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Singles
Who Knows
Cat: OVER 008. Rel: 02 Oct 14
Who Knows
Who Knows (dub mix)
 in stock $13.16
Cuts From The Vaults Vol 1
Cat: CFTV 001. Rel: 20 Dec 22
Shot (5:11)
Shot (Special dub) (4:19)
Bossarocker (Bossa edit) (6:05)
Bossarocker (Break On edit) (4:31)
Review: Cuts From The Vaults is the latest in a long line of "mystery" edit labels, with some of the material on show originally appearing on various obscure, now hard-to-find white labels at various points over the last two decades. The A-side features two tweaks of 'Shot' (AKA Eric Clapton's reggae-rock cover of Bob Marley's 'I Shot The Sheriff') - a slightly dubbed-out, reworked and extended full vocal version, and the arguably superior, groove-based 'Special Dub'. Over on the flip, 'Bossarocker' sees the Doors' 'Break On Through' get the rework treatment. The 'Bossa edit' is a bossanova beat-powered rework of a live recording, while the 'Break On edit' is a punchy, subtly breakbeat-driven revision of a bluesy studio recording. Superior edits of rock classics: don't sleep!
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 in stock $15.26
Play Some Roots (Ram Jam Riddim)
Cat: SWD 021. Rel: 01 Jun 15
Chronixx - "Play Some Roots" (3:03)
RC - "Can't Bridge My Defense" (3:56)
 in stock $13.16
Shaka
Shaka (12")
Cat: CHAD 100. Rel: 20 Jul 23
Shaka (part 1) (5:01)
Shaka (part 2) (5:02)
Kunta Kinte's Revenge (part 1) (4:23)
Kunta Kinte's Revenge (part 2) (4:15)
 in stock $20.26
You Turn Me On (Chase The Devil Riddim)
Cat: ARI 229. Rel: 27 Mar 09
Susan Cadogan - "You Turn Me On"
Joe Ariwa - "Dub On"
 in stock $12.10
Hold My Hand (Never Gonna Let You Go)
Cat: VG 050. Rel: 09 Mar 20
Hold My Hand (Never Gonna Let You Go) (3:43)
Relaxation (instrumental mix) (3:40)
Review: Four years ago Ethio-jazz elder Mulato Astatke came good on a promise he made way back in 2009 and joined forces with Australian collective Black Jesus experience to record a collaborative album. That album, "Cradle of Humanity", did a good job in fusing traditional Ethiopian songs and musical sounds with heady dancefloor grooves rooted in soul, funk and jazz. "To Know Without Knowing" takes a similar approach, balancing certified dancefloor workouts (see the fiery Ethio-funk-meets-Latin jazz flex of "Mascaram Setaba", bustling "Kulun Mankwaleshi" and breezy soul-jazz number "To Know Without Knowing") with deeper, more downtempo excursions that are every bit as alluring.
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 in stock $11.32
100 Lb Of Collie
Cat: GRN 1082. Rel: 03 May 22
100 Lb Of Collie (2:48)
100 Lb Of Collie (version) (3:21)
 in stock $11.32
Jah Jah Me Horn Yah
Cat: CGI 12001. Rel: 13 Dec 19
Jah Jah Me Horn Yah (Dubplate mix) (3:16)
Jah Jah Me Horn Yah (2:24)
Jah Jah Me Horn Yah (Dubplate version) (3:25)
 in stock $15.26
Soul Of A Lion
Cat: ROC 051. Rel: 21 Sep 23
Soul Of A Lion (4:17)
Soul Of A Lion (dub mix) (4:21)
Review: The Circle of Confusion are a Swiss dub production duo, who, adding to their fast-growing repertoire of releases, now drop 'Soul Of A Lion', which features Wayne Paul, an English reggae singer who was mostly active in the 90s and 2000s. Though Paul disappeared from the scene towards the end of that period, he now returns with a defiant message of big-feline hope and reminiscence, sung against a modern reggae backing with a polished, 80s roots feel. "How you feeling right now... now that you're older and wiser?" he asks in the song. Alll the better now you're back, thanks for asking.
