New Releases
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Cornell Campbell - Time For Peace 12" Jancro
£13.99Legendary Reggae vocalist Cornell Campbell is to release a new E.P entitled ‘Time For Peace’, to mark the 52nd Anniversary of Martin Luthur King Jr’s assassination, 4th April 2021(Digital release! Vinyl released 9/9/21).
Taking its title from Cornell’s lyrical addition to Black Man In A White World, “I want you to understand, I need, I need everyone to hang on, in love, peace and unity”, the new 12” EP features bold interpretations of two of soul music's most iconic songs about race, identity and injustice.
Both Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Black Man In A White World’ and ‘Outernational Blues’ - a take on the Marvin Gaye classic ‘Inner City Blues’ - evoke the sentiment and spirit of MLK’s peaceful protest, and act as a reminder as to the importance of grace, pride and dignity in difficult times. Capturing a unique combination of vocal vulnerability and wisdom, this is music that demands deep listening. Cornell Campbell’s voice at 75, carries a new found poignancy and depth of emotion; one which feels perfectly suited to delivering an elders perspective on such emotionally loaded topics.
The E.P was recorded and produced over four countries, with the music for all tracks having been recorded in London, England at The Total Refreshment Centre, before being voiced in Kingston Jamaica at Anchor Studios. Additional backing vocals were added at Heritage Recording Co in Burbank, California, before the track was finally mixed and produced by Sergio Lopez, in Andalucia, Spain.
‘Time For Peace’ is the first in a series of four releases from icons of reggae, including ‘Time For Love’ by Tabby Diamond, of The Mighty Diamonds, ‘Time For Change’ by Fred Locks and ‘Time For Unity’ by Big Youth; all to be released on limited 12” vinyl.
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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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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. -
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
£9.99