Chilites - Jammys Better (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Pad Anthony - Caan Make We Run Away
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1993
Sleng Teng /B: Jump Up/Kuff
¥1680 (US$10.86)
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.
Junior Reid - Puppa Jammy Nice (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Little John - Jammys Has Come
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Junior Reid sings 'Puppa Jammys Nice' in Rock 'N' Roll style on this dry and bouncy computerized rhythm while Little John showcases his rhythmical performance on a previously unreleased rhythm, which sounds similar to Jammy's classic 'Love Punanny Bad' rhythm.
Little John - Jammys Rule (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Colin Roach - Hey Yo
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
Skylarking/B: Sleng Teng
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Little John praises King Jammys Super Power with his melancholy vocal and serious lyrics. Anthony Malvo and Collin Roach, who both recorded at King Jammys Recording Studio regularly, sings world renowned song 'We Are The World' in combination.
Pad Anthony - Try A Time (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Nitty Gritty - Trial And Crosses
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
Trial And Crosses
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Another crucial dubplate by Nitty Gritty on his hit tune 'Trial And Crosses'. Side-A features Pad Anthony's 'Try A Time' and original dubplate version of 'Trial And Crosses' by Nitty Gritty on the other side. Only some foundation sound systems own and play Nitty Gritty's dubplates as he was shot to death in 1991.
Andrew Bees - Life In The Ghetto
New Name / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1989
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Straight from Maxfield Avenue, 1989, Castro Brown's New Name Muzik outfit produced some of the best of the first wave of digital roots. Here are a couple of their finest outings. Andrew Bees has two of his finest tunes in "Struggle & Strive" and "Life in the Ghetto", both re-released here for the first time ever. These stand right beside his classic "Militant" on Music Lion as early classics of the emerging style.
Andrew Bees - Struggle And Strive
New Name / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1989
¥1180 ¥1380 (US$8.92)
Straight from Maxfield Avenue, 1989, Castro Brown's New Name Muzik outfit produced some of the best of the first wave of digital roots. Here are a couple of their finest outings. Andrew Bees has two of his finest tunes in "Struggle & Strive" and "Life in the Ghetto", both re-released here for the first time ever. These stand right beside his classic "Militant" on Music Lion as early classics of the emerging style.
Cocoa Tea - Roll River Jordan; Version / Must Get A Blie; Version
Ital International UK (Org) 1987
Arena /b: Love Is Not A Gamble /info: Original Press
¥2080 ¥1180 (US$7.63)
Harmodio / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US
¥1180 (US$7.63)
"Let Us Co-Operate", pure heat in a one-away riddim style, and the original cut of the tune which Don sung over a few years later for the Chopper label.
Harmodio / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US
Stalag
¥1100 (US$7.11)
"Try a Thing" on the stalag riddim, definitely an 80s classic.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 1985-1989 (2 CD) (Gatefold Paper Sleeve)
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥2940 (US$19.01)
The "Digital Revolution" occurred in the Jamaican music industry by a single rhythm called "Sleng Teng". The responsible person for the rhythm was King Jammy who was the owner and producer of the Jammys label. The label dominated the scene between year 1985-1989 and released vast numbers of material. Dub Store Records compiles the best of the 80's heavyweight Dancehall from the Jammys catalogue. The collection consists of "Disc One: Vocals & Jeejay" and "Disc Two: Instrumental Dub Version". Each disc features popular songs and instrumental dub versions on "Hevenless", "Love Punanny Bad" and "Far East" rhythm. They also include rare collector's tunes like Anthony Johnson's 'Dancehall Vibes' and some of them are first time to appear on CD. This selection is crucial for all Dancehall lovers.
Devon Russell, Lloyd Hemmings - Raggamuffin Get Rough
Black Solidarity UK 1987
Kill Them Wid Riddim
¥900 ¥399 (US$2.58)
Sassa Frass - This Is What The Police Can Do; Version / Don Of All Dons
Info: Original Press
¥3280 ¥1680 (US$10.86)
Conroy Smith - Sugar Me / Sugar Me Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
Tonight
¥1280 (US$8.28)
A few titles has been released on Suguar Minott’s ‘Conscious Lover’ rhythm but ‘Sugar Me’ by Conroy Smith is one of the most wanted records on the rhythm among collectors. On this smooth drifting rhythm, he sings mournfully but also with his sweet lyrics.
Echo Minott - I Am Back / I Am Back Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Since the early dancehall period, Echo Minott aka Noel Phillips recorded some songs for King Jammy. After having a hit single ‘Murder Weapon’ on the Signet label in 1992, the deejay became absent in the business and away from Jamaica for nearly 2 year. But he came back to the scene with another hit ‘I Am Back’ produced by King Jammy.
Gregory Isaacs - Ruler / Ruler Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
Running From Reality
¥1680 (US$10.86)
‘The Ruler’ by Gregory Isaacs was only available for listening on a LP album “Reggae Sound War: Electrocutioner Vol.2”. The reggae crooner gently buries idiot sound bwoys with his killer lyrics and stand tall as the Cool Ruler. Recorded to the same rhythm track ‘Running From Reality’ by Admiral Tibet.
Little John - Come Do It To Me / Come Do It To Me Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
Screechie Across The Border
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Little John, who was one of the most remarkable figures at various sound system dances for his talent, delivers sorrowful vocal with his distinctive lyrical flow on this song ‘Come Do It To Me’. Recorded to a surging and whirling digital dancehall rhythm track ‘Screechie Across The Border’.