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 in stock $11.85
Who Really Care
Cat: OHM 7003. Rel: 12 Oct 17
Ken Boothe - "Who Really Care" (3:23)
Conscious Mind - "Careless" (dub) (3:23)
Played by: Super Mango Hi-Fi
 in stock $16.32
In The Ghetto
Cat: DKR 225. Rel: 16 Aug 19
Sugar Minott - "In The Ghetto" (5:40)
Calabash & Fourth Generation Band - "Zion Land" (6:53)
 in stock $16.06
Mr Sun (Easy Take It Easy Riddim)
Cat: VOL 022. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Don Carlos - "Mr Sun"
Roots Radics Band - "Mr Sun" (version)
 in stock $9.21
I Man
I Man (12")
Cat: JFR 1274. Rel: 30 Jun 23
Freddy Clarke - "I Man" (6:35)
I Roy - "Troubles" (8:40)
 in stock $16.32
Fight I Down
Cat: JFR 1273. Rel: 30 Jun 23
Freddy Clarke - "Fight I Down" (5:05)
Vin Gordon - "Fire Horns" (3:31)
 in stock $14.48
Land Call Africa
Cat: DKR-241. Rel: 22 Nov 17
Anthony Creary - "Land Call Africa" (3:05)
Solid Foundation Band - "Africa Dub" (3:03)
 in stock $11.32
Confucius
Cat: BM 001. Rel: 18 Dec 23
Confucius (3:17)
Confucius (dub) (3:18)
 in stock $12.10
Wailing
Wailing (7")
Cat: DE 2101. Rel: 14 Apr 22
Calton Coffie - "Wailing" (3:44)
Digital English All Stars - "Wailing" (dub) (3:44)
 in stock $12.10
Shine Your Light On Me
Cat: LQ 142. Rel: 17 May 22
Shine Your Light On Me (3:04)
Cosmic Shuffling - "Merry-Go-Round" (2:53)
Review: The Liquidator Music crew have been putting out classic Jamaican rhythms ice the mid-cities and still goes strong. This is an all new one from Jamaican act Roy Ellis who sings over his backing band, Cosmic Shuffing, from Switzerland. They are acclaimed in ska and rock steady circles for good reason and help bring these tunes to life. 'Shine Your Light On Me' is an easy going roller with lo-fi drums and dusty riffs that hook you in while Ellis does his work up top. 'Merry-Go-Round' then cuts loose on a summery and swirling vibe with conversational lead trumpets and natty chords.
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Big Leg Mary
Cat: DKR 220. Rel: 16 Aug 19
Big Leg Mary (6:39)
Wasn't It You (7:23)
Review: Another carefully considered reissue from Wackie's tackles two of Kingston born John Clarke's tracks from 1978. They first landed on the Jumbo Caribbean Disco label (which was actually based in Brooklyn) and here are just some of the tens of gems he recorded for the imprint. Both tracks are super hazy dubs with the clipped rhythms of "Big Leg Mary" and burrowing lead coming on heavy, while "Wasn't It You" is a smooth and deadly jam. This one has been known to fetch upwards of 100 quid on second hand markets, so move fast to secure yourself a sure fire winner.
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 in stock $16.06
Travelling Man
Cat: SOT 006. Rel: 09 May 22
Major Yo - "Travelling Man" (3:29)
Chakatack - "Worldwide Dub" (3:43)
Review: The Sound of Thunder label looks back to a deep roots tune by Freddy McKay here. It is a recut version with the French singer and guitar player Yohann Minkoff aka Major Yo. The rhythm is the fine work of The SOA Band and the whole thing was produced by Sound of Thunder with OnlyRoots. The a-side is cheery vibe with buttery vocals and natty chord work. Chakatack's 'Worldwide Dub' is slower, deeper, more roomy. Both of these are vital dub cuts for plenty of summer deployment on big sound systems.
