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Voodoocuts kicks off the A-Side with 'Kelja', a raw 70s afro-funk bomb from the Ivory Coast. The American-funk inspired tune features a funky bassline & killer organ vibe, mingled with a dirty, raw saxophone line and James Brown influenced vocals. Voodoocuts' rework turns the track into a serious dancefloor banger! In 'The Tortoise Loop' Voodoocuts blends an infectious groove with pounding drum breaks and hypnotic vocals. A hot afro-latin joint not to be missed!

On the flip SoulBrigada takes things to a disco tip. 'Hustleman' is a stunning afrofunk & disco gem from West Africa. The second track 'Madera' is an afro-disco gem with a compelling Cape Verdean groove. SoulBrigada rearranged the tracks, added drums, samples and effects building a brigde between past and present - without ever losing its original organic vibe. Two essential tunes for your record bag!

Grand Ancestor presents our fifth release, featuring 'No Harm', a sound system weapon from American bass warrior Malleus. Despite it's name, this A side will damage speakers and steal the air from dance floors with it's serious bass weight. The track goes in with a triplet shuffle rhythm and a mosaic of perfectly treated samples and sounds, weaving a sonic spell. We reached to Japan for the remix, and enlisted Part2Style to flip the original with a truly unique and inspiring interpretation. This record is worthy of the rinse! No repress, vinyl only.

* Four cuts of speaker-distressing early 1990s digital sound system UK dub from the Disciples
* `The dub cuts of `Abyssinia and `Mabrak' are both previously unreleased.
* Disciples, along with the likes of Sound Iration, Manasseh, Alpha and Omega and Conscious Sounds are the forerunners of what became known as the UK roots / dub scene.
* Highly regarded for their custom built dubplate cuts for Jah Shaka, Disciples have a sizable following worldwide, particularly in the UK, France and Japan.

Now on their twenty-eighth release of forward thinking UK Reggae music, Reggae Roast continue with hit after hit. This release definitely follows suit, having already done the rounds on dubplate for many months and set alight dances all over the world. They've signed up one of the top up and coming UK producers, Interrupt, and one of the best new MC's on the scene, Tenor Youthman.

'We Rule The Dance' is a deep & heavy baseline bubbler, built to test any soundsys- tem! It's a contemporary reimagining of the 80's digital style pioneered by King Jammyas well as Steelie & Cleevie, which is accentuated by Tenor Youthman's 'Nitty Gritty'vocal stylings. Full to the brim with soundclash lyrics, authentic Casio keyboard licks and airhorns this release is sure to set any dancehall alight.

Interrupt is relatively new to the scene and only starting producing in 2012, however his take on the digital Reggae style of the late 1980's is some of the best there is. Now based in London, Interrupt continues to provide his own individual upbeat vibe, which features old-school drum machines, bold basslines and colourful synthesizers. Having worked with Speng Bong, Cubiculo Records and Spanish singers Ponchita Peligros& George Palmer, he already has significant hits under his belt and shows no signs of slowing down.

Russian sound system pioneer, singjay and producer, Tenor Youthman, has dedicated his life to the power of the Reggae. A disciple of the Hill & Gully' style, made famous byTenor Saw amongst others, Youthman brings a message of love & conscious living through his music. Using his in-depth knowledge of Reggae & Soundsystem culture Tenor provides distinctive energy & style to everything he's involved with and is fast be- coming one of the most in-demand mic men in the world.

Reggae Roast is building a formidable catalogue featuring some of the most exciting artists in the UK and beyond. Key players in the resurgence of the UK Roots scene over the past 5 years, they are a leading light in the new generation of dub music. Look out for plenty more releases in the 2016 from the likes of Vibration Lab, Adam Prescott, Brother Culture and many more.

Die offizielle Wiederveröffentlichung des Dub Klassikers "The Evil Curse Of The Vampires" ist als 2LP-Edition mit Poster (60x60 cm) erhältlich! Die Aufnahmen des Originalalbums von 1981 finden sich auf der ersten LP, sie wurden mit den Musikern der Roots Radics in Bestbesetzung im Channel One Studio eingespielt und im King Tubby Studio abgemischt. Am Mischpult saß Hopeton Overton Brown, besser bekannt als Scientist, und für die Produktion zeichnete Henry "Junjo" Lawes verantwortlich. Auf der zweiten LP finden sich die dazugehörigen Versionen der Sänger u.a. von Wayne Jarrett, Johnny Osbourne, Wayne Jarrett, Michael Prophet und den Wailing Souls. Für dieses herausragende Re-Issue Projekt wurde die Top-Adresse, was Audio-Mastering in Europa angeht, die Firma Soundmasters in London, engagiert. Das dazugehörige Artwork von Tony McDermott hat bis heute nichts an seiner Faszination verloren.

