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Singles
Take Away
Cat: TRSTRAD 1. Rel: 18 Oct 23
Abe Broadway - "Take Away" (2:43)
The Upsetters - "Take Away" (version) (2:44)
 in stock $15.26
Freedom Sound
Cat: DU 19. Rel: 24 Jun 22
Afrotones - "Freedom Sound" (2:45)
The Jay Boys - "Easy Sound" (2:43)
 in stock $12.10
I Was Born A Freeman
Cat: CLD 4522. Rel: 02 Nov 21
Al & Freddy - "I Was Born A Freeman" (3:00)
The New Establishment - "Freeman" (part 2) (3:03)
 in stock $28.41
I Was Born A Freeman
I Was Born A Freeman (limited splattered vinyl 7")
Cat: CLD 4522COL. Rel: 02 Nov 21
Al & Freddy - "I Was Born A Freeman" (3:00)
The New Establishment - "Freeman" (part 2) (3:03)
 in stock $33.68
Man Next Door
Cat: ARI 248. Rel: 29 Mar 12
Joe Ariwa & The Trixters - "Man Next Door" (feat Earl 16)
Joe Ariwa - "Disruptive Dub"
 in stock $12.10
Let Your Love Come Tumbling Down On Me
Keeling Beckford - "Let Your Love Come (Tumbling Down On Me)" (2:49)
The Thing Music Company - "Let Your Love Come (Tumbling Down On Me)" (instrumental) (2:43)
 in stock $13.16
Man With A Mission
Cat: FTR 047. Rel: 21 Sep 22
Big Youth - "Man With A Mission" (3:52)
The 18th Parallel - "Missionary" (dub) (3:45)
Review: Big Youth is self-described as a "contemporary Christian, a man of God, martial artist and system engineer as well as a DJ and producer. Here he lays down some classic and heartwarming reggae sounds with The 18th Parallel serving up the dub. 'Man With A Mission' is a fleshy rhythm with great horns and yearning vocals that are buttery smooth and silky soft. The flip side is a smart studio dub with more room for the fills, echoing his and molten chords to resonate. A timeless and fruity 7" for sure.
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 in stock $10.52
Ghetto Stays On The Mind
Cat: OR 124. Rel: 17 Dec 20
Ghetto Stays In The Mind (5:07)
Ghetto Dub (5:08)
Review: Impact/Onlyroots are non-stop in December with a whole heap of vital 7"s dropping and covering some fine dub and reggae territory in the process. This is another fine reissue that sets its sights on a classic 1972 roots reggae roller than first came from Impact Records with superb production by Sonia Pottinger. 'Ghetto Stays In The Mind' is a classic with dreamy harmonica leads and a rumbling rhythm section that brims with detail and character. The flip side is a dub that is just as great.
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 in stock $10.01
Stepping Up To Zion
Cat: STEPPINGUPTO ZION. Rel: 10 Mar 11
Stepping Up To Zion
Stepping (version)
 in stock $16.32
The I
The I (7")
Cat: BS 002. Rel: 04 Aug 23
The I (3:36)
The Horns (3:34)
 in stock $11.32
Red Ash
Red Ash (limited 7")
Cat: AR 7038. Rel: 23 Feb 22
Cannonball Bryan - "Red Ash" (with The Supersonics) (2:55)
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - "Sufferation 1969" (with The Supersonics) (2:47)
 in stock $13.16
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
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
Peace & Love (reissue)
Cat: RF 418. Rel: 05 May 23
Ronnie Davis - "Peace & Love" (2:34)
Tennors & Ronnie Davis - "Baby Come Home" (3:05)
 in stock $13.16
When Jah Comes
Cat: UPS 008. Rel: 27 Dec 23
Devon Irons - "When Jah Come" (4:08)
The Upsetter - "Iron Dub" (3:42)
 in stock $13.16
Running Child
Cat: SS 42. Rel: 17 Jan 23
Errol Dunkley - "Running Child" (2:24)
Tropical Shadows - "Anniversary" (3:11)
 in stock $10.01
Malcolm X
Cat: JGM 7010. Rel: 18 Mar 24
Earl Sixteen - "Malcom X" (3:46)
The Mighty Two - "Malcom X" (version) (3:51)
Review: Many of you reading this may recognise this song from Dennis Brown's rendition on his iconic Visions LP, but this version actually predates that one. It was originally penned by Winston MacAnuff, also known as the Electric Dread, and features vocals by Earl Sixteen. It has previously debuted as a 7" on Gibbs' Belmont label in 1975, while Sixteen went on and recorded it again for Derrick Harriott on the Wild Flower label a year later. This rendition is often considered the definitive cut, but we shall leave you to decide on that one.
