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Ken Boothe - Old Fashioned Way / Earl Bailey - Moon Rock
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Possibly the first hit from then a newcomer producer Keith Hudson along with the iconic Dennis Alcapone deejay cut this tune will be passed on forever.
I Roy - Tougher Than Tough / Chosen Few - Do Your Thing
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1380 (US$12.64)
Another cover version of an Isaac Hayes’ classic. I Roy is blasting an heavy-weight toasting over the Chosen Few's vocals on the A-side "Tougher Than Tough". A straight cover version by Chosen Few appears on the B-side.
The Browne Bunch - We've Got A Good Thing Going / Now Generation - We've Got A Good Thing Going Version
Superstar / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Superlative reggae soul produced by Mikey Chung for his own Superstar imprint. Having both young Steely and Clevie in the band, when you think of the further development in reggae music, this production was crucial. Compared to Geoffrey’s high quality lustrous reggae soul this Jackson 5 cover is slightly different and lean towards the beauty of Jamaican pops sounds.
Carlos Morgan - Shake Your Body / Shake Your Body Down
Hot Shot / Reggae Fever EU 1981
¥1380 (US$12.64)
Johnny Clarke - Too Much War / Aggrovators - Straight To Cowboy
Clocktower US (Org) 1975
¥900 (US$8.24)
Freddie McGregor - Mighty King / Little Angel
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Derrick Morgan - Stand By Me / Headley Bennett - For The Time Being
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1480 (US$13.56)
U Roy - Dynamic Fashion Way / John Holt - Share My Rest
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Some may call it the original sound tune! This deejay cut strongly represent the new era of reggae music during 1969-70 with a string of new producers landing with serious hits. “Dynamic Fashion” would definitely be one of the top three U-Roy early classics.
Dennis Alcapone - Spanish Omega / Shades Of Hudson
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$13.56)
The golden hit of the early 70’s deejay craze in combination with Ken Boothe. The El Paso sound system deejay Dennis Alcapone showcasing repelling force and energy towards the others piling into the scene back then. One of the symbolic classics of the early deejay materials.
Generation Gap - Journey Within / Travelling On
Angen / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Sharp and sophisticated reggae soul funk instrumental backed with “Traveling On”.
Al Brown, Skin Flesh And Bones - Ain't No Love / Version
Pressure Sounds UK / Arab 1976
¥2180 (US$19.97)
Brent Dowe - Reggay Masooka / Soul Masooka
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
¥1580 (US$14.47)
Superbly arranged, second to none crossover anthem of reggae soul.
Sound Dimention - Time Is Tight / Soulful Strut
Soul Jazz Records UK / Studio One 1968
¥1680 (US$15.39)
Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah / My Baby Just Care For Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Tyrone Taylor - Rightful Rebel / Denise Darlington - Feel So Good
Soul Jazz Records UK / Studio One
¥1880 (US$17.22)
Leroy Sibbles - Express Yourself / Norman Fraser - Respect
Soul Jazz Records UK / Studio One 1970/ 1968
¥1880 (US$17.22)
Tommy McCook - Cool Stick / Cannon Ball (Karl Bryan) - Diversion
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1969
¥1480 (US$13.56)
Clarendonians - Darling Forever / Peter Austin - Marie My Love
Stud / Reggae Fever EU 1972
¥1180 (US$10.81)
Carlton & The Shoes - Love Is All (Original Stamper) / Sound Dimention - Love Version
Studio One 1969
¥850 (US$7.79)
Chosen Few - Am I Black Enough / Psychedelic Train
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1970
¥1380 (US$12.64)
Undoubtedly one of the best Funky Reggae tunes from Derrick Harriott's production, "Am I Black Enough" was originally a Billy Paul hit and has been covered by Derrick Harriott and Chosen Few who were into the Black Power movement at the time. The B-side "Psychedelic Train" is one of the earliest Funky Reggae instrumental songs which made Derrick Harriott recognized for his Funk-influenced style to listeners.
Aston Barrett, Sir Collins, Versatiles - Exodus / Collins, Honey Boy - Fight Life
Collins Music UK / Sir Collins 1973
¥1980 ¥1080 (US$9.89)
Slim Smith - Closer Together / Blinded By Love
Jackpot US (Org) 1973
Info: Original Press
¥980 ¥830 (US$7.60)
