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King Jammy, Various - Reggae Anthology: Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng (2CD + DVD)
VP US 2015
¥3880 (US$24.72)
Various - Silver Dollar Volume 2
Black Scorpio (Org) 1989
Real Rock B: Friends For Life Info: Original Press
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Frankie Wilmott, Captain Barkey - Money Gone Down The Drain
Stereo One 1988
¥1280 (US$8.16)
Only other tune from Stereo One label that can stand against the masterpiece “Mix Up” for its popularity and recognition. Killer combination of Frankie Willmott’s melancholic vocal and vigorous deejaying from Captain Barkey!
Power House 1985
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Half Pint’s massive hit on Sly & Robbie remake of Heavenless for Powerhouse which pretty much needs no introduction. It is said that this it the first ever tune the word “Raggamuffin” was used and has been praised as the dancehall anthem to date!
King Jammy, Various - Reggae Anthology: Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng (LP)
VP US 2015
¥5880 (US$37.47)
R Zee Jackson - Special Request / Prince Jammy - Dub
Yo Yo Info: Original Press
¥2080 ¥1580 (US$10.07)
Sixy Morris - Me Nuh Response / Version
Blue Mountain / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1987
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t's been a while since Digikiller issued any '80s digital tunes, but here's one of the rarest and best. Sixy Morris' tune was released on 7" in JA and on 12" in the UK. A great digital tune which combines elements of the classic late '80s digital sound with a bit of early '90s flavor, it's got a killer rolling bassline, great singing, and of course, the famous "scratching" fx!
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.
Leslie Thunder - Ram Dance Man / Ram Dance Man Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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'Ram Dance Man' by Leslie Thunder is another song on popular rhythm 'Love Punanny Bad'. One of the most sought after records by dancehall fans. You can never miss her real explosive Raggamuffin style on this cheerful rhythm track.
Josey Wales - Water Come A Mi Eye / Admiral Bailey - Mi Ah The Danger
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1680 (US$10.71)
Josey Wales ‘s ‘Water Come A Mi Eye’ on another Jammy’s popular rhythm ‘Love Punaany Bad’ starts with a flight attendant (Josey himself) welcoming boarding people to New York. He drops his tears as he experiences hard times in New York. Although Admiral Bailey is well known for his massive hit ‘Punanny’ at the Jammys and lyrical content, the deejay bring a rough badman anthem with ‘Me A The Danger’ this time.
Shabba Ranks - Girl Look Sweet; Version / Version
Super Power US (Org) 1989
Info: Original Press
¥1780 ¥799 (US$5.09)
Admiral Tibet - Some People Life Is Not Comfortable / Version
Small Axe (Org) 1988
Info: Original Press
¥980 ¥299 (US$1.91)