to reject African style, concepts of beauty, and modes of behavior in favor of European imports. Gentleman's other tracks, ""Fefe Naa Efe"" and ""Igbe,” have more direct, less metaphorical lyrics. On ""Fefe Naa Efe,” an Ashanti motto from Ghana, Fela tells a woman dumped by her boyfriend that she must get over the heartache and move on. On ""Igbe”, Fela declares that anyone who betrays a friend is shit, and that anybody who lacks self-respect is shit - something you want to expel from your body as soon as possible. He sings the word ""shit"" in several Nigerian languages, so there is no misunderstanding. -
Marcia Griffiths - Essential Artist Collection (Gatefold 2LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.99Arguably the greatest female singer in the history of Jamaican music, Marcia Griffiths first made her mark the Jamaican music scene with a number of popular singles during the late Sixties, before finding international fame in 1970 alongside her long-term friend and sometime collaborator, Bob Andy.Bob and Marcia’s uplifting reggae version of Nina Simone’s inspiring song, ‘(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black’ hit number 5 in the UK pop chart, with the single proving to be the first of two British chartbusters, with their exuberant interpretation of Pied Piper’ just missing out on a Top 10 placing the following year.Soon after, Marcia became a member of Bob Marley’s famed backing group, the I-Threes, while also continuing to enjoy solo success with numerous Jamaican hits for a variety of record producers throughout the remainder of the Seventies and well beyond.And it is the very best of her solo work that features on this ‘Essential Artist’ compilation, the latest release in Trojan Records’ newly launched range that showcases the work of Jamaica’s best-loved ‘foundation’ artists.Available as a 28-track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, the collection expertly demonstrates just why Marcia Griffiths is today widely regarded as a Jamaican legend. -
Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection (Gatefold Double Vinyl LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.9950 Track double CD / 28 Track Gatefold Transparent Violet Double Vinyl LP from the original King Of Reggae - Including his UK Number One, 'Israelites' plus numerous other chartbusting hits! -
Willie Williams - Armagideon Time 12" Studio One | Soul Jazz Records
£18.99MASSIVE STUDIO ONE ANTHEM ALERT!!!Willie Williams' roots rock reggae classic Armagideon Time – the rare 12" extended Discomix version split into two sublime heavyweight slices and cut super-loud on a 12" single.Produced by Studio One supremo Coxsone Dodd this is a huge Reggae anthem on the classic 'Real Rock' rhythm, famously covered by The Clash and sampled by KRS One, The Fugees and many more.A dancefloor devastating Reggae party bomb! -
Jackie Mittoo - Oboe / Wall Street 12" Studio One | Soul Jazz Records
£18.99BACK IN STOCK!!MONSTER STUDIO ONE TUNE FIRST TIME EVER ON A SINGLE !Two highly sought after tracks from Jackie Mitoo's legendary 'Showcase' album, originally released on Studio One in 1980Hypnotic, blissed out funky reggae from Jamaica's finest - Bagga Walker on bass, Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace on drums, Ernest Ranglin on guitar and, of course, the inimitable Jackie Mittoo on keyvoardsCut super loud on a 12" single, its literally impossible to find a copy of this album, and if you did it would set you back hundreds of £'sHoused in a heavyweight card Studio One sleeve these won't be around for long ! Very Limited edition 1000 copies worldwide 12” pressing -
Papa Twelve - Moment / Saxy Surprise / Barry Issac - Love Is All / Good People 7" Too Good Records
£9.99Third release on the TOO GOOD RECORDS label.
7inch vinyl with four tracks on the Saxy Surprise Riddim.
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George Dekker, Winston Reedy, AJ Franklin - Passion Love / The Right Track 7" Room In The Sky
£9.99Side A is a new cover of The Melodians favourite originally released on Randy's & Treasure Isle back in 1973
Side B brings a sweet new version of the Phyllis Dillon & Hopeton Lewis 1969 rocksteady classic.
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Yo! Boombox Early Independent Hip Hop, Electro and Disco Rap 1979 - 83 (3LP +7" | 2CD) Soul Jazz
£34.99Yo! Boombox is the new instalment of Soul Jazz Records’ Boombox series on the early days of hip-hop on vinyl and features some of the many innovative underground first-wave of early rap and disco rap records made in the USA in the period 1979-83.