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 in stock $12.62
Devil Must Have Made You
Cat: AR 7046. Rel: 23 Nov 20
Earth & Stone - "Devil Must Have Made You" (3:15)
The Revolutionaries - "Devil Must Have Made You" (version) (3:12)
 in stock $20.00
Father Oh Father
Cat: GGRS 014. Rel: 12 Jul 23
Father Oh Father (3:09)
Father Oh Father (version) (3:30)
 in stock $15.01
Leaving But I Won't Be Long
Cat: ML 2040. Rel: 23 Jun 23
Willie Francis - "Leaving But I Won't Be Long" (3:39)
The Wild Cats - "Dub Side" (3:37)
 in stock $6.05
Dreader Than Dread
Cat: RF 398. Rel: 15 Sep 23
Honey Boy Martin - "Dreader Than Dread" (2:30)
Tartans With Tommy McCook Band - "It's Alright" (2:36)
 in stock $13.16
Badda Badda
Cat: BADDABADDA. Rel: 13 Oct 23
Hot Rocks - "Badda Badda" (3:15)
The Revolutionaries - "Badda" (version) (3:27)
 in stock $16.32
Revolution Deh Yah
Cat: MBX 186. Rel: 09 Nov 22
Barry Issacs & Deemas J - "Revolution Deh Yah" (feat George Dekker) (5:01)
The Rits Riddim Force - "Forward Lewi" (4:57)
Review: Room In The Sky has always dealt in a fine line of roots and reggae whether serving up various artists' collections, reissues or all-star studio bands. Here we get two crucial rhythms on a tidy new 45rpm. The first is Barry Issacs & Deemas J's 'Revolution Deh Yah' featuring George Dekker, a founding member of The Pioneers, the hit reggae group that had plenty of UK chart success. On the flip is The Rits Riddim Force with their 'Forward Lewi', a fleshy, warm and cavernous rhythm that invites you to sink in deep.
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Run Down Babylon
Cat: MBX 173. Rel: 26 Jan 23
Barry Issacs - "Run Down Babylon" (3:38)
The Rits Riddim Force - "Run Down Babylon" (feat Vin Gordon)
 in stock $10.01
Judgement On The Land
Cat: YU 710. Rel: 09 Feb 24
Judgement On The Land (3:08)
Judgement Dub (3:24)
 in stock $12.10
Bring Back Some Love
Jah Walton Aka Joseph Cotton - "Bring Back Some Love" (3:48)
Vin Gordon, Bongo Hermann & The Inn House Crew - "Want More" (3:46)
 in stock $10.01
Jump Around (reissue)
Jump Around (reissue) (7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: OGR 838R. Rel: 08 Mar 23
Junior Dell & The D Lites - "Jump Around" (3:46)
Prince Deadly - "Rock The Lawn" (4:14)
 in stock $11.85
I Know
I Know (limited 7")
Cat: DTWS 005. Rel: 07 Jul 20
Keithus Dimts Selassie I & The Royal Horses - "I Know" (3:46)
Roberto Sanchez Meets The Royal Horses - "I Dub" (3:45)
Review: Talented singer Keithus Dimits Selassie I has a deep emotion to the tone and message of his music. It is perfect for more spiritual dub sounds and that's the case here. His interpretation here rides nicely on the lazy rhythm below, with acoustic riffs dancing in mid air above puddles of echo. On the flip, Roberto Sanchez stepped up at Lone Ark studios to craft his own slow motion version that is a perfect partner for the a-side. This is a serious piece of 7" wax that packs a punch on many levels.
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 in stock $12.90
Foundation
Cat: SOT 008. Rel: 03 Jan 24
Kushart - "Foundation" (3:58)
The Lightning Horns - "From Creation" (4:01)
Review: New 7" from Jamaican roots vocal harmony group Kushart, with France's Sons Of Africa on rhythm and production. 'Foundation' brings up the A, presenting to the listener a foundational affirmation of the "gift of life", which resounds in the song's chorus, and complements an overall opining of love, heraldry and freedom. On the B, there's a beautifully noir closing instrumental; end credits music for a righteous celebration, of the return to the land of the Lamb.
