New Releases
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Akae Beka - Polarities LP I-Grade Records
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Reggae Roast Ft. Ranking Joe & Donovan Kingjay Stop That Train / Mr. Bossman12" Reggae Roast
£17.99Comes with poster.
Side A includes elements of Keith & Tex - Stop That Train
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Lone Ark Meets The 18th Parallel Showcase LP Fruits Records
£17.99Probably the most respected and sought-after producer of the European reggae scene of the last ten years, Spanish genius Roberto Sánchez (Willi Williams, Earl Zero, Alpheus, Keith & Tex, Milton Henry,...) takes place behind the microphone to deliver a new album as a singer under his pseudonym LONE ARK. Soberly titled Showcase Vol. 1, this album is a collaboration between Sánchez and Swiss band THE 18TH PARALLEL, whose playing is well known to reggae fans, since its musicians have recently played and produced some remarkable records, including I've Seen by Oku Onuora, Roots I Vision by Micah Shemaiah or Wonderland of Green by The Silvertones and Burro Banton. Faithful to the Jamaican roots reggae tradition, Showcase Vol. 1 offers six vocal tracks followed by their dub counterparts where all the creativity of the sound engineer and the musicians is freely expressed. On instrumentals at the same time heavy and irresistibly dancing, with a modern production but deeply rooted in the roots reggae sound, Lone Ark and The 18th Parallel push their listeners to critical reflection. A strong message + powerful music = a must-have album! -
Shaggy - Christmas In The Islands CD BMG
£12.99This quintessential reggae Christmas themed collection puts a Caribbean twist on traditional Christmas cheer. Multiple Grammy Award-winning global reggae/dancehall & pop music icon Shaggy returns with a new holiday album, Christmas in the Islands -
The Disciples - Fearmonger / Exaltation 10" Boom Shacka Lacka
£11.99"In conjunction with The Disciples, we are reviving the legendary BSL label - with a brand-new double-sided killer 10" release! This label is one of the pillars of UK Dub." -
Lone Ark meets The 18th Parallel - Defend 7" Fruits Records
£7.99Second single and opening song from the upcoming showcase album by Spanish singer, engineer, producer LONE ARK (Roberto Sánchez) and Switzerland finest reggae studio band THE 18TH PARALLEL, Fruits Records proudly present ‘DEFEND’. On a militant stepper riddim graced by magnificent horns, Roberto Sánchez and the Swiss band send a strong political message to the world: “The longer we fight, the stronger we get, and so we defend the rights of our brothers and sisters who cannot defend themselves.” A few weeks after ‘Get You’, here comes another sound system anthem available on black wax 7” vinyl on July 30th 2021. An essential record for this summer sound system parties! Mixed By – Roberto Sanchez Producer – Fruits Records -
The Royals - Pick Out Me Eye / Think You Too Bad 7" Aggrobeat AB053
£10.00New reissue of this rare and hard to find 1969 Trojan Classic single. Comes in printed Aggrobeat label sleeve with insert, housed in protective outer poly sleeve. -
Gladiators - Socking Good Time / I'll Take You To The Movies 7" Aggrobeat AB052
£10.49New reissue of this rare and hard to find 1968 single. Comes in printed Aggrobeat label sleeve with insert, housed in protective outer poly sleeve. -
Junior Byles - Press Along / Thanks & Praise 12" Aggrobeat Aggroroots AR001
£14.00Limited pressing of 300 copies on 180 grams recycled vinyl. Comes with 4-page booklet with lyrics and liner notes and hype sticker Liner Notes – Paul Benschop Producer – Niney The Observer Recorded By – Scientist Remastered By – Nico Van Montfort -
The Upsetters - The Upsetter LP Trojan Lee Perry
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Treasure Isle Ska Rarities: The 7" Vinyl Box Set 10 x 7" singles Trojan
£55.00Comprising 20 rare and previously unreleased ska tracks, direct from the vaults of Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle catalogue, this sumptuous box set includes ten 7” singles and presented in a vintage style sleeve Although all but one of the recordings on the set have never seen issue until now, the quality of the music remains of the highest order, and features many of Jamaica’s finest talents from the era, all backed by Kingston’s finest session players. Housed in a handsomely designed box and also including a stylishly designed inlay featuring a fascinating essay from noted vintage Jamaican music expert, Brian Keyo, the set provides the opportunity for fans to own some of the finest long lost treasures the ska era without the need of taking out a mortgage. -
Winston Groovy / Laurel Aitken - Skinhead A Wreck The Town / Moon Rock 7" Aggrobeat AB049
£10.49'Skinhead Wreck The Town / Moon Rock' is another highly collectable single produced by Laurel Aitken and was issued in 1969 as a blank label pre-release only. The song 'Skinhead Wreck The Town' on the A-side is often miscredited to Laurel Aitken, but in fact the vocal duties were done by none less than Winston Groovy. Later in his career Winston Groovy gained succes with songs like 'Please Don't Make Me Cry' (which was also covered by UB40) and with his adaption of The Commodores song 'Nightshift'. The song 'Moon Rock' on the flipside is a typical Laurel Aitken song like he wrote so many during those days. Although Aitken is often praised as the Godfather of Ska, his important contribution to the early days of reggae may not be overlooked either. Despite the great quality of both songs, this reissue is the first time since 1969 that both songs are available again in its original format. Exclusively for this reissue we have remastered both songs for vinyl to deliver the best possible sound quality. The single is pressed on recycled eco vinyl(!) and includes a heavy weight insert with liner notes. Format & package: 7" single Year of release: 2020 (reissued from 1969) Tracks: A Winston Groovy - Skinhead Wreck The Town B Laurel Aitken - Moon Rock -
The Versatiles / Freedom Singers - Pick My Pocket / Freedom 7" Aggrobeat AB050
£10.49This single with The Versatiles and the Freedom Singers was originally released in 1970 in the United Kingdom by Nu Beat Records. Both songs were written and produced by Laurel Aitken during his reggae years. This is the first official reissue and we pressed this one on recycled eco(!) vinyl and the single includes a 300grams insert with liner notes. The recordings are remastered for vinyl. Format & package: 7" single Year of release: 2021 (reissued from 1970) -
Love Is All I Bring - A Celebration Of Female Artists 2xLP Trojan Records
£22.99Love 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. -
Mad Professor - Dub Me Crazy Volume 1 LP ARIWA
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Susan Cadogan - You Turn Me On 7" Chase The Devil Ariwa
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General Levy - Ramp Wid Di Riddim / Dub 7" ARIWA New Mad Professor
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Earl Sixteen Chase The Devil 7" Mad Professor Devil Dub
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