Available on 3x Vinyl LP w/ Ltd. 7" Single and 2CD. With full liner notes and photos!
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Reggae Roast - More Fire (Double Orange Vinyl LP | CD) Music On Vinyl | Reggae Roast
£34.99Reggae Roast are delighted to bring you their 2nd studio Album, ‘More Fire!’, available to buy NOW!
Taking you on joyful journey through the ages, Reggae Roast seamlessly join the dots between Jamaican and UK Bass Music, tastefully taking influences from Rocksteady through to roots, Dancehall, Jungle and Dubstep, with outstanding vocal performances from the artists involved.
FEATURING: Horace Andy, Johnny Clarke, Gappy Ranks, Donovan Kingjay Mr Williamz, Soom T, Horseman, Natty Campbell, Earl 16, Charlie P.Limited Edition Vinyl in stock now! -
Reggae Roast - Turn Up The Heat (Double Vinyl LP) Trojan Reloaded | Reggae Roast
£28.99Having been at the forefront on the UK Reggae scene for over a decade, Reggae Roast released their debut album in 2020, featuring a mouth watering line up of artists (General Levy, Mr Williamz, Natty Campbell, Top Cat, Earl 16, Daddy Freddy and many more) that they have met over the years at smokey dancehalls and packed festival stages it represents the melting pot of talent from across the UK and beyond..
Limited edition double orange vinyl LP back in stock!
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The Skatalites - Guns Of Navarone / Bongoman Byfield - Marcus Garvey 7" Studio One Soul Jazz Records
£12.99A seminal ska all-time anthem on new clean loud pressing, originally released in 1965 in Jamaica and the 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! -
Lone Ranger - Love Bump / Brentford Rockers - Love Bump Version 7" Studio One Soul Jazz Records
£12.99All time party Studio One dancehall tune from thelegendary Lone Ranger, guaranteed to make peopledance. Monster, monster tune! 100% essential! -
Hortense Ellis - People Make The World Go Round 7" Studio One Soul Jazz Records
£12.99Alton Ellis’s sister Hortense delivers the deepest, super funkiest heavy reggae version ever of this soul anthem originally by The Stylistics. Powered by tight horns and hypnotic, locked in organ guitar. It’s a monster with a tuff dubbed out flip.
100% essential!
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Alton Ellis – Blackish White / Sound Dimension - Blackish White Version 7" Studio One Soul Jazz Reco
£12.99Stunning new Studio One bombs released for the first time on Soul Jazz Records as loud 7” bullets.All newly remastered clean pressings. Pure fire!Alton Ellis’s hypnotic funky roots anthem - a surreal dream of a ‘Blackish White’ coming down. Rarely has such lyricism been heard in reggae music. Bomb tune! 100% essential! -
Fred Locks - The Missing Link CD VP Records
£12.99The story behind this album--released in 2000 but recorded in 1978--is nearly Biblical: a tale of optimism, lost hope, and finally redemption that's fitting for its roots reggae/Rasta consciousness theme. In 1976, Vulcan released Fred Locks's debut set, "Black Star Liners." The album became a reggae classic, its title tune--a Garveyite view of repatriation--an anthem. With producer Hugh "Jah Shoes" Boothe, Locks recorded a follow-up set in '78. But Vulcan folded, and neither Boothe nor Locks had the cash to release the album, which was then abandoned. Over the next 20 years an original tape was lost, others damaged. Then, years later, the missing cassette surfaced, and the tapes were restored.
The line-up of musicians is stellar, including Jahlovemuzik's celebrated Albert Malawi on drums and Pablove Black on keyboards and backup vocals, and "Rastafari Rule" and "The Only One" (and its dub) are standouts on this fine album and piece of reggae history.
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Reggae Dynamite Vol. 4 (4 Tracks on 7" Vinyl) Original Gravity
£16.99Is it time for another fistful of reggae dynamite from the Original Gravity label already? It certainly is - Volume 4 - with four whole sticks of the stuff, appropriately, and imbued with every bit of the reggae style goodness we have come to expect!
Limited edition 4 track 7inch Vinyl. In picture sleeve.
