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Half Pint - One Big Ghetto / Tonto Irie - Ram Up Every Corner
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1984
N/A
Without mentioning Half Pint, the true story about the Jammys label can never be told. King Jammy adopted a classic song ‘Open The Gate’ and versioned the rhythm digitally. The young Half Pint claims this wild world is ‘One Big Ghetto’. On the flip side, Tonto Irie showcases his skillful and edgy lyrical flow to the same rhythm.
Little John, Popsie - Ram Jam / 51 Storm
Youth In Progress / Dub Store Records JPN 1979
¥1980 (US$13.27)
Gladstone Anderson, Lynn Taitt, Jets - Glad Sounds
¥2500 (US$16.76)
Trinidad born legendary guitarist, Lynn Taitt, who brought the first wave of Rocksteady to the Island, and Gladdy Anderson who is well known for a Skatalites' pianist, they both got together to record this Rocksteady instrumental album 'Glad Sounds' at Federal Studio in 1968. Released from the Merritone label, which was managed under the Federal. The album depicts the hay day and best sound of Rocksteady as well as label itself. First time to be reissued by Dub Store Records. The forth reissue of the Story Of Federal program by Dub Store Records. The original UK issue was released on the Big Shot label with a different jacket design. Album tracks consist mainly of cover versions of popular tracks, which were produced by Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Lee and Sonia Pottinger. Lynn Taitt and Gladstone Anderson added gentle flavors to their versions by their distinctive instrumental plays. Also Federal's recording facility made possible to maintain this sound quality. Certainly, this is another classic album to add to your collection shelf!!
Lovindeer, Shabba Ranks - Manhunt (Original Stamper) (Skip) / Krimson Hawk - Krimson Hawk
TSOJ 1990
¥570 ¥499 (US$3.35)
Conroy Smith - Love Affair / Love Affair Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1280 (US$8.58)
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.
Banana Man - Musical Murder / Musical Murder Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1680 (US$11.26)
Although Banana Man is not a famous figure in the business as he was not a prolific artist, his funs still remember his soundsystem anthems and his unique name. ‘Musical Murder’ considerably one of his best works on the King Jammy’s digitally versioned ‘Wicked Can’t Run Awa’ rhythm.
Prince Junior - Crucial Boy / Crucial Boy Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.58)
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.
Selah Collins - Try Try (Dubplate Mix) (Coloured Vinyl) / Progressive Riddim (Dubplate Mix)
Ruddy & Redeye UK / Unity Sounds UK 1988
¥570 ¥399 (US$2.68)
Wayne Smith - Like A Dragon / Dennis Brown - History
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.58)
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.
Bunny Lie Lie - Something Gonna Happen / Scientist - Something Dub
High Power UK 1980
¥900 ¥1480 (US$9.92)
¥900 ¥599 (US$4.02)
Nitty Gritty - Butter Bread / Butter Bread Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1680 (US$11.26)
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.
Toots & The Maytals - Alidina / Don Drummond - Dragon Weapon
Pyramid UK / Beverleys 1969
¥2080 (US$13.95)
