Reggae - Roots

Bennett, Headley : 35 Years From Alpha

The only solo LP from “Deadly” Headley Bennett and released back in 1982. The title refers to the legendary Alpha School in Jamaica from where so many instrumental talents on the island emerged. A saxophonist-for-hire who played on countless recordings sessions, and was in the ranks of backing groups from the golden era of reggae such as the Sound Dimension and the Arabs.

Black Aces : Hellbound

Bob Marley & The Wailers : Classic album series

Brown, Barry : Steppin Up Dub Wise

Brown, Barry : Let's go to the blues

Brown, Barry : Praises (2lp)

The set of Barry Brown songs that make up 'Praises' were mixed by Paolo Baldini during the 2020 lockdown at his Alambic studio in Italy. The original production was done in Jamaica by Bunny Lee and Pressure Sounds are proud to say they have kept as much of the original recordings intact as was possible. The original drums played by Santa Davis are all still as impressive as ever and they hope they have managed to add something new, as well as staying faithful to the original production.

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, Barry : Barry

Brown, Barry : Steppin Up Dub Wise

Brown, Dennis : Tribulation times

Brown, Dennis : Crownprinceofreggae

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.

Brown, Dennis : Crown Prince Of Reggae: Singles 1972-85

Cadogan, Susan : The girl who cried

The lovers rock legend returns with her wonderful 2018 full-length! The album was produced by Mitch "King Kong" Girio, who (since the early '90s) has been a member and/or producer of several well-known Canadian ska acts, including The Kingpins, King Apparatus, Lo & the Magnetics and Prince Perry.

Campbell, Al : Gee baby

2017 reissue of this 1977 album produced and arranged by Phil Pratt.

Campbell, Al : Diamonds

2017 reissue of this 1979 album produced by Linval Thompson.

Campbell, Cornell : The Gorgon Dubwise

Campbell, Cornell : My destination

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 : Fight against corruption

Carlos, Don : Inna Dub Style

Carlos, Don : Wipe the wicked clean

Clarke, Johnny : Jah Jah We Pray

Clarke, Johnny : Sings In Fine Style

Congos : Dub feast

Congos : Feast

Congos : Feast

Cook, Hollie : In dub (Prince Fatty)

Cotton, Joseph : Zoom zoom shaka tacka

Reggae vetaran presents a collection of 14 excellent tracks, both original and covers of classic reggae hit tunes, featuring some top players s.a. Vin Gordon (Mr Real Rock), Ansel Collins and vocalists Winston Reedy, AJ Franklin and Ace Of Diamond.TRACSK:01. Bangarang Medley 02. Zoom Zoom Shacka Tacka 03. Catch That One 04. Wedding Dance 05. Feel The Rhythm 06. Hard Man fi Dead 07. Covid Skank 08. Dreamland 09. Book Of Rules 10. Gold Digger 11. I'm In Love With You 12. A Whasso 13. Old Sweet Jamaica

Count Ossie And The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari : Tales Of Mozambique

Laajennettu uusintapainos vuoden 1975 klassikosta.

Culture : Live 1998: cultural livity

Culture : Two sevens clash

Culture : Good things

Culture : Culture at Joe Gibbs

Two sevens clash, Baldhead Bridge, More Culture & As hard the rest

Culture : Humble african

Culture : Baldhead Bridge

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.

Davis, Ronnie : Jamming?in?dub

Dennis Brown : Just Dennis

Dillinger : Ten To One

Dillinger : Answer me question

Dillinger's material with the roughest edge was always produced by Bunny "Striker" Lee, as this LP, 'Answer Me Question', so amply demonstrates. First issued in the Netherlands in 1977, now reissued on CD, the album shows Dillinger on fearsome form, backed by The Aggrovators' tough rhythms.TRACKS:01. Answer Me Question 02. Natty Dread A De Ruler 03. Fernando Sancho 04. Leggo Violence 05. Lier Linda 06. Everybody Girl 07. Three Piece Suit And Thing 08. Tickle Me Girl 09. The Fool And His Money 10. Babylon Leggo Jah Children

Dr. Alimantado : In The Mix # 5

Folsom, Robert Lester : Sunshine only sometimes: archives vol. 2, 1972-1975

Griffiths, Marcia : Feel like jumping

Harriott, Derrick : Psychedelic train

EXPANDED EDITION

Higgs, Joe : Life on Contradiction

Holt, John : 500 Volts of Dub

Holt, John : Memories by the score

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