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Classic sounds from Kingston and beyond -- roots, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ska, and more!
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Scotch Bonnet (UK), 2008. Near Mint- 2LP ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Mango/4 Men With Beards, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 23.99
The all time classic from Junior Murvin – as essential as any late 70s reggae! Production-wise, Police And Thieves is among Scratch's finest moments, from the most monumental period in Perry's career, during the height of the Black Ark. The title track needs no introduction from us, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue vinyl pressing!)
Pressure Sounds (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
A rare moment from the hazy final days of the Black Ark – deeply dark grooves from Native, and a set that's got a surprisingly strong story too – as told in the detailed liner notes! Lee Scratch Perry works his mystical magic on the then largely unknown Wayne Jobson's Native – ... read more CD
Also available Rockstone – Native's Adventures With Lee Perry At The Black Ark – September 1977 ... CD 9.99
Pressure Sounds (UK), 1977. Used ... $9.99
A rare moment from the hazy final days of the Black Ark – deeply dark grooves from Native, and a set that's got a surprisingly strong story too – as told in the detailed liner notes! Lee Scratch Perry works his mystical magic on the then largely unknown Wayne Jobson's Native – ... read more CD
Also available Rockstone – Native's Adventures With Lee Perry At The Black Ark – September 1977 ... CD 14.99
Music Master (Jamaica), 1988. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Obeyjah, 1997. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Small drill hole through case & artwork.)
Pressure Sounds (UK), 1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
Tripped-out greatness from the mighty Augustus Pablo – maybe one of the few cats in the world who could make the melodica sound like a cool instrument! This package digs deeper than some of the straight album reissues on the market – as the Pressure Sounds team have really unearthed ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Augustus Pablo —
Ital Dub ... CD Abraham, 1975. Used ... $9.99
We're not entirely certain of the precise connection to Pablo here, as this set is credited as Augustus Pablo Presents, but it's excellent all the same – and there is some tasty knob twirling courtesy of the master King Tubby! There's some sweet melodica blowing over some rhythms that sound ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Taxi (Jamaica), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Powermatic, 1991. Sealed ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Twinkle (Jamaica), 1975. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a Capital Music Centre stamp.)
Parks/Pressure Sounds (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 18.98
An incredibly righteous set from Lloyd Parks and his We The People band – a record that may well even top some of the most soulful sets of the roots reggae years! Parks is both bassist and singer on the set – and his strong tones on the bottom really define the slow-stepping rhythms ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Meet The People (with bonus tracks) ... CD 6.99
Pressure Sounds (UK), Late 70s. Used ... $6.99
An incredibly righteous set from Lloyd Parks and his We The People band – a record that may well even top some of the most soulful sets of the roots reggae years! Parks is both bassist and singer on the set – and his strong tones on the bottom really define the slow-stepping rhythms ... read more CD
Also available Meet The People ... LP 16.99
Studio One/Heartbeat, Early/Mid 60s. Used ... $7.99
Clement Coxsone Dodd and Lee Scratch Perry – a match made in any reggae lover's dreams! This tasty little collection pulls together more than chicken scratch, rather it documents a batch of deep cuts from Perry's formative years, early numbers cut under the tutelage of Coxsone Dodd during ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase, which has a sticker over the barcode.)
Trojan (UK), 1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Three dub classics, two of them impossible to get for years, except for the occasional "unofficial" LP repressing. On the first LP of the set, Scratch teams up with the great Tommy McCook for one of his hardest to find gems, recorded in the late 70s, when his wigged out follies at the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lee Perry —
Experryments At The Grass Roots Of Dub ... CD Ariwa Sounds, 1995. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Lee Perry —
Return Of The Super Ape ... CD VP, 1978. Used (reissue)... $6.99
Mostly instrumental, but not quite dub, though some cuts do have Perry's vocals on top. Slow rolling and a bit murky, this set bears no relation to the Super Ape set, other than the freaky cover, but is still infused with Perry's unique vison. 10 tracks in all, including the title track, "Bir ... read more CD
Lee Perry & Mad Professor —
Black Ark Experryments ... CD Ariwa, 1995. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Pressure Sounds (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
A wealth of unreleased tracks and unreleased mixes from the studios of the mighty Lee Scratch Perry – material that was mostly recorded during a very fruitful time in the mid 70s, when Lee was turning out a fair bit of tracks that were only issued on one-off dub plates, to be spun by only the ... read more CD
Trojan/Antarctica Starts Here, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 24.98
Nice batch of early 70s cuts by Lee Perry, replete with his unique approach and the roots of the out there production and songwriting skills that Lee would use to transform Jamaican music for decades to come! Taken from the LPs Scratch The Upsetter Again and Eastwood Rides Again, filled with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Heartbeat, 1986. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Black Star Liner/Honest Jons (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $14.99
One of the ultimate moments from the legendary Lee Scratch Perry – the set of recordings that shut down the Black Ark studios – and which helped build a bridge to the European scene that would help keep Perry's music alive for the next few decades! The sound of the album is even more ... read more CD
