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Keith & Tex - Run To The Rocks / Let Me Be The One (This Is My Song)
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Originally released on 1969 by Keith & Tex, who were the favorite duo in Rocksteady era, this up-tempo tune introduced the beginning of Reggae's new style. This duo never disappointed everybody's expectation by their high quality tunes. Re-issued original songs on both sides.
Keith & Tex - Hypnotizing Eyes / Down The Street
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$15.17)
By Keith & Tex, a vocal duo who represented Derrick Harriott's production, 「Hypnotizing Eyes」 was a hugely popular tune released at the end of Rocksteady era. The B-side,「Down The Street」was a pioneering sound of up-tempo Reggae that became the major style in 1969. From 1968 to 69, they recorded enough songs to make an album and amazingly all of them were top-notch. Re-issued original songs on both sides.
Derrick Harriott - Loser / Derrick Harriott, Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Now We Know
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
'The Loser'is gloriously considered as one of the most significant songs as well as rhythm tracks in the history of Reggae music. Also entitled as'The Winner', the song is easily adapted to sound system dubplates. Talking about the genre of Rocksteady, this song cannot be ignored.'Now We Know'on the flip side is to be released on 7 inch single for the first time ever.
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Not only reggae fans have been after the reissue of this lovers roots classic. "Unity, Love and Strength" starts with smooth piano into sweet dramatic vocal piece backed by the Wailers band. Horace Andy's falsetto is the perfect touch to this masterpiece.
Dennis Brown - Silhouettes / Augustus Pablo, Crystalites - Bass & Drum Version
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥2180 (US$15.17)
'Silhouettes' is one of Dennis Brown's earliest recordings and a good old Reggae hit. The flip side features Augustus Pablo's melodica cut to the A-side. This peaceful piece proves that the early sound of King Tubby is the greatest of all.
Max Romeo - Johosaphatt The Lost Valley / Johosaphatt The Lost Valley Version
Max Romeo / Dub Store Records 1975
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Ernest Ranglin - Mod Mod Ranglin
¥3980 (US$27.69)
A fundamental album released in 1966 that determined the way Rocksteady was going to journey. In 1966, Rude Boys were at the peak of the fame with their notorious behaviors, while Ska gradually started to slow down its tempo, this album paved the way for a newborn music, Rocksteady with rather slower and tighter rhythm approach. This album should be picked one of 10 pieces of the most important album of Reggae history.
Kabaka Pyramid, Damian Marley - Red Gold & Green / Kabaka Pyramid, Damian Marley - Red Gold & Green (Instrumental)
Ghetto Youths International EU 2025
¥2980 (US$20.73)
Zodiacs - Walk On By / Royals (Merritone Singers) - House Upon The Hill
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
This is a Rocksteady cut of the Zodiacs' 'Walk On By' released in 1967. They recorded the original Ska cut at Duke Reid's Treasure Isle. Rare Rocksteady classic with beautiful harmonies on a profound rhythm. On the B-side, this previously unreleased material 'House Upon The Hill' features an unknown vocal group called Merritone singers.
Bunny Wailer - Rule Dancehall / Rule Dancehall Version
Solomonic / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Bunny produced a string of hits during the dance hall explosion of eighties where, backed by The Roots Radics, he continued to show the new generation how it should be done. The greatest of his dance hall style records was the self explanatory 'Rule Dance Hall' from 1987 originally released on the album of the same name and subsequently issued as a seven inch single. "East, west north and south I rule the land. I play original style while others play version…"
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$15.17)
The big hit Ska classic everybody loves, sang by one of the top groups of the 60's!! Along with the Maytals and the Wailers, the Blues Busters were one of the top groups at the time, however commercially they were going more of a mainstream than the others. Since their career goes way back in the late 50's, they must have been idolized by so many of those who made their debut later in the Ska era. This is an essential mainstream Ska classic by the brilliantly skilled duo in their best form backed by no other than Byron Lee.
Chosen Few - People Make The World Go Round / Derrick Harriott - Brown Baby
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1973
¥2180 (US$15.17)
One of the best cover versions of a Philadelphia Soul classic, "People Makes The World Go Round" is performed by Chosen Few, who were idolizing The Stylistics so much. The flip side "Brown Baby" is another Funky Reggae vocal sang by the producer Derrick Harriott himself
Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign / Raver
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
A perfect, yet low-keyed, Studio One Rocksteady double A-sided masterpiece!! Recorded in 1967 while Clement Dodd and Soul Vendors were on tour in the UK. The former Jamaican popular singer Owen Gray, who had already been living there then, voiced these unique pieces. It sounds very different from the ones recorded at Brentford Road, although both tunes certainly have the "Coxsone Sound" ? A masterpiece that is refined, and maximize the talent of this one-time star. Only 'The Raver' was recorded from the original master-tape.
