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25 August 2025

Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Jam Down Rock (Joe Gibbs Dancehall Dub)


23 essential dancehall dub mixes recorded 1980-1982 and engineered by Errol Thompson, Crucial Bunny and Sylvan Morris

Al Campbell - Ain't That Loving You


Recorded 1978 at Channel One, mixed at King Tubby's and produced by Bunny Lee

Wicked A Go Feel It Now
Hypocrites
Free Up Rasta
The Moment Of Truth
This Is A True True Love
One Room Shack

Ain't That Loving You
Pick Up Your Telephone
Promise Is A Comfort To A Fool
Feeling Of Love
Carefree Billy

24 August 2025

Yabby You And The Prophets - Jah Will Be Done


On earth as in Zion Prophet Records CD 1997 FLAC
"This inspired work gathers together the talents of musicians and singers from around the globe: Canada, Jamaica, Africa & Persia, uniting to give thanks and praises to the Most High."
Mixed by Sylvan Morris at Dynamic Sounds

Kibir Amlak
Pray On
Rock Of My Soul
Survival Of The Fittest
Fish & Bread
Jah Army Band
My Forefathers
Holy Mt. Zion I
I Come Not
Key Man
Get Lost Babylon
Pick The Beam
All Nations Have To Bow
Living Upright
Persian Version
Judgement Dub
Hills Of Zion Dub

21 August 2025

Junior Murvin - Cool Down The Heat


A newly compiled posthumous album that contains 80s recordings of several of Murvin’s crucial classics of which many were previously unreleased. Recorded and remixed at King Jammys Studio in the heart of Kingston's Waterhouse neighbourhood

Cool Down The Heat
World Inflation
Come From Far
Ism Schism
No Bed Of Roses
Police And Thieves
Cool Out Son
Dancehall Girls
Zoops
Lion Mouth
Tear Dem Up
Train Is Coming

19 August 2025

Keith And Tex - Redux


Compilation of their rocksteady tunes recorded 1966-1970 and produced by Derrick Harriott, except for "Groovy Situation" which was recorded 1977 and produced by Lee Perry

Tonight
Hypnotic Eyes
Let Me Go Girl
Let Me Be The One
What Kind Of Fool
Tighten Up Your Gird

Yaba Yah Festival
Leaving On That Train
Lonely Man
Don't Look Back
Groovy Situation
Stop That Train

17 August 2025

Bim Sherman / Yabby Youth - Happiness 12"


Vocal and DJ with an instrumental dub version on the B side


Happiness / D.J. Hit Song
Exile Dub

14 August 2025

Hortense Ellis & Derrick Morgan - Still In Love



Produced by Bunny Lee

Hortense Ellis - I'm Still In Love
Derrick Morgan - Blazing FIre
Hortense Ellis - The First Cut
Derrick Morgan - Sunday Monday Blues
Hortense Ellis - Ain't That Loving You

Hortense Ellis & Derrick Morgan - Meekly Wait
Hortense Ellis - Love Every One
Derrick Morgan - Be Still
Hortense Ellis - Where The Boys Are
Hortense Ellis & Derrick Morgan - Love Not To Brag

13 August 2025

Big Youth - Reggae Gi Dem Dub


This instrumental dub album was recorded at Harry J's and features some cool harmonica parts by Jimmy Becker

Inside Out
Camp David Summit
New Moon
Tribute To Kenyatta

Colour Red
Progress (Part Two)
Majority Rules
Fulfilment

09 August 2025

Winston Jarrett - Kingston Vibrations


Backed by The Roots Radics and produced by Prince Jazzbo

True Born African
Trod On Natty
Roots Rock Reggae
Come Down Zacchius
Selah

Psalm Version Four
Let The Music Play
Love Of Jah Jah
Rock It Babe
Zachi Dub

Errol Dunkley - Militant Man


Recorded at Channel One

You've Been Bad
You're My Number One
Happiness

Militant Man
The Look Of Love
Girl Be True

The Aggrovators & The Revolutionaries - Rockers Almighty Dub


Produced by Brad Osborne

Rocker's Almighty Dub
Dunza Dub
Storm & Lightning
Something Nice About Dub
I & I Land

Ten Pieces In One
Freedom Joy Dub
Upful & Positive Dread
Hold This Dub
21 Gun Salute To Brother Marcus

08 August 2025

Various Artists - Peel Off The Wall Paper Ina Lovers Rock Style Volume 1


Exceptionally here a British album, today this lovers rock compilation recorded in London 1978-1981 and produced by Winston Edwards


Sandra Cross - I Adore You
Mellow Rose - Woman In Love
Brown Sugar - Confession Hurts
Mellow Rose - Feel It
Brown Sugar - Dreaming Of Zion
Glen Soley - All That Glitter Is Not Gold
Brown Sugar - You & Your Smiling Face

Brown Sugar - Our Reggae Music
Aston Esson - Woman Of My Dream
Brown Sugar - Run Away Love
Mellow Rose - The Games People Play
Brown Sugar - I'm So Proud
Love & Unity - Put It On
Glen Soley - Lonely Soldier

06 August 2025

The Bushrangers - Stuntman


Produced by Clement Bushay

Identification
Got To Get To You
Better Yourself
Jumping
Never Win, Never Lose

Chanting Rastafari
Slow Dancing
Happiness & Not Loneliness
Got To Come Back
Have No Fear

03 August 2025

Prince Muhammed, G.Nooks - No One Remember Africa


Backed by The Revolutionaries

McDonald
Wicked Fayed Away
No One Remember Africa
Moses, Moses
My Brethrn
Purpose
Man To Man
Darling (Your Love Is Amazing)

Owen Grey - How Reggae Is That Elephant Overthere?


