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East Of The River Nile
Cat: ORLP 17. Rel: 07 Jan 20
 
Dub
Chant To King Selassie I (3:40)
Natural Way (3:33)
Nature Dub (3:47)
Upfull Living (4:52)
Unfinished Melody (2:33)
Jah Light (2:14)
Memories Of The Ghetto (3:18)
Africa (1983) (3:02)
East Of The River Nile (2:50)
Sounds From Levi (3:57)
Chapter 2 (4:17)
Addis A Baba (3:42)
Review: Start your year off in perfectly horizontal fashion with this welcome reissue of Augustus Pablo's classic "East Of The River Nile" from 1977. The purely instrumental album spotlights Pablo's famous ability on the melodica, as well as various other retro keyboards that dazzle and shine over the earthy reggae rhythms. The Jamaican called in high profile guests like Bob Marley's backing band The Wailers to help lay down these grooves, and both King Tubby and Lee "Scratch" Perry were involved in the mixing. As such, it's a truly heavyweight offering that should be part of any self-respecting reggae lover's collection.
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 in stock $25.42
Rockers Meets King Tubbys In A Fire House
Cat: ORLP 28. Rel: 30 Nov 23
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Rockers Meet King Tubbys Inna Fire House (4:04)
Short Man (dub) (3:07)
Zion Is A Home (4:24)
Dub In A Matthews Lane Arena (3:30)
Jah Say Dub (3:54)
Son Of Jah (dub) (3:38)
Simeon Tradition (3:20)
Selassie I (dub) (3:46)
Jah Mouly Ital Sip (2:49)
Review: Reissued via Only Roots in full, rejuvenated form, Rockers Meets King Tubbys In A Firehouse is a dub studio album by Augustus Pablo and King Tubby, first released in 1980. "Fire House" is a reference to the Waterhouse section of Kingston, where King Tubby's studio was located; however, one could consider it a double-entendre, not least since the only place to safely record such incendiary music is in a proverbial "fire station", otherwise all manner of fiery dub hell would presumably break loose. With the likes of Mickey "Boo" Richards, Leroy Wallace and Albert Malawi on drums, Robbie Shakespeare on bass guitar, and Earl "Chinna" Smith on guitar - together credited as the Rocking All Stars - the group conspire to produce such well-sculpted dub firebombs as 'Jah Say Dub' and 'Zion Is A Home'. This new reissue comes in the crispest quality yet, and once again rejumbles the original tracklist slightly.
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Played by: DJ ROCCA
 in stock $24.32
All Out
All Out (7")
Cat: OR 143. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Richie Mac - "All Out" (4:33)
Augustus Pablo - "Lightning & Thunder" (3:56)
Review: A fascinating, previously unreleased collaborative dub effort from Richie Mac with Augustus Pablo. The introductory melodic twinkles are generated using god-knows-how synth trickery, whilst Mac's full-bodied stage vocals address the pressing issues that may never leave us, and yet which may never fail to affect us. "Tired of living in poverty, seems there's still chains around me... we're going all out, all out, making a sacrifice..." Note that Pablo's dub version is known as 'Lightning And Thunder' and is well-known already - it's Mac's vocal version that's the rarity we were waiting for.
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 in stock $12.71
Jah Solid Rock I Stand
Cat: OR 144. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Richie Mac - "Jah Solid Rock I Stand" (4:14)
Augustus Pablo - "Java" (3:31)
 in stock $12.71
Harsh Words (reissue)
Harsh Words (reissue) (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: ORLP 29. Rel: 07 Apr 25
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Harsh Words (3:03)
Sun Don't Shine (3:05)
Feel So High (3:12)
All I Need Is Love (3:16)
Rock A Bye Woman (4:16)
Take My Hands Oh Jah (3:08)
Get So Hot (2:36)
Tear Drops (2:52)
Peace In The Garden (3:04)
Travelling (2:48)
 in stock $26.26
Don't Stay Away Too Long
Cat: OR 147. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Dub
Hugh Mundell - "Don't Stay Away Too Long" (3:14)
Pablo All Stars - "Version" (3:15)
 in stock $13.25
Let's All Unite
Cat: OR 146. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Dub
Hugh Mundell - "Let's All Unite" (2:54)
Pablo Rockers All Stars - "Unity Dub" (3:14)
Review: This laid-back dub 45 offers a seamless blend of positive vibes and deep rhythms. Side-1 features a classic reggae track with a powerful, uplifting message of unity. Mundell's smooth vocals are complemented by a steady, groovy rhythm that captures the essence of roots reggae. Side-2 takes the message to a more instrumental and dub-infused space, with the track being heavily dubbed out, showcasing intricate rhythms, echo effects and atmospheric layers. The dub version allows the music to breathe, emphasizing its meditative and expansive qualities. A perfect pairing for dub and reggae enthusiasts.
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 in stock $12.71
King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown
Cat: ORLP 18. Rel: 07 Jan 20
 
