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The Heptones Better Days & King Of My Town (Expanded Edition)

Doctor Bird

Reggae, Roots

2×CD DBCDD115£16.00
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1. THE HEPTONES ‘BETTER DAYS’ - Suspicious Minds
2. Crystal Blue Persuasion
3. Land Of Love
4. No Bread On My Table aka Oh Jah
5. Better Days
6. God Bless The Children
7. Ready Ready Baby
8. Every Day Life
9. Mr. Do Over Song
10. Key To The Heart
11. PAGE ONE & THE OBSERVERS ‘OBSERVATION OF LIFE DUB’
12. Mind Blowing Dub
13. Persuasion
14. Love In The Land
15. Nuff Bread On Our Table
16. Africa’s Times Now
17. Jah’s Children In Style
18. Ready For It
19. Way Of Life aka Life Every Day
20. Observer’s Style
21. Lover’s Dub
22. DISC TWO: THE HEPTONES ‘KING OF MY TOWN’
23. Watcha Gonna Do About It
24. Losing You
25. Behold
26. Holy Mount Zion
27. Motherless Child
28. Prisoner Girl
29. King Of My Town
30. African Child (Jamaica)
31. Trails And Tribulations
32. Which Side Are You
33. A Hard Day’s Night
34. BONUS TRACKS (THE DISCOMIXES)
35. Through The Fire I Come (12” mix)
36. Move On (12”)
37. Book Of Rules (12” mix)
38. Crystal Blue Persuasion (12” mix)
39. Loosing You (12” mix)
40. Holy Mount Zion (12” mix)
41. Every Day Life (12” mix)

Having initially achieved significant success in Jamaica during the rock steady era of the late 60s, The Heptones further cemented their reputation as the island’s most accomplished vocal trio by scoring a succession of major hits throughout the following decade.

By 1978, the group, which comprised Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn and new member Naggo Morris, commenced what proved to be an extremely fruitful working relationship with Jamaican hit-maker, Niney, with the collaboration spawning a number of popular singles and the two superb albums that provide the focus of this 2CD set.

In addition to the contents of these essential long-players, the collection also features the ‘Observation Of Life Dub’ album – the dub counterpart to ‘Better Days’ – and extended mixes that first saw issue on 12” singles as the decade drew to a close.

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The Heptones Night Food (Expanded)Caroline Records

Comprising Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn, the Heptones first burst onto the Jamaican music scene with a series of sublime rock steady...

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– Country Boy
– I've Got The Handle
– Sweet Talkin'
– Book Of Rules
– Mama Say
– Deceivers
– Love Won't Come Easy
– Fatty Fatty
– Baby I Need Your Lovin'
– In The Groove
– Warden (Got To Get Away)
– Richard Cory
– Why Must I
– Love Me Always (There Ain't nobody Else)
– The Best Things In Life Are Free
– I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
– Why Did You Leave
– Living Up On The Hill
– Poverty And Misery In The Ghetto
– Garden Of Life (Original Version)
– Fatty Fatty (Alternate Take)

1. – Country Boy
2. – I've Got The Handle
3. – Sweet Talkin'
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The Heptones Be The One / The Road Is Rough Joe Gibbs Music

1972 recording with The Now Generation band produced by Joe Gibbs, with great dub version on the flip.

Reggae Roots

– Be The One
– The Road Is Rough

1. – Be The One
2. – The Road Is Rough
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The Heptones School Girls Caltone

Two pre Studio 1 rocksteady gems from the legendary J.A. vocal group The Heptones, originally released on Ken Lack's label Caltone.

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

– School Girls
– Journey

1. – School Girls
2. – Journey
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The Heptones Repatriation Hit Bound

Roots classic from 1977 channel one sound!!

Roots Reggae

– Repatriation

1. – Repatriation
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The Heptones Mr. T Right On

Next vocal cut mid 70s style on the same riddim as Dennis Brown's "Set Your Little Heart Free"

Roots Reggae

– Mr. T

1. – Mr. T
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Brixton Cat, Expanded 3CD Edition Doctor Bird

• Includes many of the most collectable recordings of the boss reggae era. • Comprehensive anthology of the Joe Mansano’s early productions. •...

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Dennis Bovell and Friends Different - The Singles Collection 1977-1981 Doctor Bird

Dennis Bovell’s musical talents are manifold. An exceptional singer, producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and DJ, he has created a truly...

