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Reggae — In Stock
Classic sounds from Kingston and beyond -- roots, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ska, and more!
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Jammy's (Jamaica), 1987. Near Mint- ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Boom Shot, 2016. New Copy ... $6.99
You might remember Tony Aiken for his classic funk album Unity, from the 70s – and here, he's back again – after nearly 40 years away from the studio! The album's got a style that's a lot more reggae-influenced than before – maybe not totally a reggae record, given the other ... (Soul, Reggae) read more CD
Bomb, 1980. Very Good ... $11.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pressure Drop (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 5CD set ... $32.99
An insanely huge amount of work from British rocksteady legend Laurel Aitken – especially when you consider that this set of 138 tracks was issued in the short space of just two years! In truth, Laurel's not the lead artist on all the cuts, but he had something to do with all of them – ... read more CD
Telarc, 1999. Used ... $6.99
Greensleeves, 2003. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Alozade/White Label, Mid/Late 20s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Mesa, 1994. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
VP, 1994. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a VP sleeve.)
Buju Banton —
Love Me Browning (mix 1, mix 2, version) ... 12-inch Penthouse, 1992. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some stains and marker.)
Mercury, 1990s. Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Virgin, 2000. Near Mint- 2LP ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Beenie Man —
Love Me Now (voc, inst, acapella)/VP/Virgin, 2000. Near Mint- ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a bit of marker. Vinyl has a small sticker on the deadwax.)
Shocking Vibes, Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Ghetto Vibes, Early 90s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a VP sleeve.)
Ancient Archive Of Sound (UK), 2020. New Copy ... $34.99
A mighty feather in the cap of UK saxophonist Nat Birchall – and a set that really shows just how much he's opening up his sound in recent years! The set is a second meeting between Birchall and Al Breadwinner – and like the previous, both artists handle a wide range of instrumentation ... (Jazz, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rohit, 1988. Sealed ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Black Uhuru —
Tear It Up – Live ... LP Mango, 1982. Near Mint- ... $14.99
This album couldn't be more aptly titled with Michael Rose, Puma Jones and Duckie Simpson tearing it up alongside Sly & Robbie, Mikey Chung, Darryl Thompson, Keith Sterling and Skyjuice live in Europe in the early 80s. 8 blistering numbers in all: "Shine Eye Gal", "Plastic ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a partially unglued top seam.)
Witty (Jamaica), 1991. Very Good ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Heartbeat, 1996. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Tuff Gong (Jamaica), 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Produced and arranged by Ken Boothe himself – with titles that include "Time Of Decision", "No More War", "Good Woman", "I've Got To Be There", "This Love Of Ours", "King & Queen", and "Hello Sunshine". LP, Vinyl record album
(In great shape.)
Burning Bush/Fuel 2000, 2003. Used ... $2.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
TVT, 1998. Near Mint- ... $1.99
Production by Wyclef, guest vocals by the Cocoa Brovaz, Nona Hendryx and Free. 12-inch, Vinyl record
White Label, Near Mint- ... $3.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Doctor Bird/Dub Store (Japan), 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99 24.98
Raw grooves from the Jamaican scene of the pre-reggae years – served up here in a blend of early ska, jump up soul, and other jazzy styles of the time – all handled by Sonia Pottinger, who was the first female producer on the Kingston scene! There's a nice mix of modes going on here, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Trojan/Music On Vinyl (Netherlands), 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99
A classic album from the late 60s run of Trojan producer Dandy – working here under the guise of Brother Dan All-Stars – with a lineup that features some secret help from the rest of the Trojan scene! The groove is mostly rocksteady, with the strongly soulful current that Dandy brought ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numered limited edition of 750 – on heavyweight orange vinyl!)
Metro, 1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Please note the disc has a few marks but plays fine.)
Doctor Bird (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
A pair of dub classics from Errol Brown – back to back on a single CD! Dubb Everlasting is a record that might mis-spell the name of its genre, but it's also a set that strips things right down to the core, then adds a very unique touch! Errol Brown works here in the Treasure Isle studios ... read more CD
Doctor Bird (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99
Two classic albums of dub from Erroll Brown – both maybe a bit more obscure than his classics of the time, but which also show the real depths of his talents! Culture Dub is a batch of instrumental dubs of songs from Culture – who were then riding high after their Two Sevens Clash ... read more CD
Shocking Vibes, Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have a promo ink stamp, some marker, and small sticker.)
