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Classic sounds from Kingston and beyond -- roots, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ska, and more!
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Aggrovators/Greensleeves (UK), 1970s. Used 4 CDs ... $19.99
The second mighty volume in the Greensleeve's and VP's Evolution of Dub boxed set series! 4 more discs of dubbed out goodness, compiling some of the heaviest, rootsiest, spaciest dub albums of all time, in a smart reissue series – with three producers and two mad dub engineers highlighted in ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Alborosie, Shane Brown, & Prince Jammy —
Evolution Of Dub Vol 8 – The Search For New Life (Computerised Dub/Greensleeves (UK), 1980s/1990s/2000s. Used 4 CDs ... $18.99
A box set snapshot of the evolving art of dub – with Prince Jammy's Computerized Dub, Two Friends Crew's Voyage Into Dub, Shane Brown's Juke Box Dub and Alborose's Dub Crash – for complete dub albums, each in mini LP replica sleeves, in a 4CD box set! Prince Jammy's is the best known ... read more CD
Fuel 2000, 1970s. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Aston 'Familyman' Barrett —
Familyman In Dub ... CD Heartbeat, 1970s. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Tradition Disc (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $15.99
A very different album than usual from the great tenorist Nat Birchall – a set that's no less soulful than his other records, but in a completely different way! The album's a collaboration with producer Al Breadwinner – and has this approach that feels like a lost Jamaican instrumental ... (Jazz, Reggae) read more CD
Also available Sounds Almighty ... LP 32.99
Greensleeves, 1977. Used ... $7.99
A nice bonus laden reissue of the debut LP from one of the earliest lineups of Black Uhuru, with Duckie Simpson, Michael Rose and Errol Nelson. Produced by Prince Jammy, this first LP is a tremendous slice of roots rock, with an entirely different vibe of the more well known incarnation group that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
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
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $18.99 22.99
The first collection we've ever seen to do justice to the Brown Sugar trio from the UK reggae scene of the late 70s – a group who do a fantastic job of merging older sweet soul styles with a new lovers' vibe, all in a mode that's completely sublime! The group's noteworthy as the starting ... read more CD
Island/Mango, 1970s. Used ... $8.99
Aptly titled collection of many of Winston Rodney's finest moments from the mid 70s. Collected from the Marcus Garvey, Man In The Hills, Dry & Heavy, Live and Social Living sets, you know these are some mighty, mighty roots tracks. 11 tracks, all essential : "Marcus Garvey", "D ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Grover (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 18.99
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 CD
Also available Girl Who Cried (colored vinyl pressing – with bonus CD) ... LP 22.99
Island, 1972. Used 2CD ... $14.99
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 CD
Also available Harder They Come ... LP 24.99(Out of print, includes slipcover.)
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
Fantastic work from the team of Dave Baker and Ansel Collins – one a soulful singer from the Jamaican rocksteady scene, the other a hip keyboardist whose organ lines really make the album shimmer! The pair scored a huge international hit with this album – and the whole thing was a key ... read more CD
Culture —
More Culture ... CD Joe Gibbs, 1981. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A later effort from the harmony trio Culture, with some solid production courtesy of the great Joe Gibbs. The group's stellar earlier work paves the way nice here, with plenty of nice tracks, especially those contributed by the great Erroll Thompson, such as "Callie Weed Song" and "W ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Shanachie, 1977. Used ... $9.99
Essential! The mighty debut album from African disciples Culture pairing up with the Mighty Two, Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson is one of the landmark sets of roots reggae, a defining moment of the genre dropped during the year when two sevens clashed. And though the apocalypse didn't rain down ... read more CD
(Comes in a DVD style digipack.)
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1973. New Copy ... $12.99
A killer double-length set of work from Desmond Dekker – one that's put together by Trojan Records to feature all the lesser-known and unreleased tracks that Desmond recorded during the years of his initial hits! As such, the album's a treasure trove of work that goes way past the oft-issued ... read more CD
Beverley's/Doctor Bird (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2 CDs ... $15.99
A pair of early albums from Desmond Dekker & The Aces – both done right before the Jamaican group exploded with global fame – and were completely at the top of their powers! Actually, Dekker never seemed to falter at all – and right from the start, he's tremendous – ... read more CD
Mango, 1993. Used ... $3.99
One of the early 90s taxi productions that showed Sly & Robbie could still top the charts, with the huge hit "Murder She Wrote", plu s"Bam Bam", "Nuh Betta Nuh Deh", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "One Nation Under A Groove" and 8 more. . . CD
(Out of print.)
