Reggae - LP

Creation Stepper : Homeward bound

Classic roots selection from 1980, reissued on Lloydie Coxsone's Tribesman label.

Culture : Two sevens clash

Dadawah : Peace and love - wadadasow

Michael George Henry (a.k.a. Ras Michael and, for this lone release, Dadawah) was born in 1943 in Saint Mary Parish, in northeastern Jamaica. Henry was raised in a Rastafari community when the religious movement was still in its infancy and marginalized within Jamaica. It was there that he began performing Nyahbinghi, the Rastafarian devotional music that combines the influences of African drumming and Black gospel. Originally released in 1974 and now back on vinyl, 'Peace And Love - Wadadasow' is Dadawah's magnum opus. Produced by Lloyd Charmers, the album features slinky basslines, wah-wah guitar, hypnotic keyboards, dubbed-out studio trickery and, of course, the propulsive drumming and rhythmic chanting characteristic of Nyahbinghi.

Dekker, Desmond / Desmond Dekker & The Aces : Israelites

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.

Disciples : Sabotage

Four tracks from The Disciples (a.k.a. reggae and dub music producer Russ D), issued on 10-INCH vinyl.SIDE 1:1. SABOTAGE2. DESTRUCTION MIXSIDE 2:1. STEPPERS NAH SLEEP2. NARCOLEPSY MIX

Dr. Alimantado : In The Mix # 5

Dread, Mikey / Roots Radics : Dub catalogue vol.1-clrd-

180GR./MIKEY DREAD/1000 CPS ON TRANSLUCENT YELLOW VINYL

Dub Spencer & Trance Hill : Imago cells

Dub Spencer & Trance Hill have been in the music business for about 20 years. Supposedly, the dub component always dominated, but the electronic, the psychedelic, the "trance" always played an important role in the work of the internationally known Swiss band. Now this facet gets its due place on the 12th longplayer of the quartet, titled 'Imago Cells'.

Dub Syndicate : The pounding system

Back on vinyl is the debut Dub Syndicate set from 1982, pre-dating the involvement of mainstay Style Scott. Instead, the LP features various members of Creation Rebel and African Head Charge turning out a wild dub set, with hard-hitting rhythms and FX-mutated melodies phasing in and out of the mix.

Dub Syndicate : Strike The Balance

Dub Syndicate : Mellow & colly (+cd)

Originally released in 1998, this acclaimed Dub Syndicate albumgets reissued on 180-GRAM VINYL with the addition of five tracks from the obscure 'Jamaican Session' demo tapes, plus a free CD of the album.

Dub Syndicate : Ital Breakfast

Dubmatix : Re-wired

The Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist returns with a dazzling, masterful kaleidoscope of modern, dub-oriented bass music that is enormous fun.

Early B : Sunday dish

Back in print! Earlando Arrington Neil became Early B on the Jamaican sound system scene, working his way through Soul Imperial, King Majesty and other sets before coming to prominence in the early 1980s on Kilimajaro, where he became known as 'The Doctor' for unleashing his lyrical cures on the mic. Recording for various producers from 1981, Early B reached another level upon linking with deejay-turned-producer Jah Thomas in 1984, the humorous hit 'Sunday Dish' leading to this explosive LP of the same name, an enduring classic of early dancehall that also features the equally hilarious 'Learn Fi Drive.' All killer, no filler!

Easy Star All Stars : Dub Side of the Moon

Anniversary edition

Easy Star All Stars : Ziggy Stardub

Royal Blue colored vinyl

Ellis, Alton : Treasure isle 1966-1968

BACK IN PRINT! On vinyl, this is a collection of essential early ska recordings from the acclaimed Jamaican artist. Alton Ellis, previously one half of the duo Alton And Eddy, basically invented the term rocksteady when he gave one of his songs the title 'Get Ready (Do The Rocksteady)'.