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 in stock $10.27
Wolf Out Deh (reissue)
Cat: PSS 137. Rel: 11 Feb 21
Lloyd & Devon - "Wolf Out Deh" (3:33)
The Upsetter - "Shepherd Rod" (3:35)
 in stock $10.01
Palavin Spree
Cat: TSC 012. Rel: 30 Jun 20
Luciano - "Palavin Spree" (4:05)
Thompson Sound - "Palavin Spree Dub" (4:03)
 in stock $12.62
It Won't Come Easy
Cat: OR 73. Rel: 05 Jan 16
The Man X - "It Won't Come Easy" (3:20)
The Wailers Band - "Easy Dub" (part 2) (3:52)
 in stock $11.32
No One To Give Me Love
Larry Marshall & Peter Austin - "No One To Give Me Love" (2:26)
Johnny Moore, Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - "Sound & Soul" (2:59)
! low stock $12.62
I'll Rise Again
Cat: FTR 045. Rel: 14 Jun 22
Vin Morgan - "I'll Rise Again" (3:59)
The 18th Parallel - "Survivor Dub" (3:57)
 in stock $11.85
Prison Life
Prison Life (limited numbered red vinyl 7")
Cat: PG 01107. Rel: 07 Jun 12
Ras Nyto & The Kenyans - "Prison Life"
Lynn Taitt & The Jets - "Prison Life Version"
 in stock $7.11
Babylonians
Cat: ROOTS 48. Rel: 01 Dec 23
The Officials - "Babylonians" (3:23)
The Dynamites - "Babylonians" (version) (3:20)
 in stock $14.21
Saxy Surprise
Saxy Surprise (limited 7")
Cat: MBX 178. Rel: 07 Jun 23
Papa Twelve - "Moment" (3:13)
The Inn House Crew - "Saxy Surprise" (3:12)
Kingsley Wray - "Good People" (3:18)
Barry Issac - "Love Is All" (3:10)
 in stock $10.01
Feel Alright
Feel Alright (hand-stamped 7")
Cat: PARAGONS. Rel: 02 Oct 23
Paragons - "Feel Alright" (3:40)
Paragons - "Feel Alright" (version) (3:25)
Tyrone Evans - "If This World Was Mine" (2:16)
Tyrone Evans - "If This World Was Mine" (version) (2:16)
 in stock $17.37
It's Alright
Cat: RF 411. Rel: 26 Mar 24
Ken Parker - "It's Alright" (2:59)
Johnny Moore & The Cobbs - "One Love" (3:04)
 in stock $12.62
Jason White
Cat: SOT 010. Rel: 24 Jan 24
Loic Paulin & The SOA - "Jason White" (2:45)
Mellowmood & The SOA - "Poor Jason Dub" (2:47)
Review: Sound Of Thunder outta France lands at release number ten here with another gorgeous slice of lovers rock on 45rpm. It features contemporary producers and vocalists Loic Paulin & The SOA offering up A-side single 'Jason White'. At less than three minutes it is the definition of short but sweet but in that time it manages to make its mark with the yearning vocals really hitting home next to nice heat-damaged organ chords and a classic reggae rhythm. On the flip, Mellowmood spins out the sounds via plenty of mixing desk tweaks on his version 'Poor Jason Dub'.
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 in stock $10.27
Kiss Me Neck (reissue)
Cat: UPS 007. Rel: 22 Dec 23
Kiss Me Neck (3:20)
Da Ba Da (2:41)
Review: Lee Perry & The Upsetters are responsible for no end of legendary dub sounds. The master producer, Black Ark studio owner and his trusty backing band rarely ever missed when they laid down sound and that is certainly true of 'Kiss Me Neck,' a popular jam from 1975 that now gets reissued. It's a cracking bit of 70s roots with heavy funk overtones and horns recorded at Black Ark. As is always the way, this one comes back with a killer dub and arrives in a thick Lee Perry & The Upsetter sleeve.
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 in stock $13.16
Crying For Peace
Cat: DSR 045/046. Rel: 18 Jul 22
Crying For Peace (2:42)
The First Day (3:19)
Review: Swiss record label Darker Shade Of Roots have got a crucial new roots offering on their hands here. Ras Ico & The Shades are in charge and showcase their authentic reggae sound which owes a lot to the classic sound of Jamaican. The earthen and dusty vibes of the slow motion drum swaggers and natty chords up top are pure bliss. The vocals bring extra soulful sounds and before long you'll have your heard lost right amongst them. 'The First Day' on the backside is another masterfully meandering riddim with louche drums and heady melodic leads.
