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Asuka Ando - Jiri Jiri (Dry & Steady Mix) (ジャケットなし) / (Cumulonimbus Dub)
Gardenia Garden JPN 2015
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After selling out the first 7” cut from her latest album within a couple of days, Japanese lovers rock singer Asuka Ando comes back with another single, “Jiri Jiri” including a dub from Jagabe (Reggaelation independence). One of the most talked about singers in Japanese circuit at the moment.
Captain-C 20XX, King Life Star - Face Off Sound Clash (2CD + 特典CD)
Sting Muzik JPN 2015
¥2500 ¥2180 (US$14.01)
Punpee, Sugbabe - Last Dance (We Are Tanaka.) / Punpee, Carios, Dkxo - Last Dance (We Are Tanaka. Remix)
T.R.E.A.M. / Jet Set JPN 2015
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Byron Lee, Dragonaires - Frankenstein / Musical Pressure
Soul / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥2180 (US$14.01)
Black Uhuru, Chronixx - I Love King Selassie / Dub
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 2014
¥2080 (US$13.37)
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.
Tarrus Riley - Cold Girl / Jesse Royal - Modern Day Judas
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.08)
Eccleton Jarrett - Hold Them / Hold Them Version
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.51)
Known for hits like “Rock Them One By One” and “Turn On The Heat”, this is a previously unreleased Eccleton Jarret piece for his stronghold, Jammys.
Seems rather restrained but singing superbly on this energetic yet melodious “Tonight”-ish rhythm that was also adopted for “Rasta People” by Junior Delgado.
Prince Junior - Chicken Hawk / Chicken Hawk Dub
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.51)
Exclusive piece on a heavy weight digital remake of the “Cuss Cuss” rhythm. With the firing Jammys iconic bass lines on this tough rhythm, Prince Junior tops it showing off his rough performance in Rub a Dub style with an intonation.
Super Black - Rock Them / Rock Them Dub
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.51)
Another unreleased title from one of the popular dancehall artists of the 80’s, Super Black who is also known for his contribution for Jammys. Representing the sounds of Jammys at the time, this refined digital rhythm is built in minor chord with absolute simplicity, creating an excellent chemistry with the melancholic vocal.
Chronixx - Here Comes Trouble / Version
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.08)
Clive Wilson, Skatalites - One Ska, One Ounce Of Weed, One Beer / Federal Singers - Love Is All I Have
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$14.01)
Based on the Rhythm and Blues classic, this is a super rare uptempo Ska cover and for all Ska Man and the DJ's!
Originally sung by Amos Milburn, in the 50's this had been a sound system classic in Jamaica. There is nowhere else in the world but Jamaica could produce such a cover version and utterly convincing Drummond's solo works nicely as a spice of this tune. Originally released on a blank label although it's a super rare one to find - a proud copy to own and must have for all Ska Man. On the flip is a great vocal Ska yet the singer's detail is completely unknown. *Recommended to pair this title with the instrumental version by Don Drummond on this very same series(DSR-FW7-04)
Tiqur Ambassa, Kibir La Amlak - A Luta Continua (Struggle Continues) / Samora Machel Dub
Kla Dub Box UK 2015
¥1580 (US$10.16)
Alborosie, King Jammy - Dub Of Thrones: Alborosie Meets King Jammy
Greensleeves UK 2015
¥5800 (US$37.28)
Diggory Kenrick - Moulding Rock / Ras Deciple, Pickout All Stars - Moulding Rock
Movements UK 2015
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Nitty Gritty - Turn Them Back / Turn Them Back Dub
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1980 (US$12.73)
You might have seen Jammy playing this devastating sound killer in sessions lately, although before that this Nitty Gritty on Jammy’s ‘Tempo’ has only been heard on dubplates. No one knows why it never came out – is it because it was a counteraction to Tubby? Or tune that was the lethal weapon of Jammy? There is nothing we can do but imagine those pictures when listening to the intense energy and impact of this tune.
Joya Landis - Moonlight Lover / Winston Wright - Moonlight Groover
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1969
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Ernest Ranglin - Mod Mod Ranglin
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A fundamental album released in 1966 that determined the way Rocksteady was going to journey. In 1966, Rude Boys were at the peak of the fame with their notorious behaviors, while Ska gradually started to slow down its tempo, this album paved the way for a newborn music, Rocksteady with rather slower and tighter rhythm approach. This album should be picked one of 10 pieces of the most important album of Reggae history.
