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Singles
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 $33.21
Grow Your Natty Dread Locks
Cat: TTR 010. Rel: 06 Nov 23
Grow Your Natty Dread Locks (3:45)
Runaway Comb (3:44)
Bongo Dub (3:50)
Dub Drealocks (3:38)
 in stock $30.09
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 $28.01
One Common Need
One Common Need (180 gram vinyl 12")
Cat: BSR 1201. Rel: 09 Mar 23
One Common Need (5:35)
Food, Clothing & Shelter (7:12)
My Generation Dub (7:48)
My Generation Dub (alternate dub mix) (7:29)
 in stock $26.98
Africa Calling
Africa Calling (hand-numbered 10" limited to 100 copies)
Cat: CR 03. Rel: 28 Jul 23
Tenor Mario - "Africa Calling" (3:21)
Phango Heavy - "Africa Calling" (instrumental dub version) (3:29)
Africa Dub (Peter Chaves mix) (3:21)
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 in stock $23.07
Ruff 'N' Tuff
Cat: UR 1205. Rel: 20 Nov 23
Rod Taylor - "Ruff 'N' Tuff" (4:49)
Filomuzik - "Cuss Cuss Riddim" (4:50)
Mikelino Rutz - "Call Me Champion" (3:01)
Paco Ten - "Come A Dance" (4:00)
George Palmer - "Step It Up" (remix) (3:20)
Review: Independent Italian label Unemployment has put together a package of fresh dubs here that bring a range of different influences. Rod Taylor's 'Ruff 'N' Tuff' kicks things off with edgy chord vamps that never let up while his vocals unfold up top next to brighter synth stabs. Filomuzik then brings a version, the Cuss Cuss Riddim, that locks down the same groove without the vocals. Mikelino Rutz's 'Call Me Champion' has new vocals with a more stylised angle laid over the same rhythm and two further reworks from Paco Ten and George Palmer add yet more different styles to this package.
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 in stock $21.02
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 $19.72
Holy Mount Zion
Cat: PSTI 029. Rel: 30 Nov 16
Gladstone Anderson - "Holy Mount Zion" (3:17)
The Roots Radics - "Holy Mount Zion" (version) (3:06)
Mike Brooks - "Love Is Like A Password" (3:13)
The Roots Radics - "Love Is Like A Password" (version) (3:20)
 in stock $19.47
Tanoshiikotodake (Only The Fun Stuff)
Cat: BTH 0001. Rel: 30 Aug 23
Track 01 (5:07)
Track 02 (Tanoshiikoto dub) (5:10)
Track 03 (5:00)
Track 04 (5:03)
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 in stock $19.07
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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! low stock $17.91
Message From The Congo
Bob Soul & The United Stars - "Message From The Congo" (3:26)
King Tubby & Bill Hutchinson All Stars - "Congo Dread Chapter 1" (3:06)
Billy Hutch - "Ten Long Years" (3:06)
Bob Soul & The United Stars - "A Chant Fron The Congo " (take 2) (3:11)
 in stock $17.91
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 $17.91
Revolution
Cat: SR12 001. Rel: 13 Jul 13
Dennis Brown - "Revolution" (extended mix)
Sly & Robbie & The Taxi Gang - "Revolution" (dub wise)
Sly & Robbie & The Taxi Gang - "Revolution" (raw dub)
 in stock $17.13
Can't Stop My Blessing
Can't Stop My Blessing (limited hand-numbered 7")
Cat: OHB 718. Rel: 24 Mar 23
Can't Stop My Blessing (feat Horace Andy) (3:32)
Ariginal Doctor (feat Aba Arigin) (4:01)
 in stock $17.13
Immigration (reissue)
Immigration (reissue) (blue vinyl 12")
Cat: BLXD 004. Rel: 01 Jan 90
Paketo Wilson - "Immigration" (3:53)
Paketo Wilson - "Immigration" (alternative mix) (3:47)
The High Times Players - "Immigration" (version) (3:52)
 in stock $17.13
Stepping Up To Zion
Cat: STEPPINGUPTO ZION. Rel: 10 Mar 11
Stepping Up To Zion
Stepping (version)
 in stock $16.09
Badda Badda
Cat: BADDABADDA. Rel: 13 Oct 23
Hot Rocks - "Badda Badda" (3:15)
The Revolutionaries - "Badda" (version) (3:27)
 in stock $16.09
Thanks & Praises
Cat: IDR 7002. Rel: 23 Oct 23
Thanks & Praises (2:56)
Horns Praises (feat mono Elekin) (2:59)
 in stock $16.09
Fu Manchu Riddim
Fu Manchu Riddim (limited translucent red marbled vinyl 10")
Cat: 0015 RBM. Rel: 17 Nov 22
Million Styles - "Holding On" (4:17)
General Levy - "Jah World" (3:19)
Treesha - "Fu Manchu" (4:18)
Far East Band - "Fu Manchu" (instrumental) (4:17)
 in stock $16.09
Barrier Breaker EP
Cat: DRS 1001. Rel: 15 Sep 23
Bruk E' Chain (4:10)
Barrier Breaker (4:03)
Barrier Breaker Brass (4:10)
Buss A Chain (dub) (4:05)
Barrier Breaker Ilody (4:00)
Fence Mover Brass (dub) (4:05)
 in stock $15.56
