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Junior Reid - Swinging My Love (Heavyweight Press) / Jammys Playing
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.46)
"Swinging My Lover" reminds of another Jammys hit rhythm "Four Season Lover". Junior Reid samples Johnny Clarke's 'Rock With Me Baby' and he expresses his joy on this juggling rhythm. 'Jammys Playing' is an update version of one of his early day classics 'Human Nature' exclusively for King Jammys Super Power.
Pad Anthony - Murderer / Tullo T - None Ah Dat
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
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King Jammy recorded two outstanding songs on the foundation ‘Heavenless’ rhythm among many others. Although Pad Anthony’s ‘Murderer’ is perhaps the most well known soundclash standard, Tullo T aka Papa Tullo showcased his conscious lyrics with fast-rapping style on the same rhythm.
Johnny Osbourne - Road Block / Little John - Come Fe Mash It
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Billy Jean B: Stalag
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Johnny Osbourne, who recorded many of numerous hit tunes for Jammys, sings a killer number 'Line Up', which is favored by 80's dancehall lovers. On the Side-B, Little John severely performs extraordinary dubplate special 'Come Fe Mash It' on 'Stalag' rhythm.
Alton Ellis - Preacher (Coloured Vinyl) / Lynn Taitt, Coments - Tender Loving Care
Treasure Isle 1966
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Clarence Parks - Things Come To Bump / Dub
Channel One / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US
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The rhythm for this tune is probably familiar to many. It's among a handful of riddims cut at Channel in the early 1980's and shared amongst a group of producers who were very active at the studio during this time. Despite being shelved by Channel, the tune found its way out there on vinyl (a somewhat frequent "mystery" of the 1980s reggae business), and has since cemented its place as one of the baddest cuts on a bad rhythm!
Thriller U - Raggamuffin Jammys / Earl Sixteen - A One Sound
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Promised Land B: Trial & Crosses
¥1280 (US$8.46)
One of the most famous and popular dubplates from Jammy's vault. Thriller U, who recorded regularly at Jammys, sings on the Dennis Brown's 'Promise Land' rhythm for King Jammys Super Power. And Earl Sixteen performs 'A1 Sound' on 'Trial Crosses' rhythm.
Trinity - 3 Piece Suit / Joe Gibbs, Professionals - Unknown Inst.
Joe Gibbs 1978
I'm Still In Love B: Real Rock
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Mad Professor - Dub Me Crazy 3: The African Connection (Cutout)
Ariwa UK 1983
¥2180 ¥1980 (US$13.09)
Little John; Little John, Billy Boyo - Brandy; Horseman Connection / Version
Music Lovers / Spring Hill Records EU 1983
¥2180 (US$14.42)
Don Angelo - General / Mix Down Style Version
Channel One / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 198-
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Don Angelo, who cut a bunch of tunes for Channel 1 in the early/mid 1980's, but only a few were released. This one, "General", saw release only in the UK thru a licensing deal at the time, and it's a wicked uptempo track in the same vein as some of our recently-issued Tasha productions from the same time, approx. 1984.
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
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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.
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.
Alton Ellis, Lorraine Scott - La La Means I Love You / Richard Howse - La La Love
All Tone UK 2004
La La Means I Love You/Precious
¥1980 (US$13.09)