Phase One Vinyl & CDs

Review: This latest 45 rpm from Phase One is another crucial reissue. Steve Baswell dropped it back in 1978 and it is a now much sought-after record that will cost you the best part of three figures to get on OG on second-hand markets. It's a classy roots rocker that was originally recorded by Pat Francis for his own label and on the B-side you will find an instrumental version for some even more pure head melting rhythms. If you love roots rockers, you'd be hard-pushed to find much better.

Review: Original 70s roots reggae label Phase One has prepared a number of reissues this month and they all serve up some quality sounds direct from the source. This one from Leroy Swaby is a lovely vocal cut that was crafted by producer Roy Francis and was originally recorded and released in the late 70s on his excellent label. As with all most of the recordings the label put out, this one comes with a dub done at King Tubby's and arrives in a hard colour company cardboard sleeve.

Review: Ultra limited one off vinyl repress, maybe the last so grab them now!! A superb collection of rare gems from the late ’70s produced by Roy Francis at Channel One.Including the Chantells, Lopez Walker, U Brown and Jah Berry over some serious rhythms, all cuts are roots classics. Of definite interest to Blood and Fire fans, this selection follows the recent 'Chantells and Friends' set on that label and has the added advantage of being available on LP.