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"Over the years since, Battle Of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) has become widely acknowledged as Perry's most significant and daring undertakings since the closure of his famed Black Ark studio in Kingston. And now, some 36 years after its original release, this seminal album is finally given the deluxe treatment, with its original track-listing bolstered by seven bonus tracks from the Trojan sessions -- a dozen of which make their CD debut. The result is a must-have collector's item for all serious Lee 'Scratch' Perry; providing a fitting tribute to one of the most innovative, creative and gifted music makers to have made their mark on modern popular music."
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DBCD 103CD
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"Classic roots LP new to CD. 23 tracks new to CD including many roots classics from the late '70s."
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DBCD 114CD
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"Seminal 1981 debut album by one of Jamaica's greatest hit-makers. Features numerous major reggae hits from the late '70s. Includes a dozen tracks new to CD."
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"Featuring a number of tracks new to CD and eight highly sought-after instrumental versions, Sufferer is a must for all serious fans of vintage Jamaican sounds."
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DBCD 107CD
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"The first of a trio of newly compiled collections."
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DBCD 105CD
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"Joe Gibbs Roots Reggae 1976-1977. CD debut of two of the finest roots albums of the late '70s includes many tracks new to CD. Features many of the biggest reggae hits of the roots era."
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"Originally released by Trojan Records in 1970, the two various-artist long players, Loch Ness Monster and Funky Chicken were instant best sellers for the company, selling particularly strongly among the country's reggae-loving 'skinheads'."
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DBCD 099CD
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"Many tracks unavailable on any format since the early seventies. 33 tracks new to CD including numerous significant Jamaican hits of the early 1970s."
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DBCD 096CD
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"The very best of the producer Joe Gibb's output from 1971 to 1972 featuring many tracks unavailable since 1972, with 24 tracks new to CD. Includes many of the biggest Jamaican hits of the early 1970s."
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DBCD 094CD
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"Originally released in Jamaica 1974, Here Comes Ken Parker provided the first secular showcase for one of Jamaican music's finest and most popular performers, Ken Parker."
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"27 recordings from Joe Gibbs' studio, a celebration of early reggae demonstrating the quality of Gibbs's output throughout 1970, reflecting the developing sound of reggae during this formative and fascinating period. Includes tracks by some of the most influential Jamaican DJs of all time; featuring numerous reggae hits from 1970 with nine tracks new to CD."
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DBCD 090CD
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"One of the most popular Jamaican music album series of all time. Now, at long last, all three original albums in the series are issued together in this essential three-CD set. Also featured are three newly curated volumes, plus an array of bonus recordings, culminating in 84 tracks of solid gold Treasure Isle gems."
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DBCD 092CD
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"Originally released in 1970, in the wake of Nicky Thomas's hugely popular seminal version of Love Of The Common People, the singer's album of the same name remains one of the most popular long players from the Trojan Records catalogue. Now, over half a century since the LP saw issue, the collection finally receives the deluxe treatment it has long since merited, with its 13 tracks bolstered by the remainder of Thomas's recordings for Joe Gibbs, as well as a plethora of relevant additional material, including alternate mixes, DJ cuts and instrumental versions. With 21 tracks new to CD, this is a collector's dream and a must for all fans of classic Jamaican sounds from the golden age of reggae."
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"Arguably the greatest Jamaican vocal group to emerge on the reggae scene during the latter half of the Seventies, the Joseph Hill-led trio Culture wrote and performed some of the finest roots music of the era, initially making their mark with producer Joe Gibbs before joining the revered roster of Sonia Pottinger's High Note Records. The first two discs of this long overdue triple CD set collect the 'A' and 'B' sides of all the group's Jamaican 7" and 12" High Note singles, with disc 3 comprising rare and previously unreleased 12" mixes from the vaults. Featuring some of the finest roots reggae recordings of the late Seventies, this collection superbly demonstrates why Culture remain held in such high esteem by reggae aficionados, and with 20 tracks new to CD and five previously unissued, will even satisfy the exacting demands of the group's long-standing fans."
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DBCD 078CD
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"By the early seventies, Derrick Harriott was firmly established as one of the leading lights on the Jamaican music scene, writing, performing and producing for his Crystal and Move & Groove labels, while also operating the hugely popular Music Chariot disco and managing his shop in Kings Street, Kingston. The high standard of his work is reflected in the quality of his productions from this period, with the likes of the Ethiopians, Augustus Pablo, I Roy, Junior Murvin, the Mighty Diamonds, Big Youth and Horace Andy all benefitting from his considerable talents in the recording studio. Earthly Sounds demonstrates the immensity of Harriott's production skills, drawing together the very best of his output from 1971 to 1973. Featuring numerous Jamaican classics from the era, including along 20 tracks new to CD, this double disc set is an essential acquisition for all self-respecting fans of high-quality reggae sounds."
