New Releases

TWO TONE RECORDS was created in 1979 by The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The label spawned a youth movement and a number of well-known artists and singles throughout it's tenure including the aforementioned Specials. This 40th Anniversary 8-CD Collection contains the first 8 albums released on the label, with offerings by The Specials, The Selecter and Rico, along with the sought-after live concert album 'Dance Craze' and the 'This Are Two Tone' which includes a host of non-album releases. Disc 1: The Specials 'Special' (1979) - Disc 2: The Selecter 'Too Much Pressure' (1980) - Disc 3: The Specials 'More Specials' (1980) - Disc 4: Various Artists 'Dance Craze' (1981) - Disc 5: Rico 'That Man Is Forward' [1981] - Disc 6: Rico 'Jama Rico' [1982] - Disc 7: Various Artists 'This Are Two Tone' [1983] - Disc 8: The Special Aka 'In the Studio' [1984]

For the second edition of the 45 Traders, co-founder Damon "Nomad" Cabral contributes these records and shared knowledge about our favourite reggae keyboardist, Jackie Mittoo! As always it comes with a magnifying glass, a Haw Flake (Sweet) and 8 of the possible 11 cards. The limited edition card will be in the first few packs so be quick and grab these cool cards now!

45 Traders are collectors cards for 45rpm records a.k.a singles. Each pack comes with 8 of the 11 possible cards. The first 42 packs will have a special Edwin Starr card. Besides the cards you get a little bit of pure joy, Haw flake candy stamped with our TYLE logo (in food coloring of course) a beloved in our household and to share our culture while giving a nod to the gum included in baseball card packs, a sticker, a magnifying glass, and a QR code that takes you to the mix of the music. The Picture Sleeve Edition, the first of many on our way to reaching musical goals and having a space for sharing our passion for records and history. £7.50 per pack

Akae Beka's inimitable style, developed over decades performing with St. Croix based band Midnite and countless recordings (including 2014 iTunes reggae album of the year BEAUTY FOR ASHES and RIDE TRU). At the point of his untimely passing in 2019, he had released over 70LP's. He is without a doubt one of the most prolific reggae artists ever known and his quanity is always matched with quality, with his albums consistently featuring in the top 10 on the billboard charts reggae LPs. This release makes no exception. 5 years on from the original 2016 CD and Digital release which charted at number 6 in the reggae billboard charts, this timeless masterpiece is being re-released on 12" Vinyl and Cassette tape, courtesy of Before Zero Records. Produced by ZIK bassist, JAH David, LIVICATED was Akae Beka's debut release on the Zion High Productions (ZHP) label. The album features solid original riddims composed and arranged by the ZIK family with musical contributions from Aston Barrett Jr. (drums), JAH Bless (horns), Chet Samuel (guitar), and Yami Bolo (melodica). Particularly striking on LIVICATED are the strident, Burning Spear-like horn arrangements and the variety and range of Drew Keys' keyboard voices.

FulIgrown Records & I-Roots Records & are honoured to bring you the CD re-issue and digital album NEW 1000. This album was originally released in 2006. CDs were a best seller and two presses sold out quickly. Then the CD went out of print and became a collectors item. Here it is again! Official release and release date is June 11th 2021! In Stock now!

TRS Records & Fifth Son are extremely proud to announce the next release from Vaughn Benjamin‘s prophetic writings and teachings. This is the eighth collaboration between Vaughn and Fifth Son Records and represents the second to last collection of songs Vaughn worked on before his ascension. 'Righteous Synergy' is roots reggae masterpiece to be, with heavy word sound and power over live roots and horn productions. It is a living and breathing form of musical meditation and education which not to be missed.

With heavyweight assistance from Roots Radic Flabba Holt & the Wailers Tyrone Downie BACK-A-YARD DUB is the dub companion of BACK-A-YARD the recent acclaimed album release from roots legends the Wailing Souls. Recorded and mixed at Alborosie’s Shengen studio in Kingston, Jamaica this is Alborosie at the grass roots of dub, loud, proud, and sound system ready - vital dub strictly crucial!

With heavyweight assistance from Roots Radic Flabba Holt & the Wailers Tyrone Downie BACK-A-YARD DUB is the dub companion of BACK-A-YARD the recent acclaimed album release from roots legends the Wailing Souls. Recorded and mixed at Alborosie’s Shengen studio in Kingston, Jamaica this is Alborosie at the grass roots of dub, loud, proud, and sound system ready - vital dub strictly crucial!

