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VPRL 4252LP
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"Freddie McKay's Creation album, expertly produced by Ossie Hibbert showcases a well-chosen blend of original, soon-to-be classics 'longside a selection of inspired anthemic do-overs. It's a measure of the quality of this release that these inspired interpretations stand up as equal to the Burning Spear and Dennis Brown originals. The selection of subtle dub versions of the songs included serve to highlight the brilliance of the musicians playing in the classical 'rockers' style that dominated the latter half of the seventies."
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VPRL 2479LP
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"This is a first-time compilation of early productions from one of Jamaica's most successful producers of the 1990s. Gussie Clarke and his Music Works productions label was home to breakthrough artists Shabba Ranks, JC Lodge, and Cocoa Tea among others. This collection features productions from the late 1970s through 1987 and boasts an all-star cast of musicians. Recorded at Channel One Recording Studio and King Tubby's Studio. Mixed at King Tubby's Studio. Engineers: Augustus Clarke, King Tubby. Horns: Bobby Ellis, Tommy McCook. Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe. Percussion: Uziah 'Sticky' Thompson. Producer: Augustus 'Gussie' Clarke. Featuring Tommy McCook, Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy, Leroy Sibbles, Jacob Miller, Simplicity People, Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, Augustus Pablo, and Leroy Smart."
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VP 4236LP
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"Landmark album from 1975 that more than played its part in bringing reggae to a new international audience. The title track is still today one of the iconic '70s reggae anthems and the album as a whole is brim full of roots reggae classics. Recorded at Channel One, Randy's & Harry J's and mixed at Treasure Isle. Black Star Liner raised the bar for roots reggae music on release and time has not dimmed its majesty. Featuring remastered audio."
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VP 4218LP
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LP version. "During the latter half of the seventies very few came close to emulating the success of the productions of Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson. 'The Mighty Two' took the greatest of Kingston's musical and technical innovations and transformed the cutting edge into a commercial proposition that crossed over the rest of the world. Under Heavy Manners was an essential purchase as well as a defining statement on the somber mood of the times in the year that 'Two Sevens Clash' and forty years after its original release, the raw reality of Under Heavy Manner continue to hit home."
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VP 4218CD
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"During the latter half of the seventies very few came close to emulating the success of the productions of Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson. 'The Mighty Two' took the greatest of Kingston's musical and technical innovations and transformed the cutting edge into a commercial proposition that crossed over the rest of the world. Under Heavy Manners was an essential purchase as well as a defining statement on the somber mood of the times in the year that 'Two Sevens Clash' and forty years after its original release, the raw reality of Under Heavy Manner continue to hit home."
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VPRL 4119LP
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2023 repress. Originally released in 1980, reissued in 2008. "Released the same year the reggae singer's life was cut short by a car accident, the 1980 set Jacob Miller Lives On is one of those hastily thrown-together compilations that can't help but succeed thanks to the rich source material. At least that's the way the reggae faithful will see it, since almost everything here is pulled from the 12" releases Miller recorded for producer and label owner Joe Gibbs. The '& Friends' the 17 North Parade label wisely added to their 2008 reissue refers to the DJs, toasters, and dub players who appear on these extended cuts. Big names like I-Roy, Welton Irie, and Augustus Pablo take over after Miller's sweet and powerful voice sings the tunes, and classics like 'I Am a Natty,' 'I'm Just a Dread,' and 'Keep on Knocking' get to stretch their legs and extend their winning grooves. Since it's not the most artist-centered compilation, it's not the best introduction, either, but collectors will appreciate obtaining these hard to find mixes, especially since the 2000 collection I'm Just a Dread -- the same album with bonus tracks, a different running order, and duller sound -- has fallen out of print. Even if North Parade's reissue sounds brighter and fuller, the surface noise of the original 12" discs is still very noticeable and, in the case of damaged cuts like 'Fly Away,' very distracting." --AllMusic
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VPRL 4245LP
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2023 repress. Reissue, originally released in 1974. "Max Romeo is perhaps best known for his work in the mid to late 70s with the innovative producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'War In A Babylon,' 'One Step Forward' and The Prodigy sampling 'Chase The Devil' among his most notable works. Yet, the music that preceded that fruitful era is equally as important to the development of the reggae genre. His work with 'The Gorgon' aka Bunny 'Striker' Lee began with the controversial track 'Wet Dream,' a track which had phenomenal success in the U.K. and became a top ten Pop chart hit. 'Every Man Ought To Know' is the continuation of the working relationship between Romeo and Lee and includes a varied mix of songs, 'slackness' from 'Pussy Watch Man,' soulful covers, 'Sometimes' (originally sung by Gene Thomas) and 'Stick By Me' (by Shep & The Limelites -- made famous by the late, great John Holt) plus early 'message' music promoting the teachings of the Rastafarian faith with the title track 'Every Man Ought To Know.' This LP is a super obscure rarity that highlights a very interesting time in the evolution of Reggae music. Now remastered and reissued for all to enjoy plus the album cover features a scarcely seen photograph from Peter Simon."
