An essential roots album! A mid 70s landmark of harmony roots, the Abyssinians' Satta is hard to beat for hardcore, spiritual roots delivered over hypnotically pulsing rhythms. Robbie Shakespeare, plus Horsemouth, Boo Richards, Micky Chung, Chinna Smith and Clive Hunt and Geoffrey Chung are among ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Glen Brown's often the producer here – helming the decks on a host of classic cuts from the early 70s – but he also emerges as the main character too, at times when he steps to the mic and adds in a bit of encouragement to the proceedings! Brown's not really working in deejay mode ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A contemporary set, but one that's got a classic roots reggae vibe that goes right back to the 70s – right down to the classic style of featuring a dub version of a cut right after the vocals! Earl Sixteen has roots that go way back, and given the strength of his performance here, he can ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Fab 5 —
Shape ... LP VP, 1999. Near Mint- ...
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A once lost gem! 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 mood that ... (Reggae) read moreCD
One of the crowning achievements of the legendary Keith Hudson – a record that was originally issued on his own tiny label, with very little circulation at the time – but a set that's gone on to become the stuff of legend, thanks to Hudson's revolutionary work in the studio! The record ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Gregory Isaacs —
Mr Isaacs ... LP Earthquake/17 North Parade, 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.9925.99
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 ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Barrington Levy —
Prison Oval Rock ... LP Volcano/VP, 1984. New Copy (reissue)...
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Barrington Levy in incredibly fine form in the mid 80s – the yearning soulfulness of his voice and peak level – and Junjo's production is great, too! There's this lean, buzzing and positively electric sound here that works so well, courtesy of longtime producer and collaborator Junjo ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Vintage sounds from calypso turned reggae soulful ska singer Lord Creator – Vincent "Randy" Chin productions from the height of the ska era! Breezy, laidback and charming ska, much of it from the most pivotal period. Lord Creator's vocals are are wonderful as can be, as is the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Cover lists 3 bonus tracks from the CD edition not included with the vinyl.)
Luciano —
Serve Jah ... LP VP, 2003. Near Mint- ...
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A full length collabo from Nas & Damien "Jr Gong" Marley – who've worked together in the past on a track or two – and overall it's a win that goes well beyond simple hip hop/dancehall fusion! The duo samples Mulatu, collaborate with K'Naan , Dennis Brown, Stephen Marley ... (Hip Hop) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Super Ape returns, but in a way that's very different than the previous album with the monkey's name in the title – as this set's got a much more raw, stripped-down vibe – mostly instrumental, and from the farther reaches of the imagination of Lee Scratch Perry! Maybe think of this ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The Super Ape returns, but in a way that's very different than the previous album with the monkey's name in the title – as this set's got a much more raw, stripped-down vibe – mostly instrumental, and from the farther reaches of the imagination of Lee Scratch Perry! Maybe think of this ... (Reggae) read moreCD
Lee Scratch Perry's funky reggae party, put together at the Black Ark, with Boris Gardner, Mickey Boo, Sly Dunbar & Winston Wright. A nice batch of crackling Jamaican funk, with the requisite Black Ark smoke blowing throughout. Includes a bunch of classic Perry-isms, with Scratch dropping ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
An unusual album, and one that features a host of recordings done by Lee Perry right before his Pipecock Jackson implosion in the late 70s – but presented by former partner Pauline Morrison, who deserves a lot of credit for putting together a host of great dub tracks that might have been lost ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lee Scratch Perry —
Black Ark Vol 2 ... LP VP, Mid 70s. New Copy (reissue)...
$24.9927.99
A record that's a bit different than the usual Lee Scratch Perry album of the 70s – more of a various artists collection, put together by Pauline Morrison, with material rescued from the Black Ark studios before their implosion – all mixed by Lee Perry with his amazing mid 70s ear for ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pair of very obscure Lee Perry recordings – back to back in a single CD set! Black Ark In Dub features a host of recordings done by Lee Perry right before his Pipecock Jackson implosion in the late 70s – but presented by former partner Pauline Morrison, who deserves a lot of credit ... (Reggae) read moreCD
A dark and murky classic from Prince Far I – a set that has his words of wisdom brewing up amidst a whole host of dubby productions from Joe Gibbs! The Prince takes dub production to fresh territory here – toasting over the tracks, but in a way that's very different than some of the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
We're not sure what "lion style" is, but we can definitely say that the album's heavy on dub – a darkly bubbling masterpiece with Prince Jammy at the controls – crafting his magic to grooves by a top-shelf set of Kingston musicians! Winston Wright plays lots of keyboards ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A super-rare set from Max Romeo – material done with Bunny Lee before his better-known late 70s sides for Lee Perry – and music that's maybe even grittier in the grooves overall! There's a raw, early roots vibe going on here – although some of the song themes are maybe more ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(2023 Record Store Day UK Release.)
