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Youth Of Roots - Stay By My Side / Young Israelites - Strawberry Girl
Miracle Records JPN 2025
¥2640 (US$16.86)
Blues Busters - I Won't Let You Go / Love Me Forever
Kentone / BMN / Dub Store Records JPN 1964
¥2180 (US$13.92)
The big hit Ska classic everybody loves, sang by one of the top groups of the 60’s!! Along with the Maytals and the Wailers, the Blues Busters were one of the top groups at the time, however commercially they were going more of a mainstream than the others. Since their career goes way back in the late 50’s, they must have been idolized by so many of those who made their debut later in the Ska era. This is an essential mainstream Ska classic by the brilliantly skilled duo in their best form backed by no other than Byron Lee.
Don Drummond - Don D Special / Fidel
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2080 (US$13.28)
The miraculous take of 'Fidel' which never came out back then! This is one of the most killer yet wonderfully tasteful masterpiece out of all the Don Drummond recordings. You wouldn't call them fans if they didn't know about 'Fidel', however this particular version has only been released on CD in the 90's when Sir Coxsone compiled the "In Memory Of Don Drummond". The monumental piece with the well deserved name, 'Don D Special' on the flip.
Derrick Harriott - Loser / Derrick Harriott, Bobby Ellis, Desmond Miles Seven - Now We Know
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$13.92)
‘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.
Marvels - Rocksteady / Lloyd Charmers - Travelling On
FRM / Dub Store Records JPN 1972
¥2180 (US$13.92)
This funky reggae classic go way beyond the boundary of reggae music and reaching to every music lover out there. Beginning with the killer drum break, the Aretha Franklin cover is built to move everyone’s body! Backed with slick instrumentals produced by Lloyd Charmers, it’s about time this 7” gets reissued.
Dawn Penn - I'll Let You Go / Diane Lawrence - Hound Dog
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$13.92)
Highly sought after double A-sided female rocksteady vocals. Dawn Penn cut of The Uniques – Let Me Go Girl. On flip side is another popular female vocal tune by Dian Lawrence that was also covered by Norma Frazer for Studio One
Derrick Harriott - Reach Out I'll Be There / Bobby Ellis, Crystalites - Illya Kuryakin
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$13.92)
Derrick Harriott versions a Motown hit ‘Reach Out I Will Be There’. His killer version is a dancehall shaker and many might has been searching for this rare vinyl records as an essential for DJ selection. The Four Tops originally released the song in the mid 60’s. The mid-tempo organ instrumental ‘Illya Kuryakin’ feartures Ike Bennet’s powerful organ solo on the filpside.
Karl Bryan, Crystalites - Slippery / Crystalites - Tonight
Crystal / Dub Store Records JPN 1969/ 1970
¥2180 (US$13.92)
'Slippery' is a beautifully arranged minor-chorded sax cut to Harriott production's classic rhythm, "Tonight." B-side is a piano instrumental version to the flip side.
Don Drummond - Last Call / Last Call Take 2
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1965
¥2180 (US$13.92)
Known as a synonym for "killer", this is one of the best singles released on Studio 1 by Don Drummond, including another precious take that's been previously unreleased. Compare to any other artists, the extreme tension that Don Drummond brings into his sessions were next level. His trombone skills were above genius and it is clear to hear his strong personality and humanity through his music. With his works being released on Studio One and other productions, he had established the "Far Eastern Sound" which still lives today in Jamaica. The fact all the music that was influenced by this sound has been evaluated since therefore it is a proof of how his music is universality. It is interesting that all the unreleased Skatalites tracks from this era have different solo phrases each time, showing how valuable these recordings are for the archive.
Soul Vendors - Last Waltz / Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Studio One / Dub Store Records JPN 1967
¥2180 (US$13.92)
The Soul Vendors' horn inst cover of a mellow Latin tune, backed with the authentic Studio One Rocksteady masterpiece. This gorgeous horn inst Rocksteady features a superb arrangement from King Cannon a.k.a. Carl 'Cannonball' Bryan and Roland Alphonso. Like the originals on the other side here comes the one that Island was certainly familiar with back then, the Nat King Cole's excellent vocal cover from the Hamlins.
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
¥2180 (US$13.92)
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.
Val Bennett - Russians Are Coming / Glen Adams - Lonely Girl
Bunny Lee / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$13.92)
Historically renown Dave Brubeck’s Take 5 covered in rocksteady style. It later became one of reggae’s standard repertoire.
Apache Indian - Na Na Na Na / Prophet 21 - Excruciating Death Penalty
Ninjapan Music JPN 2026
¥1650 (US$10.54)
Spindle Adapter - 7" Aluminum (Made in Japan)
¥1580 (US$10.09)
Classic aluminium centre adapter for 7” records. Heavy weight, easy to handle and great fit ensuring maximum sound performance. Made in Japan.
