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VPALWR 52280EP
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"New 7" featuringSister Nancy's 'Bam Bam' and 'Stalag Riddim.'"
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VPRL 4250LP
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"Volume 1 of Dubbing At King Tubby's. Red color vinyl. 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. Dubbing At King Tubby's (Volumes 1 & 2) chronicles the late Dubmaster Osbourne 'King Tubby' Ruddock's '70s output from his home studio at 18 Dromilly Avenue in Kingston. With riddims created by the most respected band of the era The Aggrovators (with famed producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee at the helm), Tubby was able to deconstruct songs to their raw essence and highlight particular elements and frequencies, giving the listener some real authentic Jamaican drum and bass.' These dubs have echoed through generations of music makers as have Tubby's innovations, such as the use of echo, reverb and hi-pass filter, which have informed the musical language of creatives the world over opening up a universe of sonic possibilities. Artists from Prince Fatty to Leftfield, Nubya Garcia to Mala have all cited King Tubby as an influence and certainly, the musical landscape would be very different today without dub. Even the late, great Andrew Weatherall was a champion of the musical aesthetic that emanated from 18 Dromilly Avenue, he played the original King Tubby compilations from Blood & Fire (on which these new issues are based) heavily in the '90s, including at a headline Glastonbury performance. Available on colored, double vinyl which includes photography from the acclaimed musical historian Dave Hendley, plus audio restoration by CEDAR/Abbey Road and remastering by Kevin Metcalfe at Sound Masters."
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VPRL 4251LP
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"Volume 2 of Dubbing At King Tubby's. Blue color vinyl. 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. Dubbing At King Tubby's (Volumes 1 & 2) chronicles the late Dubmaster Osbourne 'King Tubby' Ruddock's '70s output from his home studio at 18 Dromilly Avenue in Kingston. With riddims created by the most respected band of the era The Aggrovators (with famed producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee at the helm), Tubby was able to deconstruct songs to their raw essence and highlight particular elements and frequencies, giving the listener some real authentic Jamaican drum and bass.' These dubs have echoed through generations of music makers as have Tubby's innovations, such as the use of echo, reverb and hi-pass filter, which have informed the musical language of creatives the world over opening up a universe of sonic possibilities. Artists from Prince Fatty to Leftfield, Nubya Garcia to Mala have all cited King Tubby as an influence and certainly, the musical landscape would be very different today without dub. Even the late, great Andrew Weatherall was a champion of the musical aesthetic that emanated from 18 Dromilly Avenue, he played the original King Tubby compilations from Blood & Fire (on which these new issues are based) heavily in the '90s, including at a headline Glastonbury performance. Available on colored, double vinyl which includes photography from the acclaimed musical historian Dave Hendley, plus audio restoration by CEDAR/Abbey Road and remastering by Kevin Metcalfe at Sound Masters."
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VPRD 6359EP
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2024 repress. "J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun stated, 'For all the roughneck aggression meted out by most dancehall stars, it's worth noting that Jamaican pop still has its sweet side, and few singers can put that point across as convincingly as Dawn Penn does on 'No, No, No'.' He also noted the way her 'languid, drawling delivery plays off the slow, hypnotic pulse' of the track. Larry Flick from Billboard felt that Penn's 'sultry vocal presence on this sailing, instantly memorable dancehall jam belies the pensive nature of the song's story of lost love. An easy-paced groove chugs along with a hip-hop-ish vibe that could prove accessible to crossover and urban formats.'"
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VP 4242CD
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"The Cool Operator gathers together 28 sure shots from Delroy Wilson blending the very best of his all-conquering hit run of 45s for Bunny 'Striker' Lee 'longside a handful of crucial cuts produced by Channel One and Federal. The hits featured her like 'Better Must Come,' 'I'm Still Waiting,' 'It's Shame' are among the defining released of this golden age of reggae music. Delroy, immortalized by the Clash in their 'White Man in Hammersmith Palais' had a long successful run of hit recordings with 'Striker' and the best of them are included on this one essential package."
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VPRL 4242LP
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Double LP version. "The Cool Operator gathers together 28 sure shots from Delroy Wilson blending the very best of his all-conquering hit run of 45s for Bunny 'Striker' Lee 'longside a handful of crucial cuts produced by Channel One and Federal. The hits featured her like 'Better Must Come,' 'I'm Still Waiting,' 'It's Shame' are among the defining released of this golden age of reggae music. Delroy, immortalized by the Clash in their 'White Man in Hammersmith Palais' had a long successful run of hit recordings with 'Striker' and the best of them are included on this one essential package."
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VPRL 4248LP
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"Extremely sought-after and long out of print heavyweight early '80s reggae and dancehall from one of the genre's greatest voices, Don Carlos. Backed by The Aggrovators and produced by Bunny 'Striker' Lee. Recorded at Channel One and King Tubby's and mixed at Harry J's. Remastered with liner notes and color inner sleeve with rare photos."