The Sound Of Young Jamaica - More Early Cuts From The Vaults Of Studio One 1959-63


This is the second collection to bring together many of the visionary producer Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's early recordings made with Jamaica's most exciting young artists and musicians who helped define the world of reggae music over the decades following Jamaican Independence. These recordings were made when Sir Coxsone ruled the dancehalls of Kingston in the late 1950s and early 1960s with his number one Downbeat Sound System, where songs were tested out on dub plates at a dance to see a crowd's reaction - the most popular of which were then released commercially. Featuring early material by Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Tommy McCook (all of whom would form The Skatalites), Toots and The Maytals, young singers such as Bob Marley and The Wailers, Delroy Wilson, Owen Gray all captured in their formative days. The music here spans a wealth of styles - Jamaican rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, proto-ska, Rastafarian - all of which were drawn upon to create the future sounds of Jamaican reggae that Sir Coxsone and the artists featured would soon create at Studio One which opened its doors in 1963. This collection is released on heavyweight triple-vinyl plus download code and double CD with slipcase. Sleevenotes and text is by the author Noel Hawks.

The Sound Of Young Jamaica - More Early Cuts From The Vaults Of Studio One 1959-63

This is the second collection to bring together many of the visionary producer Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's early recordings made with Jamaica's most exciting young artists and musicians who helped define the world of reggae music over the decades following Jamaican Independence. These recordings were made when Sir Coxsone ruled the dancehalls of Kingston in the late 1950s and early 1960s with his number one Downbeat Sound System, where songs were tested out on dub plates at a dance to see a crowd's reaction - the most popular of which were then released commercially. Featuring early material by Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond, Tommy McCook (all of whom would form The Skatalites), Toots and The Maytals, young singers such as Bob Marley and The Wailers, Delroy Wilson, Owen Gray all captured in their formative days. The music here spans a wealth of styles - Jamaican rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, proto-ska, Rastafarian - all of which were drawn upon to create the future sounds of Jamaican reggae that Sir Coxsone and the artists featured would soon create at Studio One which opened its doors in 1963. This collection is released on heavyweight triple-vinyl plus download code and double CD with slipcase. Sleevenotes and text is by the author Noel Hawks.

Once again, Wicked Vinyl bring the Partytime into raggatek with... 4 new tunes !! Al mastered at Fynal Tweek by Shane the Cutter at his finest art of the soundsystem scale. Bloody shit ! That's rockin' !

* Two of the UK's premier dub and roots forces join together on this split album pairing Dougie from Conscious Sounds on side A and Liam from Partial Records on side B.
* 10 tracks of throbbing speaker shaking fodder, guaranteed to nice up any turntable and distress any sound system.
* The titles of the tracks are themed around the area where the LP was made. The recording process could be heard reverberating in every corner of E8, London. Fact.
* All these cuts are previously unreleased dub cuts of some familiar and not so familiar tunes that may or may not have not already surfaced on the Conscious Sounds and Partial Records labels.
Guest vocals from Sandeeno, El Indio, Paul Fox, Colour Red and Cyrenius Black.
500 copies only pressed.

REBELUTION - the bestselling and most popular U.S. band in the current progressive reggae climate - returns with their fifth studio album, FALLING INTO PLACE. The follow-up to the band's 2014 release COUNT ME IN - which debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 - delivers more of Rebelution's trademark deep reggae grooves and catchy hooks. Includes a guest appearance by Protoje ('Inhale Exhale') and production by Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin-Quee (Bruno Mars, Eminem), Sam Hollander (Train, Fitz and the Tantrums), Yeti Beats (Los Rakas and Rebelution's two previous albums) and Donovan 'Doncorleon' Bennett (Rihanna, Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel).

