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Gladstone Anderson, Lynn Taitt, Jets - Glad Sounds
¥2500 (US$16.06)
Trinidad born legendary guitarist, Lynn Taitt, who brought the first wave of Rocksteady to the Island, and Gladdy Anderson who is well known for a Skatalites' pianist, they both got together to record this Rocksteady instrumental album 'Glad Sounds' at Federal Studio in 1968. Released from the Merritone label, which was managed under the Federal. The album depicts the hay day and best sound of Rocksteady as well as label itself. First time to be reissued by Dub Store Records. The forth reissue of the Story Of Federal program by Dub Store Records. The original UK issue was released on the Big Shot label with a different jacket design. Album tracks consist mainly of cover versions of popular tracks, which were produced by Coxsone Dodd, Bunny Lee and Sonia Pottinger. Lynn Taitt and Gladstone Anderson added gentle flavors to their versions by their distinctive instrumental plays. Also Federal's recording facility made possible to maintain this sound quality. Certainly, this is another classic album to add to your collection shelf!!
Cecil Lloyd - A Night In Jamaica With Cecil Lloyd
¥2500 (US$16.06)
First ever re-issue of 1965 Jamaican Latin-Calypso-Jazz album by the piano genius Cecil Lloyd, who led a 20-piece hotel band from the age of seventeen. In 1959, the maestro was asked to record an album for 20th Century Fox and he later released three albums on Studio One. Featuring a solid rhythm section with conga and percussion, A Night in Jamaica was produced by Ken Khouri for Federal's Kentone label. This enduring masterpiece still echoes across the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Winston Turner Quintet - At The Jamaica Hilton: In The Jippi Jappa Lounge
¥2340 (US$15.03)
In the heyday of the Rocksteady era of Jamaican music in 1968, the Winston Turner Quintet was blending in the cool new sound with Calypso, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Pop and Ballads down at the Hilton Hotel in Kingston. The Quintet's lost classic of down tempo and mood music, originally released on Federal, is now re-issued for the first time. This is the lounge vibe that beautifully crowned those sultry Jamaican nights. (Photograph taken at the Jippi Jappa Lounge with Madam Wasp.)
Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming / Glen Adams - Lonely Girl
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.00)
Historically renown Dave Brubeck’s Take 5 covered in rocksteady style. It later became one of reggae’s standard repertoire.
Ernest Ranglin - Softly With Ranglin
¥2376 (US$15.26)
Smooth, sophisticated sounds from the highly respected Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin.
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.00)
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.
Prince Hammer - 400 Years Or Slavery (Picture Sleeve) / 400 Years Dub
Adamas EU 2018
¥2680 (US$17.22)
Mikey Jerry - Reggae Basement Jam / Various
Fish Tea / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 198-
¥2260 (US$14.52)
Jah Works Sound System (Oga) - Oga Works Radio Mix Volume 9: My Foundation
Jah Works JPN 2018
¥1490 (US$9.57)
Glen Adams - I Want To Hold Your Hand / Ann Reid - Remember Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.00)
Glen Brown pleasantly covering the familiar Beatles classic not to mention stunning arrangement by Bunny Lee. Backed with popular female rocksteady vocal
The Uniques - Gypsy Woman / Never Let Me Go
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.00)
Rocksteady cover of the undoubtable Impressions’ anthem. Out of many rocksteady tunes this one stands out with its splendid arrange and engineering genius. Backed with The Uniques legendary “Never Let Me Go”.
Carlton & The Shoes - Forever / Dub
Leggo Sounds / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1979
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New reissue of this classic heavy harmony tune from the sweet voiced Carlton Manning. Originally released on Leggo's Cash & Carry label in the late '70s.
Carol Kalphat - We Get Mad / Various
Wisdom / Digikiller US / Depper Knowledge US 197-
¥1180 (US$7.58)
Various - Black Man’s Pride 2 (Righteous Are The Sons And Daughters Of Jah) (2LP)
Soul Jazz Records UK 2018
¥5980 (US$38.42)
Jah Mel, Rhythm Facroty - Stand Up To It; Version / Guiding Star; Guidance (Dance Mix)
Jamwax EU 1985
¥2580 (US$16.57)
Wicked Dub Division, Michela Grena - Lion; Lon Dub; Lion Melodica / Deliver Me; Deliver Me Dub; Deliver Me Inst
Roots Cooperation EU 2018
¥3180 (US$20.43)
Tony Sexton; Empress Ayola - African Coming; Rise And Shine / Ranking Joe; Paul Groucho Smykle - Burn Down Rome; Last Call Dubwize
Peckings UK 2017
¥2980 (US$19.14)
Rainbow Coalition, I Mitri - Can't See The Sky; Can't See The Dub / Movement; Movement Dub
Counter Action UK 2018
¥1780 (US$11.44)
Ja-ge George (Rub A Dub Market) - Bassie Spiral (Label Reversed) / Down Beat Rule (Okawa & The Ruler)
PART2STYLE JPN 2016
¥1620 (US$10.41)
Martin Kinoo, Soulcrap - Fever City / Soulcrap, Hiroshi Brown - Fever Version
Fever City JPN 2018
N/A
Giant Swing - Cover & Lover: All Cover Slow Singer's Mix Volume 1
Giant Swing JPN 2009
¥1575 (US$10.12)
Ernest Ranglin, Selected Group - Free Form / Skalvouvia
Kentone / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
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One of the most rare double A-sided singles recorded under direction of Ernest Ranglin, who was the musical director of Federal Recording Studio at the time. While this jazzy instrumental features superbsolos by trumpet and alto saxophone, Ernie leads this minor track from beginning to end and showcases his mighty guitar playing. On the flipside, remarkable solos by trumpet and alto saxophone are again featured on the bright mid-tempo track. The original 7inch format is almost impossible to find. These recordings are simply elegant Ska Instrumentals.
Prince Fatty - Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Plane Sleeve) / Gin N Juice
Mr Bongo UK 2009
B: Info: Adapted, Snoop Doggy Dog Info: Adapted, O'l Dirty Bastard
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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.
Marshel Walker, Salute - Be Good / R Zee Jackson, Salute - What The World Needs
Room In The Sky UK 2018
¥1200 (US$7.71)
J Nile, Salute - Hearts To Be Good / Christopher Ellis, Salute - Big Bad Boy
Room In The Sky UK 2018
¥1680 (US$10.79)
Aston 'Family Man' Barrett & The Wailers Band - Soul Constitution: Instrumentals & Dubs 1971-1982 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1971- 1982
N/A
Rare instrumental and dub gems, produced by Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett
Rare instrumental and dub gems, produced by Bob Marley’s bassist and musical arranger, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, between 1972-82, featuring members of the Wailers band and other stalwart musicians.