Jackie Mittoo - Last Train To Skaville (With The Soul Brothers) (2lp) (Reissue)
Soul Jazz Records UK 2023
¥7360 (US$47.00)
Buju Banton - Til Shiloh (25th Anniversary Edition) (2LP)
Loose Cannon / Island EU 1995
¥7680 (US$49.04)
Ranking Dread, King Tubby, Scientist - Ranking Dread In Dub (With Sly & Robbie, Roots Radics)
Real Rock EU 2025
¥5730 (US$36.59)
Onegram Profile Japanese Reggae Band, Formed In 2011. Japanese: ワングラム. Read More - This Is US
Flower Records JP 2025
¥4400 (US$28.10)
Various - Derrick Harriott Rock Steady 1966-1969 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1966- 1969
Info: 2枚組、豪華見開きジャケット
¥4320 (US$27.59)
A selection of magical rocksteady music from one of the masters of the genre…One of the forerunners in Jamaican music from its very beginning, Derrick Harriott, along with a stellar cast, showcases the some superb rocksteady.
Dubcup, Twinkle Brothers - Repent / Dubcup, Sip A Cup All Roots - Repent Dub 33
Sip A Cup UK 2024
¥3980 (US$25.42)
Shaka, Fatman - Dub Confrontation Shaka (Warrior) Vs Fatman (Killer)
Unity Sound UK 2025
¥4080 (US$26.05)
Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Rock Steady Greatest Hits
¥3680 (US$23.50)
Refined rock steady from the creator of the genre. Guitarist and arranger, Lynn Taitt, interprets some of the greatest hits of the era including variations of many of the melodies he originated for a number of Jamaica's foremost artists and producers.
¥3680 (US$23.50)
Miraculously rare and seriously obscure killer dubs… one of the very few hard core seventies dub albums mixed by Errol Brown.
A selection of solid dubs originally recorded by BB Seaton at Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle studio and mixed in-house by the Duke’s nephew Errol Brown. A radical departure for all concerned this bold dub album was never officially released although a few clandestine copies reputedly did the New York rounds at the time
Christine Lewin / Marvin James / Tricia Dean - Lovers' Special Request
Backatcha Records UK 20024
¥3280 (US$20.95)
Randy Valentine - Light Up The Ganja Plant / Light Up The Bombo Claat
Hi Power UK 2023
¥3180 (US$20.31)
Sailor Jane - Cherish The Day / Sailor Jane, Jallazno The Dub Wizard - Cherish The DUB
Lionvibes UK 2025
¥3180 (US$20.31)
Amelia Harmony - Jah Show Me; Jah Dub Me / Think Positive; Positive Rock Dub
Mellow Vibes UK 2015
¥3180 (US$20.31)
Yabby You - Deliver Me From Mine Enemies / Deliver Me From Mine Enemies (Version)
Vivian Jackson UK 2025
¥2980 (US$19.03)
Natty Bong - I Will Always Love You / Under The Bridge
Music Brokers / Jet Set JPN 2026
¥2970 (US$18.97)
Kabaka Pyramid, Buju Banton - Faded Away / (Instrumental)
Ghetto Youths International EU 2025
¥2780 (US$17.75)
Tarrus Riley - Gimme Likkle One Drop / Chronixx - Ain't No Giving In
Chimney Records / Buyreggae EU 2013
¥2380 (US$15.20)
Bukkha, Dubbing Sun - Whip Dem / Whip Dem (Frenk's EchoSpace Remix)
Dub Communication EU 2023
¥2640 (US$16.86)
Prince Heron - Spanish Town Rock / Jah Lloyd, Prince Heron - Jump Two Fence
Moodisc US 1973
¥2580 (US$16.48)
Sound Iration - C.t.u.f.b. Dubplate Part 1 / C.t.u.f.b. Dubplate Part 2
Partial UK 2025
¥2560 (US$16.35)
Cut Creator$ With Ayako Kawai - I'm Still In Love / Instrumental; Breaks
Octave 2025
¥2420 (US$15.45)
Anthony B - Highest Grade; Version / Nish Wadada - Royal Salute; Version
Blackboard Jungle EU 2016
¥2380 (US$15.20)
Various - Another Dimension: Nanny Goat Style
Penthouse US (Org) 1992
Nanny Goat Info: Original Press
¥2280 (US$14.56)
Hanah Spring, 笠原瑠斗, jujubass - Keep Your Head Up (Island Mix) / (Original Version)
Handmade Souls JPN 2022
¥2200 (US$14.05)
Mellow Mood Band, Jr. Dee - 楽園 Jamaica / 楽園 Jamaica (Original Version)
Rough Mention JPN 2025
¥2200 (US$14.05)
Sonia - Make It With You / Come Back To Me (Feat. Original Kose)
It's A Romance Production JPN 2025
¥2200 (US$14.05)
Gaylettes, Lynn Taitt, Jets - Silent River Runs Deep / I Like Your World
Merritone / Dub Store Records JPN 1968
¥2180 (US$13.92)
Judy Mowatt used to form a group called the Gaylettes in her early career although she is known for touring all over the world as a member of I Threes and the Wailers. 'Silent River Runs Deep' is the most known song and a hit for the group. 'I Like Your World' was also originally released on the A-side of another record released on Merritone label. Those recordings of this double A-sided single are certainly great enduring female Rocksteady songs of all time.