Trojan (UK), 1970s. Used ... $18.99
Like so many vocalists, Junior Byles shone brightest under the guidance of Lee Perry, and this excellent retrospective collects more than just a few of the great Jamaican soul sides he'd cut under his production. All of these numbers have the spare loping groove, with nice organ lines and bouncing ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Grover (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 24.99
A great return to form for one of the greatest female singers of the 70s reggae scene – the lovely Susan Cadogan, who works here in a format that really lets her hit all the right sort of vibes! Rhythms are full, but laidback – and Susan's voice is beautifully upfront, maybe a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 250 – on red vinyl and with bonus CD!)
Vitale, 1982. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Third World/17 North Parade, 1976. New Copy ... $14.99 16.98
The title's a bit confusing, but Cornell Campbell's essentially saying that he's a stalwart – something we can completely agree with, given his strong legacy in Jamaican music – and the sublime sound of a 70s classic like this! Cornell's got a higher range than some of his ... read more CD
African Star, 1993. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a VP sleeve.)
Pipe Music (Jamaica), 1981. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Like some of the other groups that were beginning to gain notice in the late 70s and early 80s, Chalice were not only self contained and self produced, but moved easily between a more accessible style of roots and soulful lovers rock, giving them wide appeal that oddly never really extended outside ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Jamaican pressing. Cover has lgiht wear and a Beverleys sticker.)
Sunsplash, 1983. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Shocking Vibes, 1994. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Pipe Music (Jamaica), 1983. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a Beverleys sticker.)
RAS, 1990. Used ... $12.99
With the Roots Radics. CD
(Out of print.)
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99
A trio of albums from this fantastic group – plus bonus tracks too! First up is Hit After Hit – a tremendous album that has The Chosen Few stepping out to match some of the best American harmony soul groups of the early 70s – vocals you might hear from The Moments or Delfonics, ... read more CD
Knockout (Jamaica), 1975. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some pen and Record Rama stamps.)
Columbia, 1985. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Mid 80s record from the great Jimmy Cliff. While he was in his prime in the early 70s, this much later commercial effort shows he's still got the skills to pay the bills, and we actually kind of like the sound of him singing over the glossy crossover-attempt tracks, which have that great 80s Sly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, promo letter, and 8"x10" glossy photo of Jimmy Cliff with Robin Williams! Cover has a Grammy Winner sticker.)
Columbia, 1988. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo stamp.)
EMI (UK), 1974. Very Good- ... $6.99
After his huge success with The Harder They Come, Cliff made a number of LPs in the states, most self produced, some of which were more succesful than others, and many with a clear nod towards US Soul and R&B, like this one. Standout tracks include "Brother" and "No. 1 Rip Off ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has unglued seams, some wear and aging, and a name in pen on front.)
Island, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $18.99 21.99
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Form (Jamaica), 1977. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Culture —
Baldhead Bridge ... LP Joe Gibbs (Jamaica), 1978. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Culture deliver a nice set of harmony roots, another successful collaboration between them and Joe Gibbs, with Errol Thompson on the mix and the Professionals band holding down the rhythms. Sweet rockers vibes from the twilight of the roots era. With "Them A Payaka", "How Can I ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s UK pressing on Blue Moon.)
Heartbeat, 1994. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Dug Out (UK), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Hypnotic, spiritually resonant music from Rastafarian singer & hand drummer Ras Michael's Dadawah – with these organic, echoey, atmospheric drums, bass and trippy bits of keyboards – providing a strong, spacious backdrop for the freedom-seeking lyricism! It's very unique stuff, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
4th & Broadway, 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Numero, 1980s/1990s. New Copy ... $18.99 20.98
A unique mix of 80s era digital reggae and electro soul from Miami singer Dhaima – definitely one of the cooler, more uncategorizable Numero discoveries in their post-1970s oeuvre! Love Lasts Forever has 5 long-ish jams that kicks off with "Reggae On Sunset" – starting strong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Impact (Jamaica), 1975. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Big Beat, 1994. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Dread At The Controls/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... $21.99
Great lost dubs from Mikey Dread, whose radio show delivered the Jamaican roots message to both the initiated and those yet to be converted for years. Mighty dubs under Dread's direction, with an all star cast featuring Sly Dunbar, Horsemouth Wallace, Santa Davis, Ranchie McLean, Robbie ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition pressing – on translucent blue vinyl!)
