7" Vinyl

Classic foundation reggae.

Produced by Coxsone Dodd.

Originally released 1968 this is the 2021 reissue! 

Coxsone Dodd produced tracks originally released in 1970!

Lovers reggae 45 double header with Jennifer Lara's cover of Evelyn Kings disco classic 'Im In Love' b/w Lloyd Charmers' 1974 cover of Barry White - 'I'm Gonna Love You (Just A Little Bit More).

Second batch of releases for Fruits Records imprint label Skankin’ Society Records!

The 18th Parallel has prove to be at the forefront of Roots Reggae in Europe. They placed themselves has one of the most authentic bands in terms of Roots and their collaboration with Jamaican legends put a light on their amazing work. Today, The 18th Parallel presents another scorcher with DJ superstar Big Youth. On a rockers one drop riddim led by the funky touch of drummer extraordinaire Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Big Youth proves that he’s hotter than ever and true to his roots providing conscious lyrics and legendary gimmicks. ‘Long Road’ will take you into a trip to a Rockers movie dance party where style and fashion are as eccentric as the DJ on the mic. “Move ya!”

Second batch of releases for Fruits Records sister imprint label Skankin’ Society Records!

Italian Import vinyl!

Italian Import Vinyl !

Italian import vinyl

Long time dubplate has been finally released. Played by top Sound Systems all over the world, and now available on 7" vinyl!

A nice slice of Afrobeat on side A.

Jammin' disco cut on side B.

Jah Bast has a special voice and a deep approach to roots reggae music, being part of Darker Shade Of Roots in Geneva. 

This track is on the same Riddim as 'Abeng - Run Come Rally' 

Mixed and Dubbed by Michael Exodus at his Dub Basement, Rome.

Wicked slab of one drop roots reggae from Abeng with Michael Exodus dub on the flip side. 

Following the inspiration of the great 70's roots, Abeng drops this brand new heavyweight roots reggae 45!

Abeng Arranges, plays and sings the whole track.

"After a long time of desocialisation locked in Babylon, it's time to gather and be free" 

Mixed and dubbed by Michael Exodus at his Dub Basement Studio in Rome.

Buy both new Fruits Records singles on the "Cosmic Drop" Riddim together at a cheaper price!

Includes 'Fruits Records' sticker! 

As reggae lovers for decades, one Fruits Records biggest dreams was to collaborate with the creative genius behind the legendary sound of the Black Ark studio, one of the dub originators, the man responsible for shaping the sound of Bob Marley and the Wailers amongst many other greats, the mighty Upsetter, the unspeakable Lee “Scratch” Perry! That happy day has finally arrived in 2019 when Lee, who lived in Switzerland for a longtime, recorded his voice on The 18th Parallel’s ‘Cosmic Drop Riddim’.

The details around ‘Words From The Upsetter’ recording are not that common. In summer 2017, we at Fruits Records had the privilege to tour European festivals with Lee “Scratch” Perry as members of the Najavibes backing band. This is how we got to know the legend and start the production process. The first seed was sown. Nevertheless, the riddim track of the song was laid down in Kingston in 2014, as our crew of musicians – not known yet as The 18th Parallel – was recording our first release ever, A Little Walk album with the legendary Sino-Jamaican singer I Kong. The unused riddim slept in the hard drive for five years until we found the right artist to ride it. The Upsetter had that mystic vibes we were looking for, it was a perfect fit.
Then we spiced it up with a few more overdubs – analog string synthesizer, cosmic guitars, subtle sounds of musique concrète. Finally Roberto Sánchez brilliantly recreated the type of sound that the Black Ark was famous for: full of Mutron Bi-Phase, tape delay and spring reverb hits as testifies the dub version ‘Spring Thunderstorm’.

