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Merlyn Brooks - You'll Never Need Somebody / You'll Never Need Somebody PT. 2
Turntable / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥2180 (US$14.13)
One of the later productions from the Chung brothers and it’s the ultimate reggae soul sound that they wanted to achieve. Although Antrim and other Chung productions produced reggae, it’s clear that they had US sounds such as soul and funk on their horizon.
Glen Adams - I Want To Hold Your Hand / Ann Reid - Remember Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Glen Brown pleasantly covering the familiar Beatles classic not to mention stunning arrangement by Bunny Lee. Backed with popular female rocksteady vocal
Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming / Glen Adams - Lonely Girl
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Historically renown Dave Brubeck’s Take 5 covered in rocksteady style. It later became one of reggae’s standard repertoire.
Soul Brothers - East Man Ska / King Rocky & The Willows - You Were Wrong
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥1580 (US$10.24)
Spindle Adapter - 7" Aluminum (Made in Japan)
¥1580 (US$10.24)
Classic aluminium centre adapter for 7” records. Heavy weight, easy to handle and great fit ensuring maximum sound performance. Made in Japan.
The Browne Bunch - There's Fun For All / Something Silly
Triangle / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Debut song from The Browne Bunch according to Steely. Triangle, Pyramid and Antrim labels consists of Chung Brothers, Steely & Clevie impacted greatly to the popular crowd within lovers rock circuit and beyond.
Dawn Penn - I'll Let You Go / Diane Lawrence - Hound Dog
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Highly sought after double A-sided female rocksteady vocals. Dawn Penn cut of The Uniques – Let Me Go Girl. On flip side is another popular female vocal tune by Dian Lawrence that was also covered by Norma Frazer for Studio One
Alva Lewis - Revelation / Lester Sterling - Soul Voyage
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Pat Kelly & The Uniques - Little Boy Blue / Glen Adams - I Can't Help It
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Alton Ellis - You Make Me Happy / Lovella Ellis - You Don't Know My Name
All Tone UK 2005
Info: Adapted
¥1980 (US$12.83)
Derrick Harriott - Loser / Derrick Harriott, Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Now We Know
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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‘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.
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An apposite illustration of the golden era of 70’s music
Self produced dub excursion from Dennis Bovell’s Matumbi… early pioneers of authentic UK produced reggae
Peter Tosh & The Wailers - Rasta Shock Them Up / Soul Brothers - Ringo's Ska
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2080 (US$13.48)
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love / The Three Tops - A Man Of Chances
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Lee Perry - Feel Like Jumping / Roland Alphonso - Christine Keeler
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Anthony Chambers - Jah Foundation / High Times Players - Jah Foundation Version
High Music / Dub Store Records JPN 1982
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Gaylads - Looking For A Girl / Aren't You The Guy
Links / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.13)
For all collectors here is a great reissue of rare rocksteady from The Gaylads. Wonderful chorus works by the group that are thought to be some of the greatest works the Gaylads after Studio One era.
Ronald Downer, Count Ossie, Lennie Hibbert - Ethiopian Kingdom / Ethiopian Kingdom (Alternative Take)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2080 (US$13.48)
The Afrotones - If I'm In A Corner / Lynn Taitt & The Jets - The Hip Hug
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.24)
Moving rocksteady vocal from Delroy Williams, George Allison, Ricky Grant a.k.a The Afrotones backed with killer funky instrumental from the maestro.
Carlton Manning - We Will Live & Love / The Soul Lads - I Am Yours Forever
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.24)
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.
Baba Brooks - 1st Session (Alternative Take) / 1st Session
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥1580 (US$10.24)
If you mention Baba Brooks, most people would think this tune or “Shank I Sheck”. Even though the recording tape itself was hard to come by these days, we managed to include a previously unreleased alternative take from the master tape.
Johnny & The Attractions - Let's Get Together / Cross My Heart
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.24)
The most sought after Gay Feet rock steady rarity. Johnny & The Attractions draws a clear line between them and rock steady artists back then – diggin’ deep into the sounds. Seems obvious that they were already doing the style later known as roots reggae.
The Hippy Boys - Nigeria / Challenge
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2080 (US$13.48)
The Hippy Boys consists of Aston and Carly Barrett brothers opened up the new era with their original sounds. This double A-sided roots instrumentals 7” was unarguably so ahead of its time
Al & The Vibrators - Devil Woman / Check Up
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1580 (US$10.24)
Up tempo Jamaica Festival Song, “Check Up”, on flipside is a groovy rare rocksteady “Devil Woman” both Al & The Vibrators’ highly refined vocals.
Count Ossie Band - Nyiah Bongo (Alternative Take) / Patsy Millicent Todd & Count Ossie Band - Pata Pata Rocksteady
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.24)
Miriam Makeba’s sensational “Pata Pata” timely covered in rocksteady fashion by Patsy Millicent Todd in 1967. Strictly nyahbinghi yet sounding pop somehow - it’s an unmissable tune for those who know.
Kiddus I, Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Knots / Reggaelation Reggaelation IndependAnce - Flying At Dub
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Spiritual message from Kiddus I, the Original Rockers to each and every roots lovers across the board. Backed by one of Japanes most devout band Reggaelation IndependAnce, Kiddus is back again with a breathtaking remake of “Flying Knots”.
