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Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.14)
Horace Andy, Winston Jarrett & The Wailers - Kingston Rock (Earth Must Be Hell)
¥3680 (US$23.88)
The Wailers Band meets Horace Andy and Winston Jarrett.
Also known as "Earth Must Be Hell", this is an immense roots classic including lovers anthem "Unity Strength & Love", True Born African", "Let The Music Play" and more.
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.14)
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.
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!
Keith & Tex - Stop That Train / Bobby Ellis, Jets - Feeling Peckish
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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Without any explanation, ‘Stop That Train’ by Keith & Tex is a true Rocksteady classic of all times. The song stands tall in Reggae music history and a biggest hit among Derrick Harriott’s catalogue. Side B features Memphis Soul Rocksteady instrumental, just like a trendy song from Stax Records. Now reissued for the first time with these original recordings on both sides.
Vivian Jackson, Deffenders - Love Thy Neighbours / Love Thy Neighbour Version
Defender / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥2180 (US$14.14)
Hopeton Lewis - Cool Collie / This Poor Boy
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
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Originally released in 1966, 'Cool Collie' is sometimes considered as one of the first Rocksteady recordings. With hard hit paformance by the back band, Hepetone Lewis sings to free Ganja which is the one of the essential elements of Jamaican music tradition.B-side, Mr. Rocksteady performs a bitter love song in a minor key.
Studio One All Stars - Give Me One More Kiss / Don Drummond - Man In The Street
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2080 (US$13.49)
Keith & Tex - Tonight / Lynn Taitt, Desmond Miles Seven - You've Caught Me
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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A star duo at the Harriott’s production, Keith & Tex’s‘Tonight’is also the everlasting masterpiece in the history of Reggae music. There were many essential songs in his production from 1967 to 68 but‘Tonight’is obviously the most indispensable one. Lynn Tait plays a beautiful instrumental version to Melodians’ hit ‘You’ve Caught Me’ on the flip side. Reissued with these original recordings on both sides.
Jimmy Riley & The Three Tops - You Should Have Known / The Three Tops - Great 68 Train
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.49)
Origin One, Parly B, Bim One Production - Mi Bredrin (Bim One Production Remix)
Nice Up JPN / Nice Up UK 2016
¥1296 ¥1036 (US$6.72)
Robust collaboration between Nice Up! UK and Bim One Production outta Japan. Oriental future dancehall remix of Original One x Parly B - Mr Bredren only been dropped last week. Manufactured in one and only pressing plant in Japan with special Katakana logo for the occasion. Limited to 500 copies only. No repress.
Stephen Cheng - Always Together / Sam Carty - Rich Man, Poor Man
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.14)
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.
Johnny Osbourne - Chain Robbery / Chain Robbery Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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Johnny Osbourne recorded many major hit songs such as ‘Buddy Bye’and ‘On The Right Track’ for King Jammy. And ‘Chain Robbery’ is one of those and still regarded as one of his best works with King Jammy by the 80’s hardcore dancehall funs.
Roy Richards - Summertime / Sound Dimension - Soulful Strut
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2180 (US$14.14)
A harmonica instrumental version of the all time favorite, Summertime and instrumental cover version of the Soul classic. Both are great interpretations of instrumental covers that are ranked definitely as two of the greatest Rocksteady tunes. Taken straight from its master tape, Summertime is a masterpiece that condensed the splendor of the blinded harmonica maestro and famed vocalist, Roy Richards. Originally released in 1968 by Young Holt Unlimited and scored a big hit, this great cover of the Soul classic, which sounds easily fitting the pattern of Sir Coxsone’s taste who was the huge fan of US hits, was played loosely and effortlessly by then newly formed Sound Dimension.
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.14)
The Soul Vendors’ horn inst cover of a mellow Latin tune, backed with the authentic Studio One Rocksteady masterpiece. This gorgeous horn inst Rocksteady features a superb arrangement from King Cannon a.k.a. Carl ‘Cannonball’ Bryan and Roland Alphonso. Like the originals on the other side here comes the one that Island was certainly familiar with back then, the Nat King Cole’s excellent vocal cover from the Hamlins.
Sons Of Negus - Run Agressors Run / Etiopian National Anthem
Zion Disc / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1970
¥1580 (US$10.25)
Kiddus I, Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Knots / Reggaelation Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Dub
¥1480 (US$9.60)
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”.
Beverley Simmons - Train, Boats, Plane / Beverley Simmons - Please Don't Leave Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥1980 (US$12.85)
Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah / My Baby Just Care For Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.14)
Tartans - Dance All Night / What Can I Do
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥1380 (US$8.95)
‘Dance All Night’ is a hit song released by the Tartans, a Rocksteady legendary group that consisted of Prince Lincoln, Cedric Myton, Devon Russell and Lindberg Lewis, in 1966. Emphasized on double basses and piano, the song was made to praise sound system dances and it became one of the good old Rocksteady anthems of the Rude Boy era. On the B-side, the group sings ‘What I can do to save your life’ and warns rude boys for their action.
