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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.
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$12.81)
Mungo's Hi Fi, Sugar Minott, Daddy Freddy - Raggamuffin / (Chimpo Remix)
Scrub A Dub UK / Scotch Bonnet UK 2015
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Mungo's Hi Fi held a recording session with Sugar Minott in Glasgow in 2009, not knowing that he would sadly pass away six months later. This record features his raggamuffi n vocal which has been complemented with Daddy Freddy at his growling best, which he was proud to record alongside his friend and mentor. The 12" features on one side Mungo's Hi Fi's original dubby smasher, which has been one of their most requested tracks since they started playing it out on dubplate. The other side is their fi rst collaboration with Chimpo, who has pulled out all the stops to take the homage to Zinc's Super Sharp Shooter to the next level.
Blues Blenders - Shuffling Jug (Original Stamper) / Don Drummond - Scandal
Studio One 1963/ 1960
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Blues Busters - Soon You'll Be Gone / I Don't Know
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Another smash hit Ska masterpiece by the Blues Busters, the superstar duo who had been dominating the Jamaican pop music industry since the 50’s!! Covering the American hits as their specialty, the popular group had left a number of Jamaican souls, although only a few ska hits. Out of those few, this is undoubtedly another one of the most considerable tunes they had left. An excellent singing melody sparkles on top of the Byron Lee’s iconic softly touched bass line.
Blues Busters - There's Always Sunshine / Maytals - Sometimes (Love Is A Special Feeling)
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.10)
A magnificent Rocksteady piece in one-off style sang by one of the groups that represent the golden age of Ska. Since the number of their recordings decreased devastatingly after the Ska era, this truly is a rare Rocksteady made in its top form with the veteran’s dignity. In addition, this is the own Rocksteady cover version of one of their first ever recordings at the Coxsone’s in 1960.
Chronixx - Here Comes Trouble / Version
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.16)
Bim One Production, Miss Red - Nah Bwoy (with Download Code)
Scotch Bonnet UK 2015
¥1180 (US$7.63)
Miss Red cut her teeth as a MC with Easy Rider Sound from Haifa but more recently you will fi nd her touring the world playing with The Bug. This release sees her going back to her dancehall roots and a vocal counteraction to Shabba Ranks’ ‘Trailer load a gyal’. The track is by Bim One Production from Tokyo, whose electronic reggae releases are proving to be reliable dance smashers. This is a limited edition vinyl only release. ***Get download code for the same rhythm "Danny T feat. Parly B - Dreader Than Dread (Bim One Production Remix)" details below!!!
King Jammy, Various - Reggae Anthology: Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng (2CD + DVD)
VP US 2015
¥3880 (US$25.09)
Barrier Free, Arsenal Japan - 決着: Settlement Sound Clash 2015 (2CD)
Sting Muzik JPN 2015
¥3240 ¥2880 (US$18.63)
Captain-C 20XX, King Life Star - Face Off Sound Clash (2CD + 特典CD)
Sting Muzik JPN 2015
¥2500 ¥2180 (US$14.10)
Derrick Harriott - Loser / Derrick Harriott, Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Now We Know
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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‘The Loser’is gloriously considered as one of the most significant songs as well as rhythm tracks in the history of Reggae music. Also entitled as‘The Winner’, the song is easily adapted to sound system dubplates. Talking about the genre of Rocksteady, this song cannot be ignored.‘Now We Know’on the flip side is to be released on 7 inch single for the first time ever.
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥2080 (US$13.45)
Chronixx - Play Some Roots / Rc - Can't Bridge My Defense
Silly Walks / Buyreggae EU 2015
¥1880 (US$12.16)
Hempolics - Love To Sing (Mungo's Hi Fi Ft, Solo Banton Remix) / Mungo's Hi Fi - Dub To Sing
Scotch Bonnet UK 2015
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Mungo's Hi Fi have been following The Hempolics for a while and were glad to get a chance to remix one of their tracks. They picked 'Love to sing' for it's upfull message and joyful sound, bringing in Solo Banton for some heavyweight lyrics in the verses and giving it the Mungo's bass treatment.
Hersang, City Slickers - Hopping Guitar (Original Stamper) / Old McTarvey
Studio One 1961
¥850 (US$5.50)
George Nooks - Education Is The Key / Euton Grant - Revolution Coming
High Fence 2005
¥600 ¥199 (US$1.29)
Cool Notes - My Tune (Label Damage) / You Are What You Are
Jama UK (Org) 1977
Info: Original Press
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King Jammy, Various - Reggae Anthology: Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng (LP)
VP US 2015
¥5880 (US$38.03)
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.
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Recorded in 1964 at the Federal studio, this elegant yet unique previously unreleased album is said to be the origin of the Jamaican Mento meets 4 Beat Jazz. This brilliant album is one of the most important Jamaican Jazz recordings that Ernest Ranglin has ever made. Everything in this album starts with the traditional Caribbean Jazz classics and then develops into 4 Beat Jazz. Produced by Godfather of the Jamaican music, Ken Kouri, this album is nothing but deserves its title. You may want to add this next to the Guitar In Earnest [DSR-LP/CD-501] in your collection.