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Hux Brown - Drugs Man / Tinga Stewart - Weird World
Power Pack / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
¥1980 (US$13.90)
The Techniques & Friends - Winston Riley's Rock Steady & Early Reggae 1968-1969
Dub Store Records JPN 1968- 1969
¥3980 (US$27.95)
Winston Riley started his production career as a singer with an enviable track record, having formed the Techniques in 1962 and hitting the top of the charts two years later with the splendid ‘Little Did You Know’ for Duke Reid’s esteemed Treasure Isle label. When the frantic ska beat slowed down and turned into rocksteady Winston remained the only permanent component of the Techniques, arguably Jamaica’s finest vocal group.
As the beat changed yet again from rock steady to the faster reggae format, Winston’s thoughts turned to production, and he decided to create his own ‘Techniques’ label. A serious man with a serious work ethic, the quality of his music was apparent from the start as he released hit after hit, producing and singing as part of the different combinations of singers and vocal groups that he worked with.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 2: Digital Roots & Hard Dancehall 1984-1991 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1984- 1991
¥5380 (US$37.78)
Traditional 1970s ragamuffin roots played in pure 1980s digital style.
Message music with a dancehall vibe, King Jammy mixes it up with conscious tunes from superstars like Dennis Brown, Cornell Campbell, Wailing Soul & Horace Andy.
Millions - Love Of Jah Jah Children / Love Of Jah Jah Children Version
Typhoon / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2080 (US$14.61)
Gaylads - Over The Rainbow's End / Leslie Butler - Revival
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Mellow Mood, Andrew I - Criminal / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
¥1296 (US$9.10)
Heavy conscious ragga on a Roots Radics flavoured early 80’s sounding rub a dub minor roots.
Fat like Shabba, Andrew I’s strike against the establishment supported by Garzia brother’s catchy hook and stabbing melodies.
Sane Inmates, Charlie, Sgt. Pepper - Girl Is Mine / Ranking Ann - Man Is Mine
Octave Lab JPN / Ariwa UK 198-
N/A
Danman, Shelly Ravid - Show A Likkle Love; (Dubplate Mix 2) / Indicadubs, Ashanti Selah - Noah's Promise; Dub By Two
Indica Dubs UK 2017
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Mellow Mood, Hempress Sativa, Forelock - Inna Jamaica Pt. 2 / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
N/A
Solid introduction of the island by the female conscious deejay Hempress Sative along with Mellow Mood and fellow Italian deejay Forelock.
Arguably one of the top modern roots combinations to come out in recent years produced by Dave Green, the drummer for Alborosie not to mention a refined dub cut by Italian maestro Paolo Baldini on flip.
Mellow Mood, Jah9 - Wipe Away / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
¥1296 (US$9.10)
Deep one drop featuring the queen of the modern roots movement, Jah9.
Melancholic but definitely forward thinking slow one drop with consciousness and wisdom injected by the empress as well as positivity and dignity by Lorenzo & Jacob backed by the steady Mellow Mood rhythm force.
Derrick Parker - Long Night; Long Night Riddim (Picture Sleeve) / Dub
Cubiculo Records UK 2017
¥3180 (US$22.33)
Earl Sixteen - Run Away (Extended Mix) / Marcus I - Allience; Version
Nansa EU 2017
¥3180 (US$22.33)
Mellow Mood - Sufferation / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
¥1296 (US$9.10)
Minor chorded killer roots with great interaction between keys, horns and the guitar.
Talking about rough and tough in the island ? absurd but everyone has got to move forward ? positively approaching towards people sufferation inna Mellow Mood style. Bassline development in this piece is second to none.
Otis Gayle - I'll Be Around / Johnny Osbourne - We Feel Love
Soul Jazz Records UK 1979
¥3980 (US$27.95)
Roland Alphonso - Bongo Tango / Norma Fraser - Every Body
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Tomorrow's Children - Bang Bang Rock Steady / Rain (Rock Steady)
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Tomorrow's Children were probably favored by uptown youths rather than downtown Rudies because of their funky, hard hitting sounds and lyrics. With those elements, they successfully created own killer style, which can be undoubtedly heard with 'Bang Bang Rock Steady'. The group also versioned the Beatles' 'Rain' in fine Rocksteady style. The original record was released in 1967.
Chosen Few - Am I Black Enough / Psychedelic Train
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1972/ 1970
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Undoubtedly one of the best Funky Reggae tunes from Derrick Harriott's production, "Am I Black Enough" was originally a Billy Paul hit and has been covered by Derrick Harriott and Chosen Few who were into the Black Power movement at the time. The B-side "Psychedelic Train" is one of the earliest Funky Reggae instrumental songs which made Derrick Harriott recognized for his Funk-influenced style to listeners.
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥2880 (US$20.22)
Tarrus Riley - Gimme Likkle One Drop / Chronixx - Ain't No Giving In
Chimney Records / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥2680 (US$18.82)
Tamlins - Baltimore (Extended Mix) / Welton Ire; Sly & Robbie - Hotter Reggae Music; Hotter Dub
Taxi UK 1983
¥3580 (US$25.14)
Various - Outta Road/Dem A Fraud EP
Red Robin EU 2017
N/A
From the remote township of Te Mata, in the rugged hills of New Zealand, comes a new imprint following in the tradition of mid-80s rub-a-dub from an often overlooked corner of dancehall culture.
The brainchild of local farmer and radio personality Red Robin ? alongside the deadly production duo Naram and Art ? the first 12” features two heavy-like-lead riddims with discomix cuts from four unsung heroes of the 80s with conscious, street-level lyrics.Both sides are served with one-away dub mixes from Naram and added textural touches from disrupt. Mastered and cut by Pole / Scape Mastering for extra heavy low end. Strictly limited pressings. Watch out for Red Robin records in 2017 as more heavyweights 12"s coming your way shortly…
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$15.31)
Spindle Adapter - 7" Aluminum (Made in Japan)
¥1580 (US$11.09)
Classic aluminium centre adapter for 7” records. Heavy weight, easy to handle and great fit ensuring maximum sound performance. Made in Japan.
Blues Busters - Soon You'll Be Gone / I Don't Know
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$15.31)
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.
Keith & Tex - Stop That Train / Bobby Ellis, Jets - Feeling Peckish
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
N/A
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.
