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Horace Andy, Winston Jarrett & The Wailers - Kingston Rock (Earth Must Be Hell)
¥3680 (US$24.32)
The Wailers Band meets Horace Andy and Winston Jarrett.
Also known as "Earth Must Be Hell", this is an immense roots classic including lovers anthem "Unity Strength & Love", True Born African", "Let The Music Play" and more.
Marina P, Tippa Irie, Dennis Alcapone - Beat Goes Ska / Mungos Hi Fi - Ivory Coast
Scotch Bonnet UK 2020
N/A
The Techniques & Friends - Winston Riley's Rock Steady & Early Reggae 1968-1969
Dub Store Records JPN 1968- 1969
¥3980 (US$26.30)
Winston Riley started his production career as a singer with an enviable track record, having formed the Techniques in 1962 and hitting the top of the charts two years later with the splendid ‘Little Did You Know’ for Duke Reid’s esteemed Treasure Isle label. When the frantic ska beat slowed down and turned into rocksteady Winston remained the only permanent component of the Techniques, arguably Jamaica’s finest vocal group.
As the beat changed yet again from rock steady to the faster reggae format, Winston’s thoughts turned to production, and he decided to create his own ‘Techniques’ label. A serious man with a serious work ethic, the quality of his music was apparent from the start as he released hit after hit, producing and singing as part of the different combinations of singers and vocal groups that he worked with.
Cecil Lloyd - A Night In Jamaica With Cecil Lloyd (jacket Damage)
¥2880 (US$19.03)
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.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
¥3680 (US$24.32)
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.
Rising Sun - Love Light / High Times All Stars - Leaving Rome
High Music / Dub Store Records JPN 1982
N/A
Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming / Glen Adams - Lonely Girl
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$14.41)
Historically renown Dave Brubeck’s Take 5 covered in rocksteady style. It later became one of reggae’s standard repertoire.
Thriller U - Raggamuffin Mi Soup
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$9.12)
One of Vena's classic rhythms, Tonight. “Raggamuffin Mi Soup” is a joyful reissue by Thriller U singing mistily and emotionally inna real dancehall fashion! Alog with Little John and Tony Tuff cuts, this one marks the most popular amongst all the rest.
Teddy Dan, Willie Nyah - Ethiopia Land / Lauren Shelton, Danny Dread - Bohemian Grove
Lauren Music EU 2016
N/A
Ta Teacha Love, Wailers Band - Oh Jah Come / Family Man, Wailers Band - Oh Jah Dub
One Way Sound / Onlyroots EU 1975
N/A
Sugar Minott - Conscious Lover / Pad Anthony - By Show Down
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.46)
Sugar Minott always showcased his versatile talent by singing lover’s rock to dancehall songs and attracted a variety of wide audiences. Certainly, he proves this ability on the ‘Tonight’ rhythm, which is regarded as one of the most popular rhythms among the Jammys catalogue. On the flip side, Pad Anthony sings a soundclash anthem to the same rhythm. The song only appeared on a LP album entitled ‘Sound Clash 89’.
Pad Anthony - Keep Your Head / Militants - War And Confusion
7th High Production 2005
¥600 ¥199 (US$1.31)
Polylined Card Sleeve - 7" Handmade Brown Polylined Card -- All 5 colors QTY. 100 (Made in Japan)
¥13000 (US$85.90)
High quality hand-made sleeve for precious collector's items. Pack of 100.
A pair of thick flat kraft papers colour taped on both sides by Japanese craftsmen prevents damaging vinyl caused by bag gussets. Glued poly inner also protects the label from friction which is very imporant as well as making it easier to slide records in and out ensuring its use for both careful collectors and heavy users.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 1: Digital Revolution 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.55)
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 2: Digital Roots & Hard Dancehall 1984-1991 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1984- 1991
¥5380 (US$35.55)
Traditional 1970s ragamuffin roots played in pure 1980s digital style.
Message music with a dancehall vibe, King Jammy mixes it up with conscious tunes from superstars like Dennis Brown, Cornell Campbell, Wailing Soul & Horace Andy.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 4: Hard Dancehall Lover 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.55)
Digital goes romantic. Lover’s Rock meets dancehall in King Jammy’s Studio.
Love and romance ina digital style, King Jammy presents songs of devotion over his fresh, hard-hitting computerized rhythms
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 3: Hard Dancehall Murderer 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.55)
Murder in the dancehall tonight! Jammy’s leading artists boost up the sound system.
The heart and soul of dancehall - singing about the sound over crucial rhythms, challenging a sound boy to come test Jammy.
Kakai Kilonzo, Les Kilimambogo Brothers - Buffalo Mountain
No Wahala Sounds UK 2020
¥4400 (US$29.07)
Delroy Wilson - Dub Plate Style: Remixed By Prince Jammy 1978 (2LP)
Pressure Sounds UK 1978
¥9800 (US$64.76)
Ernest Ranglin - Mr. Ranglin With Soul
¥3680 (US$24.32)
Unlike all the other musicians in those days, Ranglin was not allowed to go between studios to record and release music as he wished because he was an exclusive employee of the Federal records. Thus it's really hard to find a Rocksteady record with his name on it. Although whenever he finds a spare time, he would go to Duke Reid's studio and play the guitar and bass as a sideman, often playing sessions with Lynn Taitt. According to Ranglin himself, "I felt really comfortable being at Duke Reid's studio", though sadly there have not been a single release of his solo guitar tune which was recorded there. So here comes the album, it's the rare Rocksteady instrumentals by the man himself. Some of the main features would be "Summertime", "Flamingo" and "Hold Me Tight", the wickedest selection of the moist Rocksteady that will certainly catch your heart. Other than that, it's got an exotic intro and uptempo "Sling Shot", relatively arranged towards pop direction "Don't Sleep In the Subway" and some ballads to represent the Federal's widely ranged style that won't go off after a long time, exactly how this one of the biggest leading labels in Jamaica had thought of. This may not make Rude Boys in downtown growl, although it will clearly last eternally as Ranglin's 60s best album to the future generations.
Aba Shanti I, Shanti Ites - Kings Highway; Kings Dub / I Fear No Evil; I Fear No Evil Dub
Aba Shanti UK 2019
¥3480 (US$23.00)
Shanti Ites - Shanti Ites; Shanti Ites Dub / Groundation Rock; Groundation Dub
Aba Shanti UK 2019
¥3480 (US$23.00)
Shanti Ites - Ital Vital; Ital Vial Dub / Concrete Stepper; Stepper Dub
Aba Shanti UK 2020
¥3180 (US$21.01)
Jah Mel, Rhythm Facroty - Stand Up To It; Version / Guiding Star; Guidance (Dance Mix)
Jamwax EU 1985
¥2580 (US$17.05)
Twinkle Rootz Sound, Hughie Izachaar - Melodica And Vocal Recording Session / Dubmix
Old Hard Bread EU 2020
¥2580 (US$17.05)