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Bobby Babylon/Hi FashionText by Dub Store Sound Inc.
The rhythm was recorded at Studio One for Sir Coxsone Dodd and backed by Sound Dimention.
Date Added: Jan 11, 2011, Date Updated: Feb 17, 2011 Copyright (C) 2026 Dub Store Records Corporation
Original Cut (1977)
Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon
7" Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon Studio One Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥850 (US$5.39)
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Freddie McGregor, one of the most admired roots singers and steersman of his Big Ship label, recorded this roots classic 'Bobby Babylon' at Studio One in 1977.

During the 80's and 90's, many labels such as Joe Gibbs, Power House, Kangal, John John and others have versioned the rhythm.

Entering the millennium, the rhythm has been versioned by Cronick and Sweet Beat label.
Jan 11, 2011 (Feb 17, 2011 Update) Text by Dub Store Sound Inc.
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Versions / Remakes by Other Label(s)
Joe Gibbs
Mighty Two, Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson has produced a remake version of Bobby Babylon in 1980. It featured early dancehall classics such as Barrington Levy's 'Mine You Mouth' and Ranking Joe's 'Leave Fe Mi Girl Arlene'.
Barrington Levy - Mine You Mouth
7" Barrington Levy - Mine You Mouth Joe Gibbs Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥700 (US$4.44)
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Ranking Joe - Leave Fe Mi Girl Arlene
7" Ranking Joe - Leave Fe Mi Girl Arlene Joe Gibbs Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥800 (US$5.07)
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Kangal
The most well-known dancehall remake of the rhythm was released on Kangal label in the late 80's. Poplular Deejays like Dignitary English, Tigar, Yellowman were featured.
Tiger - Don Is Don
7" Tiger - Don Is Don Kangal Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥700 (US$4.44)
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Yellowman, Ashman - Deangerous Accident
7" Yellowman, Ashman - Deangerous Accident Kangal (Org) Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion Info: Original Press
  
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Cronick
Known for releasing only soundclash tune, Cronick label produced songs with dancehall veterans such as Candy Man, Pad Anthony and Hopeton James.
Hopeton James - #1 Sound
7" Hopeton James - #1 Sound Cronick Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥570 (US$3.61)
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Robert Levy - Bad Man Sound
7" Robert Levy - Bad Man Sound Cronick Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Sweet Beat
Sweet Beat has versioned the rhythm in 2007. By sticking to the original, it made the label possible to creat a track with a energetic dancehall atomosphere for performing artists like Reggie Stepper and Sugar Roy & Conrad Crystal.
Candyman - Burning Melody
7" Candyman - Burning Melody Sweet Beat Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Reggie Stepper - Police In Jamaica
7" Reggie Stepper - Police In Jamaica Sweet Beat Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Hit Titles
Little John - Robe
7" Little John - Robe Roots Tradition Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
¥700 (US$4.44)
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Toyan - Gun Fever
7" Toyan - Gun Fever Roots Tradition Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
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Peter Ranking, General Lucky - Don
7" Peter Ranking, General Lucky - Don Corner Stone Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Barrington Levy - Money Move
7" Barrington Levy - Money Move Power House Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Yellowman - Walking Jewellery Store
7" Yellowman - Walking Jewellery Store Power House Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥800 (US$5.07)
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Sanchez - Somebody Is Watching Me
7" Sanchez - Somebody Is Watching Me Time One Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥600 (US$3.80)
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Johnny Osbourne - People Get Ready
7" Johnny Osbourne - People Get Ready Top Rank Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥570 ¥199 (US$1.26)
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Cornell Campbell - Tricks
7" Cornell Campbell - Tricks Black Scorpio Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Chevelle Franklyn - Apologize
7" Chevelle Franklyn - Apologize John John Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Spragga Benz - Bad Man No Beg No Friend
7" Spragga Benz - Bad Man No Beg No Friend John John Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Al Campbell - Talk About Love (Re-Mix)
7" Al Campbell - Talk About Love (Re-Mix) Hi Power Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥720 (US$4.56)
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Humpy King - Rose Marie
7" Humpy King - Rose Marie Wheely Wheely Promotions Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥570 ¥299 (US$1.89)
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Peter Metro - This Old Man
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Chaka Demus, Pliers - When I'm With You (Original Version); Dancehall Mix; Dubwise Mix
12" Chaka Demus, Pliers - When I'm With You (Original Version); Dancehall Mix; Dubwise Mix Pow Wow US (Org) Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion Info: Original Press
  
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Mr Spaulding - Plane Fare; Version
12" Mr Spaulding - Plane Fare; Version Hot Milk UK Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Mr Spaulding - Sweet Lady; Version
12" Mr Spaulding - Sweet Lady; Version Hot Milk UK Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Best selling 7"(s)
Tiger - Don Is Don
7" Tiger - Don Is Don Kangal Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
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Ed Robinson - When Love Come Knocking
7" Ed Robinson - When Love Come Knocking Rockers Master (Org) Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion Info: Original Press
  
¥780 ¥299 (US$1.89)
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Chevelle Franklyn - Apologize
7" Chevelle Franklyn - Apologize John John Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥1280 (US$8.11)
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Peter Ranking, General Lucky - Don
7" Peter Ranking, General Lucky - Don Corner Stone Bobby Babylon/Hi Fashion
  
¥570 ¥680 (US$4.31)
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