¥3500 (US$24.35)
Slightly thicker sleeve to accommodate an inner sleeve
The Paragons - Man Next Door / Left With A Broken Heart
Supertone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Step Softly / Derrick Harriott - Walk The Streets
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Another enduring Rocksteady instrumental masterpiece by Bobby Ellis and Derrick Harriott's timeless love song echoes sweet and bitter. Cool and dark 'Step Softly' is one of the most signature songs for Bobby Ellis and the greatest Rocksteady instrumental of all. The flip side is a best example of Harriott's distinctive sound in Rocksteady era. The set of recordings are now reissued with original songs on both side.
Phyllis Dillon - You're Like Heaven To Me / Phyllis Dillon - Walk Through The World With Me
Duke Reid / Buyreggae EU 2025
¥2880 (US$20.04)
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥2180 (US$15.17)
A very well-acquainted Dancehall classic rhythm "Tonight". Vena's version is without a doubt one of the top rated remakes alongside Jammys'. Melodious and melancholic arrangement meets Tonny Tuff's gourgeous singing - it's the true charm of Dancehall music.
Tarrus Riley - Gimme Likkle One Drop / Chronixx - Ain't No Giving In
Chimney Records / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥2680 (US$18.64)
Karl Bryan, Crystalites - Slippery / Crystalites - Tonight
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1969/ 1970
¥2180 (US$15.17)
'Slippery' is a beautifully arranged minor-chorded sax cut to Harriott production's classic rhythm, "Tonight." B-side is a piano instrumental version to the flip side.
Keith & Tex - Tonight / Lynn Taitt, Desmond Miles Seven - You've Caught Me
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
A star duo at the Harriott's production, Keith & Tex's'Tonight'is also the everlasting masterpiece in the history of Reggae music. There were many essential songs in his production from 1967 to 68 but'Tonight'is obviously the most indispensable one. Lynn Tait plays a beautiful instrumental version to Melodians' hit 'You've Caught Me' on the flip side. Reissued with these original recordings on both sides.
Renegades - You've Lost The Love / Merritone Singers - Rude Boy A Wail
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥2180 (US$15.17)
The Renegades consisted of Winston 'Pipe' Matthews, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald and George 'Buddy' Haye and later became a group called the Wailing Souls. 'You've Lost The Love' is one of their earliest Rocksteady works and it was originally released in 1966. It is also one of the rarest records hardly ever found. The record also features previously unreleased Ska vocal recording ' Rude Boy A Wail' by the Merritone Singers from the original master tape.
The Harmonizers - My Queen / The Valentines - Blam Blam Fever (Gunfever)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Christopher Ellis - Lessons Of Love / Christopher Ellis - Lessons Of Love (Instrumental)
Silly Walks EU 2024
¥2780 (US$19.34)
J Boog - Let's Do It Again / Major Riddim Instrumental
Don Corleon / Buyreggae EU 2020
¥2680 (US$18.64)
Kingstonians - Hold Down / Barry York - Who Will She Be
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Johnny & The Attractions - Coming On The Scene / Anything You Want
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
The Soul Vendors' horn inst cover of a mellow Latin tune, backed with the authentic Studio One Rocksteady masterpiece. This gorgeous horn inst Rocksteady features a superb arrangement from King Cannon a.k.a. Carl 'Cannonball' Bryan and Roland Alphonso. Like the originals on the other side here comes the one that Island was certainly familiar with back then, the Nat King Cole's excellent vocal cover from the Hamlins.
Tomorrow's Children - Bang Bang Rock Steady / Rain (Rock Steady)
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Tomorrow's Children were probably favored by uptown youths rather than downtown Rudies because of their funky, hard hitting sounds and lyrics. With those elements, they successfully created own killer style, which can be undoubtedly heard with 'Bang Bang Rock Steady'. The group also versioned the Beatles' 'Rain' in fine Rocksteady style. The original record was released in 1967.
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
¥2180 (US$15.17)
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.
Bob Marley, Wailers - Ambush / Ambush In Dub
Tuff Gong (Org) 1979
Info: Original Press
¥580 (US$4.03)
Eek A Mouse - Sensimania / Roots Radics
Thompson Sound 1982
Sensi Party B: No More War In The Ghetto
¥980 (US$6.82)
Tessanne Chin - I Want to Know What Love Is / Jordaine Bailey - I Am
Jet Set JPN 2025
¥2970 (US$20.66)
Christoph El Truento, Mara TK - Performer Dub / Christoph El Truento, PEP - Pep The Conquero
Wonderful Noise JPN 2024
¥2640 (US$18.37)
Cedric Brooks - April Song / Beresford Hammond - Why?
Wild Flower / Dub Store Records JPN 1976
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Bobby Ellis & Val Bennett - The Arabian Sound Of Reggae / Owen Gray - It's Time For Love
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥1480 (US$10.30)
Christopher Ellis - Flame Against The Wind / Still Go A Dance
Ghetto Youths International EU 2020
¥2580 (US$17.95)
Willie Williams - Armagideon Time (Discomix Vocal) / Armagideon Time (Discomix Version)
Soul Jazz Records UK 1980
¥2180 (US$15.17)
King Tubby & Riley All Stars - Concrete Jungle Dub
¥3980 (US$27.69)
1976 rare dub album consists of robust Techniques rhythms dismantled and reconstructed by King Tubby to its perfection
Long-expected reissue of one of the most sought after dub albums.