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VP 4247CD
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"The latest in VP's acclaimed Reggae Anthology series focuses on producer Hugh 'Redman' James. A reggae revolution powered by Steely & Clevie and Roots Radics at Channel One and Tuff Gong. 12" in-demand '80s classic from Gregory Isaacs, Conroy Smith, Carl Meeks, and Admiral Tibet. Includes inner sleeve with extensive liner notes and rare photos."
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VP 4247LP
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LP version. "The latest in VP's acclaimed Reggae Anthology series focuses on producer Hugh 'Redman' James. A reggae revolution powered by Steely & Clevie and Roots Radics at Channel One and Tuff Gong. 12" in-demand '80s classic from Gregory Isaacs, Conroy Smith, Carl Meeks, and Admiral Tibet. Includes inner sleeve with extensive liner notes and rare photos."
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VPRL 4185LP
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"Following a series of early single releases for various Jamaican engineers, singer Dennis Brown entered a particularly prolific partnership with producer Joe Gibbs. The two worked together from the mid-'70s to the early '80s. Visions (1977) presents Brown as a roots-based singer with major crossover potential. The smooth, reassuring quality of his voice and his comfortable range would seem to make him the obvious choice for an American label seeking an international success story. Brown's subject matter spans the spectrum of Rasta concerns, detailing economic suffering, African oppression, deep religious conviction, and a strong political consciousness. The potency of such themes is tempered only by the inevitable lovers rock of 'Love Me Always' and a take on Ray Charles' 'This Little Girl of Mine.' Throughout, Brown delivers pleas to his people to follow the virtuous path. It's a sentiment that becomes particularly poignant with 'Stay at Home,' the tale of a young runaway. Carrying the musical weight is a typically seasoned set of session players including appearances by the dream horn team of Bobby Ellis (trumpet), Vin Gordon (trombone), Herman Marquis, and Tommy McCook (saxophones)." --Nathan Bush/AMG
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VPRL 2556LP
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2023 repress. "In The Light is rightly regarded as Horace Andy's strongest testament. Originally released in 1977 and given confirmed reggae album classic status by its 1995 Blood & Fire release, this reissue is complete with the Prince Jammy dub companion. The newly commissioned sleeve notes are written by reggae historian, Noel Hawks, and feature previously unseen photos. Horace Andy is already considered a legend in reggae circles, a status which has strengthened through his work with Massive Attack and his continued live presence. In The Light captures Andy at the very highpoint of his game."
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VP 2761CD
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"Clive Hunt, the ace Jamaican producer, has assembled an elite team of musicians and vocalists from around the world to breathe new life and positive reggae vibes into The Beatles' songbook. The result is Rub-A-Dub Soul, a twelve-track LP/fourteen-track CD featuring standout performances from legends such as Barry Biggs, The Pioneers, plus contemporary artists such as Tarrus Riley, Gentleman, and emerging artists Nai-Jah, Yaniss Odua, Ala.Ni, and Danakil."
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VP 2761LP
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LP version. "Clive Hunt, the ace Jamaican producer, has assembled an elite team of musicians and vocalists from around the world to breathe new life and positive reggae vibes into The Beatles' songbook. The result is Rub-A-Dub Soul, a twelve-track LP/fourteen-track CD featuring standout performances from legends such as Barry Biggs, The Pioneers, plus contemporary artists such as Tarrus Riley, Gentleman, and emerging artists Nai-Jah, Yaniss Odua, Ala.Ni, and Danakil."
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VP 2782LP
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2024 repress. "Keith Hudson's Pick A Dub is a classic album by many standards; released in1974, the session features performances from reggae legends Augustus Pablo, Big Youth, and Carlton and Aston Barrett. The 1994 re-issue on the Blood & Fire label introduced a new generation to its 'austere sonic qualities' and genre defining techniques. Pick A Dub showcases the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the rhythm to the development of reggae and dub music. Keith Hudson's complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified."
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VP 4244CD
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"Bunny Lee was the first to actually use reggae in the title of a record with It's Reggae Time Striker's propensity for creating hit records during this period was unmatched and he was awarded the prestigious 'title of Jamaican Producer Of The Year in 1969, 1970, 1971 & 1972' the years covered by this new Boss Reggae focused compilation. Striker's complete mastery of the new reggae rhythms and 'versioning them over' are showcased on this release with the emphasis placed on the outstanding contribution of the cream of Kingston's session musicians."
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VP 4244LP
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LP version. "Bunny Lee was the first to actually use reggae in the title of a record with It's Reggae Time Striker's propensity for creating hit records during this period was unmatched and he was awarded the prestigious 'title of Jamaican Producer Of The Year in 1969, 1970, 1971 & 1972' the years covered by this new Boss Reggae focused compilation. Striker's complete mastery of the new reggae rhythms and 'versioning them over' are showcased on this release with the emphasis placed on the outstanding contribution of the cream of Kingston's session musicians."