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– DISC ONE: A Little Way Different - Errol Dunkley
– Differentah - Dreadful Julio
– Positive Vibrations - Pebbles
– Compelled - The Cosmic Idren
– Cry - Angelique
– Crying - The Dennis Bovell Dub Band
– Jah Man - Errol Campbell
– Jah Man Dub - Errol Campbell
– Heights – Good Breed
– Dub-N-Bass – Good Breed
– Tom Hark - Captain Morgan & His Merry Men
– Harking Dub - Captain Morgan & His Merry Men
– African Queen - Errol Campbell
– African Rockas - The Dennis Bovell Dub Band
– Choose Me - African Stone
– Right Choice - African Stone
– Walk Away (7" mix) - Marie Pierre
– Walk Away (Version) – The Dennis Bovell Dub Band
– DISC TWO: Take Five - The Young Lions
– Take Dub - The Young Lions
– Africa Is Our Land (12" mix) - Joshua Moses
– Homeland Dub (12" mix) - Dennis Bovell
– Nothing Gained (7" mix) - Marie Pierre
– Not A Ting (7" mix) - Marie Pierre
– Portrait Of You (12" mix) - Gladwin Wright
– Dub Gallery (12" mix) - Gladwin Wright
– Silly Games - Janet Kay
– Dangerous - The Dennis Bovell Dub Band
– Hooked On You (12" mix) - Delroy Wilson
– Ang Up (12" mix) - The Dennis Bovell Dub Band
– Foul Play (12" mix) - Dennis Bovell
– Nasty (12" mix) - Julio Finn
– Our Tune (12" mix) - Marie Pierre
– Fe We Dub (12" mix) - Marie Pierre

1. – DISC ONE: A Little Way Different - Errol Dunkley
2. – Differentah - Dreadful Julio
3. – Positive Vibrations - Pebbles
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Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Friends Land Of Kinks - The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1970 Doctor Bird

• 14 tracks new to CD. • Fascinating insight into Lee Perry’s musical development. • A must for all committed Upsetter fans. Lee Perry had...

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The Ska’s The Limit Featuring Sugar And Dandy Doctor Bird

• 24 tracks new to CD. • First serious collection of 60s British ska. • The very best of Dandy’s early recordings. Long before joining the...

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

– What A Life! - Sugar & Dandy
– Time And Tide - Sugar & Dandy
– One Man Went To Mow - Sugar & Dandy
– I’m Not Crying Now - Sugar & Dandy
– Cryin’ - Sugar & Dandy
– Oh Dear - Sugar & Dandy
– Vipers - Sugar & Dandy
– Let’s Ska! - Sugar & Dandy
– Blues Got A Hold On Me - Sugar & Dandy
– Tra-La-La-La-La - Sugar & Dandy

1. – What A Life! - Sugar & Dandy
2. – Time And Tide - Sugar & Dandy
3. – One Man Went To Mow - Sugar & Dandy
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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Soulful I - The Jamaican Singles 1969-1970 Doctor Bird

• Boss reggae productions from the legendary Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. • An abundance of rare tracks & alternate takes. • A follow-up to the popular...

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Lui Lepke Late Night Movie - 2CD Doctor Bird

• Seminal dancehall album from 1982. • Features some of the biggest Jamaican hits of the early 80s. • 19 tracks new to CD. The close of the 1970s...

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– DISC ONE: LUI LEPKI LATE NIGHT MOVIE
– Go To School
– Rent Man Skank
– Late Night Movie
– Rose Marie
– Penitentiary
– Tribute To Bob Marley
– Love Ina Jam Down
– She Is Part Of My Life
– Praise His Majesty
– Custom Officer
– My Love / Can't Take Mi Landlord– Wade Brammer & Lui Lepki
– Quick Divorce / Mek You Lie – Barrington Levy & Lui Lepki
– Virgin Girl / Lovers Take Over – Eek A Mouse & Lui Lepki
– Dance Hall Stylee / Step Mother – Danny Magaroo & Lui Lepki
– Mine Yu Mouth / Late Night Movie - Barrington Levy & Lui Lepki
– Rope In / Love In A Jamdown - Cornel Campbell & Lui Lepki
– Shopkeeper – Jah Thomas
– Nice Up The Party - Welton Irie & Prince Weedy
– Babylon Happening – Jah Mike
– Gates Of Zion Open - Puddy Roots
– Get Up And Skank - Lee Van Cleef
– Informer- Lad Ann
– Jah A The Magician Man - Puddy Roots
– Stay Alive - Lee Van Cleef
– Big Iron – Kojak

1. – DISC ONE: LUI LEPKI LATE NIGHT MOVIE
2. – Go To School
3. – Rent Man Skank
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Harold Butler Gold Connection Doctor Bird

Almost every track new to CD.• Includes best-selling albums from the mid-70s. • Features numerous major Jamaican hits. Few Jamaican music makers...

