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Lennie Hibbert - Moonlight Party
¥3680 (US$24.30)
An indispensable album of Jamaican Jazz from vibraphone virtuoso Lennie Hibbert. As bandmaster at the legendary Alpha Boys School Lennie Hibbert schooled innumerable young artists who would go on to form the musical foundation of the Isle of Springs. Here he takes centre stage on a stirring selection of Carib-roots instrumentals ably assisted by four female vocalists to deliver a tropical sea breeze of marvellous mellow music.
The Melodians - Swing & Dine / I Could Be A King
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.40)
Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming / Glen Adams - Lonely Girl
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.40)
Historically renown Dave Brubeck’s Take 5 covered in rocksteady style. It later became one of reggae’s standard repertoire.
Tarrus Riley - Gimme Likkle One Drop / Chronixx - Ain't No Giving In
Chimney Records / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥1880 (US$12.41)
Leslie Butler - We've Only Just Begun
N/A
Because of his superior talent and intense personality, one of the most ingenious pianists Leslie Butler had a lack of releases, however he was given an exceptional chance by the Federal Records to record this one of the most peculiar albums in the history of Jamaican music. This beautifully finished Jamaican Jazz Funk/Rare Groove album is mostly constructed with the traditional covers that all Jamaicans will know although with the wonderful arrangement, and very Jamaican, ensemble stripping aesthetics give the album a whole new character that can’t be heard elsewhere.This masterpiece should make it to the shelves of not only reggae fans but soul and jazz fans as well. Leslie always committed on making a serious piece of music - never liked to make either of Jamaican popular music or business-like commercial music. He had a strong belief of not letting others to control his talent. Therefore there were often conflicts between him and producers or he was not even given a chance to record anything at all. It’s a really sad story, but this unfortunate musician’s lifestyle can be heard on the recordings such as “Guitar In Ernest ? Ernest Ranglin (DSR-LP / CD-501)” and “Reggae Rhapsody ? Leslie Butler (DSR-FEDS12-001).” Perhaps with this album in addition, it might be all enough.
Herman Hersang & His City Slickers - Hersang Hop / Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso - Calypso Jazz (Iron Bar) (Alternative Take)
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1961
¥1580 (US$10.43)
Early ska instrumental with vibing call and response from the organ and guitar. Backed by the finest Jamaican jazz played by the likes of Don Drummon, Tomy McCook and Roland Alphonso.
Sharon Forrester - Silly Wasn't I / Now Generation - Silly Wasn't I Version
Edge / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.40)
The Jamaican lovers masterpiece by Sharon Forrester and UK lovers classic.
Junior Reid - Run Come Ina The Dance / Run Come Ina The Dance Version
Tappa / Dub Store Records 1989
¥2180 (US$14.40)
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.
Various Artists - Rare & Unreleased Ska Recordings from Federal Records Vaults 1964-1965
Dub Store Records JPN 1964- 1965
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Foundation ska from the cradle of Jamaican music…
Federal Recording Studios nurtured the talents of innumerable Jamaican artists in the early sixties… this set showcases seriously sought after rarities and previously un-released tracks from Don Drummond, The Maytals , Lynn Taitt and many more
Jah Schulz, Joseph Lalibela - Praise Him; (Praise Dub); (Livity Ites Dub) / Roots Pt1; Root Pt 2
Railroad EU 2019
¥3180 (US$21.00)
Minstrells - People Get Ready / Hamlins - Everyone Got To Be There
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.40)
Studio One’s golden Rocksteady cover; even hipper and cooler than the original by the Impressions. The original has been known for its excellent lyric and melodies, thanks to the composer Curtis Mayfield, however the Minstrells brought this to a total perfection. Even though the Minstrells left us a small number of recordings, the great vocal group had such a high standard for every single one of them. If you’ve listened to the original press of this tune, you will find the intro has been cut, unfortunately that was the same deal for the master-tape itself. The nice rocksteady by the firm but short-lived Hamlins comes on the other side. Both have been recorded from the original master-tapes.