Dillinger —
Ultimate Collection ... CD Island/Hip-O, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Midnight Rock/Roots (UK), Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)... $12.99
A set that brings together the first two albums from one of the great, if less-remembered talents of the 80s DJ scene in Jamaican music – an artist with a raw, biting approach to his words – which are laid out in an almost-languid sort of way that really fits the digital beats and ... read more CD
Heartbeat, 1960s/1970s. Used ... $14.99
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Trojan, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
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(Out of print.)
Joe Gibbs, 1997. Used ... $12.99
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(Out of print, back cover of booklet has a spot of sticker residue.)
Doctor Bird (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $12.99
The title track is the big hit by James Taylor – but don't hold that against The Gaylads, as the trio make the tune very much their own – as they do with all the fantastic material in this set! The group work here with superb production from Leslie Kong – slow-burning rocksteady ... read more CD
GG's/Heartbeat, 1978. Used 2CD ... $14.99
Monster roots rhythms originally released under the Revolutionaries name, produced by Alvin Ranglin, get a tasty dub rub on this extra rare and extra, extra heavy dub set. Heartbeat ups the ante too, by adding a fat second disc filled out with more Ranglin productions, all wrought by a first rate ... read more CD
(Includes slipcover.)
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals/Greensleeves (UK), 1970s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $24.99
Classic dub & rocksteady from Joe Gibbs & The Professionals and Sly & Robbie – Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs produced dub,rocksteady and dancehall LPs – 4 classic albums in a great little 4CD box set! It starts with classic easy and dubby rocksteady of the State Of ... read more CD
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
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99
A stunningly soulful set from Derrick Harriott – who works here as a one-man powerhouse on vocals, arrangements, and production! The set's definitely got some of the psychedelic elements promised on the cover – almost to rocksteady what the late 60s Norman Whitfield productions were to ... read more CD
Heptones —
Night Food ... CD Mango/Island, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Seminal sounds from The Heptones – and a record that really helped the older trio style of Jamaican music find a new home in the 70s roots reggae years! The vocals here are every bit as much in harmony heaven as reggae trios from a few years before – but there's also a tighter, more ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Heptones —
Sea Of Love ... CD Heartbeat, 1960s/1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Nighthawk, 1984. Used ... $4.99
A later classic from the legendary Justin Hinds – reunited here with his Dominoes group, in a musical legacy that stretches back to the early 60s! Despite the date of the set, the production is very classic and nicely understated – no attempt to make Hinds a contemporary superstar, but ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Get On Down, 1972. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
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 CD
Also available Java Java Java Java ... CD 6.99
Get On Down, 1972. Used ... $6.99
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 CD
Also available Java Java Java Java ... CD 12.99
Earthquake/17 North Parade, 1977. New Copy 2CD ... $14.99 16.99
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 CD
Israel Vibration —
Same Song ... CD RAS, 1970s. Used ... $7.99
An excellent roots harmony session, the debut of Israel Vibration, who'd later go on to become one of the premier vocal trios in reggae. This early work showcases the group's sweet take on cultural roots, wine production courtesy Tommy Cowan, and excellent rhythms at the hands of Sly & Robbie, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jamaican Recordings (UK), Late 70s. Used ... $9.99
Dubplate specials from King Tubby's Hometown Hi Fi Sound System in the mid to late 70s! Mainly cut over Bunny "Striker" Lee rhythms – and rocked the sound systems before finding their way on to vinyl back in the day. Features dub versions of originals by Johnny Clarke, Ronnie ... read more CD
Pressure Sounds (UK), Early 70s. Used ... $11.99
Rare gems from the vaults of Jamaican production genius Bunny Lee – material cut mostly at his home studio, in the company of some very good friends and musical associates – hence the artist listing on the set! Some of the cuts here are from rare dubplates or acetates, others are ... read more CD
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Early 80s. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99
Four Trojan Records albums, all produced by Linval Thompson – and featuring some bonus tracks too! First up is Poor Man Style – a gem of a record from Barrington Levy – done in that laidback, easy-stepping style that always worked perfectly for the singer's vocals! Linval ... read more CD
Deeper Knowledge, Early 80s. Used ... $6.99
A never-issued record from Jah Life – and one that stands with the best dub efforts from the time! The set features wicked rhythms from the Roots Radics band, recorded at Channel One – then mixed into sublime echoey territory by Scientist, with a style that's every bit as his own great ... read more CD
Llwybr Llaethog —
Mewn Dyb (In Dub) ... CD Roir, 1996. Used ... $5.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Upbeat, 1960s. Used ... $5.99
Before Carlos Malcolm would go on to cut the extra funky collector's item Bustin Out Of The Ghetto, he plied the Ska trade, and was one of the genre's leading lights in the early days of Jamaican music. Malcolm and crew bust out a fine batch of mostly instrumental horn driven tracks, with all 11 ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Island/Mobile Fidelity, 1977. Used ... $42.99
Maybe the best place to start if you're looking to dive into the short but incredible legacy of music left behind by Bob Marley – as the album marked a real global turning point for the singer, and includes a number of tracks that are still his standout classics after all these years! The ... read more CD
(Out of print Gold CD pressing – on Mobile Fidelity!)