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Love & Only Love
Cat: LVPD 105. Rel: 20 Nov 23
Fred Locks - "Love & Only Love" (vocal mix) (4:11)
Fred Locks - "Love & Only Love" (vocal dub mix) (4:12)
Caveman - "Love & Only Love" (Super dub mix) (4:14)
Prince Alla - "Man On Board" (vocal mix) (4:18)
Caveman - "Love & More Dub" (4:14)
Ruff Cut - "Love & Only Love" (version) (4:19)
Review: Tony Ruffcutt is a legend in the reggae scene and has been since the 70s. The label named after him has now got the right to recut a classic from that era, 'Love And Only Love' by Fred Locks. The original is a full-flavoured rhythm with nice wooden hits and brassy horns accompanying the fat-bottomed low end while the vocal is smooth up top. A dub mix and then a super dub adds even more weight to the low end and on the flipside is another roots icon in the form of Prince Alla who adds fresh lyrics to 'Man On Board'. The various overdubs and vocals were recorded in Jamaica with mixdowns taken care of by the legendary Caveman.
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 in stock $16.32
Two Sevens Clash (reissue)
Cat: JGN 7007. Rel: 07 Dec 23
Culture - "Two Sevens Clash" (3:42)
The Mighty Two - "Two Sevens Clash" (version) (3:40)
Review: The classic 'Two Sevens Clash', which Joe Gibbs produced so well, is a timeless reggae outing that gets a welcome reissue here. Anyone of a certain age might remember this as a soundtrack to the years when punk was appropriating reggae sounds. The tune is from an album that was listened to between punk gigs and when not getting beaten up by Teds. The band of course didn't know this would become its fate and in isolation it remains a special listen with some smart mixing desk effects, hissing hi hats and nice dusty and deep low ends.
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 in stock $10.27
Nice To Know
Nice To Know (pink marbled vinyl 7" limited to 90 copies)
Cat: SM 185. Rel: 06 Oct 22
AMBLIQUE - "Nice To Know" (3:37)
Computor Paul & Noel Alphanso - "Toe To Toe" (3:13)
 in stock $12.62
This Generation
This Generation (limited 12" in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: HS 44. Rel: 14 Jun 23
Countryman - "This Generation" (part 1) (4:57)
West Finga - "Generation Dub" (4:58)
Countryman - "This Generation" (part 2) (2:21)
Jeh - "This Dub" (2:21)
Review: Four weighty units of dubwise reggae come courtesy of Countryman, West Finga and Jeh. The star-sider, 'This Generation' by Countryman, is a banging enough contribution to this latest EP for Hornin' to receive several versions. A foreboding ballad for a generation beset by economic problems - "this generation got nothing to lose... there's gonna be problems!" - the veteran singer and soundsystem operator is adept as ever in delivering a high-consciousness message. The B-side, meanwhile, features two dub versions of the same riddim by West Finga and JEH, two producers also part of the selfsame French Hornin' Sounds crew.
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 in stock $17.89
Play Fool
Play Fool (10")
Cat: BR 1009. Rel: 13 Nov 09
Johnny Clarke - "Play Fool"
Roots Injection Studio - "Catch Dubwsie"
Prince Alla - "Lot's Wife"
Roots Injection Studio - "Lot's Wife Dub"
 in stock $12.10
Ah Di Same Mouth
Ah Di Same Mouth (red vinyl 7")
Cat: MED 001. Rel: 14 Nov 23
Ah Di Same Mouth (3:35)
Judas Dub (3:35)
Review: Meditations Music is a new label out of Jamaica that is going to add to the endless amounts of reggae and dub music that we still cannot get enough of. Its opening gambit is a superb one from Al Campbell. 'Ah Di Same Mouth' is a heavy hitter designed for seriously loud plays on a beefy sound system. The bottom end wobbles like a jelly, with ricochetting hits firing bat the mix next to big horns. The vocals are gravelly and deep but come with real soul and passion. Things get more fleshy and deep on the brilliant flipside dub.