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VPRL 4237LP
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2024 repress. "Now freshly remastered and restored with original press artwork complete with inner disco sleeve. Heart of the Congos is a roots reggae album by The Congos, produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry at his Black Ark studio with a studio band including Boris Gardiner on bass and Ernest Ranglin on guitar. The album was released in 1977. It is noted as being one of Perry's masterpiece productions of the Black Ark era."
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VP 4160CD
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2009 release. Features George Nooks & Prince Weedy, Joe Tex, U-Black & Welton Irie, Madoo & Welton Irie, Cornell Campbell & Lui Lepkie, Cornell Campbell & Trinity, Ruddy Thomas, J.C. Lodge & Shorty The President, Naggo Morris, Horace Andy & Jah Mike, Culture & U-Brown, and Chalice & Puddy Roots.
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VP 4161CD
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2009 release. Features Marcia Aitken & Trinity, Ruddy Thomas & Trinity, Daovan Chambers & Trinity, Sammy Dread & Lee Van Cliff, Cornell Campbell & Lee Van Cliff, Barry Brown & U-Mike, Eek-A-Mouse & Lui Lepkie, Danny Mangaroo & Lui Lepkie, George Nooks & Papa Tullo, and Freddie McGregor & Shorty The President.
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VP 4169CD
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2010 release. Features Earth & Stone W/ Snuffy & Wally, Naggo Morris & Trinity, Sylford Walker & Trinity, Carl Brown & Prince Mohammed, Junior Murvin & Trinity, Carol Gonzales & Paddy Roots, Ruddy Thomas W/ Joe Tex & U Black, Home T. Four & Delroy Jones, Sammy Dread & Tappa Zukie, Icho Candy & Errol Scorcher, and Junior Vibes & U-Mike.
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VP 4151CD
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2009 release. Features Roy Shirley, The Pioneers With Lynn Taitt & The Jets, Errol Dunkley, Stranger & Gladdy With Lynn Taitt & The Jets, Stranger & Gladdy With Lee Perry, Lee Perry & Dennis Alcapone, Keith Blake, Tyrone Taylor, The Pioneers, The Conquerors, The Reggae Boys, The Soulmates, Ernest Wilson, The Soul Sisters, The Young Souls, Ken Parker, Ken Parker & The Destroyers, Johnny Moore, Niney & Slim Smith With The Destroyers, Count Machuki & The Destroyers, Sir Lord Comic & The Destroyers, Nicky Thomas & Sir Lord Comic, Lizzy & Cornell Campbell, Nicky Thomas, Cynthia Richards & Irving Brown, Julie Anne, The Heptones, Jackie Brown, Peter Tosh & Winston Scotland, Peter Tosh With Winston Wright & Larry McDonald, Nicky Thomas & Cat Campbell, Nicky Thomas & Dennis Alcapone, The Ethiopians, Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown & Big Youth, and Big Youth.
