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Inner Circle, Chronixx, Jacob Miller - Tenament Yard Remix (News Carryin' Dread) (Picture Sleeve) / Jacob Miller, Inner Circle - Tenament Yard
Dubshot UK 2015/ 1976
¥1680 (US$12.85)
Love Experience - Are You Together For The New Day? / 87th Off Broadway - Moving Woman
¥1880 (US$14.38)
Rod Taylor - I've Been There Before / Carlton Livingston - Baby Please
Heartical EU 2020
¥1180 (US$9.02)
Ernest Ranglin - Mr. Ranglin With Soul
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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.
Shanti Ites - Horn Of Africa; Horn Of Dub / Lightening; Lightening Dub
Aba Shanti UK 2020
¥3180 (US$24.32)
Ras Mykah, Mr. Zebre - Red Eyes; Red Dub / Remember; Remember Dub
Belleville International EU 2020
¥2580 (US$19.73)
Mc Trooper, Bambaman - Top Of The Mountain; Dub From The Mountain / Training Day; Training Dub
Dende Sound UK 2020
¥2180 (US$16.67)
King Lorenzo, King Alpha - Jah Works; Dub Works / Amlak Dub I; Amlak Dub II
King Alpha UK 2020
¥2180 (US$16.67)
Kapra Dub Players, Galas - Mass Media; Me No Want No Newspaper / Kapra Dub Players, Dennis Capra - Dub Media; Roosevelt's New Deal
Capra EU 2020
¥2680 (US$20.50)
Sister Audrey - English Girl (Picture Sleeve) / Mad Professor - Bengali Dub
Ariwa UK 2018
¥2480 (US$18.97)
Sis Nya - On A Stand; Stand Dub / Raw Dub; Channel One Riddim Section
Channel One Sound System UK 2020
¥2180 (US$16.67)
Owen & Leon Silvera - Love Me Or Leave Me / Duke Reid Group - Sing Ting Bury Yuh
Dutchess UK 196-
¥1680 (US$12.85)
J Boog - Let's Do It Again / Major Riddim Instrumental
Don Corleon / Buyreggae EU 2011
¥1580 (US$12.08)
Minstrels, Lynn Taitt, Jets - Hey There Lonely Girls / Hey There Lonely Girls (Acappella)
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
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A very rare and beautiful Rocksteady tune that collectors are after for many years. The Minstrels released mere amount of records but all of them were top-notch recordings. This 1967 released powerful ‘Hey There Lonely Girl’ is crucial for every Rocksteady fans. Acappella version of the song is included on the B-side.
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥1680 (US$12.85)
Various - Midlands Roots Explosion Volume 1 (2LP)
Bristol Archive UK 1976- 1984
¥5980 ¥5580 (US$42.68)
Various - Rebelmadiaq Sound Present Zero Stress Riddim (7"x3)
Rebelmadiaq Sound EU 2016
¥3960 ¥3480 (US$26.62)
Elkin Robinson; Ashanti Selah - Moving High; Marchando A Zion Dub / Tom Spirals - A 'tabhann Do Africa
Ashanti Selah UK 2020
¥2880 (US$22.03)
Dennis Bovell - Dub Dem Silly Vol. 1 (Dub to Janet Kay 'Silly Games')
Arawak UK 1980
¥3800 (US$29.06)
Ernest Ranglin - Mod Mod Ranglin
N/A
A fundamental album released in 1966 that determined the way Rocksteady was going to journey. In 1966, Rude Boys were at the peak of the fame with their notorious behaviors, while Ska gradually started to slow down its tempo, this album paved the way for a newborn music, Rocksteady with rather slower and tighter rhythm approach. This album should be picked one of 10 pieces of the most important album of Reggae history.
¥3680 (US$28.15)
Recorded in 1964 at the Federal studio, this elegant yet unique previously unreleased album is said to be the origin of the Jamaican Mento meets 4 Beat Jazz. This brilliant album is one of the most important Jamaican Jazz recordings that Ernest Ranglin has ever made. Everything in this album starts with the traditional Caribbean Jazz classics and then develops into 4 Beat Jazz. Produced by Godfather of the Jamaican music, Ken Kouri, this album is nothing but deserves its title. You may want to add this next to the Guitar In Earnest [DSR-LP/CD-501] in your collection.
Ernest Ranglin - Softly With Ranglin
¥2880 (US$22.03)
Smooth, sophisticated sounds from the highly respected Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin.
Willie Lindo - Far And Distant
¥3680 (US$28.15)
Celebrated session guitarist, Willie Lindo, steps from behind the scenes and into the spotlight to deliver some top class original compositions and sublime cover versions.
Roland Alphonso - ABC Rocksteady
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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.
Triston Palma - Time So Hard (Extended Version) / Jah Thomas - Seek & Find
Midnight Rock / Iroko EU 198-
N/A
Pato Ranking - My Medicine; My Indian Raga; My Version / Malaka Youth - Soldados De La Musica; Meditation Dub; Raw Dub
Dub Juggler EU 2019
¥2480 (US$18.97)
Guux - Afrikan Blood Defender; Afrikan Dub Defender; Afrikan Raw Defender / Guux, Junior Dread - This Road; Dub Road; Raw Road
Universal Melody UK 2020
¥2380 (US$18.20)
Various - Pied Piper: The Pinnacle Of Detroit Northern Soul
Pide Piper UK 1966- 1970
¥3480 (US$26.62)
Tippa Irie; Petah Sunday, Lion Warriah - Universal Love; Nuff Melody / Sista Awa; Bassliner - Stop Killing; Melody Riddim
4weed EU 2017
¥2280 (US$17.44)