Dub
Keep On Dubbing (3:05)
Stop Them Jah (2:47)
Young Generation Dub (2:29)
Each One Dub (2:55)
555 Dub Street (2:43)
Braces Tower Dub (2:55)
King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown (2:33)
Corner Crew Dub (2:57)
Say So (3:08)
Skanking Dub (2:39)
Frozen Dub (2:51)
Satta Dub (4:17)
Review: Melodica maestro Augustus Pablo released a number of influential albums during a golden period in the 1970s, though little quite as ground-breaking and far-sighted as 1976's "King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown". Mixed by King Tubby, it was one of the first great dub albums and is still one of the finest examples of the stripped-back, rhythm-heavy style around. If you don't already own a copy, we'd heartily recommend picking up this reissue. Musically, the tracks sound as warm, weighty and spacious as ever - all heavy Robbie Shakespear/Family Man Barrett bass, idiosyncratic drumming and killer melodica/Clavinet/organ action from Pablo.
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 in stock $24.32
Pablo's Theme Song
Cat: OR 141. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Dub
Pablo's Theme Song (3:07)
Tubby Dub Song (3:11)
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Thunder Clapp
Cat: OR 140. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Dub
Augustus Pablo - "Thunder Clapp" (2:27)
Pablo All Stars - "Lightning Clapp" (2:25)
Review: This little 45 is a brilliant dub release that showcases his mastery of the genre. Side-1 features 'Thunder Clapp', a smooth and atmospheric dub version of Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine'. The track oozes laid-back, reggae-inspired vibes, with Pablo's signature melodica adding depth to the mix. On Side-2, 'Lightning Clapp' takes things up a notch, delivering a tripped-out, raw dub version of the first track. It's a true dub lover's dream, with intricate echo effects, spacey atmospheres and experimental rhythms that push the boundaries of the genre. If you appreciate classic dub experimentation or unique cover versions, check this out.
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 in stock $12.99
Lightning & Thunder
Cat: DOLP 01. Rel: 15 Sep 22
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Augustus Pablo - "A Mothers Love" (3:45)
Rockers All Stars - "Stand Strong" (3:53)
Rockers All Stars - "Leave The Dreadlocks" (2:52)
Augustus Pablo - "Omo Valley Dub" (3:02)
Rockers All Stars - "Took My Love" (2:32)
Augustus Pablo - "Visions Of Zion" (3:30)
Augustus Pablo - "Sons Of Negus" (4:22)
Prince Mohamed - "Gates Of Zion" (Dubplate mix) (2:58)
Rockers All Stars - "Gates Of Dub" (Dubplate mix) (3:47)
Augustus Pablo - "All Nations" (3:29)
Augustus Pablo - "All Nations" (dub) (3:15)
 in stock $29.84
Shashamane
Cat: OR 77. Rel: 15 Apr 16
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Shashamane (3:27)
Shashamane (version) (3:12)
 in stock $11.61
A Man Like You
Cat: OR 142. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Dub
Sister Jam - "A Man Like You" (2:53)
Pablo All Stars - "Orchid Path Dub" (3:01)
 in stock $12.71
Hear Say
Cat: OR 138. Rel: 03 Jan 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Delroy Williams - "Hear Say" (3:11)
Revolutionaries - "Hear Say" (dub) (3:03)
Review: Any real reggae fans will be familiar with the work of Delroy Williams. He was very active throughout the 1970s, 1980s and on into the 90s and this month has a few reissues dropping. This one comes on Only Roots and features his loving and loving 'Hear Say' on the a-side. It's got a languid and loose low end and is pure sunshine music. On the flip is Revolutionaries with 'Hear Say' (dub) which dials back the vocal and adds plenty of studio effects.
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 in stock $11.89
This Love
Cat: OR 139. Rel: 27 Dec 24
 
Roots/Lovers Rock
Delroy Williams - "This Love" (3:11)
Rockers All-Star - "Dub" (3:17)
 in stock $12.71
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