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Black Uhuru, Chronixx - I Love King Selassie / Dub
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 2014
¥2080 (US$13.75)
Sampling one of the greatest classics Black Uhuru left for Jammy’s, the remarkable roots revival tune is finally out on vinyl. Dominating the recent rasta revival movement, Cronixx sings freely bringing new life to the rhythm with his strong message. Representing the excellent side of reggae music of taking lessons from the past.
Wailing Souls - Move On / Wackad - Cry For The Youths
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1988/ 1989
N/A
Originally started as The Renegades onto The Classics, one of the most prominent vocal groups, Wailing Souls have been keeping it authentic since the 60’s. Although they did not record that many at the digital dancehall era this one has been well received since day. Having both roots and dancehall elements is one of the key factors of King Jammy’s sound and this one remains as a masterpiece with the sorrow vocals by Wailing Souls. On the flip an enormously rare Wackad – Cry For The Youth who only released a few tracks from the late 80’s and early 90’s. Previously this can only be heard as a part of the compilation “King Jammy: A Man & His Music vol.1”.
Dennis Brown - Tracks Of Life / Nitty Gritty - Rub A Dub Kill You
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
N/A
Coupling tracks by two of the most lamented and legendary artists who both recorded great albums for Jammy. For some reason Jammy’s magic makes Dennis Brown’s vocal sounds so much better and this heavy digital remake of the Studio One classic, “Swing Easy” is just another example. It is also known as the same rhythm track for King Everal – Bad Girls. On the B-side, riding on the heavy tensional track, the charismatic vocalist from the 80’s, Nitty Gritty presents a smoky vocal warning all the soundboy out there.
Chronixx - Here Comes Trouble / Version
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.43)
Michael Rose - African Queen / Dub
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 2015
King Pharaoh's Plague/Jesus Dread
¥1280 (US$8.46)
An unreleased track recorded for Jammy by the veteran Michael Rose who has been active at the forefront of reggae music since roots era to date. Just like his other hit tunes, the exceptional melody sense with tough yet sexy voice on remake of the ever glorious Yabby You’s “King Pharaoh’s Plague”, naturally absorbs every listener from start.
Michael Rose - Peace And Love In The Ghetto / Dub
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 2015
¥1680 (US$11.11)
As a member of Black Uhuru, the grammy awarded Michael Rose reveals another unreleased material. Faithfully arranged by King Jammy, the rhythm is based on Horace Andy - Jah Is The One which was recorded in his classic “Pure Ranking”. Melancholic steppers rhythm with Rose’ iconic singing will surely touch your heart.
Hippy Boys - Seven Heaven / Bobby Aitken, Carib Beats - Scaramouchie
Gay Feet / Onlyroots EU 1967
N/A
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥2080 (US$13.75)
Stranger Cole - Crying Every Night / Tommy McCook - Mighty Alley
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1971
N/A
Tarrus Riley - Cold Girl / Jesse Royal - Modern Day Judas
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.43)
Blue Bells - Come Along / Upsetters - Along Came A Dub
Premier / Reggae Fever EU 1976
¥1680 (US$11.11)
Jah 9 - Reverence / Iba Mahr - Great Is H.I.M
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.43)
Bob Marley, Wailers - One Cup Of Coffee / Tommy McCook, Supersonics - Snow Boy
Beverleys UK 1962
N/A
Autarchi - Grow / Ruffi-Ann, Magma - Nothing Can Come Between
Inna De Yard / High Times / Dub Store Records JPN 2014
¥1180 (US$7.80)
Inna De Yard Production presents brand new 7” from Autarchi, son of artist and producer, Donovan Joseph. Purely grown at Inna De Yard, Autarchi spontaneously covers his father’s song on melodious one drop based on China Smith’ real ability, melancholic guitar sound. On the flip is a combination by Bermudian Roots singer Magma and the female artist Ruffi-Ann who has been know with her hit “Save The Juvenile”.
Magma - Love Life / Fruitful Relations
Inna De Yard / High Times / Dub Store Records JPN 2014
¥1180 (US$7.80)
This talented sing jay has been perfecting his craft from his pre teen age and have developed over the years to become today an important fixture in conscious reggae music. Born adam mayo in Warwick, Bermuda to a British father and a Bermudian mother. He was attracted as a youth to the teachings of emperor Haile Selassie and the Jamaican Rastafarian culture. "There are a lot of Rasta there, even though I didn’t wear locks then I was always into the words of his majesty" he recalled.
Absorbing the culture, led him to the music which have consumed him, providing for him the avenue to express his new Found consciousness he started performing live music in Bermuda learning his skill, doing the music he loves.
Cecil Lloyd - A Night In Jamaica With Cecil Lloyd (jacket Damage)
¥2880 (US$19.04)
First ever re-issue of 1965 Jamaican Latin-Calypso-Jazz album by the piano genius Cecil Lloyd, who led a 20-piece hotel band from the age of seventeen. In 1959, the maestro was asked to record an album for 20th Century Fox and he later released three albums on Studio One. Featuring a solid rhythm section with conga and percussion, A Night in Jamaica was produced by Ken Khouri for Federal's Kentone label. This enduring masterpiece still echoes across the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Federal Singers - My Love / What To Do
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2080 (US$13.75)
Previously unreleased mysterious uptempo vocal sung by unknown female (or boy) singer!
Typical but good female vocal style and the harmonica solo makes it even sweeter – not to miss for all Ska fans. Although we could be a little familiar to her voice, it is hard to define her name since there was no mention on the master-tape. Another mysterious vocal on the flip makes this 7” a generous double-sider
Three Tops - Do It Right / Three Tops, Phyllis Dillon - Do It Right (Soul Take)
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1968
¥1430 (US$9.45)
Dennis Alcapone - Teach The Children / Wake Up Jamaica
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1971/ 1973
A: Girl I've Got A Date B: Moonlight Lover
N/A
Lynn Taitt, Jets - Bat Man / Joker
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
N/A
Lynn Taitt remakes theme songs from the movie "Batman" in killer Rocksteady style. Those cheerful instrumentals, which well represent the distinctive sound of Marritone label, were originally released in 1968.
Glen Brown, Lloyd Robinson - Rudies Give Up / Bobby Aitken, Carib Beats - Orange Street Special
Gay Feet / Onlyroots EU 1967
N/A
Roy Cousins & The Royals - We Are In The Mood / Techniques - My Girl
Treasure Isle UK 1968
B: My Girl
¥1980 (US$13.09)
Johnny Clarke - Play Fool Fi Get Wise / King Tubby, Aggrovators - King Tubby's Dub
Jackpot UK 1976
¥1880 (US$12.43)
Bunny Lie Lie - Something Gonna Happen / Scientist - Something Dub
High Power UK 1980
¥900 ¥1480 (US$9.79)