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Delroy Witter & FriendsLovers Rock Revisited Vol 2 ... LP
Rockashacka (Japan), Late 70s/Early 80s. New Copy ... $32.99 36.99
Delroy Witter's the producer, a key underground talent on the London scene during those big years of homecrafted reggae records – and he gets help here from a range of wonderful singers who really bring out the most soulful currents of the lovers rock promised in the title! The set's a well-d ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Lovers Rock Revisited Vol 2 ... CD 20.99

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Various200% Dynamite! – Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk, & Dub In Jamaica ... LP
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $37.99 39.99
Pure dynamite throughout – a really killer batch of cuts that easily steps between 60s and 70s styles in Jamaican music – shaking things up with soulful late 60s numbers, funky 70s gems, and some dubbier tracks from a time when production styles really opened up! As with other volumes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)
Also available 200% Dynamite! – Ska, Soul, Rocksteady, Funk, & Dub In Jamaica ... CD 21.99

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VariousAllout ... LP
VP, 2003. Very Good+ 2LP ... $4.99
20 tracks across 2LPs – including Sizzla, Vybz Kartel, Assassin, Bounty Killer, Simpleton, Tony Curtis & Power Man, Elephant Man, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner.)

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VariousAquarius Rock – The Hip Reggae World Of Herman Chin-Loy ... LP
Pressure Sounds (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $29.99 38.99
Excellent! You're probably familiar with the Aquarius Dub set, an early, early dub LP, featuring some great rockers from Herman Chin Loy and Augustus Pablo – this groovy set from Pressure Sounds collects many of the vocal, dee jay and instrumental tracks that those rhythms laid the base for! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Please note – the back of the cover states that some of these recordings were remastered from original vinyl copies of the recordings, rather than master tapes, with some compromise in the quality of the sound.)

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VariousBlue Steel ... LP
Greensleeves (UK), 2004. Very Good+ 2LP ... $3.99
20 tracks across 2LPs – including Elephant Man, Mr Vegas, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Wayne Marshall, Anthony B, and more! LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge wear, bent corners, and some waviness.)

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VariousClive Hunt – Rub A Dub Soul ... LP
VP, 2023. New Copy ... $24.99 27.99
Reggae takes on Beatles tunes – both from the early and later years of the Fab Four – served up with vocals from a variety of different singers! There's a soulful vibe to the record right from the start – and the rhythms move between roots and lovers rock-styled pacing – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousDancehall Stylee – The Best Of Reggae Dancehall Music Volume 3 ... LP
Profile, 1992. Very Good+ ... $9.99
With selections by Cutty Ranks, Barrington Levy, Patra, Papa San, Frankie Paul, Shabba Ranks & Lovindeer, Louie Rankin, Poison Chang, Capleton, Pinchers, Ninjaman & Flourgon, and Cocoa Tea. LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, small peeled spot from price sticker removal, and a wide center split in the spine.)

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VariousDisco Reggae ... LP
Stix (France), 2013. New Copy ... $23.99 28.99
A great vintage-styled record – but one that features a host of contemporary artists, all working in the best spirit of 70s funky reggae! The set features tunes by Herbie Hancock, The Commodores, The Sugarhill Gang, and others – but all served up as dubby numbers with lots of funky ... (New Grooves, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousDisco Reggae Vol 4 ... LP
Stix (France), 2021. New Copy ... $25.99 31.99
A fantastic entry in this really great series – a set that's not really disco or reggae, but which reimagines classic soul and funk tracks with a blend of laidback rhythms and contemporary instrumentation! True, you might play this stuff at a club – but the overall vibe here is a lot ... (New Grooves, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousDynamite! – Dancehall Style Vol 2 ... LP
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 1970s/1980s/1990s/Mid 2000s. Near Mint- 2LP ... $49.99
The Soul Jazz Dynamite series goes 100% dancehall – with this massive collection of rare cuts and classic material from the past 25 years – plus some new numbers! You know that you can depend on the reverent Soul Jazz compilers to deliver a better overview than any other label, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeves.)