Warning
Warning (12")
Cat: PD 010. Rel: 04 Apr 24
Ras Sherby - "Warning" (3:39)
Peckings All Stars - "Warning" (dub) (3:34)
Tenna Star - "Worries In The Dance" (3:34)
Macka B - "Up Ye Mighty Race" (3:41)
 in stock $15.31
Four Babylon
Cat: RM 12002. Rel: 30 Sep 23
Linval Thompson - "Four Babylon" (6:49)
Nytto Dread - "Sound System" (3:25)
Lone Ark Riddim Force - "Dub, Sonido Y Poder" (3:25)
 in stock $15.31
Give Love A Try
Cat: RS7 011. Rel: 04 Oct 22
Delroy Wilson - "Give Love A Try" (2:36)
The Melodians - "It Comes & Goes" (2:40)
 in stock $15.31
Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love)
Cat: FSR 125. Rel: 08 Jun 23
Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love) (Soul mix) (8:04)
Can't Get Enough (Nice Up - Reggae mix) (6:34)
Review: Last year, Freestyle Records reissued 'Tonight's The Night', the 1983 debut from West London outfit Take Three - a collaboration between production trio S.H.E (Steve Sinclair, Peter Hinds and Kevin Ellis) and lover's rock vocal harmony group Alpha (AKA Marlene Richardson and sisters Jackie and Jean Heron). 'Can't Get Enough', another gem from the band's vaults, dates from 1985 and was initially released as their final single. In keeping with the group's roots, it comes in two contrasting mixes: a gorgeously dreamy, glossy and glassy 'Soul Mix' powered forward by squelchy synth-bass, mid-tempo beats and jaunty, jazz-funk style keyboard riffs, and the 'Reggae Mix'. As the title suggests, this radically alters the tempo and groove of the track - it's basically synth-heavy, mid-80s lovers rock - whilst retaining key elements of the A-side soul version.
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 in stock $15.31
Take Away
Cat: TRSTRAD 1. Rel: 18 Oct 23
Abe Broadway - "Take Away" (2:43)
The Upsetters - "Take Away" (version) (2:44)
 in stock $15.05
Stop It Yute Man
Cat: HTT 106. Rel: 13 Nov 23
Linval Thompson - "Stop It Yute Man" (4:19)
Ras Nyto - "Nyto Stylee" (4:18)
 in stock $15.05
Free Rasta Free
Cat: TUF 182. Rel: 15 Sep 23
Jah Fatta & The Black Brothers - "Free Rasta Free" (6:41)
Black Brother Allstars - "Free Dub" (5:24)
 in stock $15.05
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 $15.05
Woman Woman
Cat: BBR-011. Rel: 06 Oct 22
Tristan Palmer - "Woman Woman" (Discomix) (8:29)
Yami Bolo - "Bless Me" (4:21)
Roll & Record - "Revolutionary Veterans Riddim" (4:21)
 in stock $15.05
Baba Boom
Baba Boom (clear vinyl 12")
Cat: AR 12032. Rel: 18 Aug 21
The Jamaicans - "Baba Boom" (3:09)
The Techniques - "Travelling Man" (with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics) (5:13)
Review: Jamaican rocksteady vocal group The Jamaicans linked with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics back in 1967 for this piece of rocksteady gold. The a-side of this reissue comes with the original Treasure Isle-version of the 1967 festival song. It's heavy, love struck, earthy and organic. The super B-side is a remixed version of the A-sides's backing track, but with the addition of some overdubbed percussion and syndrum parts as well as a sweet but uncredited toasting and DJ appearance by Jah Thomas. Both sound as hot and crucial now as they did all those many years ago.
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 in stock $15.05
Father Oh Father
Cat: GGRS 014. Rel: 12 Jul 23
Father Oh Father (3:09)
Father Oh Father (version) (3:30)
 in stock $14.80
HIM (His Imperial Majesty)
Cat: ISA 12001. Rel: 29 Sep 23
Rod Taylor - "HIM (His Imperial Majesty)" (feat Ranking Joe) (4:10)
Imperial Sound Army - "HIM (His Imperial Majesty)" (dub) (4:08)
Danny Red - "His Majesty" (4:11)
Imperial Sound Army - "His Majesty" (version) (4:12)
 in stock $14.80
Alone
Alone (7")
Cat: PLA 02. Rel: 23 Apr 24
T Dynamix & Lisa Ellis - "Alone"
T Dynamix - "Your Love"
Review: Unearthed from obscurity, this is a late 80s gem that shines anew here and brings together UK street soul and lovers rock into something entirely brilliant. Said to have been discovered in a white label box during a North London crate digging trip, this double-sided killer was originally released as a 12" and come here on 45rpm with big sound system beats and gorgeous melodies next to the soaring and angelic vocals by T-Dynamix & Lisa Ellis. This 1989 treasure originated near Manchester and now Planets press it up in limited numbers so do not sleep.
