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Marvels - Rocksteady / Lloyd Charmers - Travelling On
FRM / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1480 (US$14.26)
This funky reggae classic go way beyond the boundary of reggae music and reaching to every music lover out there. Beginning with the killer drum break, the Aretha Franklin cover is built to move everyone’s body! Backed with slick instrumentals produced by Lloyd Charmers, it’s about time this 7” gets reissued.
Derrick Morgan - Stand By Me / Headley Bennett - For The Time Being
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Ken Boothe - Old Fashioned Way / Earl Bailey - Moon Rock
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$14.26)
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.
Leroy Smart - God Helps The Man / Horace Andy - Thank You Lord
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Lord Creator, Tommy McCook - Such Is Life / Come Down 68
Randys / Onlyroots EU 1968
¥1680 (US$16.19)
Cornell Campbell - You're Not Good / Natural Facts
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah / My Baby Just Care For Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Generation Gap - Journey Within / Travelling On
Angen / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Sharp and sophisticated reggae soul funk instrumental backed with “Traveling On”.
Bob Andy - Games People Play / The Sun Shine For Me
FRM / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Marvin Brooks - Old Time Day / Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1975
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Killer roots from Marvin Brooks of The Techniques singing devotedly on a tight millitant horn beat. Not to mention a heavy deep dubwise.
I Roy - Tougher Than Tough / Chosen Few - Do Your Thing
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1380 (US$13.30)
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.
Dennis Brown - Lips Of Wine / Crystalites - Stranger In Town
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Being known as Crown Prince of Reggae, this is Dennis Brown's commemorated first single and it was written and composed by Dennis himself. This is, of course, before he started recording at Studio One and is one of his best heartwarming songs. Crystalites' killer keyboard instrumental is featured on B-side and has been admired to listeners who have great appreciation for 1969-70’s up-tempo instrumentals.
The Maytones - Botheration / G. G. Rhythm Section - 2000 Tons Of TNT
GGs / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Derrick Morgan - Hold You Jack / Lester Sterling & Stranger Cole - Bangarang
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Dennis Alcapone - Spanish Omega / Shades Of Hudson
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$14.26)
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.
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$14.26)
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.
Trammy (Vin Gordon) - Horns Of Paradise / Jemeniah 2 - Walk On The Wild Side
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1480 (US$14.26)
U Roy - Dynamic Fashion Way / John Holt - Share My Rest
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$14.26)
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.
Boris Gardiner - Untitled Instrumental / Lonely Place
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Techniques - Silhouette / Travelling Man
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1969/ 1971
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Jennifer Lara - Woman Of The Ghetto / Jackie Mittoo, Sound Dimension - Side Walk Doctor Version
Dub Store Records JPN / Studio One 2004
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Freddie McGregor - Mighty King / Little Angel
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Chosen Few - Am I Black Enough / Psychedelic Train
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1970
¥1380 (US$13.30)
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.
Johnny Osbourne - Niah Man / Alton Ellis - Soul Groover
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Alton Ellis - It's Your Thing / Vin Gordon - It's Your Thing Inst.
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Clarendonians - Bound In Chains / Stud All Stars - Chains Version
Stud / Reggae Fever EU 1972
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Horace Andy - Mother And Child Reunion (Original Stamper) / Wilde Man Johnson - Love And Power Reunion
Studio One 1972
¥850 (US$8.19)
Justin Hinds, Dominoes - One The Last Days (レーベルA, B逆) / Oh What A Feeling
Peckings UK 1974
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Orvil Samuels, Freddie Mckay, Rags & Riches - Dance This Ya Festival / Version
Well Charge (Org) 1976
¥1800 (US$17.34)
Sonny Wong - You Can't Hold On / In Crowd - You Can't Hold On (Instrumental)
Pyramid / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$14.26)
1973 reggae soul cover of Robert John’s classic by Sonny Wong who started his career early with The Mighty Vikings. Chung brothers had a clear vision of creating what is believed to be the origin of lovers rock. Splendid arrangement from In Crowd on flip is a must.