Inner Vibes - Mix Up Blender / King Tubbys - Mix Up Blender Version
Firehouse / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1480 (US$10.30)
Arguably one of the best King Tubby's digital known to mankind. Going through his tapes this was one of the earlier digital sessions took place at Tubby's dated 19th November 1985. Inner Vibes a.k.a. Dilly Dally lyrically unleashing his strong observation towards one woman. Tracks laid by King Asha and engineered by Peego & Fatman.
Blues Busters - Soon You'll Be Gone / I Don't Know
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Another smash hit Ska masterpiece by the Blues Busters, the superstar duo who had been dominating the Jamaican pop music industry since the 50's!! Covering the American hits as their specialty, the popular group had left a number of Jamaican souls, although only a few ska hits. Out of those few, this is undoubtedly another one of the most considerable tunes they had left. An excellent singing melody sparkles on top of the Byron Lee's iconic softly touched bass line.
Owen Gray - Ain't Nobody Home (Original Stamper) / Heptones - Know Body Knows
Studio One 1968
¥1800 (US$12.52)
Don Drummond - Don D Special / Fidel
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2080 (US$14.47)
The miraculous take of 'Fidel' which never came out back then! This is one of the most killer yet wonderfully tasteful masterpiece out of all the Don Drummond recordings. You wouldn't call them fans if they didn't know about 'Fidel', however this particular version has only been released on CD in the 90's when Sir Coxsone compiled the "In Memory Of Don Drummond". The monumental piece with the well deserved name, 'Don D Special' on the flip.
Jamaicans - Chain Gang / Jackie Mittoo, Soul Brothers - Do The Bogaloo
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$15.17)
A great cover version of a Sam Cook hit with beautiful chorus and a killer instrumental that blended Jamaica's Caribbean roots and Afro-Cuban essence. Jamaica's favorite American singer, Sam Cook's hit was beautifully transformed into a sweet and peaceful vocal Ska when it went through Studio One's unique filter. The tune was taken straight from the master tape. The flip side features a mixed style of Caribbean-decent music that Soul Brothers could play best at and Jackie Mittoo's burning keyboard maneuver made this killer instrumental best of the best.
Roland Alphonso - From Russia With Love / Cleopatra
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$15.17)
The both-sided killer Ska instrumental masterpiece - all Ska collectors have been searching for! The Skatalites playing the theme of James Bond's "From Russia With Love" is a true Ska instrumental masterpiece, which needs no introduction. Like the original release, it's gorgeously backed with "Cleopatra" on the B-side. Taken straight from the original master-tape, this is a dream come true single!
Derrick Harriott - Reach Out I'll Be There / Bobby Ellis, Crystalites - Illya Kuryakin
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Derrick Harriott versions a Motown hit 'Reach Out I Will Be There'. His killer version is a dancehall shaker and many might has been searching for this rare vinyl records as an essential for DJ selection. The Four Tops originally released the song in the mid 60's. The mid-tempo organ instrumental 'Illya Kuryakin' feartures Ike Bennet's powerful organ solo on the filpside.
Renegades - Knocking On My Door / Hopeton Lewis - Pick Yourself Up
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥2180 (US$15.17)
The Renegades consisted of Winston 'Pipe' Matthews, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald and George 'Buddy' Haye and later became a group called the Wailing Souls. 'Knocking On My Door' is one of their earliest Rocksteady works and it was originally released in 1966. It is also one of the rarest records hardly ever found. The record features previously unreleased Ska vocal recording ' Pick Youreself Up' by Hopeton Lewis from the original master tape.
Junior Murvin - Jack Slick / Anthony Johnson - Dancehall Vibes
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥2180 (US$15.17)
Junior Marvin is apparently more known for his 70's work but he continued his career while dancehall period and released album 'Apartheid' at Jammys. This heavy weight dancehall song 'Jack Slick' was on the album and released on 12" single vinyl. On side B, 'Dancehall Vibes' by Anthony Johnson on the same rhythm with different arrangements was only released on 12" single vinyl.
Eccleton Jarrett - Rock Them One By One / Rock Them One By One Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.90)
'Rock Them One By One' is a King Jammys' digital remake on 70's classic roots tune 'Wicked Can't Run Away' by Glen Richards. Its version is very detailed to its original but still a tough digital dancehall cut. Eccleton Jarrett's delicate vocal stands out proudly.
Bobby Aitken, Carib Beats, Lloyd, Glen - Keep On Pushing / Soul Special
BA / Bond Export / Deeper Knowledge US 2025
¥1780 (US$12.38)
Prince Philip - Dubplates And Raw Rhythm From King Tubby's Studio 1973-1976
DKR US 2024
¥6800 (US$47.31)
Dominic Dawson, Faustina - Harder They Come / (Reggae Disco Rockers Remix)
Flower JPN 2025
¥2200 (US$15.30)