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Stranger Cole, Patsy Millicent Todd - You Took My Love / Webber Sisters - Good Thing Come To Those Who Wait
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥2080 (US$13.45)
Patsy's classic slow ska backed with Webber Sisters previously unreleased rock steady piece pushing forward til their day comes.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
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Rare and seriously sought after instrumental album of Gay Feet rocksteady hits from 1968.
Eleven elegant instrumental tracks, and one female vocal, showcasing the tenor sax artistry of master musician Roland Alphonso, ably assisted by Aubrey Adams on organ and the inestimable Lynn Taitt on guitar, interpreting a selection of Mrs Pottinger’s most memorable hits of the era.
Johnny, Attractions - Call Of The Drums / Leslie Butler, Count Ossie - Call Of The Drums Rhythm 2
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.45)
Marvellous binghi rock steady masterpiece by Count Ossie led Johnny & The Attractions. An unreleased alternative instrumentalal cut on flip.
Joe Higgs - Sensation Of Love / Valentines - Sock It To Me Baby
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.22)
Previously unreleased Joe Higgs' extremely rare rock steady for Gay Feet. On flip a stunning chorus by The Valentines.
Harmonizers - Go Back Home / Go Back Home (Alternative Take)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.22)
Roots rock steady from The Harmonizers recorded around 1967 proclaiming to go back to Africa. Backed with previously unreleased alternative cut.
Okawa & The Rulers - Oshirononakade
¥1944 (US$12.57)
Takeshi Okawa a.k.a. Okawa 78 is a skilled saxophonist also knows as one of a very few DJs specialised in 1920-50’s world roots music who only plays out on 78 RPM records. Under his wing a whole bunch of Japanese musicians gathered to form The Rulers, experimenting with the authentic music from Africa, South America and blending into ska and soul funk creating a new groove of their own. Musicians include members from The Netandars, Sly Mongoose, Oi-Skall Mates, Rub-A-Dub Market, The 69 Yobsters, and Soil & Pimp Sessions.
Ja-ge George (Rub A Dub Market) - The Ja-ge George
Part2style JPN 2016
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Ja-ge George, a deejay of Rub A Dub Market, releases his long-awaited first solo album "The Ja-ge George"on Tokyo based label / production Part2Style imprint. The self-titled album offers his career footprints as a solo artist up to date and it consists of highly acclaimed singles such as "Down Beat Rule", "Work Man Talk", " Rodeo Drive" and " Put It On" as well as some brand-new songs and remixes.
Ja-ge George (Rub A Dub Market) - Bassie Spiral (Label Reversed) / Down Beat Rule (Okawa & The Ruler)
PART2STYLE JPN 2016
¥1620 (US$10.48)
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.10)
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.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
¥2376 (US$15.37)
Rare and seriously sought after instrumental album of Gay Feet rocksteady hits from 1968.
Eleven elegant instrumental tracks, and one female vocal, showcasing the tenor sax artistry of master musician Roland Alphonso, ably assisted by Aubrey Adams on organ and the inestimable Lynn Taitt on guitar, interpreting a selection of Mrs Pottinger’s most memorable hits of the era.
Otis Gayle - I'll Be Around / Johnny Osbourne - We Feel Love
Soul Jazz Records UK 1979
¥3480 (US$22.51)
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.10)
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.
Pixel, Anthony Johnson - Sound Clash (Coloured Vinyl) / Gunmen, Barrington Levy - Teach
Rasta EU 2016
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Rising Sun - Love Light / High Times All Stars - Leaving Rome
High Music / Dub Store Records JPN 1982
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Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Not only reggae fans have been after the reissue of this lovers roots classic. “Unity, Love and Strength” starts with smooth piano into sweet dramatic vocal piece backed by the Wailers band. Horace Andy’s falsetto is the perfect touch to this masterpiece.
Heptones - Got To Fight On / Johnny Osbourne - Time A Run Out
Soul Jazz Records UK 1976/ 1983
Heptones Gonna Fight B: Hot Milk
¥3480 (US$22.51)
Michael White - Cease Your Fire Arms / Clive Hylton - Slavery
High Music / Dub Store Records JPN 1982
¥1580 (US$10.22)
Anthony Chambers - Jah Foundation / High Times Players - Jah Foundation Version
High Music / Dub Store Records JPN 1982
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Ken Boothe - Can't You See / I Remember Someone
Links / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.10)
A pair of all time classics, soulful lovers rocksteady vocals sang by the Mr. Rocksteady a.k.a. Ken Boothe.
Gaylads - Looking For A Girl / Aren't You The Guy
Links / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.10)
For all collectors here is a great reissue of rare rocksteady from The Gaylads. Wonderful chorus works by the group that are thought to be some of the greatest works the Gaylads after Studio One era.
Stephen Cheng - Always Together / Sam Carty - Rich Man, Poor Man
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.10)
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.
Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah / My Baby Just Care For Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Chronixx - Majesty / Spanish Town Rocking
Chronixx Music EU 2016
I'll Be Around B: Prison Oval Rock
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Al Campbell - Don't Take Your Gun To Town / King Jammy - Don't Take Your Gun To Town Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Slightly different cut to “Jack Slick” originally released on Live & Love 12” only, this Al Campbell vocal is highly refined and soulful deploring the use of guns and its consequences. A late 80’s killer digital.
Michigan & Smiley - Jah A De Creator / Brentford Disco Set - Rebel Disco
Soul Jazz Records UK 1979/ 1976
¥3480 (US$22.51)
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.10)
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.
