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Sons Of Negus - Run Come Rally / All Ye Saints
Zion Disc / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2080 (US$13.46)
Marvels - Rocksteady / Lloyd Charmers - Travelling On
FRM / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥2180 (US$14.11)
This funky reggae classic go way beyond the boundary of reggae music and reaching to every music lover out there. Beginning with the killer drum break, the Aretha Franklin cover is built to move everyone’s body! Backed with slick instrumentals produced by Lloyd Charmers, it’s about time this 7” gets reissued.
Roland Alphonso - Bongo Tango / Norma Fraser - Every Body
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥1580 (US$10.23)
Sons Of Negus - Zion We Want To Go / Time Is Drawing High
Zion Disc / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2080 (US$13.46)
Jimmy Riley & The Three Tops - You Should Have Known / The Three Tops - Great 68 Train
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.46)
Protoje, Jesse Royal, Sevana - Sudden Flight / Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows (Shy FX Remix)
Mr Bongo UK 2015
A: Gun Shot
N/A
Matt Sounds - How Good And How Pleasant (Picture Sleeve) (Coloured Vinyl) / Lynn Taitt - Under The Hellshire Moon
Overheat Music JPN 2016
¥1780 (US$11.52)
Derrick Harriott - Rock Steady Party
¥3680 (US$23.82)
A faultless selection of seriously sublime rock steady from Derrick Harriott. A timeless classic where one of the pivotal pioneers of Jamaican music lays down sweet melodies, mellow grooves and wall to wall soul.
Monty And The Cyclones - Jazz Walking / Don Drummond & C. McLaughlin - Just Cool
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1960
¥2080 (US$13.46)
Stephen Cheng - Always Together / Sam Carty - Rich Man, Poor Man
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.11)
Extremely rare rocksteady masterpiece recorded in 1967. Curiously sang in Chinese, this novelty record was originally pressed and spread within the Chinese community in Jamaica. Even though comparing to its entire population this island has exceptionally high rate of musical recordings, this could possibly be the only verified track solely sang in Chinese. One that has always been spoken about due to its oddity and should be succeeded eternally.
Turner aka Faddah-T (King Ryukyu) - Super Soul Show: Volume 8: Time For Love
King Ryukyu JPN 2016
¥1650 (US$10.68)
Soul Brothers - East Man Ska / King Rocky & The Willows - You Were Wrong
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥1580 (US$10.23)
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.11)
The big hit Ska classic everybody loves, sang by one of the top groups of the 60’s!! Along with the Maytals and the Wailers, the Blues Busters were one of the top groups at the time, however commercially they were going more of a mainstream than the others. Since their career goes way back in the late 50’s, they must have been idolized by so many of those who made their debut later in the Ska era. This is an essential mainstream Ska classic by the brilliantly skilled duo in their best form backed by no other than Byron Lee.
Kiddus I, Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Knots / Reggaelation Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Dub
¥1480 (US$9.58)
Spiritual message from Kiddus I, the Original Rockers to each and every roots lovers across the board. Backed by one of Japanes most devout band Reggaelation IndependAnce, Kiddus is back again with a breathtaking remake of “Flying Knots”.
Asuka Ando - Jiri Jiri (Dry & Steady Mix) (ジャケットなし) / (Cumulonimbus Dub)
Gardenia Garden JPN 2015
N/A
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.
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Known for his work for Firehouse in the 80's, here comes a long expected reissue of Trevor Levy's lyrically appealing piece. Soulfully singing upon a heavy bouncy rhythm, the structure is simple and that's why it's timeless.
Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign / Raver
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.11)
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.
King Kong - Don't Tell Me Your Loving / Don't Tell Me Your Loving Version
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥2180 (US$14.11)
Thriller U - Raggamuffin Mi Soup
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$8.93)
One of Vena's classic rhythms, Tonight. “Raggamuffin Mi Soup” is a joyful reissue by Thriller U singing mistily and emotionally inna real dancehall fashion! Alog with Little John and Tony Tuff cuts, this one marks the most popular amongst all the rest.