Heartbeat, 1980s. Used ... $19.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Acid Jazz/Scotti Bros, 1991. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Studio One (Jamaica), Late 60s. Very Good ... $11.99
Nice, nice instrumental ska laid down by slide master Don Drummond! Don's full tone and jazzy style enriched many Studio One sides, most signifigantly those of the Skatalites, which a few of the numbers here are reminiscent of. Includes "Man In The Street", "Don Cosmic", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label pressing with black print and deep groove. NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover, and comes in a plain sleeve.)
Roir, 2004. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Trojan/Real Gone, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 23.99
Slinky, soulful, and completely seductive sounds from the great Erroll Dunkley – not the person pictured on the cover, but a wonderful Jamaican singer who works here alongside superb production from Sonia Pottinger! The tunes are all laidback, but never sleepy – that perfect early ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition of 1000 – on "root beer" vinyl – which is all cool and swirly!)
Celluloid (France), 1981. Very Good+ (pic cover)... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover is entirely wrinkled from moisture.)
Pressure Sounds (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy 2LP ... $22.99 24.98
Great duo vocals from the team of Albert Bailey and Clifton Howell – recording here with some excellent rhythms from Sly & Robbie and the rest of the Channel One crew! The music is mostly mellow, with a stepping groove that works great for the harmonies of the pair – and there's a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bucktown International (Jamaica), 1979. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Clancy Eccles —
Freedom (180 gram orange vinyl pressing) ... LP Trojan/Music On Vinyl (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $25.99
The legendary Freedom album from Clancy Eccles – one of the first great talents to emerge in the Jamaican scene of the 60s – a singer whose recorded history even predates rocksteady and ska, and who had an undeniable impact on the early sound of reggae! Eccles is a genius – a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Individually numbered limited edition of 750 – on heavyweight orange vinyl!)
Doctor Bird (UK), Early 70s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $16.99
A stunning selection of gems from the hands of Clancy Eccles – a mix of tracks that features material with Clancy as the lead artist, or at the production helm with some of the choicest cats on the Kingston scene – both singers and instrumentalists, the latter of whom get a great chance ... read more CD
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1969. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99
A pair of gems from the early years of reggae – stacked back to back in a 2CD set, along with a huge amount of bonus tracks too! First up is the legendary Freedom album from Clancy Eccles – one of the first great talents to emerge in the Jamaican scene of the 60s – a singer whose ... read more CD
Peace Posse, 1991. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Gold Disc, 1990. Very Good ... $2.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some light stains.)
Stiff (UK), 1981. Near Mint- ... $6.99
With "Rescue Me", "Age Of 5", "If You Need Me", "More Than A Person", "Rankin' Discipline", "Mr Copper", "Nightmare", "Where Did Johnny Go", "There Is Someone", "Learn My Lesson" and "Feelin' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has lightly bent corners.)
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1968. New Copy ... $12.99
A rocksteady classic from The Ethiopians – but a set that also has plenty more going on as well! The duo work here as a Jamaican counterpart to American soul groups – one of the first and best to hit the Kingston scene – but they also open themselves up to lots of other ideas in ... read more CD
Epiphany, 1981. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Flo and Eddie team up with an all star crew including Earl Chinna Smith, Augustus Pablo, Leslie Professor Butler, Aston Family Man Barrett, Calton Santa Davis, and Uziah Sticky Thompson! Titles include "Prisoner Of Love", "Swing & Dine", "Party Time", "Sitting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
RCA, 1994. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Island (UK), 1984. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Reggae reeds from Dean Fraser – with some nice Fender Rhodes and keyboard too – recorded at Dynamic Sounds and Aquarius, with titles htat include "Rent A Car", "Redemption Song", "Stop Look Listen", "For The Love Of You", "I'll Always Love ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label UK pressing, with inner sleeve.)