Talking about 'International Waters', Jack Trotman of ZoZo had this to say: 'International Waters' is technically one of our oldest songs. It's gone through many formations since the band started in my bedroom with Fred and Tom. Back then (2014) 'The ZoZo Band' was me on electric drums, Fred on bass and Tom on guitar. The original version of the song was called 'Learn Origami' and was written by accident when trying to write a guitar part for another song. We were wearing our influences on our sleeves very clearly...well more like on our backs like a footie shirt. That shirt would read 'How many Talking Heads songs have we ever ripped off - 99'

Says Sarah Statham of Esper Scout about the band's inclusion in the series: 'We've known about Come Play With Me since the announcement of the label's first release last year. There's such a sense of community in Leeds and an endearing, connecting underdog spirit, to which in ways we can really relate. CPWM seems to understand this and want to help how they can. That's something we really respect and have been keen to work with. There's a refreshing sense of honesty. You know so through what they say and do that their excitement and investment in furthering emerging music is simmering at its core. The concept of seeing potential in a band or person and using experience and enthusiasm to help lever them into what they do next is highly admirable. Positive collaboration and amassing good intentions are symptoms of Leeds about which the city should be proud. Keeping substance and soul at the centre of people motivations for why they play, promote and support music.'

The new album! One of reggae's emerging masters of Reggae / Dancehall & Dubwise production, Alborosie has honed his craft through the creaton of six studio albums (five for Greensleeves). Along the way, he has become the biggest selling European roots reggae artist. His latest album, "Freedom & Fyah" demonstrates his production skill and depth of feel with strong contemporary and authentic reggae jams. All tracks are produced by Alborosie, with most of the songs mixed by the high renown James "Bonzai" Caruso. Featured guests include Ky-Mani Marley on the ballad and first single/video "Life To Me" and Protoje, who have been just voted as best international artist by the Riddim magazine readers, on the track "Strolling" and reggae legends, the Roots Radics band with Flabba Holt on the track "Everything" feat. Pupa Avril. Stand out tracks include "Poser" (which has chalked up already over 1 million YouTube views) and "Rocky Road" which is up to 500K views. "Freedom & Fyah" is availlable as CD-digipak with additional 12-page booklet with printed lyrics and also as LP-vinyl edition.

Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the first single to be taken from the hugely anticipated new album from arguably the UK's finest dub and reggae outfit, Resonators.

After a four year hiatus - mostly spent tirelessly performing at headline shows and festivals across the UK and Europe, as well as recording a plethora of new music - this almost peerless Brighton-based collective are ready to showcase their new material to an eager public.

Always thinking outside of the box, Healer started life as a psych rock tune, but somehow transformed into a beautiful piece of reggae music, whilst still retaining much of the original feel. It's a song about young love and the resurgence of a friendship in adult life. The Healer character shows us that no matter how tough the present can be, we can always look to old friends for strength - the bonds of youth can last forever.


Filled with gorgeous close harmonies, the original vocal version is a life-affirming slice of sultry summertime music, but for those who like their dub there's always the deeper, effect-heavy version on the flip!

Healer will be released digitally, and on very limited hand-stamped 7" vinyl (signed by the whole band) on June 3rd. The new album, Imaginary People, is due to drop in September.

The next volume of Wonderwheel's long running Turntables on the Hudson series, curated by Nickodemus, heads down to the Caribbean encompassingdiverse music made for the dancefloor. TOTC touches on the culturally rich shores of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Jamaica, Belize, Mexico, Colombia and the USA and beyond with Island inspired vibes from the likes of Ocote Soul Sounds, Zeb, Corrado Bucci, Captain Planet, Hector Lavoe, Poirier, Sunlightsquare, and much more.

Full Stepper Dub technoidal sound. Bristol Connection !

Limited Edition of 500 Copies! * 180G Vinyl

Angel City Records is a Los Angeles based record label founded by Mark Morales and Wally Caro. Their primary focus is on promoting contemporary acts while paying homage to the sounds of 1960's era American Soul, Rhythm & Blues and Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and indie-rock music. Mark Morales has been a disc jockey, record collector, and dealer of vintage records for the past 20 years. He has been fundamental in beginning the soul & reggae nightclub scene in Los Angeles through the 1990s to the present day. Wally Caro is an accomplished musician, songwriter and composer in LAs vintage music scenes. Founder of LA local favorite Ska band "Mobtown," Wally has also performed with a slew of different acts over his 20 plus years playing a wide range of music from Ska, Reggae, Soul, to R&B, Rockabilly and Jump Blues in his own bands and backing countless artists. Here's a de-luxe vinyl compilation with 14 of the label's finest tracks, featuring LA's top rocksteady / early reggae combo The Delirians, the undisputed rocksteady queen Jackie Mendez, northern soul by Xiantoni Ari and Xavier Lynch as well as some Jamaican veteran artists such as ,Alpha BoyKarl 'CannonballBryan and the legendary rocksteady duo Keith & Tex - both in cooperation with tahla.k.a. Scott Abels of Hepcat and Jimmy Cliff fame. A strong track list indeed.