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"After making his name in the late Sixties as a singer and producer, fronting popular Jamaican vocal trio, the Federals, David 'Scotty' Scott enjoyed further success leading the Chosen Few singing quartet before demonstrating his talents as a DJ, with a series of hugely popular 7" singles for leading Kingston music maker, Derrick Harriott. Early hits included 'Sesame Street', 'Riddle I This', 'Children Children' and the smash, 'Draw Your Brakes', which was further showcased in Perry Henzell's highly acclaimed cult classic movie, The Harder They Come. In response to the widespread popularity of the singer-come-DJ's work, Harriott issued a best-selling long player, School-Days, which showcased Scotty's aforementioned hits alongside previous unissued tracks, with the collection released internationally in 1971 by the world's leading Jamaican music enterprise, Trojan Records. Now, at long last, the album is finally reissued in its original artwork on CD, with its track-listing bolstered by the remainder of Scotty's singles for Harriott, plus the B-sides of each of his 7" singles, all of which make their CD debut. School-Days is a welcome reminder of this hugely popular artist's talent as a DJ and should be an essential purchase for fans of vintage reggae, cool rock steady and classic Jamaican toasting sounds."
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DBCD 075CD
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"The dancehall phenomenon of the late Seventies resulted in renewed interest in the sounds and rhythms of rock steady and early reggae; a development that prompted noted producer Sonia Pottinger to revisit many of the classic recordings in Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle catalogue that she now owned. The Duke had been a dominant force on the Jamaican music scene during the Sixties and early Seventies, when he had produced an array of hugely popular sides from his famed Treasure Isle studio on Bond Street, Kingston. Upon his premature demise in 1976, Pottinger inherited the business, although it was not until the close of the decade that that the true value of Reid's work began to be appreciated once more. Aside from re-releasing numerous classic Treasure Isle sides on 7" and a trio of 'Hottest Hits' long players, Pottinger also had Treasure Isle sound engineer, Errol Brown, remix many of Reid's most significant sides, updating the sound to fit the new dancehall style. The result was a series of 12" singles that saw issue in Jamaica on either the Treasure Isle or her own High Note label. Virtually all of these recordings, along with four previously unreleased sides, feature on this essential collection. And with all but a few of the tracks making their CD debut, this 3CD set is a must for all fans of rock steady, dub and dancehall, as well as admirers of Duke Reid's inimitable Treasure Isle sound."
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"At the close of the Sixties, having been a significant presence on the Jamaican music since 1958, Randy's Records owners, Vincent and Pat Chin, decided to expand their business by building a recording studio above the famed Randy's Record Mart shop at 17 North Parade, Kingston. Over the months that immediately ensued, numerous recordings were produced at the new facility, primarily under the auspices of Gaylads founder, Harris B.B Seaton. The best of these early reggae recordings are gathered on this celebration of rare boss sounds, which includes 17 tracks making their CD debut!"
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"With Duke Reid's Treasure Isle catalogue having been mercilessly plundered over the past few decades, you would be forgiven for thinking that precious little of the legendary producer's work currently remains unavailable. This sensational collection of long-lost rock steady, proto reggae and soul tracks from 1968 demonstrates otherwise. The first dozen tracks are lifted directly from a recently discovered Trojan Records tape of a previously unissued compilation album, Soul Power, while the remainder of the material is in a similar vein, culminating in a fascinating and hugely entertaining 42 track collection of hits, rarities and previously unissued tracks. A sensational stand-alone compilation, while also perfectly complementing currently available Treasure Isle collections released by both Doctor Bird and Trojan, Soul Power '68 demonstrates that with a bit of digging, precious gems can still be found!"
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"After being released in the UK by Trojan Records in 1970, The Undertaker became an instant best seller among the country's growing number of reggae fans. The collection, comprising a dozen topically-themed instrumentals, showcased the musical skills of crack Kingston session crew, the Dynamites (recording under the assumed name of the The Crystalites) and the production talents of one of Jamaica's most accomplished music makers: performer-turned-record producer, Derrick Harriott. Now, over 50 years since its release, this classic album is finally made available once more, with its 12 tracks bolstered by a further 14 instrumental sides from the period, along with the cream of Derrick Harriott's vocal productions from 1969 and 1970. Most of the recordings have been unavailable for years, while a further nine tracks are completely new to CD!"
