Reggae - 20-30 euroa

Brown, Barry : Steppin Up Dub Wise

Brown, Barry : Love and protection

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Barry Brown was one of the handful of upcoming artists that came to define the emerging dancehall style as a singer with a distinctive high tenor that was instantly recognizable, and one which inevitably made a lasting impression on the listener. His lyrics were witty, gritty, and full of gusto, typically addressing the trials and tribulations facing the underprivileged, but also celebrating the positive aspects of ghetto life, including the irresistible lure of the local sound systems, the need to enjoy a loving relationship with a woman, and the various other joys one may encounter along the way. Most of the work on 'Love And Protection,' an intriguing compilation that surfaced in the mid-1990s, brings us back to Barry Brown's peak period as heard on the 'Cool Pon Your Corner' and 'Far East' LPs, along with the original unembellished mixes of two EPs released by Black Roots, as well as some harder to trace material, such as the vibrant digital title track. Running the gauntlet from 'reality' tunes to dance numbers to songs of loving romance and everything in between, it ultimately emphasizes Barry Brown's impressive versatility, highlighting the important role he played in the shift from roots to dancehall.SIDE 1:1. Love And Protection 2. I Want To Get Closer 3. When You Love A Girl 4. Real Love 5. Check Yourself 6. Give A Helping Hand SIDE 2:1. Don't Let Problems Get You Down 2. Things And Time3. Moving On 4. I'm Not So Lucky 5. Lonely Man 6. Never Stop Trying

Brown, Dennis : Tribulation times

Brown, Dennis : Rare grooves reggae rhythm & blues (2cd)

This wonderful 24-track compilation of the much loved reggae artist's recordings features many great cuts from the '70s. This DOUBLE-CD was originally released in 1993, now it's reissued.

Bullwackies All Stars : Black World

Bush Chemists : Dub fire blazing

Offering 10 slabs of throbbing heavy-weight bass pressure, a classic digital dub album from 2001 by the deadly duo sees a welcome reissue. This edition is limited to 500 LP's.

Byles, Junior : Press along/thanks and praise

Two tracks from the Jamaican reggae artist's 1986 album 'Rasta No Pickpocket' get reissued on 180-GRAM VINYL, accompanied by their 'Versions'. A 4-page insert is included.

Campbell, Al : Rainy days

Campbell, Al : Diamonds

2017 reissue of this 1979 album produced by Linval Thompson.

Campbell, Cornell : Big things

Here are 13 wonderful roots reggae tunes from Cornell Campbell,recorded at Studio One during the late 1990s.TRACKS:01. BIG THINGS 02. JUST CAN'T FIND LOVE 03. IF THIS WORLD WERE MINE 04. DIDN'T I 05. FAITHFUL GIRL 06. BABY DON'T CRY 07. I AM A MAN 08. TEN TO ONE 09. COVER ME 10. BLESSED IS THE NAME OF JAH 11. DEVIL'S RIGHT HAND 12. NATTY DONT GO 13. EVIL PEOPLE

Campbell, Cornell : My Destination

Capital Letters : Reality

A heavy old school sound reverberates from the Midlands reggae scene, one which remains unrivalled across the UK and is perfectly summed up by Capital Letters, whose mixing from 1985 is of an impeccable quality, here re-released for reggae fans everywhere. 'Reality' by Capital Letters should be a collectors favourite and a new generations introduction, it is a brilliant revival of classic authentic material and overall vibrant piece of work.

Clarke, Johnny : Wondering

Johnny Clarke ruled the dancehall in the mid '70s, using the clever "Flyers Rhythms" that gave some of his tunes an edge with the sound systems. But his voice was always bigger than this and his versatility to sing a wide range of vocal styles has seen him cut through the decades as one of reggae's best voices. Produced by Bunny Lee, mixed at King Tubby's studio, an absolute reggae/roots classic.SIDE 1:1. Walk The Street2. Wondering3. Build My World4. Love Me With All Your Heart5. You Are No GoodSIDE 2:1. Feel So Good2. Let The Good Times Roll3. Young Lovers4. Music Field5. Over & Over Again

Clarke, Johnny : Jah Jah We Pray

Cliff, Jimmy : Jimmy Cliff

Expanded

Cliff, Jimmy : Black Magic

Congos : Heart of the Congos

Congos : Feast

Count Ossie And The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari : Tales of mozambique

Cultural Roots : Hell a go pop

Culture : Live 1998: cultural livity

Culture : Wings of a Dove

Davis, Ronnie : Jamming?in?dub

Disciples : The rush

Heavyweight dubplate style from The Disciples with two prime cuts! First up is 'The Rush', originally released in 2009. This re-issue presents the two original mixes, plus one previously unreleased dub cut. Flip over for 'Tabla March'. As expected from the title, it features some subtle Indian percussive flavours over three cuts of a meditative bass-rumbler.