Inner Vibes - Mix Up Blender / King Tubbys - Mix Up Blender Version
Firehouse / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Arguably one of the best King Tubby’s digital known to mankind. Going through his tapes this was one of the earlier digital sessions took place at Tubby’s dated 19th November 1985. Inner Vibes a.k.a. Dilly Dally lyrically unleashing his strong observation towards one woman. Tracks laid by King Asha and engineered by Peego & Fatman.
Michael Prophet - Sweet Me / King Tubbys - Sweet Me Version
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Tubbys, as well as Jammys tunes after the digital revolution, you can find many that sounds great but not all of them will stick to your heart forever. However this Michael Prophet digi killer comes with absolute presence and confidence reflecting his true soul.
The Jays - Inna De Ghetto / King Tubbys - Inna De Ghetto Version
Firehouse / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Channel One artist The Jays’ big dancehall tune for King Tubby. Although its pop element is clearly heard this one also consists of tougher side. Skillfully arranged in dancehall fashion yet deeply resonates with the spirit of roots reggae.
Strugglers Roots - African Home / Super Black - Cassanova
King Tubby's Dub Plate / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Authentic 80’s roots capturing the 70’s vibes in solid manner. Female vocal on “Declaration of Rights” rhythm calling for repatriation although on the other hand a slick dancehall cut by Super Black on the very same rhythm.
Ken Boothe - Old Fashioned Way / Earl Bailey - Moon Rock
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥2180 (US$14.13)
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.
Keith Hudson - Like I'm Dying / Hudford All Stars - Crying Version
Hudford Records / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.59)
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.
Dennis Alcapone - Spanish Omega / Shades Of Hudson
Inbidimts / Dub Store Records JPN 1970
¥1480 (US$9.59)
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.
Augustus Pablo - Stabiliser (Single Take) / Alton Ellis - All We Need Is Love
Stamma / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.59)
The true genius Keith Hudson introduced highly mutational sounds and sound effects at the time and this Pablo organ cut of “Peter & Judas” is no exception. Slightly different cut to the one included in “Flesh of My Skin Blood of My Blood” known as the monumental and arguably the first reggae concept album that is rated as important as “Blackboard Jungle Dub” in dub music. This cut is the fat original take mixed prior to the LP.
Big Youth - Instant Coma / Instant Coma 2
Mafia / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.59)
VinGordon’s rooty horn on top of a Hudson rhythm. Big Youth riding confidently making it a killer deejay and instrumental
Johnny Clarke - Golden Snake / Little Clive - African Bread
Atom / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Very rare rocksteady rhythm pulled by Keith Hudson to record this bold vocal by Johnny Clarke in 1974. On B-side a deejay cut by Randy’s Clive Chin.
Skiddy & Detroit - The Exile Song / Bunny Gale - In The Burning Sun Joh-Ho
Rebind / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥1480 (US$9.59)
Linval Thompson - My Mother Seya / Soul Syndicate - Love I
Big Style / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.59)
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
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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.
The Uniques - Gypsy Woman / Never Let Me Go
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$14.13)
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”.
Ken Parker - A Change Gonna Come / Val Bennett - Jumping With Val
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.13)
Glen Adams - Hold Down Miss Winey / Glen Adams - I Remember
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1480 (US$9.59)
The Uniques - I'm A Fool For You / Lester Sterling - Super Special
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1980 (US$12.83)
Derrick Morgan - Hold You Jack / Lester Sterling & Stranger Cole - Bangarang
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1969
¥2180 (US$14.13)
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.
Hopeton Lewis - Cool Collie / This Poor Boy
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
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Originally released in 1966, 'Cool Collie' is sometimes considered as one of the first Rocksteady recordings. With hard hit paformance by the back band, Hepetone Lewis sings to free Ganja which is the one of the essential elements of Jamaican music tradition.B-side, Mr. Rocksteady performs a bitter love song in a minor key.
Keith & Tex - Stop That Train / Bobby Ellis, Jets - Feeling Peckish
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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Without any explanation, ‘Stop That Train’ by Keith & Tex is a true Rocksteady classic of all times. The song stands tall in Reggae music history and a biggest hit among Derrick Harriott’s catalogue. Side B features Memphis Soul Rocksteady instrumental, just like a trendy song from Stax Records. Now reissued for the first time with these original recordings on both sides.
Protoje, Sara Lugo - Really Like You / Ras Demo - Watch The Things
Silly Walks / Buyreggae EU 2015
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Phyllis Dillon - Rock Steady / Tommy McCook - Soul Rock
Treasure Isle UK 1968/ 1970
¥1680 (US$10.89)
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$12.83)
J Nile, Salute - Hearts To Be Good / Christopher Ellis, Salute - Big Bad Boy
Room In The Sky UK 2018
¥1680 (US$10.89)
J Nile, Salute - We Just Come To Party / Vin Gordon, Skycru - Ikatrommy
Room In The Sky UK 2018
¥1180 (US$7.65)
Etana - I Rise (Label Reverse) / Richest Girl
VP US / Dub Store Records JPN 2014
¥1100 ¥800 (US$5.19)
Colour Man - Good, Better Best / Dub
Connection (Org) 1981
Taxi Info: Original Press
¥980 ¥399 (US$2.59)