Also available Return Of Pipecock Jackson ... LP 22.99
Black Star Liner/Honest Jons (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $22.99
One of the ultimate moments from the legendary Lee Scratch Perry – the set of recordings that shut down the Black Ark studios – and which helped build a bridge to the European scene that would help keep Perry's music alive for the next few decades! The sound of the album is even more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Return Of Pipecock Jackson ... CD 14.99
Get On Down, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Lee Perry at his best – really finding the best mix of Jamaican rhythms and wilder production that made him a legend! "Jungle Lion" has echoes of Al Green's "Love & Happiness" throughout – blended with lots of echo, weird effects, and a trippy rhythm that's ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Clocktower, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99
Pivotal Black Ark material from Lee Perry – with brilliantly tripped out echoey dub production – and scorching instrumentation laid down by the mighty Upsetters! Split roughly in half between Perry's nicely gritty instrumental moodcraft and hazy vocals, this collection features some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1969/1970. New Copy ... $12.99
A pair of classic Lee Scratch Perry albums – back to back on a single CD! First up is the legendary Upsetter record – revolutionary at the time, still great today – and done with a spare sound that displays the roots of his unique approach! These early tracks don't have the ... read more CD
Redman International (Jamaica), 1986. Very Good ... $3.99
Produced by Prince Jammy. 7-inch, Vinyl record
Pioneer International, Very Good ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some tape along the bottom seam with light waviness and stains.)
Wild Flower (Jamaica), 1976. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Virgin, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light mark from sticker removal.)
Get On Down/Trojan, 1981. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 20.98
A classic from Prince Far I – Voice Of Thunder couldn't be a more appropriate album title or moniker! Recorded at Channel One in 1981 with incredible analog dub production, it fully carries the grit, murk, heavy and heady soul of the 70s into the new decade –even if the sound is ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pressure Sounds (UK), 1978. Used ... $11.99
Of all the Prince Far I dub encounters, this one's the most essential – a modern dub classic! A young Adrian Sherwood mans the desk over Far I's driving rhythms with a helping hand from British reggae great Dennis Bovell. Though this doesn't get as way out as some of the spaciest ON-U dubs ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Greensleeves (UK), 1978. Used ... $7.99
A tremendous roots oriented Dee Jay effort from Ranking Joe – but with a hefty touch on the rhythms that appeals nicely to the dancehall set as well! Joseph Hoo Kim leads up a fantastic crew of Channel One regulars, including Sly & Robbie, Ranchie, Touter, Ansel Collins, Sticky and ... read more CD
IRS, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
Profile, 1991. Very Good+ ... $13.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear.)
Epic, 1992. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has a small sticker.)
Innovative, Mid/Late 90s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
17 North Parade, Mid 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 21.99
Righteous sounds from Ras Michael and The Sons Of Negus – easily one of the most powerful groups of the rastafari years in reggae! The album's got a very deep feel right from the start – not just because the lyrics and vocals are very powerful, but also because the group features a ... read more CD
Firehouse (Jamaica), 1986. Near Mint- ... $36.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
RAS, 1994. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Jamaican Gold (Portugal), 1994. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Cultures Of Soul, Mid 80s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $11.99
A version of the classic early track by Sade – but done with a Caribbean vibe that's a nice change from the original! Sabrina Rich spins things out amidst heavy rhythms on the main mix – then things get even more echoey and instrumental on the "dub operator" take – ... (Soul, Reggae) read more 12-inch, Vinyl record
Parks (Jamaica), 1972. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A nice twist to "I'll Take You There". 7-inch, Vinyl record
Grover (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Great later work from one of the strongest instrumental voices on the Jamaican scene – trombonist Rico Rodriguez, whose horn was showcased on countless classic sessions with different singers – and on a few key albums of his own! The approach here is great – kind of back to ... read more CD
Also available Get Up Your Foot ... LP 22.99
Grover (UK), 2001. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
Great later work from one of the strongest instrumental voices on the Jamaican scene – trombonist Rico Rodriguez, whose horn was showcased on countless classic sessions with different singers – and on a few key albums of his own! The approach here is great – kind of back to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Get Up Your Foot ... CD 12.99
Max Romeo —
Horror Zone ... CD Nu Roots (UK), 2016. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Booklet has a few creases.)
RAS, 1996. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Tabou (France), Late 80s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Heartbeat, 1996. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Colin Fat, 1992. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pressure Sounds (UK), Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $14.99
Just when you thought the last of the great Jamaican soul treasures had been tapped, Pressure Sounds unearths this sweet collection by Roy Cousins and the Royals. Clearly drawing on Detroit and Chicago for soulful harmony influences, this compilation pulls together a load of mellow reggae, ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet artwork is wrinkled from some light water damage.)
TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $16.99
The debut album from Cynthia Schloss – a reggae singer who'd go on to bring a whole new level of soul to Jamaican music! In fact, the album's maybe half reggae, and half soul – delivered by Cynthia with a range that would have been right at home in American soul in the early 70s, ... read more CD
(Part of the excellent Groove-Diggers series!)
Greensleeves (UK), 1981. Used ... $13.99
Scientist spins out on a dub-driven power boat – scanning the swamps to drive out the vampires and a host of other ghouls too – all while reinventing Jamaican music in the process! The record's filled with lots of cool electric elements – those weird production effects and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
M Al's Production, 1981. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Trojan (UK), 1960s. Used ... $9.99
Possibly the greatest of the first generation of Jamaican musicians, cutting some great great ska and blue beat, the Skatalites laid the foundation for much of the island grooves to come in later years. Their jazz inflected melodies and danceable grooves have proved timeless, as this great ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sly & Robbie —
Disco Dub ... LP Gorgon (Jamaica), 1979. Very Good- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Small logo Taxi pressing with orange print.)
Island, 1980s. Near Mint- ... $19.99
While the cover doesn't look so hot, the dubs and rhythms on this set are! Early and mid 80s rhythms produced & played by Sly & Robbie with the Taxi Gang, this set has the sort of modern dub feel we love so much about the Black Uhuru Dub Factor LP, nice rhythms with an updated feel, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch and clear tape on the spine.)
Taxi (Jamaica), 1986. Near Mint- ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Taxi (Jamaica), 1986. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Taxi (Jamaica), Mid/Late 80s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a Beverleys sticker.)
Mango, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing.)
Kingston Sounds (UK), Mid 70s. Used ... $8.99
The Don tells it like it is – in this classic batch of tracks from one of the sharpest singers on the Jamaican scene of the 70s! Leroy Smart has an edge that's quite different than some of his bigger contemporaries – a vibe that echoes his look on the cover, and which is reflected ... read more CD
Jah Life (Jamaica), 1984. Very Good ... $14.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen and an ink stamp.)
Epiphany, 1977. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a small bend in one corner.)
Specials —
More Specials ... LP Chrysalis, 1980. Very Good ... $13.99
The second great set from The Specials – music once billed as "revival ska" – but which has arguably gone onto have a bigger impact than the first wave of the genre! There's a rough edged quality to the music that's totally great – a rude boy aesthetic filtered through ... (Rock, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing, including the printed inner sleeve.)
2 Tone/Chrysalis, 1980. Near Mint- ... $33.99
One of the most important albums on the mighty 2 Tone label – and part of a huge ska revival on the British scene that would send ripples through modern music for years to come! And sure, the words "ska" and "revival" in the same sentence can often make most folks wince ... (Rock, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has clear tape on the spine, a minor stain at the top right edge, and small peeled spot at the opening.)
Uprising/Bond Export, 1978. Used ... $9.99
A great mix of harmony soul and 70s reggae from Still Cool – a group with a vocal approach to rival the early Jamaican harmony groups of the rocksteady years, but a vibe that's a lot more roots-oriented overall! This sweet debut set was recorded at Harry J's, with a stepping midtempo groove ... read more CD
Interscope, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $10.99
Record Kicks (Italy), 2011. Used ... $3.99
A pretty sweet, reggae-steeped full length from Sydney 10-piece The Strides – who bring a real love Jamaican music into the pot, but it's a quite a diverse brew! The Strides glide along here with some jazzy funk, Afrobeat rhythms, some subtle modern flourishes and other boundless bits of ... (Deep Funk, Reggae) read more CD
VP, 1999. Near Mint- 2LP ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Island, 1978. Sealed ... $19.99
It may be pop reggae or whatever you want to call it – but the strength of the group's version of "Now That We Found Love" really pushed them over the top! That track's the real winner here – a smooth modern soul number with just a slight hint of Kingston, grooving away in a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(EU 180 gram pressing. Shrinkwrap has a small hole.)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
The sweet voice of Jr Thomas crackles wonderfully over the classic-styled backings by The Volcanos – together almost making for a single that feels like it was lifted from the mid 60s catalog of Studio One! "Spellbound" is nice, too – a bit more bubbling in the rhythms, but ... (Funky 45's, Reggae) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $10.99 13.98
A sweet second album from Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – a contemporary group, but one who get the sound of late 60s Kingston just right! These guys are to reggae and rocksteady what the Dap-Kings are to classic funk – younger modern artists who are completely devoted to finding the ... read more CD
Also available Rockstone ... LP 18.99
Colemine, 2018. New Copy Gatefold ... $18.99
A sweet second album from Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – a contemporary group, but one who get the sound of late 60s Kingston just right! These guys are to reggae and rocksteady what the Dap-Kings are to classic funk – younger modern artists who are completely devoted to finding the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Rockstone ... CD 10.99(Black vinyl pressing.)