Hopeton Lewis - Take It Easy With The Rock Steady Beat
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A fundamental album released in 1966 that determined the way Rocksteady was going to journey. In 1966, Rude Boys were at the peak of the fame with their notorious behaviors, while Ska gradually started to slow down its tempo. This album paved the way for a newborn music, Rocksteady, with rather slower and tighter rhythm approach. This album should be considered as one of the ten most important albums in Reggae history. The descent from Ska, which had its derivation from Jazz or Rhythm and Blues, to Rocksteady, with its various potential elements which would be passed to the next decade of Reggae, has been allegedly created in this album with Trinidadian guitarist Lynn Taitt and his band The Jets as the backing band. Entitled “Take It Easy With The Rock Steady Beat!”, most of the tunes featured in this album were written for praising dancehall as if he’d have known this genre was going to rule the dance floors. Among the tunes in this album, “This Music Got Soul” was the coolest of all and called out the dawn of the Rocksteady era. This tune had a huge influence on the future developments of Reggae music.
Ultra Vybe JPN 2015
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An anticipated full album from refined Japanese lovers rock singer, Asuka Ando. After gaining followers with her 7” and EP. Releases, Asuka finally puts out the full length including the single “See You In My Dreams”, and Fil Callender cover “Baby My Love” backed by the supreme Japanese musicians with the likes of Takumi Kaneko (Jazzy Sport), Koji Oishi (Little Tempo) and more.
Mandidextrous - Run; Princess / Mandidextrous, Heatzy; Slinks - Doing Doing Doing; Birthtek
Amen4tekno UK 2015
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Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign / Raver
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.01)
A perfect, yet low-keyed, Studio One Rocksteady double A-sided masterpiece!! Recorded in 1967 while Clement Dodd and Soul Vendors were on tour in the UK. The former Jamaican popular singer Owen Gray, who had already been living there then, voiced these unique pieces. It sounds very different from the ones recorded at Brentford Road, although both tunes certainly have the “Coxsone Sound” – A masterpiece that is refined, and maximize the talent of this one-time star. Only ‘The Raver’ was recorded from the original master-tape.
Jackie Mittoo - Chinese Chicken / Put It On
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.37)
The killer Rocksteady-Ska like a vital bridge between both of them, backed with a Mittoo’s nice vocal tune. Throned from the Skatalites to the Soul Vendors, this is the last form of the Studio One Ska and it’s very much like the Soul Vendor’s party piece. Along with the B-side, Jackie Mittoo had directed both and his marvelous creativity can be seen allover. Each of them recorded from the original master-tape.
Indica Dubs, Conscious Sounds - Free Spirit / Conscious Sounds - Dub Spirit
Indica Dubs UK 2014
¥1680 (US$10.80)
Wareika Hill Sounds - No More War; Free The People (Picture Sleeve) / Universe In Crisis; Chant Rasta
Honest Jons UK 2013
¥2380 (US$15.30)
Jennifer Lara - Woman Of The Ghetto / Jackie Mittoo, Sound Dimension - Side Walk Doctor Version
Dub Store Records JPN / Studio One 2004
¥2180 (US$14.01)
Llans Thelwell, His Celestials - Mughead Ska / Free For All
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥1480 (US$9.51)
One of the most wanted Ska titles to date, this is an ultimate killer Ska instrumental for all DJs. An exclusive reissue of the utterly rare and unique title amongst all the Ska instrumentals! Some say the title of this super killer masterpiece was taken from the musician Barry Malcolm’s nickname “Mughead”. Backed with an excellent B-side ‘Free For All’just like the original release. There are no more instructions needed for this great release!
Prince Junior - Hard Sound Fe Dead / Hard Sound Fe Dead Dub
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
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Previously unreleased material from Prince Junior – known for his killer digital hit “Crucial Boy” produced by Jammy. Taking in the essence of the aboriginal roots flavor along with Jammy’s rugged bassline, it makes up the melancholic digital roots music. Prince Junior approaches this sound killer forcibly and directly, yet sings up softly to showcase his low-keyed performance skills.
Super Black - Bad Woman / Bad Woman Version
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.51)
Another unreleased rare material only heard on dubplates previously. Jammy’s iconic heavy bassline and melodious instrumentals in minor scale represent his production style from around 87’. Super Black sorrowfully sings man’s pure heart in this lover’s dancehall tune.
Stranger Cole - Crying Every Night / Tommy McCook - Mighty Alley
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1971
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Three Tops - Do It Right / Three Tops, Phyllis Dillon - Do It Right (Soul Take)
Treasure Isle / Buyreggae EU 1968
¥1430 (US$9.19)