1977's Dread Hot in Africa coupled with 1978's Propaganda issued on CD for the first time.

The backing band is The Revolutionaries with Robbie Shakespear (Bass) and Charly and Sly Dunbar (Drums).



Dread Hot in Africa is als issued, remastered on 180 gram vinyl with full colour insert.

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Reissue of 1979 album remastered on 180 gram vinyl with full colour insert or CD.
Crack Channel One studio band the Revolutionaries line-up featured Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Sly Dunbar (drums), Duggy (lead guitar), Ranchie (rhythm guitar), Don D. Junior and Tommy McCook (horns), Ansel Collins (organ), Skully (percussion) and Glabby Anderson (piano).

Recorded at Channel One Studios, Kingston, Jamaica and produced by Junior English, 'Burning Dub' is another killer roots dub session from the late 70s

In 1971, despite his run of hits, Bunny Lee was still having to support himself with freelance producing at Dynamic Sounds,

but by 1974 he was fully independent and poised to dominate Jamaican music in the mid 70's.

The tracks on this compilation capture that moment of transition, when the smaller ghetto producers were taking over from the older musical establishment.

Listening to Bunny's unreleased master tapes, what bursts out of the speakers is the energy and excitement of the whole production process,

from the studio chatter of the musicians to the sonic experiments at the mixing desk.

These pioneering steps in deejaying and dub were the launch pad for remix culture and the core production techniques of today,

a creative explosion that altered the shape of our popular culture. In the words of I Roy, 'Striker Lee, him have the key!'

Vinyl & CD Track listing attached.

Rocking cut of Johnny Clarkes 'None shall escape the judgement' with Owen Grays soaring impassioned

vocals on the A side. The real action is on the flipside however with a

brilliant instrumental horns cut of the same rhythm titled 'The Arabian Sound of reggae'.

We are not sure how this one slipped down the back of the sofa.

Check it out as it's a runaway train of brass rhythm and squawking sax courtesy of

Bobby Ellis and Val Bennett. Comes in a hand stamped sleeve. Produced by Bunny Lee.

Phil Pratt's rocksteady classic get released on 45 with a previously unrleased mix on the flipside.

An absolute gem of a song with Phil Pratt on lead vocal.

The flipside has a full unreleased instrumental. Classic.

Killer instrumental on the Safe Travel rhythm featuring the brilliant trombone

playing of Vin Gordon and the additional flute of Diggory Kenrick.

Two unique cuts played over the original rhythm.

Both unrleased and recorded especially for Pressure Sounds.

Comes in a hand stamped sleeve

We're extremely proud to present the return of one of the most exciting bands that ever existed, The Bluebeaters. Six years after their last gold-selling album 'Combo', released on Universal Music, The Bluebeaters are finally back with a brand new album. 'Everybody Knows' is the fifth studio album from the Italian rock steady & ska giants and the magic formula remains unchanged. The Bluebeaters take a bunch of hits from the past and present and re-arrange the songs as if they were recorded in Kingston, Jamaica in the 60s and early 70s. The classy musicianship of the combo, lead by original members and top musicians Mr T-bone (Derrick Morgan of New York Ska Jazz Ensemble and The Slackers) on trombone, Paolo "The Angelo" Parpaglione on sax, Count Ferdi on drums, Cato on guitar and Pat "Alton Ellis" Cosmo on vocals, enables them to give the songs a totally brand new life. All songs are cooked with The Bluebeater's unique and super spicy Jamaican sauce. From the first single -Oasis' 'Roll With It'- toThe Undertonesseminal punk hit 'Teenage Kicks',Kraftwerk's 'The Model',The Smith's "Girlfriend in a Coma",Neil Young's titletrack, Ridley Scott'sBlade Runner"End Titles" or Jamaican Ska forgotten pearls like "Somebody Has Stolen My Girl" byDelroy Wilsonand "True Confession" byThe Silvertones, we're in safe hands. The Bluebeaters deliver 14 scorching old school ska and reggae tracks with the power to set every dancefloor on fire.

Ya Tosiba ist ein Duo aus Berlin, das bass-triefende Synth-Riddims mit hochenergetischen Frauenvocals verbindet. Am Mikro steht Zuzu, die gefundene historische Texte in ihrer Muttersprache Azeri toasted. An den Synths und Drummachines: Mesak, der Chef des fantastischen Harmönia Labels. Der Finne ist einer der Pioniere der skandinavischen Skweee-Musik.