Bob Marley —
Grooving Kingston 12 – The JAD Masters 1970 to 1972 (3CD set) ... CD Trojan (UK), Early 70s. Used 3 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Great pre-Island work from Bob Marley – early singles that were mostly issued as 45s on Tuff Gong, plus some rare version tracks too – all with a great booklet and package! CD
(Out of print, and in great shape. Barcode has a mark.)
Tuff Gong/Quango, 2007. Used ... $7.99
A surprisingly sweet batch of remixes of Bob Marley material – done by Afrodisiac Sound System,Trio Electrico, Jimpster and others! The compilers of Roots, Rock, Remixed were wise and tasteful enough to pick the rightly reverent remixers to do the tunes justice rather than taking a clean, ... read more CD
Trojan/Sanctuary, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
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(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Island, 1970s. Used ... $4.99
One of many posthumous compilations of Marley's work with the Wailers, and not a bad one at that. Without setting out to be a greatest hits, this compilation focuses on some of Marley's more topical, political songs, including the classics "Get Up, Stand Up (live)" and "Them Belly ... read more CD
Trojan/Radiation Roots (Italy), 1970. New Copy ... $15.99
A record that's got maybe the cheesiest cover of any album by Bob Marley – and a set that's a bit notorious, too – as producer Lee Perry never shared money with the Wailers for the first few years of release! Still, the package is a key part of the Bob Marley story – especially ... read more CD
Also available Soul Rebels (with bonus tracks) ... CD 11.99
Trojan/Universal, 1970. Used ... $11.99
A record that's got maybe the cheesiest cover of any album by Bob Marley – and a set that's a bit notorious, too – as producer Lee Perry never shared money with the Wailers for the first few years of release! Still, the package is a key part of the Bob Marley story – especially ... read more CD
Also available Soul Rebels ... CD 15.99(Out of print Hip-O pressing with bonus tracks.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Uprising (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island/Tuff Gong, 1980. Used ... $4.99
Marley's last studio LP, this effort shows there was no letting up, either in his political stance or fiery songwriting. With the solid original rhythm section of Family Man & Carlton Barrett and the beautiful backing harmonies of the I-Three's, this set includes classic takes of "Redempti ... read more CD
Roir, 1990. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Trojan/Sanctuary (UK), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $9.99
An excellent early batch of rollicking rock steady from Toots & The Maytals, under the production of Leslie Kong. This nice little disc collects their hot Monkey Man and From The Roots albums on one nice set, along with a handful of bonus material, for 26 numbers in all. All the early ... read more CD
(2001 Sanctuary pressing.)
Pow Wow, 1993. Used ... $4.99
Produced by Gussie Clarke. CD
(Out of print.)
