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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$14.70)
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.
Maya Hatch, Mayowasensei, Robert Dubwise Browne - Just As Sure / Dub Vocal
Vortex JPN 2022
¥1980 (US$13.35)
Clarendonians - A Day Will Come / Don Drummond - Vat 7
Shockin' Austin / Reggae Fever EU 1963
¥1680 (US$11.33)
Marcia Griffiths - My Love / Now Generation - My Love Version
Antrim / Dub Store Records JPN 1974
¥1480 (US$9.98)
Marcia Griffiths' fine cover of Paul McCartney classic. Essential for fans of UK lovers.
Marcia Griffiths - Feel Like Jumping / Brenford Disco Set - (Pt. 2)
Soul Jazz Records UK 1968
¥2480 (US$16.73)
Roland Alphonso - From Russia With Love / Cleopatra
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$14.70)
The both-sided killer Ska instrumental masterpiece - all Ska collectors have been searching for! The Skatalites playing the theme of James Bond’s “From Russia With Love” is a true Ska instrumental masterpiece, which needs no introduction. Like the original release, it’s gorgeously backed with “Cleopatra” on the B-side. Taken straight from the original master-tape, this is a dream come true single!
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
N/A
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.
Johnny & The Attractions - Coming On The Scene / Anything You Want
Gay Feet / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥1580 (US$10.66)
Spindle Adapter - 7" Aluminum (Made in Japan)
¥1580 (US$10.66)
Classic aluminium centre adapter for 7” records. Heavy weight, easy to handle and great fit ensuring maximum sound performance. Made in Japan.
Sonny Wong - You Can't Hold On / In Crowd - You Can't Hold On (Instrumental)
Pyramid / Dub Store Records JPN 1973
¥1480 (US$9.98)
1973 reggae soul cover of Robert John’s classic by Sonny Wong who started his career early with The Mighty Vikings. Chung brothers had a clear vision of creating what is believed to be the origin of lovers rock. Splendid arrangement from In Crowd on flip is a must.
Protoje, Chronixx - Who Knows / Dub Mix
Overstand Entertainment / Buyreggae EU 2014
¥1680 (US$11.33)
Polylined Card Sleeve - 7" Handmade Brown Polylined Card -- All 5 colors QTY. 100 (Made in Japan)
¥13000 (US$87.68)
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.
Ernest Wilson - Money Worries (若干盤反り/Slight Edge Warp) / Brentford Disco Set - El Bang Bang
Studio One US 1967
¥5800 (US$39.12)
Horace Andy - Midnight Rocker (Gold Vinyl)(数量帯付限定盤)
On U Sound EU / Beatink JPN 2022
¥4620 (US$31.16)
The Techniques & Friends - Winston Riley's Rock Steady & Early Reggae 1968-1969
Dub Store Records JPN 1968- 1969
¥3980 (US$26.84)
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.
Various Artists - BMN Ska & Rock Steady: Always Together 1964-1968
Dub Store Records JPN 1964- 1968
¥3980 (US$26.84)
Marvellous music from Ronnie Nasally… one of the founding fathers of the Jamaican music business
Includes vital vocals from The Blues Busters and The Maytals, eccentric Chinese rock steady from Stephen Chang and one of the first deejay records, ‘Ska-ing West’, from the legendary Sir Lord Comic. Incomparable!
Dennis Brown - Reggae Anthology: Crown Prince Of Reggae Singles 1972-1985 (2CD + 1 DVD)
VP US 1972- 1985
¥4800 (US$32.37)
Errol Mattis; Must Dance Players - Early Bird; Early Bird Dub / Errol Bellot; Must Dance Players - Rootsman; Rootsman Dub
Early Bird UK 2022
¥3280 (US$22.12)
Bunnington Judah, - Trench War Soldier; Trench War Dub / Jubilant Call; Dub Of Jubilance
Sir Logie Int. UK 2022
¥3180 (US$21.45)
Ebony Sisters - I Must Be Dreaming / Claudette Miller - Tonight Is The Night
Jama Uk 1973/ 1975
¥2880 (US$19.42)
Ganja Tree; Metta Frequencies, Manjul - Strong; Strong Horns / Strong Dub; Strong Dubwise
Roots Partner EU 2022
¥2780 (US$18.75)
Dennis Brown - I Don't Want To Be No General; General / Ranking Dread - General; General Remix
DEB UK 1980
¥2880 (US$19.42)
Hopeton Lewis - Take It Easy With The Rock Steady Beat
¥2500 (US$16.86)
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 considered as one of the ten most important albums in Reggae history. The descent from Ska, which had its derivation from Jazz or Rhythm and Blues, to Rocksteady, with its various potential elements which would be passed to the next decade of Reggae, has been allegedly created in this album with Trinidadian guitarist Lynn Taitt and his band The Jets as the backing band. Entitled “Take It Easy With The Rock Steady Beat!”, most of the tunes featured in this album were written for praising dancehall as if he’d have known this genre was going to rule the dance floors. Among the tunes in this album, “This Music Got Soul” was the coolest of all and called out the dawn of the Rocksteady era. This tune had a huge influence on the future developments of Reggae music.