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VariousFreedom Sounds ... LP
Studio One, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $19.99 22.99
A set with a familiar title – similar to a Soul Jazz compilation of vintage work from Studio One – but a package that's nicely different, and which digs even deeper into the legendary catalog of the famous reggae label! The style here is nicely open – there's vocal and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousGussie Presenting The Right Tracks ... LP
17 North Parade, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $19.99 23.98
Classic productions from the legendary Augustus "Gussie" Clarke – all work recorded at Channel One and King Tubby's – and done in this laidback, soulful groove that's completely sublime! The music here never goes too far over the top – just sweet and subtle rhythms that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousHot Sauce Vol 3 – Rocksteady, Boss Reggae, Dub, & Early Reggae 1965 to 1975 ... LP
Harlem Shuffle (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $22.99 25.99
There's been plenty of great reggae collections issued over the years, but this excellent series seems to do a better job than most – in part because it bypasses the hits, and ends up pulling together some wonderful work from the wider world of the Jamaican 7" single! The tracks on here ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousHot Sauce Vol 4 – 14 Reggay Gems From The Vaults Of Trojan Records 1965 to 1975 ... LP
Trojan/Harlem Shuffle (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $23.99 27.99
A heady helping of rare singles from the farther reaches of the indie scene in early reggae – labels that include Duke, Grape, Splash, High Note, Explosion, and JJ – all tiny companies that are now part of the larger Trojan Records empire! The work here is nicely varied – as many ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousIf I Had A Pair Of Wings – Jamaican Doo Wop Vol 1 ... LP
Death Is Not The End, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
Very early work from the Jamaican scene – a set that includes cuts by artists who'd later record classic tracks in the rocksteady years, but who here are working in a much different mode! The title is plenty apt, but only gets at part of the sound – as this isn't straight doo wop as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousIf I Had A Pair Of Wings – Jamaican Doo Wop Vol 3 ... LP
Death Is Not The End (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $22.99
A third healthy dose of music from the early years of the Jamaican scene – work that's a direct precursor to the trio group soul mode of the rocksteady years, and which provides a great bridge into the way that American soul music went on to have such a strong influence on reggae! The "d ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousJamaican Jazz From Federal Records – Carib Roots, Jazz, Mento, Latin, Merengue, & Rhumba 1960 to 1968 ... LP
Dub Store (Japan), 1960s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 39.99
Fantastic sounds from the years before reggae became the international sound of Jamaica – music from the island nation's jazz scene, which was at the crossroads of so many different styles of music – jazz from the north, Latin rhythms from Cuba and Puerto Rico, and a fair bit of other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousKing Jammy's Dancehall Part 1 – 1985 to 1989 ... LP
Dub Store (Japan), Late 80s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 39.98
A great collection of work from King Jammy's studios – all cuts recorded at the end of the 80s, with a definite digital feel – but a sound that's still a lot warmer and more soulful than bigger mainstream work of the time! As the title promises, there's plenty of dancehall in the mix ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousMad House Pepper Seed Jam ... LP
Mad House, 1994. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Features Buju Banton, Terror Fabulous, Spragga Benz, Nadine Sutherland, Wayne Wonder, Louie Culture, Brian & Tony Gold, Daddy Screw, General Degree, Don Youth, Donovan Steele, Frisco Kid, Chippie Ranks, and Gary Minott. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the spine.)

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VariousMerritone Rock Steady Vol 2– This Music Got Soul 1966/1967 ... LP
Dub Store (Japan), 1966/1967. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 38.99
Fantastic sounds from the rocksteady years in Jamaica – tracks that are a fair bit more rare and obscure than some of the bigger singles that circulated at the time – even though they feature a fair bit of the same artists and musicians! The work here all came from the studios of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousReggae Funkyfied ... LP
Rockashacka (Japan), Late 70s/1980s. New Copy ... $32.99 36.99
A killer collection of reggae remakes of famous soul and funk tunes – all served up from a later generation of the scene, which makes a nice change from some of the more ska and rocksteady collections of this nature! It's no secret that Jamaican music was initially given a strong inspiration ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousReggae Lasting Love Songs Vol 4 ... LP
VP, 2004. Near Mint- ... $14.99
With selections by Morgan Heritage & Marcia Griffiths, Benji Myaz, Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, Cocoa Tea, Richie Stephens, Junior Kelly, Fiona, Ambelique, Glen Washington, and Tanya Stephens. LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousRiddim Driven – Fiesta ... LP
VP, 2003. Near Mint- ... $7.99
With selections by Beenie Man & Ms Thing, Baby Cham, Lady Saw, Elephant Man, Ms Thing, Beenie Man & J, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Cobra, Akon, and Kardinal Offishall. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp and is lightly bent at the bottom left corner.)