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
A pair of unusual Lee Perry projects from the mid 70s – both of which feature a female singer in the lead, and give us a whole new side of Perry's talents! The first half of the set features material from an album issued under the title Lee Scratch Perry Presents Candy McKenzie – a set ... read more CD
Pressure Sounds (UK), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A spare spinoff from the Imojah album Rockers From The Land Of Reggae – served up here with some fantastic studio touches from Phillip Fullwood of that group! The album's even headier and dubbier than its core inspiration – almost as if Fullwood's going back in the laboratory, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Philips/Mercury (France), 1980. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99
A fantastic live set from Serge Gainsbourg – and a record that stands as a concert accompaniment to his famous albums Aux Armes Et Cetera and Mauvaises Nouvelles Des Etoiles – both done in a reggae mode with work from Sly & Robbie! The famous Jamaican duo are part of the group here ... (French, Reggae) read more CD
Penthouse, Early/Mid 90s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Penthouse sleeve. Labels have stickers, a spot of marker, and a small peeled spot.)
Shocking Vibes, Early/Mid 90s. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
World Enterprise (UK), 1988. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Jamaican pressing on Jammy's.)
Joe Gibbs —
African Dub All Mighty – Chapter 2 ... LP Joe Gibbs/VP, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $15.99 17.98
Second installment in Joe Gibbs' African Dub series, featuring super-heavy spaced out dubs of Gibbs' solid gold rocker's rhythms. Somehow he manages to sound just this side of gimmicky when dropping in all those weird sound effects of dogs barking and sirens, but with those chubby riddims ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(40th Anniversary remaster!)
Heartbeat, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Sky Note/Doctor Bird (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
A pair of albums from Marcia Griffiths – the well-titled queen of reggae at the end of the 70s! First up is Naturally, a fantastic album from Marcia Griffiths – very much the kind of material that made her one of the best female singers on the Jamaican scene in the 70s! The set's got ... read more CD
Elektra, 1994. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Dub Store (Japan), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $30.99 32.99
The title certainly gets it right – as Derrick Harriott serves up a wonderful mix of sounds that owes plenty to American funk and soul of the early 70s – some cool Kingston covers of famous US tunes, and some other originals that are equally groovy overall! The set's one of the best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Hitbound (Jamaica), 1970s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Channel One "Revolutionaries" sleeve.)
Elevation/Pressure Sounds (UK), 1979. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
One of the best records ever by Joe Higgs! Higgs is one of classic reggae's best songwriters and one of it's most distinctive voices – having written for, performed with or simply influenced some of the biggest names in the game – but his own great records didn't really crossover to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Unity Is Power (with bonus tracks) ... CD 14.99
Elevation/Pressure Sounds (UK), 1979. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
One of the best records ever by Joe Higgs! Higgs is one of classic reggae's best songwriters and one of it's most distinctive voices – having written for, performed with or simply influenced some of the biggest names in the game – but his own great records didn't really crossover to ... read more CD
Trojan, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
A seminal set from vocalist John Holt – stepping out here on his own after an early stretch of greatness with The Paragons – and working as a bright star on his own, with a level of crossover power that should have made him huge on the global scene! The album's as much a soul record as ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes slipcase.)
Basic Replay (Germany), 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A lost gem, finally reissued! Hudson's voice as a producer remains one of the most unique and idiosyncratic of his era, and this first LP issued under his own name stands as a shining document of his genius. Cut very near the time of his classic dub side Pick A Dub, this album shares the haunting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Get On Down, 1972. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $16.99 20.98
Pivotal early dub! Depending upon whose history of the Jamaican recording industry you subscribe to, this is can be considered by many to be the first dub LP – and whether that's proveable or not, it's certain among the first! History aside, it's a mighty set with some raw early dub style ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited edition!)
RAS, 1990. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Top Ranking (Jamaica), 1980. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(US Mango pressing. Cover has a cut corner.)
Heartbeat, 1990. Used ... $4.99
Produced by Niney The Observer. CD
Cult, 1998. Used ... $2.99
15 live tracks along with 4 studio tracks. CD
(Out of print.)
Gregory Isaacs —
Mr Isaacs ... LP Earthquake/17 North Parade, 1977. New Copy (reissue)... $16.99 17.99
Fantastic early material from Gregory Isaacs – captured here early in his career, and working in a deep roots reggae mode – recording at Channel One with great direction from Ossie Hibbert! The set's laidback and righteous, in ways that let all the soulful qualities of Isaac's vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
