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Asuka Ando - Jiri Jiri (Dry & Steady Mix) (ジャケットなし) / (Cumulonimbus Dub)
Gardenia Garden JPN 2015
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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.
G. Rina, 鎮座Dopeness - 想像未来 (Album Version) / 想像未来 (T-Groove Remix)
Plusground JPN 2017
¥1944 (US$13.01)
Sharon Forrester - Silly Wasn't I / Now Generation - Silly Wasn't I Version
Edge / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.59)
The Jamaican lovers masterpiece by Sharon Forrester and UK lovers classic.
Yasushi Ide, Ken Boothe, U Roy - Ain't No Sunshine / Yasushi Ide - Border Town
Grand Gallery JPN 2018
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Chiemi Eri - Yakkosan / Hanagasaodori
King Records JPN 1960
¥1944 (US$13.01)
A pair of traditional Japanese folk music reissues sang by Chiemi Eri, one of the top female Showa star singers along with Hibari Misora, best known for her exotic Latin Jazz covers of Japanese folk music in the late 50’s.
On A-side “Yakkosan” is based on Edo pops performed in Latin Jazz arrangement uniquely well known in Ska circuit in Japan. Backed with “Hanagasa Odori”, traditional folklore of Yamagata prefecture used for their local festival dances. Originally released in December 1960.
Mr Williamz, Pinchers - Bad Like Me (Picture Sleeve) / Green Lion Crew, Dean Fraser - Conquer Dem
Green Lion Crew EU 2018
¥1880 (US$12.59)
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.59)
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.
Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign / Raver
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.59)
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.
Leslie Butler & Count Ossie - Gay Drums / Ken Boothe - Lady With The Starlight
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.58)
One of the most remarkable sessions from Sonia Pottinger by matchmaking two of the musical greats to work on an experimental nyabinghi jazz. Backed with a Ken Boothe vocal that surely needs no introduction.
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.59)
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.
Marcia Griffiths - My Love / Now Generation - My Love Version
Antrim / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.91)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Phyllis Dillon - Don't Stay Away / Tommy McCook, Supersonics - Starry Night
Treasure Isle UK 1967
¥2180 (US$14.59)
Heptones - Natural Mystic / Version Dubplate Mix
Channel One / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1979
N/A
Various - Lovin' Mighty Fire: Nippon Funk Soul Disco 1973-1983 (2LP)
BGP UK 1973- 1983
¥5880 (US$39.37)
Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Dub Expression
¥2880 (US$19.28)
Dub like it used to be from the High Note and Gay Feet labels
A selection of rocking rhythms from The Revolutionaries masterminded by
Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians - Calypsos From Jamaica
¥3680 (US$24.64)
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.
Various Artists - Africa Iron Gate Showcase
¥3680 (US$24.64)
1982 unconventional reality dancehall anthology riding upon heavy Roots Radics rhythms.
15,16,17 - Emotion (Extended Mix) / Dennis Bovell - Castro Brown Speark To Dennis Bovell
DEB UK 1980
Info: Adapted
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Bunny Wailer, Ruffi Ann - Baddest (Picture Sleeve) / Ruffi Ann - Jah Never Fail Me Yet
Sugar Pan UK 2018
¥1980 (US$13.26)
Michael Prophet - Rainbow Country; Dub / Poverty; Dub
Sip A Cup UK 2003
Info: Adapted, Bob Marley
N/A
Mr Williamz, Joe Lickshot - General Comes To Town (Picture Sleeve) / Green Lion Crew, Addis Pablo - Showdown
Green Lion Crew EU 2018
¥1880 (US$12.59)
Don Drummond - Last Call / Last Call Take 2
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$14.59)
Known as a synonym for “killer”, this is one of the best singles released on Studio 1 by Don Drummond, including another precious take that’s been previously unreleased. Compare to any other artists, the extreme tension that Don Drummond brings into his sessions were next level. His trombone skills were above genius and it is clear to hear his strong personality and humanity through his music. With his works being released on Studio One and other productions, he had established the “Far Eastern Sound” which still lives today in Jamaica. The fact all the music that was influenced by this sound has been evaluated since therefore it is a proof of how his music is universality. It is interesting that all the unreleased Skatalites tracks from this era have different solo phrases each time, showing how valuable these recordings are for the archive.
Roy Richards - Summertime / Sound Dimension - Soulful Strut
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2180 (US$14.59)
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.
The Gaylads - It's Hard To Confess / The Gaylads - I Need Your Loving
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2080 (US$13.93)
Patsy Millicent Todd - It's So Hard Without You / Patsy Millicent Todd, Lennie Hibbert, Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Little Flea
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1580 (US$10.58)
Brent Dowe - Reggay Masooka / Soul Masooka
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1971
¥1580 (US$10.58)
Superbly arranged, second to none crossover anthem of reggae soul.
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.59)
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.
Techniques - Man Of My Word / Time Has Come
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.59)
Sonny Wong - You Can't Hold On / In Crowd - You Can't Hold On (Instrumental)
Pyramid / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.91)
1973 reggae soul cover of Robert John’s classic by Sonny Wong who started his career early with The Mighty Vikings. Chung brothers had a clear vision of creating what is believed to be the origin of lovers rock. Splendid arrangement from In Crowd on flip is a must.