Alton Ellis takes on the Isley Brothers 1969 soul/funk hit and Reggaefies it into a rootsy rocksteady dancefloor banger! Vin Gordon dub on the b-side.

In the words of Chris Lane from the Fashion Records... "We recorded and produced many of reggae's most iconic artists for Fashion Records, but having a legend of ska, rock steady and reggae - and my all-time favourite singer! - in the studio was always an unforgettable experience. Although we concentrated on building our roster with local UK artists we were only too happy to take any opportunity to record Jamaican singers and deejays when we could, so of course Alton was a prime contender, especially as he was living in London when we first recorded him in 1981. We were eager to record him again fifteen years later, but although we built seven or eight rhythms not all of them were voiced, and unfortunately our plan of producing a whole album with Alton fell through. Road To Slavery was a brand new song written by Alton especially for the proposed album with Fashion Records, and is one of the few tunes that he recorded a proper vocal for. It's the first time it has seen the light of day since it was voiced on the 28th March 1996 - as far as I can recall we've never even given it to anyone as a dub plate and we are delighted that it is finally being pressed up as a 45. It's good to know that the legacy of Jamaica's finest singer will live on .... RIP Alton Ellis." Alton Ellis - Road To Slavery 7" vinyl in stock now

2019 is off to a hot start as TRS present this double sided Digi-thriller from 1987 produced by Ras Sipho. Originally released on his uncle Jimmy Cliff's Oneness label, Newton “Sipho” Merritt learned his production craft from the best being naturally exposed to the music and destined to become a producer himself. In the days when Reggae was taking a digital turn, Sipho took on the duties of bringing up rising artists of that time such as Andy Tosh and Frankie Willmott to name a few. Both here featured with 'Lick A Shot" and 'Sensimilla' (aka Give Me No Rock) resurfaced here again. As far as the name "Sipho" goes, Merritt explains that when he was in South Africa, on tour with the Oneness band he saw a local woman in tears, looking at him. Through an interpreter, he found out her son had been killed in a South African uprising, looked exactly like him. “I told her that I will be her new son, but I didn’t have an African name. She called me Sipho, which means gifted in Zulu. That’s what I go by."

ASSAB - I'm A Loner Girl / If That Was You 12" vinyl

New Fogata Sounds 10" vinyl. Limited stock available.

Reissue of Beres' 1976 Debut in stock now! > Beres Hammond - Soul Reggae CD Harmony House > There's a reason this album is called Soul Reggae instead of "Reggae Soul." Soul gets top billing because the emphasis is on seductive crooning and beautifully orchestrated '70s R&B, with occasional reggae sprinkled throughout. Gifted vocalist Beres Hammond establishes himself as one of the most soulful Jamaicans this side of Toots Hibbert, yet where Hibbert evokes the gritty style of Otis Redding, Hammond is more reminiscent of the languid yearning of Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers. > His counterpart on Soul Reggae, guitarist/producer/arranger Willie Lindo, crafts several impressive faux-Philly soul backdrops worthy of the O'Jays (such as the excellent "Don't Wait Too Long") and provides the perfect settings for Hammond's romantic ballads. >

Record Store Day release, June 2021. Originally ℗ 1980, remaster ℗ 2003 is owned More Cut Records, under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Ltd. © 2021 Parlophone Records Ltd. Includes a printed inner sleeve.

Totally Dubwise Recordings present Blackboard Jungle Dub 7" vinyl release Featuring 2 wicked cuts, the original mix produced and engineered by Label boss man Dan Subtifuge. A heavy weight soundsystem rumbler designed to rock the dance, featuring BIG bass,brass and a wicked melodica track supplied by I David. Mix 2 is a more dubbed out mix by the highly talented I David, giving more space to the mix as well as lots of extra verb and delay perfect for any dub enthusiast.

Totally Dubwise Recordings first 7" release of 2021 Blackout JA 'Crying War' is one of the labels favourite projects to date, a classic style Roots riddim meets deep conscious lyrics in a perfect combination.

Classic early Lee 'Scratch' Perry productions of the Wailers classic! Tracks - A. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Duppy Conqueror B. Version Label: Upsetter Format: 7" Vinyl Reissue Year: 2021

Classic Lee 'Scratch' Perry produced single on the UPSETTER label with this early version of the classic Bob Marley & The Wailers - Sun Is Shining on new reissue 7" vinyl.