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 in stock $15.26
Babylon
Babylon (12")
Cat: CHAD 17. Rel: 09 Feb 24
Johnny Clarke - "Babylon" (Dancehall mix) (4:34)
Johnny Clarke - "Babylon" (dub) (4:06)
Earth & Stone - "False Ruler" (3:47)
Review: Johnny Clarke and Earth & Stone cooked up some real magic with 'Babylon'. It's a sumptuous sound that offers a symbolic representation of societal oppression and injustice. With Johnny Clarke's haunting vocals and Earth & Stone's mesmerising rhythms, the tune becomes a poignant commentary on the struggles of the marginalised and the quest for freedom. Through those lyrics and hypnotic melodies, it confronts issues of systemic inequality and political corruption, urging people to rise against oppression. As such it is anther great tune that proves the enduring relevance of reggae as a voice for the oppressed.
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 in stock $19.48
Frenemy
Frenemy (10")
Cat: M INT 01. Rel: 03 Apr 23
Earl Cunningham - "Frienemy" (3:35)
Michael Palmer - "Where Did I Go Wrong" (3:33)
Tasha T - "Feeling The Pain (Sufferer)" (3:35)
Mikey General - "Ghetto Yutes" (3:35)
Jojo Mac - "Wahala Problem" (3:35)
Jojo Mac - "Dub Version" (3:34)
Review: Philadelphia's own Fadda Medina and Medina International serve up this mighty fine 10" for all fans of lover's rock. It is Earl Cunningham who kicks things off on 'Frienemy,' a tune that proves his voice is in top shape. Michael Palmer then comes next with the yearning heartache sounds of 'Where Did I Go Wrong,' and Tasha T keeps tugging at the heart strings with Feeling the Pain (Sufferer).' On the flip are further classic gems from Mikey General and JoJo Mac's 'Wahala Problem,' while a heavy and devastating dub shuts things down. Big EP, this.
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 in stock $18.17
Jah Love Conquers All
Cat: II 7261. Rel: 01 Jun 23
Al Campbell - "Jah Love Conquers All" (3:45)
Junior Roy - "High Grade" (3:57)
 in stock $13.16
Rooty Cowboy
Cat: BSR 009. Rel: 23 Dec 22
Rooty Cowboy (4:46)
Rooty (Ruff) Cowboy (dub mix) (3:53)
Rooty (Step) Cowboy (dub mix) (4:15)
Rooty (Roots) Cowboy (4:01)
Riddim (3:59)
 in stock $17.37
Oversize Man
Oversize Man (limited 7")
Cat: JFR 738. Rel: 12 Jan 24
Oversize Man (2:57)
Version (3:05)
 in stock $14.73
Turn Back The Hand Of Time
Turn Back The Hand Of Time (grey marbled vinyl 7")
Cat: SM 181. Rel: 06 Oct 22
Ambelique - "Turn Back The Hand Of Time" (3:30)
Noel Alphanso & Computer Paul - "The Hands" (3:06)
 in stock $12.62
Freedom March
Cat: LOGON 4907. Rel: 16 May 23
Freedom March (3:49)
Freedom March (dub version) (3:45)
 in stock $23.95
Forward To Africa (warehouse find)
Cat: KV 8015-12. Rel: 01 Jun 23
Culture - "Forward To Africa" (7:00)
Revolutionaries - "African Dub" (6:38)
 in stock $12.10
Open Your Eyes
Open Your Eyes (limited 7")
Cat: RRR 013. Rel: 13 Nov 23
Open Your Eyes (3:06)
Open Your Eyes Dub (3:05)
 in stock $13.43
Rasta Time
Cat: JFR 737. Rel: 12 Jan 24
Rasta Time (2:17)
Rasta Time (version) (2:20)
 in stock $14.73
Lickle Wikkid
Cat: RGM 1004. Rel: 29 Feb 24
Tony Roots - "Lickle Wikkid" (feat Jahbar I) (4:10)
Fire House Crew - "Lickle Wikkid" (dub) (4:13)
Clive Hylton - "Jah Is Watching" (4:08)
Fire House Crew - "Watching Dub" (4:16)
Review: Ras Guerrilla opts for a 10" slab of wax for this new one which features two vocal and two dub cuts. Tony Roots is the man main but also featuring on it are Jahbar I, Clive Hylton from Colour Red association, plus the always eager to impress Fire House Crew with none other than Flabba Holt on bass. Four vital cuts of seriously sick roots and lovers rock fusions with head twisting versions so that all moments in the party are catered for.