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"Having made his mark alongside Billy Dyce in the popular vocal duo, the Inspirations, Trevor Shaw aka Jimmy London embarked on what proved to be immensely successful solo career, commencing with a succession of Jamaican hits for leading Kingston-based enterprise, Randy's Records. Such was the singer's success that in 1972, Randy's Records gathered a dozen of the singer's recordings for what was his -- and the company's -- very first long-playing record, Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Concurrently issued in the UK by Trojan Records, the album firmly established London as a major recording star, with highlights including popular reggae interpretations of the title track, along with 'A Little Love', 'Shake A Hand', 'It's Now Or Never' and 'Walk With Love'. By this time, Trojan had launched its own Randy's subsidiary label to showcase the cream of its Jamaican counterpart's output, and it is the majority of tracks that saw issue on the UK imprint between 1971 and 1973, along with remaining highlights from this period (including those featured on the unissued Trojan album, 'A Little Love') that comprise the remainder of this essential double-disc collection of classic early reggae sides."
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"Over the past few decades, interest in vintage Jamaican mento music has steadily grown, with the genre attracting increasing numbers of fans worldwide. Despite this development, precious little material in the style that was recorded during the seventies has seen reissue. This 2CD set aims to address that oversight by showcasing three of the most popular mento collections of the decade - all making their long overdue CD debut here. First released on Sonia Pottinger's High Note label between 1976 and 1978, King Vupp, Live At Club Caribbean and Ram Jam" highlight the respective talents of leading Jamaican performers, King Vupp, the Jolly Boys and the Prince Brothers, with the original LP track-listings bolstered by an array of relevant bonus tracks. An immensely enjoyable and enlightening listen, The High Note Mento Collection effectively demonstrates that there was considerably more to the Jamaican music scene of mid-to-the late Seventies than just roots reggae."
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"By the close of the Sixties, record retailer and jukebox businessman Karl 'J.J.' Johnson was firmly established as one of Jamaica's leading record producers, having released a string of best-selling rock steady and proto-reggae 45s by such noted local acts as Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the Rulers, Carl Dawkins, the Kingstonians and the Ethiopians. Early in 1969, a lucrative agreement with British record label, Trojan, emboldened the ambitious entrepreneur to release an album comprising a dozen of his latest recordings in the new reggae style. Entitled Reggae Power, the LP was dominated by regular hit-makers, the Ethiopians, whose recent singles had proved so popular in Britain that the group had been prompted to make a promotional tour of the country. Their trip led to Trojan dramatically reworking the Reggae Power long-player for its UK release, replacing all but two non-Ethiopians tracks with further J.J.-produced works by the trio, before issuing it in new artwork. But with the Ethiopians collection already available on the Doctor Bird CD, Reggae Power & Woman Capture Man, it is the Jamaican version of the album that provides the inspiration for this exciting double-disc compilation, which collects the bulk of J.J. Johnson's output from 1968 to 1972, including numerous reggae hits and 17 recordings new to CD."
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DBCD 061CD
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"Soon after forming in the late Sixties, the Chosen Few became widely regarded as one the most accomplished harmony groups on the Jamaican music scene, as demonstrated by a series of hits for local producers, Derrick Harriott and 'Prince' Tony. A subsequent collaboration with Florida-based ex-pat, Noel Williams aka King Sporty spawned the reggae-funk masterpiece, 'In Miami' featuring backing from leading soul outfit K.C. & the Sunshine Band. The enduring popularity of the quartet, comprising Franklyn Spence and the three Browns -- Busty, Noel and Errol -- was demonstrated by the release of three acclaimed long players between 1973 and 1975, all of which were issued in the UK by the country's premier Jamaican music record company, Trojan Records. This trio of albums form the basis of this superb collection of classic soulful reggae sounds, which is further enhanced by 11 bonus tracks from the period."
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"Originally released by Creole Records in 1978, Roots Rock Reggae primarily served as a showcase vehicle for the most recent productions of Phil Mathias and his Big Phil label. Comprising 14 tracks of the highest quality, the album featured some of Jamaica's leading talent, notably the In Crowd, Cornel Campbell, Sugar Minott, Delroy Wilson and Leroy Smart. Released in a number of countries around the globe, the LP proved a best-seller, but despite its popularity and rich musical content, it subsequently remained unavailable until the early 1990s when it was re-issued in Germany in limited numbers. Now, at long last, this superb collection of high quality roots reggae is made available once more, with its original track-listing augmented by the best of Mathias's remaining productions from the period."
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