Mighty Sparrow —
Mighty Sparrow Vol 3 ... CD Ice (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $7.99
National/Modern Harmonic, 1963. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A great 60s record from Mighty Sparrow – and the kind of set that shows just how different calypso music could sound when you got away from Harry Belafonte and the hits! The music here is every bit as political and socially conscious as earlier recordings of the genre – but you can ... (Global Grooves, Reggae) read more CD
Also available Slave (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99
Jet Star (UK), 1980s. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Soul Jazz (UK), Late 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 22.99
Seminal sounds from the mighty Sugar Minott – a singer who's sweet-voiced style was perfect for the changes going on at Studio One in the late 70s! Sugar grew up on the soulful styles of the rocksteady years – and here, as Studio One begins to step into some dancehall modes, his vocals ... read more CD
Heartbeat, 1960s/1970s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Cleopatra, 1977. Used ... $5.99
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
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Pressure Sounds (UK), 1977. New Copy ... $9.99 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
Attack/Radiation Roots (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $6.99 15.99
Augustus Pablo at his trippy best – blowing the melodica over a host of sweet dubby rhythms all produced by Bunny Lee! In the hands of Pablo, the instrument seems like it was made to be used best in dub – as the "wind piano" has this sound that's as personal and mystical as ... read more CD
Message/Shanachie, 1983. Used ... $12.99
Choice early 80s rockers from Augustus Pablo and the Rockers crew: Augustus Pablo, Junior Dan, Flabba Holt, Jah Bunny, Robbie Shakespeare, Albert Malawi, Style Scott, Santa Davis, Horsemouth Wallace, Bingy Bunny, Chinna Smith, Hugh Mundell, Delroy Williams, Norris Reid and others. Includes "Ea ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Griffiths (UK), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
Never-issued work from the legendary Agusutus Pablo – one of the few cats in the world who could ever make a melodica sound like a super-trippy instrument! Here, Pablo's working with King Tubby at the controls – a magical pairing that sounds every bit as wonderful here as it did on a ... read more CD
Lee Perry —
I Am The Upsetter – The Story Of The Lee Scratch Perry Golden Years (4 CD Box Set) ... CD Trojan (UK), Late 60s/1970s. Used 4 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Another Lee Perry collection? How about Another Lee Perry Collection!! 4 discs deep, and this time around Trojan has gone deep, to pull together a collection that trumps earlier sets with its depth and breadth. We hardly need to tell you no set could exhaustively cover all the ground Perry did ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Lee Perry —
Return Of The Super Ape ... CD VP, 1978. Used (reissue)... $4.99
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
Trojan, 1971. Used 2 CDs ... $24.99
In all the various personas Scratch has gone through, this is perhaps our favorite, as the black super hero Wonderman, releasing loads of hot jams on the comic book inspired Justice League imprint. This 2 disc set collects 49 tracks from that brief period, some of his best early 70s numbers, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pressure Sounds (UK), Mid 70s. Used ... $14.99
A stellar set of surviving 70s Black Ark productions by Lee Perry – with rare and unreleased cuts plus pivotal, if long-buried sides by Junior Byles, U Roy, Delroy Butler, Tinga Stewart, The Upsetters, The Flames, The Ethiopians, Jah T and more – Perry-produced gems for Kingston's ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
On-U Sound (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
A dubbed-up remake of Lee Scratch Perry's excellent Rainford album – done in strong partnership with producer Adrian Sherwood, and featuring guest help from a host of talents – including the legendary Brian Eno, and trombonist Vin Gordon! The sound here is right up there with the ... read more CD
Also available Heavy Rain ... LP 21.99
Lee Scratch Perry —
Who Put The Voodoo Pon Reggae ... CD Ariwa, 1996. Used ... $8.99
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Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), 1969/1970. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99
Two early classics from Lee Perry & The Upsetters – back to back in a single set, with an insane number of bonus tracks too! Clint Eastwood is a record that furthers the idea of the outlaw in reggae – as Lee Perry takes the Upsetters past the safer territory of ska and rocksteady, ... read more CD
Clocktower/Get On Down, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $8.99 14.98
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 CD
(In a very cool Japanese-styled, LP-like cardboard sleeve cover!)
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
Prince Jammy —
Evolution Of Dub Vol 6 – Was Prince Jammy An Astronaut? (4CD box set) ... CD Greensleeves (UK), Late 70s/Early 80s. Used 4 CDs ... $16.99
Crucial dub from the great Prince Jammy – Vol 6 in the excellent Evolution Of Dub box set series from Greensleeves – This one featuring 4CDs! It includes the previously unreleased Crucial In Dub – much sought after dubs from a crucial period for Prince Jammy and the dub sound all ... read more CD
K&K, 1966. Used ... $9.99
One of those key 60s records that reminds us why Ernest Ranglin's always been one of the most unique talents on the electric guitar – partly a jazzman, and partly a formative force in the early sound of rocksteady and reggae on the Jamaican scene – as you'll hear on this sweet ... read more CD
Priority, 1996. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print, tray card has a cutout notch.)