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 in stock $14.27
Everything Bless
Cat: IGBZR 7002. Rel: 04 Apr 24
Everything Bless (5:19)
Everything Bless Dub (5:20)
 in stock $14.27
Reggae A Mi Girl
Cat: RR 7004. Rel: 20 Dec 23
Tippa Lee - "Reggae A Mi Girl" (3:07)
Naram - "Reggae A Mi Girl" (version) (3:07)
 in stock $14.27
Itotzen
Itotzen (7" + stickers)
Cat: TRK 001. Rel: 28 Nov 23
Itotzen (3:47)
Itotzen (dub) (3:48)
 in stock $14.01
Life Is A Journey
Cat: BSL 018. Rel: 07 Dec 23
Earl 16 & The Disciples - "Life Is A Journey" (3:42)
Earl 16 & The Disciples - "Life Is A Journey" (dub) (3:43)
The Disciples - "Journey Dub" (3:42)
The Disciples - "Journey Dub" (mix 4) (3:41)
Review: The next Boom Shacka Lacka is yet another crucial outing for dub heads. It comes from The Disciples and features the pipes of Earl 16. It features two different tunes in two different forms starting with 'Life Is A Journey', a mid-tempo and fat-bottomed dub with pleading vocals from Earl up top next to some natty keys and horns. A hefty dub version is next up with some signature hissing hi-hats and rumbling bass. The B-side has 'Journey Dub' to sink you into a spotter mind before a different mix of it then brings more raw harmonic leads.
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 in stock $14.01
Babylonians
Cat: ROOTS 48. Rel: 01 Dec 23
The Officials - "Babylonians" (3:23)
The Dynamites - "Babylonians" (version) (3:20)
 in stock $14.01
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 $13.49
No Criminal
Cat: DSI 002. Rel: 12 Jun 23
No Criminal (3:14)
No Criminal (dub) (3:10)
Review: Nazamba & Dubsetters kicked off this new Finnish Dub & Sound label in a superb style recently and what better way to follow that up than with the reggae master, smoking king and weed aficionado Linval Thompson. This might sound like one of his classic lost cuts from the 70s but it is actually an all new tune from the Jamaican reggae icon. Dubsetters provide the gentle, percussive rhythms which are organic and deep, with Linval's smooth mic work up top adding to the global conversation about the decriminalization of cannabis. Flip it over for an even more mellow and dubbed out sound on the B-side.
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Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $13.24
Cristo Redentor
Cristo Redentor (limited 7")
Cat: HRV 126. Rel: 28 Nov 23
The Horus All Stars - "Cristo Redentor" (3:26)
Three Dots - "The Count Of Monte Christo" (3:28)
 in stock $13.24
Chant D'automne
Cat: TRSVIBES 1. Rel: 01 Feb 23
Max Livio - "Chant D'automne" (6:39)
The 18th Parallel - "Flowers Of Evil Dub" (6:38)
Review: Soul Of Anbessa has got a very special release on their hands here with the words of French poet Charles Baudelaire's "Chant d'automne" delivered in buttery style by Max Livio's voice. It sits atop a rockers' rhythm that will remind you of Channel One sounds and takes you on a lazy jaunt through a hot and steamy day in downtown Kingston with plenty of standout horns. On the flip The 18th Parallel steps up with 'Flowers Of Evil Dub' which has extra heavy dub vibes as mixed by Roberto Sanchez.
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 in stock $13.15
At The Club
Cat: LR 4. Rel: 31 May 22
Victor Romero Evans - "At The Club" (5:31)
The Detonators - "Lift Off" (5:23)
Review: The John Collins vaults have been dug deep into for this new 12" on SpeciaL Request. Both of the tunes have been remastered and reissued and were written by the great overs rock maestro John Collins himself. First up is the super sweet and infectiously lumpy rolling reggae of Victor Romero Evans's 'At The Club.' It's a blissed out tune with a fat bottom and silky vocals. On the flip is the much more spaced out and cosmically minded dub, 'Lift Off,' by The Detonators. It's a heady tune that invites you in deep and is perfect for those stoner Sunday sessions.
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 in stock $12.98
Jah Lives Yes He Does
Cat: TRSHGD 1011. Rel: 02 Oct 23
Jah Lives "Yes He Does" (5:00)
Jah Lives "Yes He Does" (version) (4:59)
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Keep It Down (reissue)
Cat: JGM 7008. Rel: 07 Dec 23
Ruddy Thomas - "Keep It Down" (2:26)
Mighty Two - "Down With It" (version) (2:30)
Review: This is a superb reissue of a real bit of top-quality roots and voters rock on 7". It finds singer Ruddy Thomas bringing his own fresh vocal update to Errol Dunkley's Keep The Pressure Down and the results are sublime - there is yearning in his vocal and smooth, warming soul next to libidinous horns that add to the vibes. On the flip is a nice tough dubwise flip which people say might well have been mixed by Ruddy himself because he was known to also work as an engineer alongside Errol Thompson at Gibb's Retirement Crescent.
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 in stock $12.98
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 $12.98
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 $12.98
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 $12.98
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 $12.98
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 $12.98
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