Greensleeves, 1982. New Copy 2LP ... $24.99 26.98
A dub landing of massive proportions – served up here on some classic early 80s work by Scientist, who's really making magic in the studio with the sounds of the Roots Radics Band! The tunes are stark, sharp, and very focused – and at some level, the mixologist is maybe keeping himself ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes poster!)
Greensleeves, 1982. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99 16.98
Linval Thompson is plenty sexy here – singing with that wonderfully sweet vocal style that hearkens back to the earliest reggae years in Kingston – but with a deeper instrumental vibe that has a much deeper bottom! The Roots Radics provide the backings, and they hit this great laidback ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Mango, 1971. Used ... $9.99
Masterful early 70s reggae from Toots & The Maytals – released first in 1971, and first reissued with this killer tracklist a few years later into the 70s – and flat out classic! The reggae rhythms are steeped in raw soul and R&B for truly distinctive vibe. Breezy Caribbean ... read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Toots & The Maytals —
In The Dark ... CD Trojan, Early 70s. Used ... $8.99
A classic by one of Jamaica's most soulful groups – an excellent early set from Toots & The Maytals. Issued right around the same time as the Funky Kingston LP, but actually with a bit more of a funky twist to it! While the In The Dark does indeed have a funky edge to it, we're making ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 1975. Very Good- ... $9.99
A real classic in mainstream reggae – the first full length set from Peter Tosh after his earlier singles with The Wailers! The record's still one of Tosh's greatest on record – composed, arranged, and produced by Peter himself – with tracks that include "Legalize It", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on all seams and some wear.)
Peter Tosh —
Mama Africa (with bonus tracks) ... CD EMI, 1983. Used ... $4.99
One of the better late solo efforts from the former Wailer, with him toning down the politics a bit and falling back into a mellow groove. There's some nice backing vocals courtesy the Tamlins, and some nice rhythms courtesy Santa Davis, Gibby Morrison and Sly and Robbie. Includes "Mama ... read more CD
(Definitive Remasters edition.)
Peter Tosh —
Mystic Man (with bonus tracks) ... CD EMI, 1979. Used ... $11.99
A great late 70s album from former Wailer Tosh, to our ears a good bit better than Bush Doctor, the set that had preceded it. We're guessing that has a lot to do with the smoking Word, Sound & Power band Tosh recruited to deliver the chugging riddims underneath his militant lyrics, which ... read more CD
(Out of print. BMG Club pressing.)
Peter Tosh —
Wanted Dread & Alive (with bonus tracks) ... CD EMI, 1981. Used ... $4.99
Like much of Tosh's work after leaving the Wailers, this album is a bit uneven, but still has a couple of nuggets of fiery roots rock. There's a crack band behind him on these self-produced tunes, with Sly & Robbie, Mikey Chung and Skully Sims. Includes "Nothing But Love", "The ... read more CD
(Definitve Remasters edition.)
Twinkle, 1984. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(On demand CDr pressing.)
Virgin, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Trojan/Get On Down, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
Fantastic early material from Lee Scratch Perry! "Return Of Django" references the Italian western theme in the title, but the sound is pure Kingston, pre-Black Ark – with a wicked organ line bubbling and dipping throughout the instrumental – while a tenor gets all crazy and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Trojan (UK), 1972/1973. Used ... $16.99
Moogy reggae? You bet! Trojan unearths two lost synthesizer classics, the sought after Vulcans' Star Trek album, and the even more rare Interstellar Reggae Drive. The Vulcans LP adds swooshing synth touches to a nice batch of rhythms from the Trojan records catalog, for a bouncing space reggae ... (Now Sound, Reggae) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bunny Wailer —
Blackheart Man (180 gram colored vinyl pressing) ... LP Island/4 Men With Beards, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 23.99
The legendary solo debut of Bunny Wailer – a set that maybe marks him as the most righteous member of The Wailers! The style here is heavy on the roots tip, but there's also a special sort of vibe going on too – these warm currents that are laced with occasional touches of jazz, amidst ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(On red, green & yellow vinyl!)
Solomonic/Tuff Gong, 2000. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Solomonic/Dub Store (Japan), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
A fantastic underground gem from Bunny Wailer – one of the rare albums issued on his heady Solomonic label – an imprint that featured some of his most righteous material on record! As you'd guess from the title and the somewhat unprepossessing cover, the style here is heavily dubby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Solomonic (Jamaica), 1987. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, light wear, and clear tape along the spine.)
