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The Browne Bunch - We've Got A Good Thing Going / Now Generation - We've Got A Good Thing Going Version
Superstar / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.09)
Superlative reggae soul produced by Mikey Chung for his own Superstar imprint. Having both young Steely and Clevie in the band, when you think of the further development in reggae music, this production was crucial. Compared to Geoffrey's high quality lustrous reggae soul this Jackson 5 cover is slightly different and lean towards the beauty of Jamaican pops sounds.
Sharon Forrester - Silly Wasn't I / Now Generation - Silly Wasn't I Version
Edge / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.09)
The Jamaican lovers masterpiece by Sharon Forrester and UK lovers classic.
Konshens, Gentleman - Make It Play / Alexx A Game - Step Inna The Place
Irievibration / Buyreggae EU 2018
¥1380 (US$8.92)
Carlton Manning - We Will Live & Love / The Soul Lads - I Am Yours Forever
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.21)
The debut song from Carlton Manning - elder brother of Lynford and Donald of The Abyssinians and later known for his Carlton and The Shoes releases for Studio One. On the flip side it’s a previously unreleased tune from The Soul Lads - later re-recorded and released on Treasure Isle with another cut which could be why this never saw the light of day.
Tha Redsun (Sumico Plue, Joe The Souldeeper) - Version City Feat. Fat Smith / Version
¥1500 (US$9.69)
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.09)
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$9.56)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Dennis Alcapone - Spanish Omega / Shades Of Hudson
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$9.56)
The golden hit of the early 70’s deejay craze in combination with Ken Boothe. The El Paso sound system deejay Dennis Alcapone showcasing repelling force and energy towards the others piling into the scene back then. One of the symbolic classics of the early deejay materials.
Tarrus Riley - Gimme Likkle One Drop / Chronixx - Ain't No Giving In
Chimney Records / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.15)
King Tubby & Riley All Stars - Concrete Jungle Dub
¥2780 (US$17.96)
1976 rare dub album consists of robust Techniques rhythms dismantled and reconstructed by King Tubby to its perfection
Long-expected reissue of one of the most sought after dub albums.
The Gaylads - It's Hard To Confess / The Gaylads - I Need Your Loving
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2080 (US$13.44)
Zodiacs - Walk On By / Royals (Merritone Singers) - House Upon The Hill
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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This is a Rocksteady cut of the Zodiacs' 'Walk On By' released in 1967. They recorded the original Ska cut at Duke Reid's Treasure Isle. Rare Rocksteady classic with beautiful harmonies on a profound rhythm. On the B-side, this previously unreleased material 'House Upon The Hill' features an unknown vocal group called Merritone singers.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
N/A
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.
Mighty Massa, Robert Lee - Spot From The Distance; Distance Dub (Picture Sleeve) / Spot From The Dub
Jah Marshall EU 2014
¥3180 (US$20.55)
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
Prince David; Habesha - Ini Shepherd; Shepherd Dub / Ark Aingelle; Habesha - In Awe; Awe Dub
Habeshites UK 2017
¥3800 (US$24.55)
Imperial Sound Army - Gideon Fyah; Dub / Elnd - Hard Dreamy Dub; Heavy Dreamy Dub
4weed EU 2017
¥2980 (US$19.26)
Khayo Benyahmeen, Jahtool - Fayah Dance; Fayah Dub / Ethiopian Warrior; Ethiopian Dub
Shasha Reocrds EU 2017
¥2180 (US$14.09)
Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign / Raver
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.09)
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.
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.09)
Lee Perry - Feel Like Jumping / Roland Alphonso - Christine Keeler
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.09)
Ken Boothe - Can't You See / I Remember Someone
Links / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.09)
A pair of all time classics, soulful lovers rocksteady vocals sang by the Mr. Rocksteady a.k.a. Ken Boothe.
Delano Stewart - Rocking Sensation / The Gaysters - One Look
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.09)
Blues Busters - Soon You'll Be Gone / I Don't Know
Sunshine / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$14.09)
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$14.09)
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.
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!
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”.
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.
Bonez Mc, Raf - Dankbarkeit / Iriepathie - Reggae Hier
Irievibration / Buyreggae EU 2018
¥1380 (US$8.92)
Chronixx - Play Some Roots / Rc - Can't Bridge My Defense
Silly Walks / Buyreggae EU 2015
¥1880 (US$12.15)
