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Various - King Jammys Dancehall 1985-1989 (2 CD) (Gatefold Paper Sleeve)
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥2940 (US$19.01)
The "Digital Revolution" occurred in the Jamaican music industry by a single rhythm called "Sleng Teng". The responsible person for the rhythm was King Jammy who was the owner and producer of the Jammys label. The label dominated the scene between year 1985-1989 and released vast numbers of material. Dub Store Records compiles the best of the 80's heavyweight Dancehall from the Jammys catalogue. The collection consists of "Disc One: Vocals & Jeejay" and "Disc Two: Instrumental Dub Version". Each disc features popular songs and instrumental dub versions on "Hevenless", "Love Punanny Bad" and "Far East" rhythm. They also include rare collector's tunes like Anthony Johnson's 'Dancehall Vibes' and some of them are first time to appear on CD. This selection is crucial for all Dancehall lovers.
Junior Murvin - Cool Down The Heat; Version / Nitty Gritty - Run Down The World; Version
Greensleeves UK 1988
¥2680 (US$17.33)
King Kong - Don't Tell Me Your Loving / Don't Tell Me Your Loving Version
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Al Campbell - Don't Take Your Gun To Town / King Jammy - Don't Take Your Gun To Town Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥1380 (US$8.92)
Slightly different cut to “Jack Slick” originally released on Live & Love 12” only, this Al Campbell vocal is highly refined and soulful deploring the use of guns and its consequences. A late 80’s killer digital.
Conroy Smith - Love Affair / Love Affair Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1280 (US$8.28)
From its heart-shaking intro, Conroy Smith’s fresh and piercing voice echo to deliver an intense song ‘Love Affair’. Considerably, the song is known for popularity within the Jammys catalogue. Recorded to the same rhythm track ‘In Thing’ by Wayne Smith.