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The Tribe Reggae Band - New Sound Reggae (LP)
Metronome SKMLP 317, 196? Germany Been after a copy of this treat for a while so happy to be able to offer one now. Independent reggae / ska group based in London, recorded only this one album that was released exlcusively in Germany, no wonder it is ...
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I. Roy - Presenting I. Roy (LP)
Trojan Records TRLS 63, 1973 United Kingdom Roy Reid's debut release is one essential roots record. Killer toasting on Augustus Clarke's produced beats. Pusher Man, Screw Face, Cow Town Skank are great but don't miss his take of First Cut Is The Deepest. Trojan...
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Johnny B - Time Will Tell (LP)
Mozac MOL01, 1979 United Kingdom Killer roots recording and a seriously tough record to turn over. Solid mix of dub and reggae tunes with Waiting, United People and Unity just some of the highlights. Condition is as close to NM as it gets, only 1-2 f...
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Cloud 7 - Keep On Tryin (LP)
Oti LP 0369, 197? United Kingdom Exceptional afro funk out of Nigeria. Cool down-tempo reggae style afro funk with some synth influences. An unusual mix but how well it works. Make sure you spin the excellent Can You Do It. Hard to find OTI pressing ...
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Cloud 7 - My Baby The Best I Ever Had (LP)
Oti LP 0450, 198? United Kingdom Probably my favorite recording by this great Nigerian afro reggae unit. Hard to find OTI pressing with the title track a real treat for your mix. Rare item with vinyl in stunning condition. Small tear on front cover.
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Lord Lebby - Sings Favorite Calypsos (LP)
Kalypso 1000, 196? Jamaica Mega rare Jamaican recording from Lord Lebby who played a mixture of R&B and Calypso. Original copy with lovely shine however a inaudible line over part of side two. It does not affect play.
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Various - Jack Ruby Hi-Fi (LP)
Clappers CLPS 1981, 1981 United States Jack Ruby's now legendary Hi Fi album on NY label Clappers was recorded in King Tubby's Kingston studios with key performances from some of the greatest reggae and dub artists. Ken Booth, Black Disciples, Lennox Mille...
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Twinkle Brothers - Rasta Pon Top (LP)
Vista Sounds VSLP 4043, 1984 United Kingdom One of the hardest roots vocal groups and Rasta Pon Top is by far their best album. Check out the tittle track. Seriously hard LP to track down. UK original from 1984 in very strong VG+ condition.
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The Itals - Rasta Philosophy (LP)
Nighthawk NHM-7491, 1985 United States Like new copy of this essential roots album recorded at the legendary Channel One studios. Not a bad track on here but if my hand was forced I would needle drop on Rasta Philosipy and Dance A Yard first. Flawless copy...
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Militant Barry - Green Valley (LP)
Manic Rec PFULP 8552, 1979 United Kingdom In demand quality Keith Hudson production that has become very popular in recent years. Highly recommended Channel One production. Manic Record original pressing from 1979 in strong EX condition, close to near mint.
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Don Carlos - Day to Day Living (LP)
Greensleeves, 1982 United States Original US pressing of the superb Day to Day Living LP from one my personal roots favorites, Don Carlos. Backed by the Roots Radics Band, produced by Henry Junjo Lawes this has got to be his best album. Hard to find.
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Joseph Hill & Culture - Lion Rock (LP)
Sonic Sounds , 198? Jamaica Seriously rare issue of the fantastic Lion Rock album. Released on the collectable Jamaican label Sonic Sounds with unique cover different to the UK and US pressings. Check out the tittle track a little hear. Pure qua...
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Twinkle Brothers - Love (LP)
Twinkle FCL5001, 1979 Jamaica Mega rarity here, the original Jamaican '78 pressing on Twinkle Music is not an easy find. Dread in The Ghetto, Love and Keep On Trying stand out but overall a top end recording as is expected from this brilliant root...
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Toots & The Maytals - The Best Of (LP)
Trojan TRLS171, 1979 United Kingdom Essential and rare rocksteady from Toots & The Maytals that will appeal to fans of reggae but also soul and breakbeat collectors as it holds pretty much all of their sampled tracks including 54-56 Was My Number, Monke...
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D.D. Dennis - Rock Steady Hits Of 69 (LP)
Fontana SFL 13116, 1969 United Kingdom Absolute essential rock steady material by D.D. Dennis, Pat Rhoden & Brother Lloyd's All Stars. Covers of Cupid, I'm In A Dancing Mood and add to that a killer take of the Mohawks funkste, here dubbed Tramp, and you k...
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Zap Pow - Zap Pow (LP)
Island ILPS 9547, 1978 United Kingdom Must have reggae album with brilliant cover art, solid Chris Blackwell productions and all time roots classics in Last War and Roots Man Reggae. Island original UK pressing in EX condition with only the lightest of sc...
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Burning Spear - Garvey's Ghost (LP)
Island ILPS 9382, 1976 United Kingdom Jack Ruby in charge of production so expect some of the deepest dub around. Black Disciples providing the backing and Burning Spear on top form. Essential, recommend and rare. UK 1st pressing in strongest EX condition.
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Tony Tuff - Tony Tuff (LP)
Grove ILPS 9619, 1980 United Kingdom Collectable Tony Tuff' 'debut' produced by legendary roots pioneer Vivian 'Yabby U' Jackson. Top tunes in the deep Rumours Of War or soulful Don't Follow Bad Company. Rare UK original on Grove Music with vinyl grade s...
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Linval Thompson - I Love Marijuana (LP)
Trojan TRLS 151, 1978 United Kingdom You do not need to smoke weed to like this Trojan roots classic but if you do how can your collection be without it. Best tracks to me are the Ken Boothe covers of Just Another Girl and Not Follow Fashion but how coul...
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Lloydie & The Lowbites - Censored! Vol. 2 (LP)
Lowbite 002, 197? Jamaica Hard to find Jamaican original, this rocksteady release clearly was not produced for radio, not to sure it got mainy plays in the clubs either. With a tracklisting including Yum Yum Pussy, Sex Recipe and Spermy Night ...
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