“Born In A Car Crash” is a guide to 1950s and 60s rhythm and blues 45s - artifacts of an incredibly fertile period of black American music and a time of signifi cant cultural upheaval. R&B was a constant thread through the complex tapestry of racial segregation, international confl ict, and the civil rights movement. The universal appeal of 1950s and 60s R&B continues to bring disparate groups of society together during incredibly divisive political times. “Born In A Car Crash” highlights essential tracks from an era of profound creativity, entrepreneurship, and inspiration. It aims to shine a light on the musicians, producers, and labels that leveraged everything they had to create music for the people.

Vinyl only! Produced by The Bush Chemists, Originally released on Dubhead label in 1999.

Fogata Sounds presents this quality 3 track release. Limited quantities in stock!

Previously Hard to find on vinyl Killer dancehall tune originally released 1985. Now reissued by TRS Records in 2021.

Fat new digital dancehall from Chaka Demus .. produced by Adam Prescott

Releases July 16, 2021 Features around 80 minutes of previously unreleased material! Mingus’ complete set at Carnegie Hall - played in its original order for the first time. Deluxe 3LP set is mastered/lacquered and sourced from the original tapes for maximum fidelity, pressed on 180g vinyl and includes previously unseen photos from original photographer Gosta Peterson, as well as new liner notes from jazz historian and producer, Michael Cuscuna.

Chukki Star - Arise / Version 7" Jamstyle Records Originally released 1999. This is the 2021 reissue on TRS Records. Both sides on the Kunta Kinte Riddim.

The Freedom Anthology draws together all of Clancy's major works as a producer during a time when he was at the height of his hit making powers and a major force on the Reggae scene, rivaling the likes of Lee Perry, Duke Reid and Bunny Lee. Included are numerous major Jamaican hits, many of which were pivotal in shaping the sound of Reggae. The set is annotated by respected music historian, David Katz and presents the first proper anthology of the producers' work, which includes some of the most important Rocksteady and Reggae recordings of the late 60's and early 70's.. 2xCD set.

Clive Hunt presents Bad Bad Bad CD VP Records 17 North Parade Clive "Azul" Hunt presents BAD BAD BAD CD 17 North Parade > Classic non-album roots anthems from The Abyssinians, darker than blue soul reggae from Junior Murvin, reggae rare groove from The In Crowd and the real revolutionary sounds of Pablo Moses and Max Romeo, BAD BAD BAD gathers together a killer selection of Clive Hunt’s most sought after productions from the golden age of reggae.

Instrumental album set from legendary JA producer Clive Hunt

Clive "Azul" Hunt presents BAD BAD BAD CD 17 North Parade > Classic non-album roots anthems from The Abyssinians, darker than blue soul reggae from Junior Murvin, reggae rare groove from The In Crowd and the real revolutionary sounds of Pablo Moses and Max Romeo, BAD BAD BAD gathers together a killer selection of Clive Hunt’s most sought after productions from the golden age of reggae.

Double release to launch Fruits Records new imprint label – Skankin’ Society Records – in collaboration with Geneva retro reggae sound system specialist Skankin’ Society. The Gorgon in fine style! Back in 2017, Cornell Campbell teamed up with The 18th Parallel band to put out the beautiful ‘Lovely Feeling’, a roots reggae 7” reminiscent of Randy’s early 70s sound. A few months later, Cornell and the Swiss band went back in studio to pay another tribute to the Jamaican sound of the 70s. Do you remember ‘Dance in A Greenwich Farm’ or ‘Two Face Rasta’ ? Kingston, 1975. Bunny Lee’s flying cymbals riddims mixed by King Tubby and his big knob, Cornell Campbell’s golden years. Led by legendary drummer Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, The 18th Parallel tried to dive deep into the reggae of 1975 to bring back this feeling on ‘HOLD ON’: flying riddim, choping guitar, heavy filter mix by Roberto Sánchez and the one and only Cornell Campbell himself behind the microphone. Flash it! 