Roots Radics —
12 Inches Of Dub ... LP VP/17 North Parade, Early 80s. New Copy (reissue)...
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A massive set of rhythms from the legendary Roots Radics – one that's definitely got the dubby elements you'd expect from the title, but which also showcases the kind of rock-solid instrumentation the group always had at the core! The sound is almost effortless here – the kind of spare ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A tribute to the 35th anniversary of the Merritone label – vocals from Cynthia, and production from Willie Lindo and Neville Hinds! Titles include "Loving Is What I've Got", "Please Bless Our Home", "Love Forever", "The Sweetest Thing", "High On ... (Reggae) read moreCD
Righteous roots reggae from the digital generation – a whole host of tracks produced by the legendary King Jammy – a force who was really able to keep the spiritual fires of the 70s burning well into the following decade! The selection of cuts here is great – and if anything, the ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Righteous roots reggae from the digital generation – a whole host of tracks produced by the legendary King Jammy – a force who was really able to keep the spiritual fires of the 70s burning well into the following decade! The selection of cuts here is great – and if anything, the ... (Reggae) read moreCD
Includes selections by Iver George, Poorsah, Alison Hinds & David Rudder, Tony Bailey, Surface, High Intensity Band, Rupee, Miss TC, Shayne Bailey, Square One featuring Andy Armstrong, Kevin Lyttle, and Krosfyah. (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes tracks by Beres Hammond, Unico, Richie Stephens, Jimmy Riley, Mr Easy, Sonia Collymore, Jah Mali, Nicola Tucker, and more! (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
Discomix versions of stellar late 70s and early 80s selections from Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson– giving the extended mix treatment to some stellar singles by a number of great vocalists and augmented by the top notch players! The approach essentially pairs up jams for an extended mix ... (Reggae) read moreCD
While versioning of old rhythms has not only been common throughout the years in the Jamaican music industry, it's served as the basis for a vast piece of reggae overall. Nonetheless compilations like this, where the massive production duo of Steely & Cleevie pay tribute to the wonderful work ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The name Channel One is well known to even the most neophyte aficionados of Jamaican music. One of the cornerstone studios on the Kingston scene, the birthplace of so many classic numbers, any collection is of tracks cut there is going to be heavy. This great set collects both well known hits and ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The best of the best from the turn of the century, with 14 hot club cuts including Bounty Killer "Look", Capleton "Good In Her Clothes", Lexxus "Cook", Sean Paul & Mr Vegas "Hot Gal Today (Krotches rmx)", Delly Ranks & Rik Rock "What A Gal", ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes tracks by Glen Washington, Capleton, Bush Man, Buju Banton, Gregory Isaacs & Louie Culture, George Nooks, and more! (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
With selections by Arrow, Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Burning Flames, Mighty Sparrow, The Troubadours, and others. (Global Grooves) LP, Vinyl record album
With selections by Frankie Paul, Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Johnny Osbourne, Nana McLean, Anthony Malvo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Half Pint, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, Mary Ann, Richie Stephens, Sanchez, and Foxy Brown. (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
14 tracks: Sanchez "I Care For You", Singing Melody "Let It Flow", Kashief Lindo "No Can Do", Benji Myaz "Love You Higher", Beres Hammond "Bad News", cocoa Tea & Cutty ranks "Rip & Run Off", Pam Hall "Unbreak My Heart", ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Features JR Kelly, Wayne Wonder & Buju Banton, Half Pint, Ghost, Mr Biggs, Tony Curtis, Terry Linen, Sanchez, and more! (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
Volume 3 in the higly recommenced series of reggae dancehall compilations from VP Records. Like the title says, they include some of the best dancehall singles from 1990-91, including some hard to find titles. Keep in mind that the odd numbered volumes (like this one) feature more uptempo ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Another volume loaded down with unstoppable riddims and hot reggae club grooves, 12 tracks in all: Mr Easy "Drive Me Crazy", George Nooks "Hero", Anthony Cruz "U Got IT Bad", Sean Paul & Sasha "I'm Still In Love", Glen Washington "Your Love", ... (Reggae) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With selections by Buju Banton, Bushman, Glen Washington, Jah Cure and Sizzla, Sanchez, Capleton, Morgan Heritage, Anthony Selassie & Louie Culture, Anthony B, Luciano, Cocoa Tea, and Beres Hammond. (Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
A baker's dozen from Beres Hammond, Sanchez, Mikey Spice, Fiona, ARP, Sonia Collymore, Freddie McGregor, Nikesha Lindo, Pam Hall, Wayne Wonder & Baby Cham, Lady Saw, and Dean Fraser. (Holiday Music) CD
A set that might well also be titled "the birth of reggae" – as it pulls together some of the harder-edged cuts that were really starting to get the music going on the UK scene at the end of the 60s – work that had a leaner, meaner vibe than rocksteady and ska – with a ... (Reggae) read moreCD