Elektra, 1993. Used ... $1.99
Titles include "Pressure Dem", "Dem A Murderer", "Dance Hall Scenario", "Ya Can't Test Me Again", "Ghetto Gospel", "Born Again Black Man", and "Hey Mr Rude Boy", with Brand Nubian. CD
(Out of print.)
Revolutionaries —
Evolution Of Dub Vol 3 – Descent Of Version – (Negrea Love Dub/Greensleeves (UK), 1970s. Used 4 CDs ... $22.99
More dub, more dub, more dub! Greensleeves and VP keep it up with the third Evolution of Dub box set ! 4 more discs of dubbed out goodness, compiling some of the heaviest, rootsiest, spaciest dub albums of all time, in a smart reissue series – with the mighty, might Revolutionaries sitting ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Scientist —
Heavyweight Dub Champion ... CD Greensleeves/Dub Mir, 1980. Used ... $12.99
It's easy to be the Dub Champion when you've got grooves this good – wonderful work brewed up at Channel One by the Roots Radics band, then reworked entirely by the mighty Scientist at the helm of King Tubby's studio! The talents here are all the best in the Jamaican underground of the time ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Scientist —
Scientist Meets The Space Invaders ... CD Greensleeves/Dub Mir, 1981. Used ... $18.99
A wicked little record, and one that lives up to its Space Invaders theme right from the start – thanks to a host of sweet electronic touches from Scientist, over a set of killer head-nodding dubs from Roots Radics! The group themselves are in totally top form – massive bass from ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes obi.)
Greensleeves/Dub Mir, 1981. Used ... $14.99
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, packaged in a nice LP style sleeve.)
Motion (UK), 1975. Used ... $12.99
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(Out of print.)
Trojan (UK), 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $29.99
The world's greatest ska band – you bet! Over 50 burning, jumping ska classics, by the architects of the sound, and one of the finest bands on the island – ever! Not everything here was originally recorded or released under the Skatalites name, but every one of these combustible ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
East West, 1993. Used ... $2.99
With "Champion Sound", "Drunken Styles", "Informer", "Lady With The Red Dress", "Runway" and "Ease Up" – plus 2 CD only bonus tracks. CD
Chrysalis/EMI, 1980. Used ... $5.99
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 CD
(Out of print.)
Gaydisc/Doctor Bird (UK), 1965. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A seminal album in Jamaican music from Lord Tanamo – a singer with roots in calypso, but a sound that really paves the way for ska and rocksteady to come! The record's a full length set from the Gaydisc label of important early producer Sonia Pottinger – and like some of Pottinger's ... read more CD
Treasure Isle/Doctor Bird (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy ... $12.99
A fantastic debut from The Techniques – and a set that also features a fair bit of work from Jamaican trumpet legend Baba Brooks! The vocal quartet have a great sound that's even more soulful and sharp than some of their contemporaries – maybe the difference that four voices make ... read more CD
Grover (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A definite scorcher from The Tennors – a set that's overflowing with soulful harmonies from the rocksteady trio – and which also includes a few cuts by choice contemporaries as well! The rhythms here are in the best late 60s Kingston modes – plenty of pre-reggae soulful sounds ... read more CD
Trojan/Grover (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
A smoking slice of work from The Tennors – plus some great cuts by other "friends" on the Jamaican scene of the late 60s! The group really shine on their own singles, then step aside to let some other artists come in too – almost all with a similar mix of soul and rocksteady ... read more CD
Greensleeves, 1982. New Copy 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
Pac Man has never looked so menacing before – but the cover image might be fitting, given the way the dub versions here rips into the cuts and chomps them down to their barest essence – with the help of the Roots Radics band! The album's a key illustration of that new generation of dub ... read more CD
Trojan/Doctor Bird (UK), Late 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $15.99
A trio of classic albums produced by Linval Thompson – with lots of bonus tracks too! First up is Linval's I Love Marijuana record – an album with a striking title – and a set that really marked the full promise of Linval Thompson in the 70s – a dubby classic that's every ... read more CD