The production of this song has been a long and heavy process, but we're now able to present this brand new recording to the world. Sadly, Lee’s not physically here anymore to witness this release, but his musical legacy is so immeasurable that his memory will live forever in every music enthusiasts’ heart around the world. And this record is now a part of this legacy. We’ll be forever thankful for this opportunity and would like to give a special thanks to his family and friends (big up Dr. T!) who helped us and gave us assistance during the creative process. This record is dedicated to the loving memory of Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Also available is the companion 45 on the same Cosmic Drop riddim featuring the legendary Studio One trombonist, Vin Gordon - Cosmic Drop / Yasus Afari - Healing Chant

Here's the companion vinyl on the Cosmic Drop riddim After the Lee "Scratch" Perry - Words From My Mouth / Spring Thunderstorm 7" (Available separately on 45)

 The ‘Cosmic Drop Riddim’ wouldn’t be fully completed without two extra unexpected cuts. The first one is an amazing instrumental song featuring Perry’s longtime friend and Jamaican number one trombonist Vin Gordon where trombone meets bass clarinet and bass flute to create a deep, foggy, mystical atmosphere. This will take you to a night journey to East Africa. The second cut highlights the art of dub poetry through the beautiful poem by Yasus Afari, ‘Healing Chant’.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Classic Studio One reissue from Soul Jazz Records.

Comes in card, Soul Jazz Studio One cover sleeve.

Latest R.I.T.S 45, Featuring Legendary Studio One trombonist, Vin Gordon.  

Producer Delta Nine unleashes a deep and majestic melodica led 'steppers' style instrumental. Equipped with layers of rhythmic percussion, vintage drum machine shots and a driving analogue synth bassline designed to ruff up any sound system session!

Stripping the rhythm back to it's raw elements on the flip side for 'Raise the Dub', as the drum and bass take centre stage, the melodica and synth lines returning only briefly before cascading back through his echo chamber.

Melody SoulJah takes us on a journey through new and dubbed out landscapes with this heavyweight instrumental outing 'The Creeper'. It's raw and gritty drum beat, relentless pulsating bassline and eastern string lines set the scene, whilst it's subterranean& cinematic atmosphere transport us back to the smoke filled halls and late night sound system sessions of a time gone by.

'Delayed Effect Dub' pushes thes the drums and bass to the forefront of Melody SoulJah s melodic textures stripped back, echoing and reverberating throughout for the heavy duty dub mix!

Rhythm Discs! a brand new label dedicated to re-issuing lost gems, is excited to announce the re-release of Digi-Dancehall rarity Little Harada's 'Best Of Me' a much sought after LP that was produced & released by Sonny 'Sabwackie' Ochai for Japan's Tachyon Productions - the Legendary Dancehall label loosely associated with Wackies in New York. Here we kick things off with a 7inch pre-release single featuring 2 highlights from the LP that best represemt it's sought after vibes; Worries & Problems + I Want To Rap With You. 

This is what it says on the tin!

A tasty blend of Rocksteady Funk infused with a pinch of Souk. Essential! 

Numbered Limited edition of 355 pressings on heavyweight black 7" Vinyl.

Numbered Limited Edition of 142 pressings on heavyweight 7" Purple Vinyl !

Numbered Limited edition of 219 pressings on heavyweight black vinyl.  Only a few copies instock and this title is sold out at most stores so get em quick before they become a collector's item !

Amazing new roots reggae from Fruits Records!

Buy both new Fruits Records releases here and save a couple of quid in the process.

Who would ever think to hear a reggae collaboration between Switzerland and Denmark? This is what you get when the heavy sound of The 18th Parallel meets the subtle play of the Horns section of Guiding Star Orchestra.

Layed on the Wonderland of Green riddim (The Silvertones, Burro Banton), this instrumental “Meeting Ina Wonderland” proposes a perfect mix between the raw and wild rub a dub vibes of the riddim and the lightness underlined by the jazzy influences of the horns players.

Built especially for sound systems, this record is mixed by French engineer Westfinga on his custom analog console, in the purest tradition of the great wizards of the genre such as King Tubby and Scientist. This is raw instrumental roots music!

After a first outstanding collaboration on the song ‘Mother Nature’, Greenwhich Farm's singer Sylvan White teams up once again with Fruits Records! On a 80's dancehall rub a dub type of riddim played by The 18th Parallel, Sylvan White sings about his faith in Rastafari and shares his knowledge of the traditional culture, the mystic of the nyahbinghi drums. The French rub a dub specialist Westfinga is responsible for the heavy mix, inspired by the Channel One days. Notice the experimental dub on the flip side, the perfect example of the engineer acting as a musician and arranger. Fantastic!

New release limited edition Italian import, RED colour 7inch vinyl.

Taken from the Album 'Prince Fatty meets Mutant Hi Fi in Return Of The Gringo' album.