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VPGSRL 7039LP
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2023 repress. Originally released in 1979. "For this re-issue we have expanded the Original Rockers album with a second disc of further cuts of its classic rhythms. The original 1979 Greensleeves compilation was instrumental in bringing the music of Augustus Pablo to an international audience and with this official deluxe edition, made with full approval of the original compilers, we pay tribute to that landmark release and ensure the music and memory of Augustus Pablo continue to live on." Gatefold sleeve.
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VPRL 2608LP
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2023 repress. Compilation originally released in 2018. "None A Jah Jah Children collects tracks from two classic albums Rastafari and Kibir-Am-Lak that Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus made for producer Tommy Cowan in the 1970s, re-mastered by Kevin Metcalfe. These are 'nyah man chants' made sound system ready by Tommy Cowan's Talent Corporation with the heavyweight musical back-up of Peter Tosh, Earl 'Chinna' Smith, Robbie Shakespeare, Robbie Lyn, Tommy McCook, Carlton 'Santa' Davis and the Sons Of Negus with the all the various drums like the 1st, 2nd and 3rd funde, akete bass drum, repeater, bass funde and trap drums."
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VPGS 7105EP
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"Long out of print 1979. This is a roots, reggae, classic! Limited 7" repress/in demand roots anthem. Backed by Prince Jammy's black belt dub cut. Recorded at Channel One and Mixed at King Tubby's."
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VPRL 1497LP
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2024 repress. Originally released in 1998. "A typically excellent reissue by Heartbeat, Rounder Records' reggae-and-Caribbean imprint, 1998's Skatalites & Friends At Randy's is a fascinating collection of rare tracks recorded at the legendary Randy's Studio in Kingston, Jamaica in the mid '60s. Although the Skatalites only get their names on a quarter of the 20 tracks here -- all of them killer ska instrumentals -- they were the backing band on all of them, and although the Maytals or Alton Ellis might get top billing on the other 15 tracks, they're indubitably Skatalites tracks. Even more than Booker T and the MGs did for Stax/Volt or the Funk Brothers did for Motown, the Skatalites defined -- some say invented -- the musical landscape of Kingston from 1963 to 1966. Highlights include 'Machine Shop' a solo showcase by Skatalites trombonist Don Drummond, and a skanking version of Henry Mancini's 'Baby Elephant Walk' that works much better than anyone might expect."
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JSLP 50216LP
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"Australia's leading reggae producer, arranger and musician Jake Savona (aka Mista Savona) brought together a stellar assortment of Cuban and Jamaican musicians in 2017 to create a collection of re-interpreted classics and original songs as a sound- track to a documentary of the same title. Havana Meets Kingston is a tour through these two historic island nations highlighting the common ground between the two, through rhythm and culture. In 2021, Mista Savona collaborated with Italian record producer Gaudi to create a dub version of selected tracks from the original album for a nine-track LP titled Havana Meets Kingston In Dub. Featured artists include Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare, Randy Valentine, Prince Alla, Winston 'Bopee' Bowen, Ernest Ranglin, Felix Baloy, Pepe Ordaz, Julito Padron, Rolando Luna, Bongo Herman, Oliver Valdes, Carlos Aduras, David Swarez."
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VP 4212CD
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40th anniversary, triple-CD edition of The Congos' legendary Heart Of The Congos.
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VPRL 5011LP
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2015 release. Features Black Uhuru, Scorcher, Nicodemus, Prince Hammer, John Steele, Errol Scorcher, Jammy's, King Tubby, The Fantells, Hortense Ellis, Junior Delgado, and Dennis Brown.
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VP 4162LP
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2022 repress. 2010 release. Features Volcano singers: Barrington Levy, Leroy Smart, John Holt, Don Carlos, Barry Brown, Wayne Jarrett, Junior Reid, Johnny Osbourne, The Wailing Souls, Tony Tuff, Little John, Frankie Paul, Linval Thompson, and Al Campbell; and Volcano deejays: Nicodemus, Yellowman, Josey Wales, Early B, Eek-A-Mouse, Clint Eastwood And General Saint, Captain Sinbad, Lee Van Cliff, Charlie Chaplin, Ranking Trevor, Michigan & Smiley, Billy Boyo, Sister Nancy, and Toyan.
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VP 4239CD
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"Return Of The Super Ape was the final revelation from Lee Perry's Black Art Studio before it closed, a psychedelicized dub journey into uncharted sonic territories. Return Of The Super Ape is the follow-up album to highly acclaimed dub album Super Ape. Just like its predecessor, the album was produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry. It was the last album by the Upsetters before Perry closed down his Black Ark Studio. The album showcases yet again the prodigious production skills of undisputed dub master Lee 'Scratch' Perry's insanely layered textures and technical wizardry. With the Upsetters providing their musical backing. Now freshly remastered and restored for 2022 with original press artwork. Includes foldout and booklet."
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