Top steppers Dubwise on green marbled 10" vinyl. Ltd. Edition

Co-producer, Mixed By – Dubcreator Guitar – Philip I-Ness Producer – Indica Dubs

Taken from the vaults! One of the most-wanted Indica Dubs releases since the original release in 2015, now back again, with a bonus! This 10” includes 2 previously unreleased dub mixes (made at the same studio session in 2014), different from the dub mix on the original 10”! The long-awaited decision to bring back this release has come about due to the popular demand by the public over the years, the original 10” vinyl had quickly sold-out in 2015 and has been hard to find ever since, only to be found at high prices.

‘You No Better’ was recorded in September 2019 in Kingston, Jamaica by Danny Red. The riddim was built by Sukh at Indica Dubs studio and then mixed by Dougie at Conscious Sounds studio. Originally Indica Dubs sent Danny Red a different riddim to record on, but once the vocal was laid down, a new drum and bass pattern was inspired.

A Record Store Day boxset containing faithful reproductions of Desmonds first 10 singles. (1963 to 1966) – to celebrate his 80th birthday in 2021! Limited Edition of only 500 !

Top new release from the veteran roots singer, Donovan Kingjay . New in stock march 2021.

Donovan Kingjay - Faith Without Works / Faith Without Dub 7" Roots Renegade Records

Featuring 101 different artists, Down In Jamaica tells this story in detail through a chronological survey of the key songs that helped define the company from early singles on obscure sublabels to the well-known VP Records brand that brought Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, and others into the international mainstream. Curated by Carter Van Pelt, VP Records’ Director Of Catalog Development, the set contains four 7-inch singles, four 12-inch singles, and four CDs, the first configuration of its kind in a box set package. The singles format was the dominant vehicle for Jamaican music from its inception, and the collection tells the story almost entirely from singles. The set takes its name from Red Fox and Naturalee’s 1989 single.

After we showed you how low we can go, it's about time to enter your mind through sound and space with our upcoming record release. The danish producer Dub Across Borders is known for boundbreaking dubwise electronics and already spreaded his dubs on labels like 45Seven and Polen Records. We're very happy to welcome our longtime friend to the label with his first four track EP titled Spirit Dimension.

DCM011 - "Fyah" features Wellette Seyon on vocals for the title track, followed by a triumphant horns cut from Dubkasm's brilliantly talented Digistep on the sax. After that, Dub Conductor take a journey deep into the mixing board with two dubwise cuts of the rhythm, with additional melodica melodies from Lucadread. Dub Conductor have been crafting this track for more than 5 years! After many many versions of the Rhythm, we can say for certain that we are happy with the result - crisp, clear dubs which blend roots and steppas music just the way we like it!

2021 repress 12" Vinyl

Eek A Mouse - Glamity / Version 7" RAS Records / TRS reissue . £10.00

Mod Mod Ranglin is a fusion of Ska and Caribbean instrumentals by Ernest Ranglin recorded in 1966 while Ska was changing towards Rocksteady. Although Ernest Ranglin recorded 8 solo albums at Federal Records, Mod Mod Ranglin was the only album with Ska instrumentals, interestingly. The album consists of classic Ska, Mento and Carribean songs of all times. From the start to the end, Ernie's guitar playing flutters like Caribbean breeze. The instrumental song entitled 'Felicia' is a perfect number for all Ska lovers. --- Produced By:Richard Khouri Recorded At:Federal Studio Engineered By:Louis Davidson

To celebrate 100 years of the Theremin, super producer Gaudi and friends have created an album of Theremin infused dub. Developed in 1920 by Russian physicist Léon Theremin, the Theremin is an electronic device which works with magnetic fields and consists of one metal antenna controlled without physical contact. Predominantly a fairly niche instrument, it has featured in several styles of music since its creation, from classical works to sci-fi movie soundtracks, pop and rock. Gaudi was supported in this tribute by five of the world's top dub producers - Mad Professor, Adrian Sherwood, The Scientist, Dennis Bovell and Prince Fatty. All hugely respected individuals who have been representing the best of international dub production for the last 50 years, they have provided the riddims that underpin Gaudi's Theremin playing on this astonishing project. As a solo artist, Gaudi has recorded over 20 albums, while as a producer he has hundreds of productions under his belt. In his 30 year career he has worked with legends of the reggae and electronic music worlds including Steel Pulse, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Michael Rose, Horace Andy, Michael Franti, Zion Train, Maxi Priest, The Beat, Sizzla, Dub Pistols, Hollie Cook, Dub FX, Youth, The Orb, Simple Minds, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Deep Forest, Trentemøller and Lamb. As a Theremin player for over 25 years, Gaudi has often combined his passion for the instrument and for reggae music, playing it on several of his albums, but until now he has never dedicated an entire release to it. Known and lauded for putting his "dub-take" on many musical genres, '100 Years of Theremin (The Dub Chapter)' is Gaudi's brainchild. Listening to this blissful out-of-body-experience of an album, where roots reggae meets the enigmatic and ethereal sounds of sci-fi, is a deep and pensive experience. Haunting and mellifluous melodies meets earthy, bassy grooves in an unlikely yet undeniably successful union.