Dre Island : Now I Rise

Dub Specialist / Ellis, Alton : Dub creation/alton's groove

Dub Syndicate : Fear of a green planet

Presented on CD, it's the expanded and remsatered 25th anniversary reissue of Dubsyndicate's eight studio album. Mixed by Adrian Sherwood, 'Fear Of A Green Planet' was originally released in 1998.

Easy Star All Stars : Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band

Eek-A-Mouse : Peenie Walli

Ethiopians : Freedom train

Fakoly, Tiken Jah : Acoustic

Fat Freddys Drop : Blackbird

Gad, Pablo : Trafalgar Square

Goon : Heaven is humming

Gray, Owen : Fire and bullets

Fully licensed, 140gr vinyl. Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots and reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977. Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica's sixth-highest honour. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA Sir Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with 'Cupid.' His 1970 track 'Apollo 12' found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' 'Tumblin' Dice' and John Lennon's 'Jealous Guy,' although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with 'Hail The Man,' a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following.

Griffiths, Marcia : Feel like jumping

Groundation : A miracle

Groundation : Next generation the

Groundation : Young tree

re-issue

Higgs, Joe : Life On Contradiction

Holt, John : Peacemaker

John Holt began his career in ska, came to prominence in the Paragons in rock steady and achieved international breakthroughs as a solo roots crooner, remaining versatile in terms of approach and subject matter. 'Peacemaker' is an intriguing album of the mid-1990s, this time recorded between Jamaica and the UK with top-class musicians such as Sly and Robbie, Lindel Lewis and Steely of Steely and Clevie fame. With his voice entirely undiminished and a mixture of romance ballads and songs of social commentary, this is another fine collection that will delight all John Holt fans, as well as reggae heads who favour the sentimental.SIDE 1:1. Hey Love2. Hope We Get To Love In Time3. Hey World4. Lucy And Me Part 15. Lucy And Me Part 2SIDE 2:1. I'm Not Gonna Give You Up2. Peacemaker3. You Touch My Life4. Survival Time Part 15. Survival Time Part 2

Holt, John : Memories by the score

I Roy : Heavier than lead

Isaacs, Gregory : One man against the world

Nine of these songs originally saw the light of day in 1988,released on Tappa Zukie's Tappa Records, initially called'Red'. The additional material was also produced by Mr Zukiearound the same time. The title track of this release seems tosuit Mr Isaacs stance perfectly. It's a great set of songsworked by two of the great names in reggae.

Isaacs, Gregory : One man against the world

Nine of these songs originally saw the light of day in 1988, released on Tappa Zukie's Tappa Records, initially called 'Red'. The additional material was also produced by Mr Zukie around the same time. The title track of this release seems to suit Mr Isaacs stance perfectly. It's a great set of songs worked by two of the great names in reggae.

Jah Batta : Argument

Jah Thomas : Dance hall connection

Deejay Jah Thomas was one of the creative figures making a dramatic impact on the Kingston sound system scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the rhythms he laid at Channel One studio with the Roots Radics helping to steer reggae towards the emerging dancehall style. Voicing and mixing his work at King Tubby's studio, typically with the young upstart engineer known as Scientist, Thomas got his start as a quick-witted deejay in the vibrant sound system scene of western Kingston, making his recording debut in 1976 with 'Midnight Rock,' a hit that became the name of his record label, once he shifted to producing his own work. 'Dance Hall Connection,' which first surfaced in 1983, is easily one of his best LPs, Thomas ably riding the rough Radics rhythms with style. The title track is a variant of the 'Boneman Connection' theme that references dancehall's grounding in sound system culture, 'Friday Night Jamboree' salutes the music's potent allure on a top cut of the 'Entertainment' rhythm, and 'Let Him In' implores the gateman to allow an impoverished dreadlocks into the dance; 'Nigger Skank' warns against wrongdoers, 'Joker Smoker' pokes fun at those who can't handle their herb, and 'Living In Jamaica' describes various aspects of lifestyle on the island. Elsewhere, Thomas enters boasting territory on 'Cool Profile,' disses combative women on 'Jealous,' recounts his girlfriend's dubious antics on 'Gal A Laugh' and implores another not to forget him once she emigrates. Flash it, Jah Thomas! This is musical murder!

Jah Thomas : Dub of dubs

Nkrumah "Jah" Thomas hails from Kingston in Jamaica and was a DJ and producer who came to fame in the 1970s, during the gene's heyday. He set up his own labels Midnight Rock and Nura and this dub album catches him at the peak of his powers. There is plenty of air and room in each of these tracks, meaning you get drawn right in and left to marvel at the horns, the glistening bells and the rich, endless echo. It's one for the head as much as anything else and provides endless hours of smoking soundtrack material.

Jarrett, Wayne : Showcase 1

John Brown's Body : Fireflies

The year 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the American reggae band JOHN BROWN'S BODY and its patented "future roots sound". This is the group's 11th full-length, 'Fireflies'. The LP includes a free download card.