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 in stock $14.48
Mr Big Shot
Cat: GD 7003. Rel: 30 May 23
Mr Big Shot (3:21)
Mr Big Shot (Big dub) (3:17)
 in stock $14.21
Happiness Togetherness
Cat: RSLR 7008. Rel: 25 Sep 23
Cassandra - "Happiness Togetherness" (3:39)
Tyrone David - "Tell Me Why" (4:00)
Review: The good folks at Rock A Shaka have long been encouraging us to slow down and sink into a softer way of life, at least that's what we assume from their continually excellent output. This latest downtempo delight is a split 7" featuring Cassandra and Tyrone David. The former's 'Happiness Togetherness' opens up with heart-aching and soul-melting vocals unfolding in graceful fashion over the the lover's rock rhythms below. Tyrone David then offers 'Tell Me Why' which has more great vocals with a more indie twist. The drums remain cuddly and persuasive.
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 in stock $18.17
Pree The Money
Pree The Money (12" in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: PREETHEMONEY. Rel: 17 Jan 23
King Kong - "Pree The Money" (4:00)
Calvin So So Francis - "Pree The Dub" (3:57)
Jericho - "Dub Money" (4:00)
Junior "Trinity" Brammer - "Cool Out Son" (3:58)
Calvin So So Francis - "Cool Out Dub" (3:59)
Jericho - "Dub In Son" (3:59)
 in stock $16.84
Jerusalem
Cat: HS 087. Rel: 22 Dec 23
Rod Taylor - "Jerusalem" (3:27)
Carlton Livingston - "Marcus Mosiah Garvey" (3:39)
 in stock $11.32
A Game Called Love (reissue)
Cat: JFR 735. Rel: 12 Jan 24
A Game Called Love (2:33)
A Game Called Love (version) (2:36)
 in stock $14.21
Going The Wrong Way
Going The Wrong Way (limited 7")
Cat: CGI 7053. Rel: 12 Jan 24
Going The Wrong Way (2:51)
Going The Wrong Way (Disco mix) (3:05)
 in stock $14.73
I Don't Want Anybody But You (reissue)
Cat: JUMP 7SUSANWHITE. Rel: 02 Feb 24
I Don't Want Anybody But You (3:12)
The Girl Who Cried (2:28)
 in stock $12.90
Jah Bless The Child
Cat: JL 046. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Johnny Clarke - "Jah Bless The Child" (4:29)
Jah Life - "Mama May Dub" (4:30)
 in stock $12.10
Hopes & Dreams
Cat: LOGON 6207. Rel: 16 May 23
Hopes & Dreams (3:50)
Hopes & Dreams (dub version) (4:07)
Review: Talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, rhythm maker and producer Martin Campbell has some revered studio skills that have made him well known and love in reggae circles. He manages to capture the magical essence of what made the original 70s sounds so special in labels like the iconic Channel One, Log On and Retro Beat. His earlier work was distributed by Reggae Retro Records but now he comes through with a new tune on Log On that hits the nail on the head and has you deep in his warm drums in no time. A dub on the flip of this crucial 45 rpm takes things even deeper.
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 in stock $18.94
Natty Dread Thing
Natty Dread Thing (limited 7")
Cat: NDT. Rel: 30 May 23
Jah Stitch - "Natty Dread Thing" (3:26)
CB All Star - "Natty Dread Thing" (Sweet version) (3:25)
 in stock $13.16
Paul Bougle
Cat: CR 002. Rel: 15 Dec 22
Paul Bougle (5:55)
Greedy Man (6:22)
 in stock $24.20
Run Bwoy Run
Run Bwoy Run (limited 12")
Cat: ERD 006. Rel: 15 Mar 18
Ashanti Waugh - "Run Bwoy Run" (7:52)
Courtney Melody - " Sleep Last Night" (7:58)
 in stock $16.59
Rise Up
Rise Up (10")
Cat: RISE UP. Rel: 12 Nov 08
Rise Up
Cool & Humble Riddim (Disciples Riddim Section)
Mystic Horns
Cool & Humble Riddim (Disciples Riddim Section)
 in stock $10.27
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