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VP 4108CD
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2007 release. "The second volume in this vintage four-disc series of instrumental dub from Joe Gibbs' studio finds him still working with members of the Soul Syndicate and We the People bands, and utilizing the formidable mixing talents of Errol Thompson. What sets this volume somewhat apart from the other three is the number of rhythms it carries over from the rocksteady era: 'Chapter Two' is a remix of the Techniques' late-'60s classic 'Queen Majesty'; 'Peeping Tom' reworks the Melodians' 'You Have Caught Me'; and 'My Best Dub' is an instrumental and nicely dubbed-up recut of the early Wailers track 'Hypocrites.' But it also includes some heavyweight rockers and one-drop material, including 'Angola Crisis' (based on a familiar rhythm later used for such roots reggae hits as 'Uptown Top Ranking' and 'Three Piece Suit') and an absolutely brilliant dub mix of Bob Andy's 'Chained,' here rendered in dark, minimalist tones with drastic dubwise effects and retitled 'Third World.' Along with the third volume, this is one of the most impressive of the four discs in the African Dub series." --AllMusic
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VP 4110CD
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2007 release. "The fourth and final volume in the African Dub All-Mighty series was originally released in 1979, and like the previous three discs it features rhythm tracks laid down by such famous session men as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Lloyd Parks, and Franklin 'Bubblers' Waul, most of whom were already known as members of the Revolutionaries and the We the People band, but who recorded at Joe Gibbs' studio as the Professionals. Errol Thompson ran the board for all four collections of dub mixes, and while this fourth installment isn't quite as inspired as the third, it's also a bit more interesting and adventurous than the first. Some of these mixes are two or three times removed from the vocal tracks that were originally released -- 'Iron Gate,' for example, is a dub mix of a recut (by Althea & Donna) of the Heptones' proto-slack rocksteady classic 'Fattie Fattie'; 'Fashion One' is a remix of Dennis Brown's remake of Alton Ellis' 1960s classic 'Girl I've Got a Date.' Everything here is worth a listen, though 'Power Pack' (based on the instrumental 'Drum Song' by Sound Dimension) is a bit tedious and would have benefited from a more aggressive dub treatment. Recommended overall." --AllMusic
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VPRL 5002LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 2013.
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VP 4201LP
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2019 reissue. Originally released in 1977. "Among the most important full-length album works from one of reggae's greatest singers, Mr. Isaacs shows the great Gregory Isaacs in the prime of his career in 1976. Better known for his love songs, Isaacs was equally adept at cultural themes. The tracks 'Set The Captives Free' and 'Slave Master' are among the most popular in his catalog, the latter immortalized on film in the movie Rockers. The track 'Storm' became an early dancehall favorite, its rhythm track reimagined no fewer than 75 times over the last 40 years. Isaacs' love of rocksteady shines in his cover of the Silvertones' 'Smile,' and his soulful side comes through on a cover of The Temptations' 'Get Ready.' The breadth of material on Mr. Isaacs is the hallmark of a reggae classic."
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VP 5009LP
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2012 release. "Dub companion to classic reggae Fred Locks album Black Star Liner (1976) featuring dubs to 'Blood Money', 'True Rastaman', and more."
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VP 4188LP
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2024 repress.. Reissue, originally released in 1974. "This Is Augustus Pablo is a studio album by Augustus Pablo originally released in 1974 and co-written and produced by Pablo's childhood friend and critically acclaimed reggae producer Clive Chin. The album boasts an impressive list of session musicians including Ansel Collins on keyboards and Lloyd Parks and Aston Barrett both on bass guitar. The album was one of the first to showcase Pablo's unique use of the melodica."