Two dancehall veterans return on this classic Gussie Clarke style 90s dancehall Riddim! 

Top new double single release from Sound Transmission, kicking up a rumpus with these Gussie Clarke influenced 90s dancehall sounding boomshots!

Relick of his Studio One classic from Winston Francis and Skycru band!

We found a few copies of this classic reggae hit from Richie Spice! Grab one now before they dissapear!

Two Rocksteady Cover of the Stereophonics - Dakota 

Limited Edition White Vinyl.

A-Side is a cover version of the Oasis Brit pop hit!

B-Side is a cover of The Treasure Boys, Trojan hit from 1967!

Limited edition of 300 pressings

4 Track 7inch vinyl

Limited Edition of 500 copies

Limited edition 4 Track 7inch vinyl.

Limited edition to 300 copies.

4 Track 7" in picture sleeve

4 Track 7" Vinyl

4 Track 7" Vinyl

Italian born reggae star Alborosie has a wide range of guest appearances to his recording credit, spanning multiple genres. 

His recent work with Catalonian reggae band Green Valley and Brazilian reggae band Ponte de Equilibrio are just two examples of his music bridging borders and languages. 

Now, Alborosie presents his first Spanish language solo recording a romantic ballad with a reggae feel titled “Asi". 

The 7-inch single is released as a limited, one-time deluxe pressing with four colour jacket art, an inner sleeve and custom label.

Legendary deejay Dennis Alcapone rides this blue beat ska track from the Room In the Skycru.

Two solid funky ska tunes guaranteed to keep the dancefloor moving! 

The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.

The Third guest in this triptych of new releases of new Fruits Records 7inch vinyl, The 18th Parallel are honoured to have the one and only, singer, producer, roots icon: LINVAL THOMPSON. Linval has so many hit songs to his catalogue, it’s hard to pick just a few, but we can name ‘I Love Marijuana’ or ‘Jah Jah Is The Conqueror’ as the most typical of his unique style. An inimitable vocal signature, conscious lyrics, a super heavy rockers riddim dubbed in fine style by mæstro Roberto Sánchez. This is ‘What’s Going On’, the third single of this foundation rootsmen 7” series.

The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.

The second song of this triptic by The 18th Parallel features the voice known for legendary song ‘The Drifter’ originally recorded in 1969 on Moodisc and later recut by Dennis Brown: DENNIS WALKS. The Swiss producers met Dennis in downtown Kingston in winter 2017. They played a mid-seventies type of flying cymbal riddim to him and a few minutes later Dennis was in the recording booth singing ‘Long Struggling’. One take, no second cut, no lyrics written, pure heartical vibes. Dennis Walks, hidden treasure of the roots reggae era, is surely one of the greatest voice of Jamaica, stronger than ever at almost 70 years old. On the B side, The 18th Parallel grace us with a terrible instrumental cut led by melodica and Elka Rhapsody synthesizer. This is the Edelvibes Rock!

The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican  roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.

The first guest singer invited by The 18th Parallel is MIKE BROOKS. Known for hit songs like ‘Rum Drinker’ or ‘Money Is Not All’, Mike is one of the true heroes of the roots reggae sound of the late 70’s: stepper riddims with militant drumming, heavy basslines, thunder of spring reverbs… This is the kind of sound The 18th Parallel recreated with a new riddim designed especially for Mike’s high-pitched voice. ‘Mother Earth’ has not only a strong riddim, but also a strong message, more relevant than ever. The song, written by Mike Brooks’ daughter, is a call for ecological awareness of the state the planet is in : « Mother Earth is crying out for help… ». Young and old, this song is for all of us. B side with ‘Earth Cry’ is a killer dub version by NY top producer and mixing engineer Channel Tubes. Wicked!

As played by DJ Koco.... Big b boy drums, punchy brass,twangy guitar and a timeless killer vocal workout from Tyra Hammond. Irresistable soul drenched funk fodder !! Initially out on New Zealand imprint On The Crate Records back in 2006 and later featured as a 12'' EP on Mukatsuku in 2007 but long since deleted the label re visits again this bonefide monster classic yet again this time in 7 inch format with a never heard before unreleased instrumental version on flipside

Numbered, limited edition of 500!

New reissue!

New Reissue!

New reissue!