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Will Become A Butterfly
Cat: DSR 041/DSR042. Rel: 19 Apr 22
Will Become A Butterfly (2:38)
The Caterpillar (3:04)
 in stock $11.32
Liard N Theef
Cat: SAMREC 7002. Rel: 03 Jan 24
Ras Tweed & Roberto Sanchez - "Liard N Theef" (4:19)
The Twlight Horns - "Liard N Theef" (4:02)
Review: Well, straight out of the bocks in the early new year, we have already got a huge new tune on our hands. It comes from the acclaimed Ras Tweed in cahoots with Spanish producer Roberto Sanchez who together roll deep on 'Liard N Theef' with its big horns and rubbery low ends. It's a fusion of Afrobeat, soul and funk on a reggae rhythm that has conscious vocals about reconnecting with the earth. Flip it over and you will get a superb trombone-led version for sunnier days.
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 in stock $15.26
Cool It Amigo
Cat: MBX 179. Rel: 27 Apr 23
Winston Reedy - "Cool It Amigo" (3:14)
The Inn House Crew - "Headlock Riddim" (feat Vin Gordon & Bongo Herman) (3:07)
Fawda Don - "Warrior" (3:24)
Barry Issacs - "So Mi Get It" (3:16)
Review: Winston Ready has played a big part in the evolution of reggae booth as a solo artist and as the mic man for The Cimarons. He has had plenty of hits in his time and is now a regular on this label, Room In The Sky, with a couple of tunes dropping this month alone. 'Cool It Amigo' is first up and is an earthy one with shakers and fat horns over deep bass. The Inn House Crew then appear as usual with a head-twisting dub and on the flip are two more cuts that rework the original, firstly Fawda Don's 'Warrior' then Barry Issacs's 'So Mi Get It.'
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 in stock $10.01
Stars
Stars (7")
Cat: MBX 175. Rel: 23 Aug 22
Winston Reedy - "Stars" (2:56)
The Rits Riddim Force - "Moonlighting" (instrumental) (2:58)
Review: Room in the Sky welcomes us back to their world with Winston Reedy & The RITS RIddim Force. Here they cover The Eternals' classic Studio One hit, 'Stars' in their own unique and inimitable style. It is laden with rolling drums and fleshy bass. Trilling chords, buttery smooth vocals and tumbling congas all make it an earthy and authentic roots sound that sweeps the heart and gets the head nodding. Flip this one over and on the b-side, you will find a decent instrumental version that is more stripped back.
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 in stock $10.27
Memories Of Old
Cat: FTR 056. Rel: 06 Dec 23
Memories Of Old (4:14)
Memories Of Old (version) (4:09)
Review: This new 7" finds Fruits Records serving up the first new taster single from a forthcoming new album by Root Architects. It features assistance from the great Ernest Ranglin and Tyrone Downie and in original form 'Memories Of Old' is a laid back reggae roller with some superb acoustic guitar bringing hints of Spanish sunshine to the percolating, fat-bottomed bass. The melodies are conversational and interact perfectly with the organ chords, while on the flip the version is more heady and paired back as well as being doused in reverb.
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 in stock $12.62
Genocide
Cat: NG 108. Rel: 19 Jun 23
Sister Rasheda - "Genocide" (3:39)
Twinkle Riddim Section - "Version" (3:45)
Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $10.27
Rain A Fall
Cat: DKR 266. Rel: 08 Jun 23
Rain A Fall (4:07)
Rain A Fall (version) (4:02)
 in stock $12.90
Rude Boy
Cat: MTONE 001. Rel: 30 Oct 23
Rude Boy (3:26)
Koffee (4:01)
Review: Mountone Records wins us over right from the first moment of this, their first release. They feature Jamaican legend Stranger Cole seeing up his buttery vocals with music from The Steadytones on a limited edition rocksteady 7". 'Rude Boy' has superb horns leading the way as the swaggering, ska-infused rhythms carry you away on a hot day and the guitar riffs keep you moving. Flip it over and you'll find the slightly longer 'Koffee'. It's slower and more precise, with a haunting and mystical lead next to more rock-tinged guitar kicks and bolder drum hits. A fine experiment with tried and teased rocksteady tropes.
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 in stock $13.68
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