Monty And The Cyclones - Jazz Walking / Don Drummond & C. McLaughlin - Just Cool
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1960
¥2080 (US$13.74)
Gaylads - Looking For A Girl / Aren't You The Guy
Links / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.40)
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.
Patsy Millicent Todd - Loving Love / Loving Love (Alternative Take)
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥1580 (US$10.43)
Vigorous Patsy vocal and soulful saxophone solo on bouncy ska rhythm. Previously unreleased alternative take on the B-side.
Stranger Cole & Patsy Millicent Todd - Your Photograph / Tell It To Me
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1966
¥1580 (US$10.43)
Karen Mark - World Wide Love / Soul Syndicate - World Wide Dub
High Note / Onlyroots EU 1977
¥1680 (US$11.09)
Spindle Adapter - 7" Aluminum (Made in Japan)
¥1580 (US$10.43)
Classic aluminium centre adapter for 7” records. Heavy weight, easy to handle and great fit ensuring maximum sound performance. Made in Japan.
Horace Andy - Unity, Love And Strength / I Stand Before You
Federal / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.40)
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.
Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah / My Baby Just Care For Me
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN
¥2180 (US$14.40)
Marcia Griffiths - My Love / Now Generation - My Love Version
Antrim / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.77)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Cornell Campbell - You're Not Good / Natural Facts
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥2180 (US$14.40)
The Paragons - Memories By The Score / My Number One
Supertone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥1980 (US$13.08)
Dennis Brown - Silhouettes / Augustus Pablo, Crystalites - Bass & Drum Version
Move & Groove / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
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'Silhouettes' is one of Dennis Brown's earliest recordings and a good old Reggae hit. The flip side features Augustus Pablo's melodica cut to the A-side. This peaceful piece proves that the early sound of King Tubby is the greatest of all.
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥2080 (US$13.74)
Mellow Mood, Hempress Sativa, Forelock - Inna Jamaica Pt. 2 / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
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Solid introduction of the island by the female conscious deejay Hempress Sative along with Mellow Mood and fellow Italian deejay Forelock.
Arguably one of the top modern roots combinations to come out in recent years produced by Dave Green, the drummer for Alborosie not to mention a refined dub cut by Italian maestro Paolo Baldini on flip.
Mellow Mood, Andrew I - Criminal / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
¥1296 (US$8.56)
Heavy conscious ragga on a Roots Radics flavoured early 80’s sounding rub a dub minor roots.
Fat like Shabba, Andrew I’s strike against the establishment supported by Garzia brother’s catchy hook and stabbing melodies.
Mellow Mood, Jah9 - Wipe Away / Dub Version
La Tempesta Dub EU 2017
¥1296 (US$8.56)
Deep one drop featuring the queen of the modern roots movement, Jah9.
Melancholic but definitely forward thinking slow one drop with consciousness and wisdom injected by the empress as well as positivity and dignity by Lorenzo & Jacob backed by the steady Mellow Mood rhythm force.
Da Da Waps - Old Chain / Old Chain Version
Redman / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1680 (US$11.09)
Da Da Waps is probably not familiar to many but he recorded many songs, which were mainly included in the Redman produced albums. He sings about the abolished slavery on this digital stepper rhythm. This record is highly regarded as one of sought after vinyls among the Redman’s catalogue.
J Boog - Waiting In The Rain / Protoje, Kymani Marley - Rasta Love
Don Corleon / Buyreggae EU 2011
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Bamiuda, Home Grown - Hinihainihaini (Color Vinyl) / Snob, Home Grown - Oh! Happy Day
Home Grown JPN / Overheat Music JPN 2005
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Dennis Brown - We Remember Dennis Brown: Tribute To The Crown Prince Of Reggae (2LP)
VP US 2016
¥8800 (US$58.11)