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Sharon Forrester - Silly Wasn't I / Now Generation - Silly Wasn't I Version
Edge / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.51)
The Jamaican lovers masterpiece by Sharon Forrester and UK lovers classic.
Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians - Calypsos From Jamaica
¥3680 (US$24.49)
50’s Jamaican mento at its best, reissue of a double 10 inch album into one solid disc.
Happy and delightful Jamaican mento played by local jazz musicians, recorded in the golden age of 78rpm SP singles.
Yasushi Ide, Ken Boothe, U Roy - Ain't No Sunshine / Yasushi Ide - Border Town
Grand Gallery JPN 2018
N/A
Generation Gap - Journey Within / Travelling On
Angen / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.85)
Sharp and sophisticated reggae soul funk instrumental backed with “Traveling On”.
Rico Rodriguez & Friends - Unreleased Early Recordings: Shuffle & Boogie 1960 (10"LP)
¥3980 (US$26.49)
Previously unreleased early shuffle and boogie recordings from the ‘Man from Wareika’: Rico Rodriguez
One of the most talented musicians of his generation, trombonist Rico, was a key player and founding father of Jamaican music who went on to establish ska in Britain in the early sixties and then add authenticity to the Two Tone ska revival of the late seventies. Hear him here at the outset of his incredible musical journey…
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.
Ken Boothe - Old Fashioned Way / Earl Bailey - Moon Rock
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥2180 (US$14.51)
Possibly the first hit from then a newcomer producer Keith Hudson along with the iconic Dennis Alcapone deejay cut this tune will be passed on forever.
Bad Gyal Marie (Medz) - Str8 Brand New Dancehall Mix Volume 2: Dated Jan 2018
Medz JPN 2017
¥1400 (US$9.32)
Keith Hudson - Melody Maker / Horace Andy & Earl Flute - Poor People
Mafia / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.85)
Way ahead of its time, deep reggae funk by Keith Hudson with a hint of dub.
Lennie Hibbert - Moonlight Party
¥3680 (US$24.49)
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.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
¥3680 (US$24.49)
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.
Ernest Ranglin - Softly With Ranglin
¥2376 (US$15.81)
Smooth, sophisticated sounds from the highly respected Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin.
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.51)
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.
Aston Family Man Barrett - Soul Constitution / Aston Family Man Barrett & Johnny Dizzy Moore - Cell Block 11
Star Apple / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.51)
Solid roots instrumentals produced by Aston "Family Man" Barrett of the Wailers. "Soul Constitution" sees soulful organ played on tight rhythm section leaning towards funky grooves. Hard to believe it was recorded at Randy's in 1971!
Marcia Griffiths - My Love / Now Generation - My Love Version
Antrim / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.85)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Keith Hudson - Like I'm Dying / Hudford All Stars - Crying Version
Hudford Records / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.85)
The vocal cut to Keith Hudson’s epic reggae funk “Melody Maker”. Recorded a couple years after the instrumental this tune must have made a quite a come back.
Ernest Ranglin - Softly With Ranglin
¥2880 (US$19.17)
Smooth, sophisticated sounds from the highly respected Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin.
Various Artists - Gay Feet: Every Night featuring Baba Brooks and his Band
¥3680 (US$24.49)
Ska, Jump Up and Soul! The authentic early sixties sound of the Caribbean
A shimmering showcase of the wonderful work of Jamaica’s first and foremost female record producer, Mrs Sonia Pottinger, featuring the inimitable talents of Oswald ‘Baba’ Brooks and his Recording Band with their 1966 debut album.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
¥2376 (US$15.81)
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.
Bunny Wailer - Rise & Shine / Solomonic Dub
Solomonic / Dub Store Records JPN 1981
N/A
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.