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Dub Smugglers ft Burro Banton – Mind Offa Me 7" Nice Up! Records
£11.99BOOM WHA DIS? The Original Banton, Burro Banton returns with Manchester's finest, loudest, roughest and toughest sound system - the Dub Smugglers, stepping out from behind the scoops for their debut musical outing on NICE UP! Records.
Being good friends of the label - sharing stages at festivals, clubs and even boat parties around Europe over the years it seemed only right a musical union should happen at some point - and here it is. Teaming up with Jamaican legend and veteran mic-man Burro Banton (recently heard on Chase & Status' massive "Return II Jungle" album) they inject some new life into the classic 'Punanny' dancehall rhythm bringing it bang up to date.
Burro does what he does best - lacing the track with his trademark hard and fast chatting, creating a modern classic. Road tested on one of the finest sound systems in the land, this definitely packs a heavy punch in the dance.
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The Best Of Original Gravity Vol. 1 3CD Collection.
£23.9969 Track 3 x CD compilation of the best releases so far from Original Gravity label..Featuring Tracks by: Floyd James & The GTs. The Labrats, Curtis Baker & The Bravehearts, The SoCal Soul Stars, Jodie, Raye Cole, Rachel Maxann, Junior Dell & The D-Lites, The Regulators, Brentford Rd Soul Rebels, Dave Barker, Woodfield Rd Allstars, Prince Alphonso & The Fever, Roy Ellis, The Heptones, Melvin Craig, Luchito, Néstor Álvarez, La Machine D’Argent & Mafumu. -
Ska La-Rama: Treasure Isle Ska 1965 to 1966 LP Trojan Records
£29.99In celebration of what would have been Duke Reid’s 100th birthday, this collection gathers fourteen of the legendary Treasure Isle supremo’s rarest and most collectable ska productions.
Record Store Day Limited Run of 650 copies on 140g transparent yellow vinyl.
7 tracks new to vinyl.
Includes double sided insert with artist/song info by Tony Rounce.
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Foals - Life Is Dub LP Warner Records
£31.99Record Store Day 2023 release.
Dub remix by Dan Carey of Foals' "Life Is Yours" (2022).
Limited edition of 1500 copies pressed on 140g Gold vinyl!
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Ken Boothe - Essential Artist Collection (Gatefold Double Vinyl LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.9950 Track CD / 28 Track gatefold red transparent vinyl.
Arguably the most gifted Jamaican performer of his generation, Ken Boothe is today widely regarded as a living legend, having recorded innumerable ska, rock steady and reggae classics over a period spanning some 60 years.
After making his recording debut in 1962, Ken enjoyed a hugely successful career in Jamaica before achieving international stardom in 1974 with his chart-topping interpretation of ‘Everything I Own’ and the top 10 follow-up, ‘Crying Over You’.
Both of these hugely popular tracks feature on this collection, which forms part of Trojan Record’s new ‘Essential Artist’ series, which showcases the best-loved recordings of some of Jamaica’s greatest musical talents.
Available as a 28-track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, both releases demonstrate the exceptional vocal talents of one of the finest and most soulful performers to have made their mark on modern popular music scene since the Sixties.
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John Holt - Essential Artist Collection (Gatefold Double Vinyl LP/2CD) Trojan Records
£28.9950 Track CD / 28 Track gatefold double transparent orange vinyl album.
After fronting popular Jamaican vocal trio the Paragons on a succession of best-selling rock steady singles during the late Sixties, John Holt went on to become one of Jamaica’s most popular solo performers, scoring a series of reggae hits for many of the island’s leading record producers.
His international breakthrough came in 1974 with the hugely popular ‘1000 Volts of Holt’ album, which fused raw reggae rhythms with sophisticated orchestral arrangements.
The highlight of the long-player was a reworking of Kris Kristoffersson’s country hit, ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’, which the following year became a global hit, with the single, peaking at Number 6 in the UK charts. Over the years that followed, Holt remained a giant of the reggae scene with further best sellers and numerous sell-out shows around the world.
The very best of his solo work has been brought together on this ‘Essential Artist’ compilation, the latest release in Trojan Records’ newly launched range that showcases the work of Jamaica’s best-loved ‘foundation’ artists.
Available as a 28-track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, the collection superbly illustrates the talent that made John Holt one of the reggae music’s most popular and enduring singers.