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VP 2571LP
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2015 release. "The historic career of John Holt (1947-2014) spanned three decades, charting classic hits in multiple genres within Jamaican music. As a member of the Paragons, John Holt was featured on multiple rock-steady classics. Later partnering with legendary producer Bunny Lee, Holt helped to define what would become 'lover's rock.' In the 1980's Holt returned to prominence with producers Henry 'Junjo' Lawes and King Jammy with roots reggae and early dancehall hits. This two-disc, 24 track 'must have' collection is a tribute to one reggae music's greatest ever stars. The gatefold packaging includes an informative essay from Harry Wise along with previously unseen photos."
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VP 4172LP
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2011 release. Reggae anthology, tracks included: "My Love Is True", "Hard Time Pressure", "River Jordan", "Never Gonna Give Jah Up", "Good Thing Going", "International Herb", "All Kind A People", "Informer", "Feel The Riddim" and "Rub A Dub Sound".
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VP 4179LP
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2021 repress. Tracks includes: "Them A Payaka", "How Can I Leave Jah", "Bald Head Bridge", "Behold I Come", "Love Shines Brighter", "Jah Love", "Zion Gate", and "So Long Babylon A Fool I (And I)".
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VPRL 4213LP
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2021 repress. "Two Sevens Clash from Culture was the must-have reggae accessory for any self-respecting music fan back in that long hot summer of '77. Loaded up with hit anthems like 'See Them A Come', 'I Am Not Ashamed', 'Natty Dread Taking Over' and the prophetic title track. 40th Anniversary edition is 3 LPs in deluxe packaging. 'Two Sevens Clash' remains the defining album statement of the year that reggae crossed over -get ready to ride this lion to Zion!"
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VP 4130LP
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The tracks span the 'Golden Era' of Reggae from the mid-70's through the early-80's. Includes tracks from Junior Murvin, Culture, Black Uhuru, Barrington Levy, Eek-A-Mouse, and the list goes on! Anyone familiar with these songs will realise what an outstanding collection this is. And if you are unfamiliar with these songs, this is a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with them. Respect due to the great Joe Gibbs!
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VPRL 4209LP
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2021 repress. "With producer Bunny Lee... (King) Tubby's Dromilly Avenue dub factory has become synonymous with a form that has transformed the soundscape -- not just reggae but dance music generally. The importance of King Tubby's studio to the history of recorded sound is beyond measure and its all-encompassing influence is a lasting monument to the resolute resourcefulness of Jamaica's musical pioneers. The twenty-two dubs here were originally assembled by the Blood & Fire label for three bestselling but long deleted 1990s compilations that are not much sought after. Freshly sequenced and re-mastered Dubbing At King Tubby's showcases the mixing skills of King Tubby, Prince Jammy, Scientist, Phillip Smart and Pat Kelly on a drum and bass heavy selection of ground-breaking Bunny Lee dubs."
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VP 4178LP
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2023 repress. "Two Sevens Clash is the debut album by roots reggae band Culture, recorded with producer Joe Gibbs at his own Joe Gibbs Recording Studio in Kingston in 1976, and released on Gibbs' eponymous label in 1977 (see 1977 in music). The album's title is a reference to the date of July 7, 1977. Singer Joseph Hill said Two Sevens Clash, Culture's most influential record, was based on a prediction by Marcus Garvey, who said there would be chaos on July 7, 1977, when the 'sevens' met. With its apocalyptic message, the song created a stir in his Caribbean homeland and many Jamaican businesses and schools shuttered their doors for the day. The liner notes of the album read: 'One day Joseph Hill had a vision, while riding a bus, of 1977 as a year of judgment -- when two sevens clash -- when past injustices would be avenged. Lyrics and melodies came into his head as he rode and thus was born the song 'Two Sevens Clash' which became a massive hit in reggae circles both in Jamaica and abroad. The prophecies noted by the lyrics so profoundly captured the imagination of the people that on July 7, 1977 -- the day when sevens fully clashed (seventh day, seventh month, seventy-seventh year) a hush descended on Kingston; many people did not go outdoors, shops closed, an air of foreboding and expectation filled the city.' The album was reissued in 1988 with different cover art."
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