Fujiyama - Battle Field: All Dub Plate Mix Volume 10
Castle Town Entertainment JPN 2018
¥2160 (US$14.37)
Skatalites - Freedom Sounds / Freedom Sounds (Early Take)
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.51)
‘Freedom Sounds’ is the glorious introduction to the iconic Ska LP “Ska Authentic from Studio One”, and also known as the opening theme for the band’s live performances. What’s more exciting is the early take unearthed for the very first time! Although it nearly got released with the 64-65’ masterpiece ‘From Russia With Love’, then eventually got cancelled due to the release of “Ska Authentic” LP. Compare to the ordinary recording that we’re familiar with, the unreleased take comes rougher but that is also brilliant and it will sound miraculously to all the Ska fans. There have been occasions that the band played this version at number of gigs, though it depends on who was leading the performance.
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.51)
Baba Brooks - A Toast To James Bond / Patsy Millicent Todd - True Love (Love So Divine)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$14.51)
Killer instrumental ska and one of Baba Brooks' masterworks on A-side backed with crucial ska vocal by Patsy accordingly to the original edition. Both sides taken from the mastertape.
Ben Harper, Skatalites - Be My Guest / Toots & The Maytals - I Want You To Know
Imperial US 2012
N/A
Blues Busters - Soon You'll Be Gone / I Don't Know
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.51)
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.
Blues Busters - There's Always Sunshine / Maytals - Sometimes (Love Is A Special Feeling)
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.51)
A magnificent Rocksteady piece in one-off style sang by one of the groups that represent the golden age of Ska. Since the number of their recordings decreased devastatingly after the Ska era, this truly is a rare Rocksteady made in its top form with the veteran’s dignity. In addition, this is the own Rocksteady cover version of one of their first ever recordings at the Coxsone’s in 1960.
Johnny Osbourne - Inflation / Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1981
¥2180 (US$14.51)
80's killer roots by Johnny Osbourne included in his classic album “Warrior” for Techniques. Soulful vocal and strong message is second to none. Backed with a straight version.
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.51)
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.
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.51)
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.
Lilly Melody - What Your Sound Can Do / King Tubbys - What Your Sound Can Do Version
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1480 (US$9.85)
If you are Tubby freak you may know this dubplate cut. Recorded directly from the mastertape.
Bob Livingston - Reggae Music / Dilly Dally - Tell Me Why
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1480 (US$9.85)
Another unreleased material from Tubby’s studio. Although dancehall was the thing back then this tune is going to another direction by drawing a great roots vibes.
Hux Brown - Drugs Man / Tinga Stewart - Weird World
Power Pack / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
¥1980 (US$13.18)
Heptones - Natural Mystic / Version Dubplate Mix
Channel One / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1979
N/A
Marcia Griffiths - It's Too Late Baby (Press Noise)
Harry J 1975
Info: Adapted, Carol King
¥680 ¥1680 (US$11.18)
Various - Redman International Dancehall 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥4320 (US$28.75)
Redman International Dancehall 1985-1989 press sheet by David Katz
Hugh ‘Redman’ James is one of the greatest Jamaican music producers of the late 1980s. Raised in a musical household in the west Kingston slum of Hannah Town, with his mother a sound system selector, Redman gained his initial schooling in the music business from none other than King Tubby, the legendary sound system owner and dub mixer that was responsible for voicing and mixing some of the greatest reggae of all time. After being immersed in sound system culture during his youth in the 1960s and 70s, Redman began sitting in on sessions at King Tubby’s studio, but migrated to Hartford, Connecticut in 1978 in search of steady employment. Returning to Jamaica a few years later, he established a popular sound system in Kingston and began producing music with King Tubby’s assistance in 1985, working with the Roots Radics during a time of great uncertainty in Jamaican music, as the new dancehall style came to prominence; early work featured Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott and Frankie Paul, as well as rising stars such as Little John and Horace Martin. Then, following the computerisation of dancehall, Redman began producing some of the most popular music of the day, crafting durable and complex rhythms with a broad team of players that included Steely and Clevie, augmented by members of the Browne Bunch and other players. Redman helped establish a number of total unknowns in this era, including Carl Meeks, Dave Bailey and Wayne Palmer, and became a serious contender for King Jammy’s crown. But the producer was ultimately frustrated by the dramatic changes to sweep Jamaican music in the early 1990s, and subsequently retreated from the music industry Redman International Dancehall 1985-1989 compiles the best work from his glory days, with half of the twelve vocal tracks coming complete with corresponding dub versions.