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Legendary dancehall artist, Nitty Gritty's unarguable digital killer for Vena! Glamorous out of key style in the proper 80's manner, along with Delroy Katt and Sanchez this cut is a must have, regardless.
Conroy Smith - Sugar Me / Sugar Me Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.29)
A few titles has been released on Suguar Minott’s ‘Conscious Lover’ rhythm but ‘Sugar Me’ by Conroy Smith is one of the most wanted records on the rhythm among collectors. On this smooth drifting rhythm, he sings mournfully but also with his sweet lyrics.
Peter Tosh & The Wailers - Rasta Shock Them Up / Soul Brothers - Ringo's Ska
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2080 (US$13.46)
Leroy Brown - Youthman / Youthman Version
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.58)
Boris Gardiner - Untitled Instrumental / Lonely Place
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.58)
Michael Prophet - Copa Come / Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
N/A
Prolific and long standing label Techniques had numerous hits over the years. However “The Copa Come” is a hidden classic by Michael Prophet and possibly the most dangerous tune released after 1985. Great crossover contains both roots and dancehall goodness.
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.11)
Along with Sleng Teng and Tempo, Stalag is without the doubt the biggest dancehall rhythm of the 80's. Bam Bam especially needs no introduction been sampled countless times on various genres and appearing on films etc.
Junior Soul - Hustler / Bongo Herman, Les - Home Sweet Home
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1969/ 1971
N/A
The Hustler' is one of Junior Murvin's, who gained international success later in his career, earliest works and is a rare tune that collectors have been after for many years. Made in 1969, this is also one of most popular up-tempo early Reggae tunes and undoubtedly the masterpiece. The flip side is the version to the A-side that featured keyboard and percussion.
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1980 (US$12.82)
A very well-acquainted Dancehall classic rhythm "Tonight". Vena's version is without a doubt one of the top rated remakes alongside Jammys'. Melodious and melancholic arrangement meets Tonny Tuff's gourgeous singing - it's the true charm of Dancehall music.
Sanchez - My Baby / Make It Up Baby
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Still topping charts to date, this is one of Sanchez’ early hits recorded for Vena in the 80’s. Dub Store also presenting Nitty Gritty and Delroy Katt’s reissue on the same rhythm as well. Skilful and smooth flow backed with an alternative take that was only available on his LP previously.
Sugar Minott - None Stop Rocking
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Even though time and trends change drastically in the history Jamaican music however Sugar Minott managed to build a firm existance by his natural talent and trustworthy character. When this man sings he can colour anything from roots, dancehall and lovers to his own. “None Stop Rocking” is an excellent song that really showcases his sweet character.
Chronixx - Play Some Roots / Rc - Can't Bridge My Defense
Silly Walks / Buyreggae EU 2015
¥1880 (US$12.17)
Admiral Tibet - Running From Reality / Running From Reality Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
N/A
Admiral Tibet maintained himself as one of forefront cultural singers during the 80’s and the early 90’s. He consciously warns his girl friend about their love relationship with his melodious lyrics. “May be, Might be, Could it be, Girl you are running from reality”
Aston Barrett, Sir Collins, Versatiles - Exodus / Collins, Honey Boy - Fight Life
Collins Music UK / Sir Collins 1973
N/A
Derrick Harriott - Rock Steady Party
¥2376 (US$15.38)
A faultless selection of seriously sublime rock steady from Derrick Harriott. A timeless classic where one of the pivotal pioneers of Jamaican music lays down sweet melodies, mellow grooves and wall to wall soul.
Yard Beat, Rudebwoy Face, Rueed, Akane - Magnum Beat
Magnum Records / Yard Beat JPN 2014
¥2160 (US$13.98)
Sara Lugo, Kabaka Pyramid - High & Windy / Kiprich, Skarra Mucci - Love Mi Fe Me
Oneness / Buyreggae EU 2012
N/A