Recorded 1969 and meant as a tribute to his fellow ska and soul hitmakers, also featuring four great instrumentals: Swan Lake, Phoenix City, Guns Of Navarone and The Horse

It Miek
Swan Lake
Children Get Ready
Cupid
Phoenix City
Wet Dream

Red, Red Wine
Guns Of Navarone
Everybody Needs Love
Israelites
The Horse
Bangarang

31 July 2025

Soul Jazz Records presents Jackie Mittoo: Reggae Magic


"Jackie Mittoo's Reggae Magic (Soul Jazz) assembles essential lathings and rare grooves from 1967 to 1974, a period when his keyboard work shaped reggae's core sound."


Jackie Mittoo - Melody Maker
The Soul Vendors - Full Range
Jackie Mittoo - Ghetto Organ
Jackie Mittoo - Toronto Express
Jackie Mittoo - Black Out
Jackie Mittoo - Fireball Rock
Jackie Mittoo - Tropic Island
Jackie Mittoo - Sure Soul
Jackie Mittoo - Taste Of Soul
Jackie Mittoo; Sound Dimension - Soul Stew
Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic
Jackie Mittoo; Ernest Ranglin - West Of The Sun
The Skatalites - Hanging Tree
Jackie Mittoo - Peenie Wallie
Sound Dimension - Walk Don't Run
Jackie Mittoo; The Soul Vendors - Ba Ba Boom
Jackie Mittoo - Dark Of The Moon
Jackie Mittoo - Full Charge

Jackie Edwards - Great Soul Hits / Put Your Tears Away


30 tracks compilation of Jackie's early soul covers output from the late sixties, featuring nostalgic tunes like Blue Moon, Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart, Keep On Running and Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon

29 July 2025

George Faith - Reggae's "Love & Affection"


This album got some nice shots on it. The backing is digital which is a totally different listening experience compared to his early works 


Gypsy Woman
Ain't No Love
Love Ain't Something
Wedding Day
Romantic
Consider Me
Love & Affection
Love Me For Me
Something On Your Mind
If You Were Here
Something On My Mind
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
God Is Watching Me

27 July 2025

Twinkle Brothers - Image Of The Emperor 12"


Arranged and produced by Norman Grant

Image Of The Emperor
Image Of The Emperor (Version)

Trial And Crosses
Trial And Crosses (Version)

26 July 2025

Sugar Minott & Gregory Isaacs - Double Dose


Recorded at Music Mountain, Tuff Gong and Dynamic Sounds


Sugar Minott - Worries And Problem
Sugar Minott - The Love We Have
Sugar Minott - Rough And Ready
Sugar Minott - Jah Will Work It Out

Gregory Isaacs - More On More
Gregory Isaacs - Just Be Nice
Gregory Isaacs - Losing Weight
Gregory Isaacs - General Penitentiary
 

25 July 2025

Wayne Smith - Wicked Inna Dance Hall


Produced by King Jammy

Wondering
Dance Hall Memories
Man In Love
Memories
Girl Just Move
Sound Boy Get It
Sweat 'Til Mi Wet
Ah Nuh Mi
Moaning
Goodbye To Love

22 July 2025

Various Artists - Flowers In The Desert


Produced by Roy Cousins


Dolphin 'Naggo' Morris - Down Here In The Ghetto
Copie Copewell - Total Togetherness
Jessie Red - Gun Thing
The Liberians - Precious Memory
George White - I'm Going To Miss You
Peter Anglin - Come On In
Junior English - I Second That Emotion
Culture Dan - Money Fe Spend
Peter, Paul - Turning Point
Skully - Shy Girl (Disco Mix)
Keith 'Natty' Myrie - Can't Get Used To Losing You
Captain Duce - When Puss Gone
Peter Anglin - So In Love With You
Jah Deeanko - Don't Cry Africa
The Royals - No One Knows
Bedi - Roots People
The Royals - Pick Up The Pieces Part 2
Ken Parker - Closer To You

21 July 2025

Various Artists - Rock A Shacka Vol. 11 - Do The Push Push


Late sixties Studio 1 rock steady selection from this Japanese label

Rita Marley & The Soulettes - A Deh Pon Dem
The Carib Beats - El Bang Bang
Albert Tomlinson - Don't Wait For Me
Lloyd Charmers - Things Going Wrong
Lee Perry - Do The Push Push
Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors - Tropic Island
The Termites - I Made A Mistake
Marcia Griffiths - Let Me Hold
Owen Gray - Give Me A Little Sign
The Three Tops - Man Of Many Chances
Roy Richards & The Soul Vendors - Summertime
The Gaylads - Boogaloo With Me
Alton Ellis & Hortense Ellis - Easy Squeeze
Hortense Ellis - Groovy Kind Of Love
The Soul Vendors - Last Walts

Various Artists - Rock A Shacka Vol. 20 - Sugar & Spice


14 Studio 1 Rock Steady Sure Shots recorded mostly in 1968 and produced by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd


The Invaders - Soulful Music
The Viceroys - Sugar & Spice
Nora Dean - Mojo Girl
Soul Vendors - Happy Organ
Jackie Mittoo - Put It On
The Termites - Rave All Night
The Octaves - You're Gonna Lose
The Termites - Mama Didn't Know
Kingstonians - I Make A Woman
Kingstonians - Mother Miserable
Bumps Oakley - A Get A Lick
The Wrigglers - Reel Up
Joe White - Try A Little Tenderness
Jackie Mittoo - Sure Shots