Dave Barker - Your Own Thing / Techniques - War Boat
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1971/ 1970
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Toots & The Maytals - Doctor Lester (In The Dark) / Sun Moon & Stars
Beverleys UK 1970
¥1380 (US$13.30)
J Randall - Everything Will Be Alright (Original Stamper) / New Establishment - Everything Will Be Ver
Studio One 1971
¥850 ¥499 (US$4.81)
Derrick Harriott - Groovy Situation / Candy
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1970/ 1971
Info: Adapted
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Covering US hits was Derrick Harriott's specialty and this tune is no exception. This is his cover version of Gene Chandler's hit that was popular on the radios at the time in Jamaica. B-side features early Lovers Rock tune by Derrick Harriott.
Aston Barrett, Sir Collins, Versatiles - Exodus / Collins, Honey Boy - Fight Life
Collins Music UK / Sir Collins 1973
¥1980 ¥1080 (US$10.41)
Dennis Brown - Cheater / Tommy McCook - Harvest In The East
Impact / Onlyroots EU 1972
¥1680 (US$16.19)
Johnny Clarke - Too Much War / Aggrovators - Straight To Cowboy
Clocktower US (Org) 1975
¥900 (US$8.67)
Harold Butler, Connection - I Like It / Like This Disco Mix
Clocktower US (Org) 1975
¥1980 (US$19.08)
Cornell Campbell - I've Never Found A Girl / Colour Race
Hop / Reggae Fever EU 197-
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Alton Ellis - Black Man's Pride / Pioneers - Heart Desire
Pioneer / Reggae Fever EU 1971
¥1480 (US$14.26)
Brent Dowe - Reggay Masooka / Soul Masooka
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
¥1580 (US$15.22)
Superbly arranged, second to none crossover anthem of reggae soul.
V. Vinstrick - Love Is Not Your Game / Depending On You
Sir JJ / Reggae Fever EU 1969
¥1630 (US$15.70)
Gaylads - I Wear My Slanders (If You Don't Mind) / Upsetters - If You Don't Mind
Upsetter / Reggae Fever EU 1973
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Freddie Mcgregor - Home Ward Bound (Original Stamper) (Side B:Bad Press) / Version
Studio One 1979
¥1800 (US$17.34)
Keeling Beckford - Suzie Wong / Soul Rhythms - Deltone Special
Deltone / Reggae Fever EU 1968
¥1630 (US$15.70)
Pioneers - Me Little But Me Tallawah / Who The Cap Fit
Boss Records / Reggae Fever EU 1968
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Stranger Cole, Gladdy Anderson - Make Good
Stranger Soul Cole / Reggae Fever EU 1971
¥1680 (US$16.19)
King Sporty - Choice Of Music (Original Stamper) / Dudley Sibbly - Having A Party
Studio One 1970
¥850 (US$8.19)
Heptones - No One Can Make Me Warmer (Original Stamper) / King Rocky - You Were Wrong
Studio One 1970
¥850 (US$8.19)
Big Joe - Weed Specialist / Version
Stop Point / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1973
Heaven & Earth/Conquering Lion
¥1100 (US$10.60)
Winston Edwards' STOP POINT label was just one imprint used by the producer in the early-mid '70s, as he moved between London and Kingston, releasing music on both fronts. In the UK his productions primarily came on the FAY MUSIC and DIP imprints.
Errol Dunkley - King And Queen / Winston Samuels - Don't Believe In Him
Jackpot UK 1972
¥1380 (US$13.30)
Freedom Singers - Give Peace A Chance (Original Stamper) / Sound Dimension - Travelling Home
Studio One 1970
¥1180 (US$11.37)
Chosen Few - People Make The World Go Round / Derrick Harriott - Brown Baby
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1973
¥1380 (US$13.30)
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
Jah Lloyd - Natty Come Yah (Side A, B Credit Miss) / Bingy Bunny, Pat Francis - I Wanna Love You
Teem UK 1974
¥1180 ¥999 (US$9.62)
John Holt - Look What You've Done / King Tubby - Bunny Lee Has Arrived Version
Jackpot (Org) 1975
Info: Original Press
¥2499 ¥780 (US$7.51)
Shorty The President - Too Much Gal Out A Street / Let Go Mi Hand Babylon
Crazy Joe (Org) 1977
You Don't Need Me Info: Original Press
¥1480 ¥399 (US$3.84)
U Roy - Jump For Joy / Heavy Duty Festival
Grounation UK (Org) 1975
Info: Original Press
¥1980 ¥699 (US$6.73)