Ellis, Alton : Dance crasher live in london

Ethiopians : Freedom train

Fakoly, Tiken Jah : Acoustic

Fat Freddys Drop : Blackbird

Fat Freddys Drop : Dr boondigga & the big bw

Forrester, Sharon : Love don't live here anymore

This was Diane Ellis' first record from 1979. She heard the Rose Royce classic 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore' on the radio and instantly wanted to create a reggae cover version. Drafting in Boris Gardiner and vocalist Sharon Forrester they created this timeless version of a perennial classic - now available here in it's full extended discomix glory for the first time on 12".

Gad, Pablo : Trafalgar Square

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 : One rock

Guided by Harrison Stafford, the acclaimed US roots reggae outfit releases its 10th studio album, 'One Rock'. On offer are nine intense songs with intricate arrangements, moving melodies and lyrics that deal with the human condition, the human spirit and the state of the world.

Heart & Soul : Wise Birds / Dubwise Birds

Holt, John : 500 Volts of Dub

Holt, John : 3000 volts of holt

The '3000 Volts Of Holt' album was the third in a series of records that launched John Holt into the UK charts in the 1970s. To say that every home had a copy of a '1000 Volts' and many '2000 Volts Of Holt' might be an overstatement but it certainly felt that way, as all good radio stations and parties seemed to have these tracks on permanent rotation. '3000 Volts Of Holt' was the more roots sounding of the three albums but still carried that sweetened string sound that set these recordings together.SIDE 1:1. Let's Get It While It's Hot2. In The Springtime3. Till I'm Gone4. Let's Kiss And Say Goodbye5. Winter World Of LoveSIDE 2:1. Oh What A Day2. Let's Do It Long3. No Place Like Home4. Ungrateful Lady5. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

HR : Charge

HR : Human Rights

Hudson, Keith : Furnace

I Roy : Gussie Presenting I Roy

lp+10". 1000 kappaleen painos.

Brentford All Stars / Im & The Sound Dimension : Greegy g/jove jah

Interrupters : Say it out loud (us version)

Isaacs, Gregory : In Person

Isaacs, Gregory : New dance

One of the most popular and high profile of Jamaican reggae vocalists, Gregory Isaacs was a rough diamond who clawed his way out of the harsh western Kingston ghetto with an instantly recognisable voice that was wonderfully emotive, expressing both his toughness and determination for betterment, as well as the bleeding heart of a vulnerable lover. 'New Dance' is one of the excellent mid-1990s dancehall albums expertly produced by Anthony Dehaney, alias Bunny Gemini, working as usual with the Firehouse Crew, this time with Fatman Thompson of King Tubby's studio at the mixing desk and guitarist Lascelles Beckford of the Gifted Roots band as special guest. As usual, Gregory rides the rhythms with considerable aplomb, feeling completely natural atop the hard-edged rhythms and tackling a range of topics along the way. Much of the album deals with love lost, love gained, and love deferred; 'Say A Special Prayer' revamps the evergreen 'Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On' and 'New Dance' salutes the allure of dancehall music in the open air. This is one of Mr Isaacs' better offerings from the mid-1990s, worth getting to know if you're not already familiar with it, and a must-have if you've worn out your original copy.SIDE 1:1. Nobody Knows2. Say A Special Prayer3. For A Matter Of Time4. New Dance5. Don't Distress6. Lovely LadySIDE 2:1. Too Late Gonna Be Your Cry2. It's All In The Game3. Who Have Eyes4. Temperamental Lover5. Too Late To Cry6. Looking For A Love

Isaacs, Gregory : I am gregory

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 : Night nurse

Israel Vibration : Why You So Craven

Jah Thomas : Dance on the corner

Toaster Jah Thomas began his career on the west Kingston sound systems of the mid-1970s, making a massive splash with 'Midnight Rock' in 1976. After a debut LP for Channel One, his self-produced 'Dance On The Corner' raised the bar several levels. Voiced at King Tubby's studio, mixed by Tubby, Jammy and Scientist and edited by the King himself, the album has Thomas chatting over hard Roots Radics rhythms earlier used by Barrington Levy - the perfect platform for Thomas' relaxed chants, vexed rants, and commentaries on Jamaican life. This is Jah Thomas at his best - a must for all fans of reggae, dub, deejay, and dancehall!

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!

Jah9 : Note To Self

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.

Johnson, Linton Kwesi : Forces of victory