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Ghetto Connection - Strugglers Time / Dub
Dub Irator / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1979
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Ghetto Connection's tune was originally released in 1979 on the Strugglers and Jah Life labels respectively in JA and NY. Now re-released on Jah Life's reactivated Dub Irator label, this one is hard militant roots with killer lyrics - "back back weh, CIA!"
Prince Junior - Girl For All Seasons / Dub
DJ's Choice / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 198-
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Prince Junior's self-production was originally released around 1980 on 12" and LP, now on 7" for the first time. Great heavy roots lovers, as played back in the day by and specially requested on dubplate by Jah Shaka.
Michael Buckley - Test We (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Anthony Malvo, Collin Roach - Jammys Let's Cruise
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.27)
ichael Buckley sings 'Test We' on the King Jammy's computerized version of Studio One foundation 'Rock Fort Rock' rhythm where he showcases his low-key voice and unique flow. On the flip side, Colin Roach performs 'Jammy's Lets Cruise' on another Jammys popular 'China Town' rhythm with melodies of the Anthony Malvo's 'Cruisin' and Bob Marley's 'Nice Time'.
Black Oney - Jah Jah Send The Person
Record Smith / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1975
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Black Oney's tune was originally released in 1975, wailing early roots produced by Lloydie Slim. Released on Record Smith 7" in JA, and again a couple years later on Roots Records 12" in NY.
Phyllis Dillon - One Life To Live / Tommy McCook - My Best Dress
Treasure Isle 1969
B: My Best Girl
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Telano for Club Jamaica - Gud Ole Wife: DPDC Mix CD Volume 1 (Latest & Hottest Dancehall Non Stop Mix!!!)
Club Jamaica JPN 2011
¥1365 ¥499 (US$3.22)
Banana Man - Musical Murder / Musical Murder Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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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.
Nitty Gritty - Play Round The World (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Kill Them All
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1280 (US$8.27)
Nitty Gritty updates his major hit song 'Run Round The World' to 'Play Around The World'. This dubplate simply praises King Jammys Super Power and he warns sound boys by singing "Jammys is the sound where play around the world,,, don't test Jammy sound”.
Super Black - A We Rule (Heavyweight Vinyl) / Anthony Malvo - Gone Inna History
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1280 (US$8.27)
Super Black, one the prominent dancehall singers in 80's, sings his song 'We Rule' on the Jammys version of 'Stalag' rhythm while Anthony Malvo covers his Digital B hit ‘Sound History' in melody of the Carpenters 'Top Of The World'.
Sluggy Ranks - Cocaine; Version / Nitty Gritty - Dollars; Version
King Custom US / Gold Shop US 1992
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Turner aka Faddah-T (King Ryukyu) - Super Soul Show: Volume 6: In Late Summer
King Ryukyu JPN 2011
¥1650 (US$10.66)
Ernest Ranglin, Selected Group - Free Form / Skalvouvia
Kentone / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
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One of the most rare double A-sided singles recorded under direction of Ernest Ranglin, who was the musical director of Federal Recording Studio at the time. While this jazzy instrumental features superbsolos by trumpet and alto saxophone, Ernie leads this minor track from beginning to end and showcases his mighty guitar playing. On the flipside, remarkable solos by trumpet and alto saxophone are again featured on the bright mid-tempo track. The original 7inch format is almost impossible to find. These recordings are simply elegant Ska Instrumentals.
Paragons, Lynn Taitt, Jets - We Were Meant To Be / We Were Meant To Be (Acappella)
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
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One of the earliest works recorded by John Holt. This is a golden Rocksteady piece clearly depicts beautiful atmosphere that Federal Records always has kept in their recording material. The single was originally released in 1966 without this acappella version. Reissued from the original master tape.
Roland Alphonso - Stranger For Durango / Sounds Of Silence
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
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'Stranger For Durango is a bright instrumental performed by Roland Alphonso. Ska/Rocksteady lover's delight! The song also features remarkable solo on keyboard. The musician remakes Simon & Garfunkle's 'Sound of Silence' in a graceful Rocksteady style. Those recordings were originally released in 1966 and reissued from the original master tape.