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Pad Anthony - Murderer / Tullo T - None Ah Dat
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
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King Jammy recorded two outstanding songs on the foundation ‘Heavenless’ rhythm among many others. Although Pad Anthony’s ‘Murderer’ is perhaps the most well known soundclash standard, Tullo T aka Papa Tullo showcased his conscious lyrics with fast-rapping style on the same rhythm.
Alton Ellis - Preacher (Coloured Vinyl) / Lynn Taitt, Coments - Tender Loving Care
Treasure Isle 1966
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Horace Hinds (Horace Andy) - Black Man's Country / Peter Austin - Time Is Getting Harder
Pressure Sounds UK 1968
¥1680 (US$10.71)
Phil Pratt, Ken Boothe - Sweet Song For My Baby / Cool Cats - What Kind Of Man
Pressure Sounds UK 1968
¥1680 (US$10.71)
Paragons, Lynn Taitt, Jets - We Were Meant To Be / We Were Meant To Be (Acappella)
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
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One of the earliest works recorded by John Holt. This is a golden Rocksteady piece clearly depicts beautiful atmosphere that Federal Records always has kept in their recording material. The single was originally released in 1966 without this acappella version. Reissued from the original master tape.
Junior Reid - Swinging My Love (Heavyweight Press) / Jammys Playing
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.16)
"Swinging My Lover" reminds of another Jammys hit rhythm "Four Season Lover". Junior Reid samples Johnny Clarke's 'Rock With Me Baby' and he expresses his joy on this juggling rhythm. 'Jammys Playing' is an update version of one of his early day classics 'Human Nature' exclusively for King Jammys Super Power.
Thriller U - Raggamuffin Jammys / Earl Sixteen - A One Sound
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Promised Land B: Trial & Crosses
¥1280 (US$8.16)
One of the most famous and popular dubplates from Jammy's vault. Thriller U, who recorded regularly at Jammys, sings on the Dennis Brown's 'Promise Land' rhythm for King Jammys Super Power. And Earl Sixteen performs 'A1 Sound' on 'Trial Crosses' rhythm.
Roland Alphonso - Stream Of Life / Austin Faithful - I'm In A Rocking Mood
Pyramid UK / Beverleys 1968
¥2080 (US$13.26)
Mr. Vegas, Shaggy, Josey Wales - Sweet Jamaica (Remix) / Mr. Vegas - Sweet Jamaica
Clifford Ray 2011
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Lord Creator - Don't Stay Out Late (Coloured Vinyl) / Skatalites - Ska-Racha
Randys US 1964
¥2980 (US$19.00)
Hemsley Morris, Phil Pratt - Little Things / Tommy McCook - Bigger Things
Pressure Sounds UK 1968
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Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number / Pressure Drop (Off Center)
Beverleys UK 1969
¥2180 (US$13.90)
Johnny Osbourne - We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing) / We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing) Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
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In the late 80's, not only Jammys but also many labels tried to score some hits by remake of a foundation rhythm 'Heavenless'. Among Jammys catalogue on this rhythm, 'We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing)' by Johnny Osbourne is known as the most popular number. Often hear sound systems playing this dub plates.
Chilites - Jammys Better (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Pad Anthony - Caan Make We Run Away
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1993
¥1680 (US$10.71)
Jamaica's favorite US northern soul group, Chilites, performs smooth harmonies on an updated version of 'Sleng Teng' rhythm produced by King Jammy's son, JohnJohn, Pad Anthony sings 'Caan Mek We Run Way' on another Jammys classic 'Jump Up' rhythm in his finest style.
Super Black - A We Rule (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Anthony Malvo - Gone Inna History
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.16)
Super Black, one the prominent dancehall singers in 80's, sings his song 'We Rule' on the Jammys version of 'Stalag' rhythm while Anthony Malvo covers his Digital B hit ‘Sound History' in melody of the Carpenters 'Top Of The World'.
Johnny Osbourne - Road Block / Little John - Come Fe Mash It
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Billy Jean B: Stalag
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Johnny Osbourne, who recorded many of numerous hit tunes for Jammys, sings a killer number 'Line Up', which is favored by 80's dancehall lovers. On the Side-B, Little John severely performs extraordinary dubplate special 'Come Fe Mash It' on 'Stalag' rhythm.
Black Oney - Jah Jah Send The Person
Record Smith / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1975
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Black Oney's tune was originally released in 1975, wailing early roots produced by Lloydie Slim. Released on Record Smith 7" in JA, and again a couple years later on Roots Records 12" in NY.
Alton Ellis - La La Means I Love You / Melodians - Passion Love
Treasure Isle UK 1968/ 1970
La La Means I Love You/Precious
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Freddie McKay - Love Is A Treasure / Alton Ellis - I Can't Stand It
Treasure Isle UK 1968
¥2180 (US$13.90)
Ghetto Connection - Strugglers Time / Dub
Dub Irator / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1979
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Ghetto Connection's tune was originally released in 1979 on the Strugglers and Jah Life labels respectively in JA and NY. Now re-released on Jah Life's reactivated Dub Irator label, this one is hard militant roots with killer lyrics - "back back weh, CIA!"