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VariousRiddim Rider Vol 3 – Live On ... LP
Charm (UK), 2002. Near Mint- ... $2.99 6.99
With selections by Morgan Heritage, Capleton & Luciano, LMS, Turbulence, Mark Wonder, Prestige, Mikey General, Gentleman & Daddy Rings, Pinchers, Jah Thunder, Paul Elliot, and Josie Mel. LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousRoots From The Record Smith – Lloydie Slim Productions 1973 to 1976 ... LP
Digikiller (France), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $30.99 34.99
A set of all vocal tracks from producer Lloydie Slim Smith, all recorded in Jamaica in the mid 70s – and in this very cool style that blends the soulful elements of early rocksteady work with more message-oriented roots material, touched with some of the trippier elements of dub! There's not ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousSlim Belly Man ... LP
Jah Life (Jamaica), 1987. Very Good ... $9.99
With selections by Peter Metro, Sassa Frass, Culture Paul, Cutty Ranks, Lenky Roy, Dicky Ranking, Screwdriver and Neville Lindo, Tanto Metro, Joe Mannix, and Jah Life Time Players. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some peeling at the top seam and is bent a bit at the bottom corners.)

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VariousStrictly The Best Vol 10 ... LP
VP, 1993. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Music from Freddie McGregor, Beres Hammond, Garnett Silk, Dennis Brown, Pam Hall, Makeda, Gregory Isaacs, Jack Radics, Cutty Rank & more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)

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VariousStrictly The Best Vol 12 ... LP
VP, 1999. Very Good+ ... $4.99
Volume 12 in the higly recommended series of reggae dancehall compilations from VP Records. Like the title says, they include the best of the current crop of dancehall singles, including some hard to find titles. Keep in mind that the even-numbered volumes (like this one) feature the slower roots ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousStudio One Dub ... LP
Soul Jazz (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99 36.99
Another round of Studio One butter from the folks at Soul Jazz! By this point you're well informed about the status of Coxsone Dodd's Studio One operation as the cornerstone of so much Jamaican music, and Soul Jazz has approached the catalog from just about every angle, covering nearly all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousStudio One Lovers ... LP
Soul Jazz/Studio One (UK), 1960s/1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $34.99 36.99
Aahh, sweet lover's rock, and all from Studio One no less! Whether you're looking to set the mood for a late night rub up, or just want to cool out to some mellow island vibes, this batch of easy rockin' lover's numbers cut under the supervision of Coxsone Dodd is just the ticket. You get sweet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousStudio One Roots Vol 2 (green vinyl pressing – with download) ... LP
Soul Jazz/Studio One (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $37.99 39.99
A set that's heavy on roots reggae numbers, but which also maybe predates some of the more mainstream work in the field – especially some of the more easygoing tracks that were playing bit in American dorm rooms at the end of the 70s! Instead, these are cuts from a scene where the message in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download!)

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VariousStudio One Scorcher – Instrumentals (orange vinyl 3LP set – with download) ... LP
Soul Jazz (UK), 1960s. New Copy 3LPs ... $46.99 49.99
The legendary Studio One label recorded some of the hippest singers on the Kingston scene from the late 60s onward – and one of the ways they made them sound especially great was to use some of the city's coolest musicians on the sessions, and also give them some space to cut some key ... read more LP, Vinyl record album

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✨✧ VariousThis Are Two Tone ... LP
Chrysalis, 1983. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Here's how most of the kids in America had to get their revivalist ska during the 80s! Classic stuff nearly all the way through – with the cuts "Gangsters" by The Specials AKA, "Jungle Music" by Rico, "Madness" by Madness, " On My Radio" and "Too ... (Rock, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has some surface wear and is bent a bit on the opening.)

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VariousTokyo Riddim 1976 to 1985 ... LP
Time Capsule (Japan), Late 1970s/Early 1980s. New Copy ... $39.99 46.99
A really unique selection of Japanese reggae tracks from back in the day – and work that's very different than sounds from both the underground scene in Kingston, and the big wave of reggae hits on the major labels! The pace of many of these cuts has them moving in almost a lovers rock sort ... (Japanese, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album

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VariousUptown Top Ranking – Ska & Reggae Chartbusters ... LP
Trojan, Late 1960s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $32.99 35.98
The Trojan Records label was a pivotal force in taking reggae to a larger audience at the end of the 60s – pushing a huge amount of Jamaican artists into the global scene, and forever helping the sound of music in the process! Trojan was especially heavy in the years of ska and rocksteady, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Uptown Top Ranking – Ska & Reggae Chartbusters ... CD 17.99

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VariousWicked Inna Bed ... LP
Digital B (Jamaica), 1989. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Features tracks by Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Josey Wales, Shabba Ranks, Johnny P, Tuffest, Dillinger, Singing Melody and John Mouse. LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)

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✨✧ VariousWild Paarty Sounds Vol 1 (180 gram vinyl) ... LP
On-U Sound/Lantern (Italy), 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
A legendary compilation – and one that marked the start of the huge On-U Sound legacy to follow throughout the 90s! The work here is maybe even more messed-up than some of the later productions by Adrian Sherwood – as there's maybe a bit more post-punk influence in the blend, alongside ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited to 500 copies.)
 
 



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