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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$14.08)
The Jamaican lovers masterpiece by Sharon Forrester and UK lovers classic.
Sonny Wong - You Can't Hold On / In Crowd - You Can't Hold On (Instrumental)
Pyramid / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.56)
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.
Generation Gap - Journey Within / Travelling On
Angen / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.56)
Sharp and sophisticated reggae soul funk instrumental backed with “Traveling On”.
Bob Livingston - Reggae Music / Dilly Dally - Tell Me Why
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1480 (US$9.56)
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.
Junior Soul - Miss Cushie / Miss Cushie (Alternative Take)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.20)
Debut single from Junior Soul aka Junior Murvin for cat loving Sonia Pottinger before he went on to record with Derrick Harriott. Backed with previously unreleased take.
Cornell Campbell - Hey Mr. Cop / Cornell Campbell & The Jays - Nothing Don't Come Easy
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1480 (US$9.56)
Although this Tubby’s version has never been released, “Nothing Don’t Come Easy” ended up being a big hit at Jammys and still been praised today. It’s the mid 80’s interpretation of 70’s roots reggae atmosphere. Hats off to the King!
Earl Flute - The Betrayer / Chuckles - The Betrayer (Instrumental)
Mafia / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.56)
Out of all those China lead Soul Syndicate vocals this one has to be the tightest although here the rare flute instrumental is the business. At the time Keith Hudson had the original JA funk sounds going on in his rhythms.
The Victors - Easy Squeeze / Reggae Buddy
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥1580 (US$10.20)
Recorded at the time when rocksteady was shifting to faster reggae music. The Victors showcasing a pair of fabulous vocals recorded straight from the mastertape.
Keith Hudson - Like I'm Dying / Hudford All Stars - Crying Version
Hudford Records / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.56)
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.
Ken Boothe - Old Fashioned Way / Earl Bailey - Moon Rock
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥2180 (US$14.08)
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.
Various Artists - Africa Iron Gate Showcase
¥3680 (US$23.77)
1982 unconventional reality dancehall anthology riding upon heavy Roots Radics rhythms.
Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Dub Expression
¥2880 (US$18.60)
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$23.77)
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.
Mr Williamz, Pinchers - Bad Like Me (Picture Sleeve) / Green Lion Crew, Dean Fraser - Conquer Dem
Green Lion Crew EU 2018
¥1880 (US$12.14)
Llans Thelwell, His Celestials - Mughead Ska / Free For All
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥1480 (US$9.56)
One of the most wanted Ska titles to date, this is an ultimate killer Ska instrumental for all DJs. An exclusive reissue of the utterly rare and unique title amongst all the Ska instrumentals! Some say the title of this super killer masterpiece was taken from the musician Barry Malcolm’s nickname “Mughead”. Backed with an excellent B-side ‘Free For All’just like the original release. There are no more instructions needed for this great release!
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.08)
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.
Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Dub Expression
¥2376 (US$15.35)
Dub like it used to be from the High Note and Gay Feet labels
A selection of rocking rhythms from The Revolutionaries masterminded by
Various Artists - Africa Iron Gate Showcase
¥2376 (US$15.35)
1982 unconventional reality dancehall anthology riding upon heavy Roots Radics rhythms
Roland Alphonso - Ska Culation / Jack Sparrow - Ice Water
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥2180 (US$14.08)
The Skatalites’ killer shot interpretation of the world’s famous electric guitar inst, and the fully carnival-mode Ska played by a luxurious bunch of musicians. Originally played by the American electric guitar band, this is the proof of how Jamaicans won’t miss no trends. Guaranteed killer up-tempo Ska! Identical to the originals on flip by Jack Sparrow later known as Leonard Dillon of the Ethiopians, this praiseworthy piece features the Wailers on the backing vocal.
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.08)
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.