Sugar Minott - Conscious Lover / Pad Anthony - By Show Down
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
Tonight
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Sugar Minott always showcased his versatile talent by singing lover’s rock to dancehall songs and attracted a variety of wide audiences. Certainly, he proves this ability on the ‘Tonight’ rhythm, which is regarded as one of the most popular rhythms among the Jammys catalogue. On the flip side, Pad Anthony sings a soundclash anthem to the same rhythm. The song only appeared on a LP album entitled ‘Sound Clash 89’.
Willie Williams - Sweet Home / Black Victory Band; Colarman - Sweet Dub; Budget
Black Victory / Dug Out UK 1986
¥1580 (US$10.22)
Josey Wales - Water Come A Mi Eye / Admiral Bailey - Mi Ah The Danger
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
Love Punanny Bad
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Josey Wales ‘s ‘Water Come A Mi Eye’ on another Jammy’s popular rhythm ‘Love Punaany Bad’ starts with a flight attendant (Josey himself) welcoming boarding people to New York. He drops his tears as he experiences hard times in New York. Although Admiral Bailey is well known for his massive hit ‘Punanny’ at the Jammys and lyrical content, the deejay bring a rough badman anthem with ‘Me A The Danger’ this time.
Super Black - One Time Girlfriend / One Time Girlfriend Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Super Black, who had very characteristic voice like Wayne Smith and Pad Anthony, released a few memorable songs in the late 80’s. Using his voice as a weapon, here he openly sings about his love relationship with his ex-girl friend.
Wayne Smith - My Sweet Love / My Sweet Love Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Wayne Smith’s ‘My Sweet Love’ is still gaining its reputation and popularity by the 80’s dancehall listeners nowadays. This Jammys’ distinguishing digital sound can be characterized by its wavy base melody so Wayne Smith’s vocal and lyrics can perfectly fits to the rhythm to make his sweet love song convincing.
Conroy Smith - Love Affair / Love Affair Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
Revolution/Here I Come
¥1280 (US$8.28)
From its heart-shaking intro, Conroy Smith’s fresh and piercing voice echo to deliver an intense song ‘Love Affair’. Considerably, the song is known for popularity within the Jammys catalogue. Recorded to the same rhythm track ‘In Thing’ by Wayne Smith.
Prince Junior - Crucial Boy / Crucial Boy Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Prince Junior’s ‘Crucial Boy’ appeared on the King Jammy’s classic LP [Prince Jammy Presents VOL. 2]. Although he recorded a few songs for King Jammy in 1986, much information about the artist remains unknown. However, this ‘crucial ’song preaches equal rights, Justice and Love & Unity over his high-pitched weeping voice with his conscious and profound lyrics.
Robert Lee - Dreams / Dreams Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1991
Run Down The World
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Robert Lee has proven that he has much ability to bring cool soundsystem tunes with his popular song ‘Come Now’. This time, he did it again with ‘Dreams’to the same rhythm track‘Run Down The World’ by Nitty Gritty.
Wayne Smith - Like A Dragon / Dennis Brown - History
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Like A Dragon
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Originally, ‘Like A Dragon’ came out the Wayne Smith’s classical album [Undewr Mi Sleng Teng] while Dennis Brown’s ‘History’ on the flip side appeared in an album entitled ‘History’on the Live & Love label. Both titles are previously unreleased on 7inch vinyl record.
Anthony Selassie - Busy Body / Dub
Rythem Track / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1985
Wicked Can't Run Away
¥1180 (US$7.63)
Anthony Selassie's "Busy Body", voiced on one of the best-ever digital cuts of the 'green bay' riddim.
Tony Roach - Entertainer / Dub
Rythem Track / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1985
Wicked Can't Run Away
¥1380 ¥1180 (US$7.63)
Tony Roach's "Enterainer", voiced on one of the best-ever digital cuts of the 'green bay' riddim.
Carl Meeks - Without Your Love / Red Eye Lover
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
Wicked Can't Run Away
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Previously unreleased on 7inch vinyl record. Those two songs were only included in the Redman and Carl Meeks’ classic LP [Weh Dem Fah]. ‘Without Your Love’ was recorded on the famous ‘Wicked Can’t Run Away’ rhythm and ‘Red Eye Lover’ was on the popular Sleng Teng (Computer) rhythm.
Da Da Waps - Old Chain / Old Chain Version
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Da Da Waps is probably not familiar to many but he recorded many songs, which were mainly included in the Redman produced albums. He sings about the abolished slavery on this digital stepper rhythm. This record is highly regarded as one of sought after vinyls among the Redman’s catalogue.
Dave Bailey - Runnings / Runnings Version
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1990
¥1280 (US$8.28)
‘Runnings’ by Dave Bailey begins with very rough & tough melodic elevation. This is certainly one of his classic songs! The strong digital track, which was created by magic hands of Redman with profound roots in essence, matches perfectly to Dave Bailey’s melancholy vocal.
Little John - Rub A Dub One / Rub A Dub One Version
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.28)
One of the earliest works from the Redman’s catalogue. Little John, the dancehall veteran, performs on this steady rhythm to showcase his heart touching vocal skill. Pure roots elements are pushed to the forefront in terms of rhythm and song to create another classic Redman sound work.
Tony Tuff - Careless People / Careless People Version
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Tony Tuff, who was one of predominant figures in the 80’s dancehall scene, showcases his low-keyed performance and sings about careless people who cannot wash, cook, iron, clean, he warns them to learn something. This speedy bouncy rhythm, which is very similar to Redman’s classic rhythm “Koloko”, symbolizes astonishing sound works of Redman’s rhythm building.
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