5 track Album from Kiddus I & Reggaelation Independance released by Dub Store Records

Reggae Roast has built some serious momentum recently especially after the unveiling of their brand new, hand-crafted soundsystem, a series of critically acclaimedreleases and sell out shows across the UK & Europe. As a result they are slowly establishing themselves as one of the top Reggae outfits in the world. To celebrate they are proud to release what is set to be one of the big tunes of summer 2016, 'Weed Anthem', from two of their longest collaborators, Adam Prescott & Donovan Kingjay.

There's no doubt about it, 'Weed Anthem' is set to be one of the big Ganja tunes for 2016, yet another home grown slice of hard hitting digital Roots that the Reggae Roastlabel has become synonymous with. Donovan Kingjay's love for the 'magical plant' is backed by Adam Prescott's heavy take on the 'Hot Milk' riddim which features hints ofJohnny Clarke's 'Legalise It' too. Add to that a dubbed out version on the flip featuringAugustus Pablo's son, Addis Pablo, and you've got a red hot, smoking release primed and ready for the Soundsystem.

Although born in London, singer Donovan Kingjay spent his formative years in Lucea, Hanover JA, before he returned to the UK, where he began his musical education. Encouraged by King Original's Wazir alongside Michael Palmer, Philip 'Fatis' Burrelland Sugar Minott, he realised his potential as a recording artist and all round Soundsystem entertainer. Now a Reggae Roast regular, Donovan is touring the world spreading his conscious message of Peace, Love & Unity.

Adam Prescott has quickly established himself as one of the key players in the re- emergence of British Reggae, with first class original songs featuring the likes of Cornel Campbell, Michael Prophet, Sugar Minot, Ranking Joe, Rod Taylor & Johnny Osbourne to name but a few. Add to that consistent play on BBC Radio One & Rinse FM & huge support from Sir David Rodigan, featuring Adam on his 'Best Of British'show on 1Xtra, Adam is becoming one of the hottest prospects in the revival of soundsystem music.

With a full year of crucial releases scheduled and soundsystem sessions booked worldwide, 2016 is set to be one of the best years so far for Reggae Roast so keep them eyes peeled!

Loud Dancehall A side and the instrumental Dub on the other side

SCOOPS Records spring 2016 release programme is a collection of 3 new singles featuring co-productions from UK Dub legends Conscious Sounds, The Disciples & Vibronics - 3 THE DUB WAY
These limited edition 10" vinyl singles are beautifully presented on clear vinyl in clear plastic sleeves.

3 THE DUB WAY is what happens when 3 UK veterans of the Dub Roots Reggae scene finally hook up to make some music. With countless years of studio experience between them, it is at last time to create some dubs together and the results are soon to be released on SCOOPS Records. The 3 producers all share a love of the original analogue dub mixing techniques pioneered by King Tubby & The Scientist and have an on-going passion for the authentic sound system experience that Jah Shaka has brought to the world

SCOOPS Records spring 2016 release programme is a collection of 3 new singles featuring co-productions from UK Dub legends Conscious Sounds, The Disciples & Vibronics - 3 THE DUB WAY
These limited edition 10" vinyl singles are beautifully presented on clear vinyl in clear plastic sleeves.

3 THE DUB WAY is what happens when 3 UK veterans of the Dub Roots Reggae scene finally hook up to make some music. With countless years of studio experience between them, it is at last time to create some dubs together and the results are soon to be released on SCOOPS Records. The 3 producers all share a love of the original analogue dub mixing techniques pioneered by King Tubby & The Scientist and have an on-going passion for the authentic sound system experience that Jah Shaka has brought to the world

SCOOPS Records spring 2016 release programme is a collection of 3 new singles featuring co-productions from UK Dub legends Conscious Sounds, The Disciples & Vibronics - 3 THE DUB WAY
These limited edition 10" vinyl singles are beautifully presented on clear vinyl in clear plastic sleeves.

3 THE DUB WAY is what happens when 3 UK veterans of the Dub Roots Reggae scene finally hook up to make some music. With countless years of studio experience between them, it is at last time to create some dubs together and the results are soon to be released on SCOOPS Records. The 3 producers all share a love of the original analogue dub mixing techniques pioneered by King Tubby & The Scientist and have an on-going passion for the authentic sound system experience that Jah Shaka has brought to the world

Loud Dancehall A side and the instrumental Dub on the other side