SCOOPS Records announce a brand new release and a brand new collaboration. Back in the dark days of lockdown Steve Vibronics joined forces with Ashanti Selah (son of Sound System legend Aba Shanti) to cook up some fresh musical flavours aimed at brightening up our lives .... and this release is the first dish served in what will be a series of Vibronics meets Ashanti Selah productions.

The Hustle Riddim is an up-beat and sub-shaking dubwise blast that (as with most SCOOPS Records releases!) is mixed for the Sound System. The flip-side features a full on phaser attacking dub mix .. fresh from the Vibronics Dub Cupboard Studio in Leicester where old-skool analogue dub techniques are still strictly adhered to.

New release on The ISOL Riddim!

New release on the ISOL Riddim!

Dubplate Series - Numbered Limited Edition

Limited Edition (200 copies pressed), Numbered, Yellow Vinyl. Italian Import.

Record Store Day 2020 'Drop 1' release.

Includes full colour fold-out poster.

Recordings drawn from 1993-2009, some previously unreleased from the VP archives.

Basscomesaveme met Bukkha in winter 2019 on a session with the Basskateers in Jena. Soon it was clear that we gonna work together on a record release for BCSM. Bukkha is well known for his lush bass music productions and soon came up with a heavy steppers riddim. Instantly we imagined some upfront vocals on this one so we called none other than microphone matador Longfingah to ride on the riddim. Longfingah loved the tune and brought some nice lyrics in his
style and fashion to the production. Still Reppin' is made for soundsystem dances, shakin' up everything with his heavy bass and gives a big shoutout to all crews and veterans. Flip the record to explore a version by Plug Dub Soundsystems Toni Wobble,
who is taking the original production to another level by mixing an ultra heavy dub version in a Wobble style.

You are looking for a tune that will mash up any dance? Well, you can't go wrong with this one.

All tracks are mastered by sound expert LXC to guarantee you a fresh bass shower.

Thompson Sound present a brand new 7" release 

Backed by The Roots Radics 

Produced by Linval Thompson 

Recorded at Channel One Studio, Jamaica

Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio by Roberto Sanchez

Release Date: 22/10/2021

Thompson Sound present a brand new 7" release 

Backed by The Roots Radics 

Produced by Linval Thompson 

Recorded at Channel One Studio, Jamaica

Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio by Roberto Sanchez

Release Date: 22/10/2021

Brand New Thompson Sound release on the original 'Marijuana' Riddim 

Backed by The Roots Radics 

Produced by Linval Thompson 

Recorded at Channel One Studio, Jamaica

Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio by Roberto Sanchez

Release Date: 22/10/2021

Heavy relicks of the classic 'Back Off Ring Craft' Riddim (Johnny Osbourne).

Backed by The Roots Radics 

Produced by Linval Thompson 

Recorded at Channel One Studio, Jamaica

Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio by Roberto Sanchez

2021 | NANSA RECORDS / JUDAH LABEL 

> Artist: Linval Thompson
> Band: Lone Ark Riddim Force
> Produced by: Santiagao Villaverde & Roberto Sánchez
> Mixed by Roberto Sánchez
> Studio: A-Lone Ark Muzik
> Format: Single 7inch
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released September 17, 2021

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A-LONE PRODUCTIONS ✇ A-LONE ARK MUZIK STUDIO

Label & Studio based in Santander, Spain.

Majical, a wordsmith, undefinable by genre. An MC and a Rastaman that's journeyed through garage, grime, hiphop and reggae to arrive at his own destination he's coined as 'roots hop culture'. Part of the RU1 Fam, a UK hiphop collective who received international recognition for their debut album Otito in 2018.

'Do You Know' started out as a dubplate on the 'King of Grime' instrumental by producer Lewi B. Majical penned this song to exalt the many earthy achievements of 'King of Ethiopia' Emperor Haile Selassie. On hearing this version, Kibir La Amlak approached Majical to make a new version of the track together, that brought it into the world of UK Reggae Sound System he hails from. The track was first recorded in 2017 and then remained as a dubplate, championed by UK sound system 'Iration Steppas' and South African sound system 'Kebra Ethiopia'. It was also performed as part of the Kibir La Amlak live dub show on numerous tours around the world. After countless requests, Majical and Kibir La Amlak both felt that this coming anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie was due time to release the track for public consumption. Its since been re-recorded, remixed and remastered and is now available on 7inch Vinyl!