Junior Soul - Glendevon Special / Magic Touch
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
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As Junior Soul, Junior Murvin recorded definitely the greatest Rocksteady tune,「Glendevon Special」 on early days of his recording career. This tune is also unique among Derrick Harriott's catalog and it proves how wide varieties his production was. This song is rare that many collectors have been looking for years.
Junior Murvin - Rescue Jah Children / Instrumental Dub Version
Wild Flower / Dub Store Records JPN 1976
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This tune was the second Roots tune recorded by Junior Murvin after his first 1974 masterpiece. With different dynamics, this great track was also highly sought after, and considering this tune as one of his few recordings during the period, it should be recognized as an important record and a true masterpiece.
Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari - Way Back Home / Oh Carolina
MRR Records / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1980 (US$12.85)
Blackout JA - Demacrocy / Dubsy - Demacrodub
General Piglet Records JPN 2016
¥1296 ¥999 (US$6.48)
Newly launching General Piglet present Demacrocy 7" is landing, and the company is gathering all the troops in order to denounce the whole babylon trickery! For its first release, the general calls upon secret agent Blackout JA to drop a nuclear bomb over all minds, questioning if this thing that they call "democracy" is finally necessary? On the flip is located the second shockwave, a secret weapon, carefully created in our bunker, somewhere in France. Limited to 500 copies only. No repress.
Horace Andy, Winston Jarrett & The Wailers - Kingston Rock (Earth Must Be Hell)
¥2376 (US$15.42)
The Wailers Band meets Horace Andy and Winston Jarrett.
Also known as "Earth Must Be Hell", this is an immense roots classic including lovers anthem "Unity Strength & Love", True Born African", "Let The Music Play" and more.
Soul Brothers - East Man Ska / King Rocky & The Willows - You Were Wrong
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥1580 (US$10.25)
Sons Of Negus - Take Your Bible And Reid It / There Is A Green Hill Far Away (Miss Credit)
Zion Disc / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1580 (US$10.25)
Marvels - Rocksteady / Lloyd Charmers - Travelling On
FRM / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥2180 (US$14.14)
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.
Horace Andy - Earth Must Be Hell / Winston Jarrett - Slaving In Babylon
Cooperative Sounds / Dub Store Records JPN 1975
¥1980 (US$12.85)
Ranking Joe - Raggamuffin / Bisco Kid - Automatic
Minoli Records JPN 2016
¥1450 (US$9.41)
Minoli Records outta Tokyo dropping their debut dual 7”s! Raggamuffin features Ranking Joe showcasing his classic stanza making it a floor masher. On the flip seeing Bisco Kid, real life fish dealer in Tsukiji market comically imitating the likes of Junior Demus, Tiger and Frankie Paul!
Derrick Harriott - Do I Worry / Bobby Ellis, Crystalites - Shuntin
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
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‘Do I Worry’is as important Rocksteady tune as Derrick Harriott’s other hit‘The Loser’in his vast catalog. The B-side features powerful horn blow and Bobby Ellis’ trumpet solo is nicely done. Reissued with these original recordings on both sides.
Scotty - Draw Your Brakes / Worry
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
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The main DJ of Harriott's production, Scotty, skillfully handles Keith & Tex' Rocksteady classic 'Stop That Train'. This is one of the most popular piece of music in Harriott's production. The flip side is available for the first time on vinyl that features Scotty's DJ cut to Derrick Harriott's moving ‘Do I Worry' track.
Junior Murvin (Junior Soul) - Rescue The Children / Rescue The Children Version
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
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Recorded in 1974, this is Junior Murvin's first Roots tune ever. Having always been sought after by collectors, this song is possibly the ultimate classic. This is a completely different take from the one Junior Murvin recorded for Lee Perry in 1977 for the “Police and Thieves” LP distributed by Island. Undoubtedly this is one of Murvin’s best tunes, which should be in every collector’s record box.
Pat Kelly - In The Mood For Love / Lennox Brown - Lovers Mood
Neville Sounds UK 1969
¥1200 (US$7.79)
Badoo, Toyan - Rocking Of The Five Thousand; Come Along / Jah Stitch; King Tubby - Make A Joyful Noise To Jah; Drums Dub
Fatman UK 1978
Drum Song Info: 廃盤
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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.
King Tubby, Clancy Eccles All Stars - Sound System International Dub LP
Pressure Sounds UK 1970- 1986
¥4500 (US$29.20)
Manudigital, Marina P - Digital Lab Volume 3 (Picture Sleeve)
X-Ray Production EU 2015
¥2280 (US$14.79)
Cornel Campbell - Silver & Gold; Dub / Earl Sixteen - Dance Jah Music; Dub
Roots Renegade UK 2016
¥2080 ¥1880 (US$12.20)
Well Jahdgement; Ashanti Selah - What's Going On; Dub / Donovan Kingjay; I David - Willie Lynch; Judah's Tribe
AM Records EU 2016
¥2380 (US$15.44)
Skatalites - Man In The Street / Dub Specialist - Banana Walk
Soul Jazz Records UK 1965
¥2780 (US$18.04)
Alemayehu Eshete - Telantena Zare / Girma Beyene - Ene Negn Bay Mannesh
Africa 45 / Mr Bongo UK 1978
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