Techniques - You Are My Everything / What Am I To Do
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1980 (US$12.81)
Lynn Taitt, Jets - Bat Man / Joker
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
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Lynn Taitt remakes theme songs from the movie "Batman" in killer Rocksteady style. Those cheerful instrumentals, which well represent the distinctive sound of Marritone label, were originally released in 1968.
Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Step Softly / Derrick Harriott - Walk The Streets
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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Another enduring Rocksteady instrumental masterpiece by Bobby Ellis and Derrick Harriott’s timeless love song echoes sweet and bitter. Cool and dark ‘Step Softly’ is one of the most signature songs for Bobby Ellis and the greatest Rocksteady instrumental of all. The flip side is a best example of Harriott’s distinctive sound in Rocksteady era. The set of recordings are now reissued with original songs on both side.
Gregory Isaacs - Steal A Little Love / King Jammy - Steal A Little Love Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Cool Ruler a.k.a. Gregory Isaacs’ stunning lovers vocal on heavyweight Jammys digital. Much more focused on vocal compared to the Music Lab cut not to mention the gorgeous chorus part.
Tinga Stewart - No Drugs / Echo Minott - Trouble Nobody
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1988/ 1986
¥1380 (US$8.93)
Both sides released on single for first time. On A side the title track from Tinga Stewart’s 88 album, a strong declaration from the man who keeps everything straight. On flip a killer vocal from Echo Minott originally included in his masterpiece “What The Hell” LP and it’s a different cut to “Super Black – One Time Girlfriend”.
Johnny Osbourne - In The Area (What A La La) / In The Area (What A La La) Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1984
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Among rhythms produced in 80's dancehall scene, 'Sleng Teng' by King Jammy and Firehouse produced 'Tempo' are considerably the most respected; however, you can never forget 'Stalag' rhythm by Winston Riley lead Techniques, too. King Jammy reproduced this 'Stalag' rhythm with Sly & Robbie and in result, it created shadier atmosphere in comparison to the original Techniques' version.
This is certainly another anthem of Jammys!
Johnny Osbourne - Road Block / Little John - Come Fe Mash It
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
Billy Jean B: Stalag
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Johnny Osbourne, who recorded many of numerous hit tunes for Jammys, sings a killer number 'Line Up', which is favored by 80's dancehall lovers. On the Side-B, Little John severely performs extraordinary dubplate special 'Come Fe Mash It' on 'Stalag' rhythm.
Alton Ellis - La La Means I Love You / Melodians - Passion Love
Treasure Isle UK 1968/ 1970
La La Means I Love You/Precious
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Rebellion The Recaller, Suns Of Light - We Must Rebel / Rebellion The Recaller - More Brighter
Inspired One 2005
¥900 ¥299 (US$1.93)
Leslie Butler - We've Only Just Begun
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Because of his superior talent and intense personality, one of the most ingenious pianists Leslie Butler had a lack of releases, however he was given an exceptional chance by the Federal Records to record this one of the most peculiar albums in the history of Jamaican music. This beautifully finished Jamaican Jazz Funk/Rare Groove album is mostly constructed with the traditional covers that all Jamaicans will know although with the wonderful arrangement, and very Jamaican, ensemble stripping aesthetics give the album a whole new character that can’t be heard elsewhere.This masterpiece should make it to the shelves of not only reggae fans but soul and jazz fans as well. Leslie always committed on making a serious piece of music - never liked to make either of Jamaican popular music or business-like commercial music. He had a strong belief of not letting others to control his talent. Therefore there were often conflicts between him and producers or he was not even given a chance to record anything at all. It’s a really sad story, but this unfortunate musician’s lifestyle can be heard on the recordings such as “Guitar In Ernest – Ernest Ranglin (DSR-LP / CD-501)” and “Reggae Rhapsody – Leslie Butler (DSR-FEDS12-001).” Perhaps with this album in addition, it might be all enough.
Lennie Hibbert - Moonlight Party
¥3680 (US$23.80)
An indispensable album of Jamaican Jazz from vibraphone virtuoso Lennie Hibbert. As bandmaster at the legendary Alpha Boys School Lennie Hibbert schooled innumerable young artists who would go on to form the musical foundation of the Isle of Springs. Here he takes centre stage on a stirring selection of Carib-roots instrumentals ably assisted by four female vocalists to deliver a tropical sea breeze of marvellous mellow music.
Sandra Cross - You're Lying / Mad Professor, Robotics - Banana Republic
Ariwa UK (Org) 1985
Info: Original Press
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Tony Tuff - Separation; Dub / Tony Tuff; Revolutionaries - Come Along; Proverves
Channel One / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US
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The Channel 1 Lost & Found series returns for it's fourth installment and it's the biggest and baddest one yet. A huge double-sider from Tony Tuff. Both of these tunes were cut for Channel's still-unreleased Tony Tuff album, but were making the rounds on dubplate and became favored by sounds. The massive "Separation" was played by Jah Shaka, and this original cut is, in our opinion, far superior to the second version Tony cut shortly after for his self-produced album on the CSA label. "How Long" is an awesome tune on Channel's cut of 'truth & rights' which became an anthem for Jah Love soundsystem. Again, both sides with dubs!
Bunny Wailer - Rise & Shine / Solomonic Dub
Solomonic / Dub Store Records JPN 1981
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Bunny continued to release records throughout the seventies that were never less than excellent and, as the new decade got underway, he came forward with one of his best ever releases: the militant clarion call 'Rise And Shine'. Stretched over two momentous sides of a UK twelve inch release, the record was a huge hit, but has been unavailable ever since. Bunny returned to the song on his superb 'Liberation' album at the close of the decade but the original cut has remained one of the most in-demand records on the 'revival' circuit.