Side A is a Brilliant theremin version of the Lee 'Scratch' Perry classic - Dyon Anasawa

New reissue of this rare and hard to find 1968 single. Comes in printed Aggrobeat label sleeve with insert, housed in protective outer poly sleeve.

50's Jamaican mento at its best, reissue of a double 10 inch album into one solid disc. Happy and delightful Jamaican mento played by local jazz musicians, recorded in the golden age of 78rpm SP singles.

Classic 1982 Junjo Lawes produced "Jacqueline" by Hugh Mundell, re-issued on 7" single, backed with the Roots Radics dub mix by Scientist.

Junjo Lawes produced Hugh Mundell foundation classic gets the official VP Records 7inch vinyl reissue treatment, comes housed in picture sleeve and features the Roots Radics dub version mixed by Scientist.

The first vinyl release from Totally Dubwise Recordings in 2020 produced by the highly talented I David. Featuring 2 cuts of the classic riddim "Chain Gang" both a Melodica mix and Version making it a perfect addition to any soundman or womans box

What better way to finish off 2020 with a gorgeous piece of instrumental Roots, from one of the UK’s leading producers? An easy request to fulfil, when I David is involved. Wadadda Dub, released via Totally Dubwise Recordings, is glorious. Solely performed, produced and mixed by UK musical stalwart I David, and with mastering from Sappo, the limited press 7” vinyl offers a thoughtful, reflective and rich experience to close the year with.

March 2018, Book Of Dub release from Indica Dubs & Shiloh Ites! Transparent Red 12" Vinyl! Mastered By – Dougie Conscious Producer – Indica Dubs, Shiloh Ites Written-By – A. Tandefelt

March 2018, Book Of Dub series release from Indica Dubs & Shiloh Ites. Transparent Yellow 12" Vinyl Mastered By – Dougie Conscious Producer – Indica Dubs, Shiloh Ites Written-By – A. Tandefelt

March 2018, Book Of Dub series release from Indica Dubs & Shiloh Ites. Transparent Green 12" Vinyl Mastered By – Dougie Conscious Producer – Indica Dubs, Shiloh Ites Written-By – A. Tandefelt

The Dubwise series Part. 3

The Dubwise series Part. 1

Description​Deeply mystical, Jah9 has emerged from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit to become a powerful femiNINE energy within a universal grassroots movement of consciousness. Inspired by the open spaces in the instrumental dub of 1970's Jamaican roots music, Jah9 sings with a voice that belies the dimensions of her physical body, from a soul much older than its current vessel; "reminiscent of that darkly operatic wailer for truth & justice, Nina Simone." Her philosophy–profoundly spiritual, and her style–Jazz on Dub. Jah9's sophomore album with VP Record's "Note To Self" elevates Jah9 to a new musical space combining her spiritual identity and sultry vocals to radio friendly contemporary reggae rhythms.. Vinyl LP

7 inch single release, "In Your Eyes" by Johnny Osbourne is a sampling from the classic period of roots into dancehall with all the stars; Junjo Lawes, Roots Radics and Scientist on the mix.

Limited 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

Rough Signal Records finally release this long awaited LP featuring wicked Brazillian MC Junior Dread. He has released many big tunes with his original conscious lyrics in recent years. This album will be part of his official musical catalogue. You will hear the many styles of Junior Dread on this album like roots, stepper, ska reggae music with exclusive Dub Kazman dub mixes on the B side. Now we are living a hard world due to covid. This album will be power for our life.

7inch vinyl taken from the Dancehall Anthems compilation produced by Jeremy Harding. Track Listing Side A - Nice Up The Dance / Kabaka Pyramid Side B - Without Love / Royal Blue