Alton Ellis - You Make Me Happy / Lovella Ellis - You Don't Know My Name
All Tone UK 2005
Info: Adapted
¥1980 (US$12.79)
Derrick Harriott - Loser / Derrick Harriott, Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Now We Know
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
N/A
‘The Loser’is gloriously considered as one of the most significant songs as well as rhythm tracks in the history of Reggae music. Also entitled as‘The Winner’, the song is easily adapted to sound system dubplates. Talking about the genre of Rocksteady, this song cannot be ignored.‘Now We Know’on the flip side is to be released on 7 inch single for the first time ever.
Garnet Silk - Love Is The Answer; Steely Sets Dem Free / A Man In Love; A Man In Dub
Steely & Clevie / Jah Fingers UK 1994
¥2880 (US$18.60)
Hubert Porter with The Jamaican Calypsonians - Calypsos From Jamaica
¥2376 (US$15.35)
Original Fifties mento music at its very best
Unsurpassable re-issue of this delightful double ten inch album, now on one essential disc, lovingly created by Kingston’s marvellous musicians to entertain locals and tourists alike.
Solo Banton - Super Lyrics; Super Dub (Picture Sleeve) / Full Of Lyrics; Full Of Dub
Reality Shock UK 2018
¥1980 (US$12.79)
Dre Z, Haspar - Upon The Clouds / Chaddy Royal, Haspar - Keep & Care Rmx
Inner Standing EU 2017
¥2080 (US$13.43)
Jackie Mittoo - Chinese Chicken / Put It On
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.43)
The killer Rocksteady-Ska like a vital bridge between both of them, backed with a Mittoo’s nice vocal tune. Throned from the Skatalites to the Soul Vendors, this is the last form of the Studio One Ska and it’s very much like the Soul Vendor’s party piece. Along with the B-side, Jackie Mittoo had directed both and his marvelous creativity can be seen allover. Each of them recorded from the original master-tape.
Lee Perry - Feel Like Jumping / Roland Alphonso - Christine Keeler
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.08)
The Afrotones - If I'm In A Corner / Lynn Taitt & The Jets - The Hip Hug
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.20)
Moving rocksteady vocal from Delroy Williams, George Allison, Ricky Grant a.k.a The Afrotones backed with killer funky instrumental from the maestro.
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$10.20)
Jennifer Lara - Woman Of The Ghetto / Jackie Mittoo, Sound Dimension - Side Walk Doctor Version
Dub Store Records JPN / Studio One 2004
¥2180 (US$14.08)
Johnny Osbourne - Inflation / Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1981
¥2180 (US$14.08)
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.
Stephen Cheng - Always Together / Sam Carty - Rich Man, Poor Man
BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.08)
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.
Marcia Griffiths - My Love / Now Generation - My Love Version
Antrim / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.56)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Keith Hudson - Melody Maker / Horace Andy & Earl Flute - Poor People
Mafia / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.56)
Way ahead of its time, deep reggae funk by Keith Hudson with a hint of dub.
Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Step Softly / Derrick Harriott - Walk The Streets
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
N/A
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.
Derrick Harriott - Do I Worry / Bobby Ellis, Crystalites - Shuntin
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
N/A
‘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.
Protoje, Sara Lugo - Really Like You / Ras Demo - Watch The Things
Silly Walks / Buyreggae EU 2015
N/A
Shuga, Gentleman - Let Me Ease Your Pain / C Sharpe - One Day At A Time
Penthouse / Buyreggae EU 2017
¥1380 (US$8.91)
Exco Levi - Natty Affi Long / Dalton Harris - Perilous Time
Penthouse / Buyreggae EU 2017
¥1360 (US$8.78)
Uni-T (Human Crest) - Happy Fi Dem Volume 17: Ultimate Dancehall Singers
Human Crest JPN 2018
¥1300 (US$8.40)
Alton Ellis, Lorraine Scott - La La Means I Love You / Richard Howse - La La Love
All Tone UK 2004
La La Means I Love You/Precious
¥1980 (US$12.79)