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The Observer Roots Albums Collection Doctor Bird

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Niney The Observer Presents Dreadlocks Coming To Dinner – The Observer Singles 1973-1975 Doctor Bird

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Dadawah Peace And Love, 2CD Edition Doctor Bird

• 19 tracks new to CD• One of the most acclaimed albums in Jamaican music history.• Features rare dub cuts of some of the biggest reggae hits of...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Run Come Rally
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DISC TWO FIRE BURNING - CHARMERS IN DUB – Burning Drums
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– Brand New Version *
– Question Sign *
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– I’m A Changed Man instr. *

2. – Run Come Rally
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4. – Zion Land
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Niney The Observer Presents Presents Lightning And Thunder!Doctor Bird

A Must Have of early Niney's productions!! • 22 tracks new to CD. • Includes numerous Jamaican hits. • Features some of the most influential reggae...

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– DISC ONE: Pepper Seed – Ranny Williams & The Spokes
– Music Police – The Sound Dimension
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– Omega – Niney
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– Message To The Ungodly – Niney
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– Observing The Ave. – Niney
– Aily & Ailaloo – Niney & Max Romeo
– Reggaematic – Niney The Observer
– Rasta Band Wagon – Max Romeo
– Honey Baby – Niney The Observer

1. – DISC ONE: Pepper Seed – Ranny Williams & The Spokes
2. – Music Police – The Sound Dimension
5. – Cocaine Doctor – Niney
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Dandy Rock Steady With Dandy - 2CD Edition Doctor Bird

• Historic album previously unavailable on any format for 56 years. • Most tracks unavailable since the rock steady era. • Includes original versions...

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– DISC 1: Keep Them Fretting
– Got You On My Mind
– Soul Power
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– Rhythm Of The Rain
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– Turn Your Wheel
– My Wonderful One
– Turn On Your Lovelight
– You’re No Hustler
– Bonus tracks: The Operation
– A Little More Ska
– The Fight
– Do You Know
– One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
– Maximum Pressure
– Rudy A Message To You
– Till Death Do Us Part
– DISC 2: My Time Now
– East Of Suez
– Puppet On A String
– Have Your Fun
– We Are Still Rude
– Somewhere My Love
– My Kind Of Love
– There Is A Mountain
– This Music Got Soul
– I’m The Mood
– That’s How Strong My Love Is
– Trouble In The Town
– Charlie Brown
– Ain’t That A Shame
– Do It Right Now
– Propagandist
– The Giant March
– Sweet Ride
– Up The Hill
– Tears On My Pillow
– Mad Them
– I’m Back With A Bang Bang
– Jungle Walk

1. – DISC 1: Keep Them Fretting
2. – Got You On My Mind
3. – Soul Power
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Dennis Bovell The 4th Street Albums Collection 2xCD Doctor Bird

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Reggae Roots Dub

– Ah Who Seh
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2. – Ah Who Seh
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4. – Jah Chase Dem
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Sugar Minott / Johnny Osbourne Bitter Sweet / Reggae On Broadway Doctor Bird

• Most tracks unavailable on any format for over 40 years. • Both albums new to CD. Includes some of the biggest hits of the original dancehall era. Widely...

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Joe Gibbs and The Professionals 100 Years of Dub Doctor Bird

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Gregory Isaacs In Person - Expanded 2CD Edition Doctor Bird

• 19 tracks new to CD. • First CD release of breakthrough debut album outside Japan. • Includes numerous major Jamaican hits from 1973/4. After...

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Carroll Thompson Carroll Thompson, Expanded CD Edition Doctor Bird

After bursting upon the reggae scene in 1980 with her anthemic hit single, ‘I’m So Sorry’, Carroll Thompson cemented her reputation as one of the...

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Dennis Brown Let Me Love You, The Joe Gibbs 7″ Singles Collection 1977 to 1981 Doctor Bird

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Lloyd Charmers Moody And Blue – The Best Of Lloyd Charmers 1973-1979, 2CD Doctor Bird

• Overdue release of a classic long-lost 1974 album. • With 26 tracks new to CD. • From one of reggae music’s most popular and influential...

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Ruddy Thomas First Time Around, Expanded Edition Doctor Bird

• Seminal 1981 debut album by one of Jamaica’s greatest hit-makers. • Features numerous major reggae hits from the late 70s. • Includes a dozen...

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Ska La-Rama Treasure Isle Ska 1965-1966 Doctor Bird

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Loch Ness Monster & Funky Reggae Doctor Bird

Two of Trojan Records’ best-selling albums of 1970 Includes many of the wildest tracks from the boss reggae era ‘Funky Chicken’ unavailable on...

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Disc 1 – LOCH NESS MONSTER – Loch Ness Monster – King Horror
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– The Hole – King Horror
– Vampire – The Upsetters
– Cutting Blade – King Horror
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– Haunted House – The Upsetters
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– Vampire – King Horror
– The Same Thing You Gave To Daddy – Nora Dean
– Wolfman – The Upsetters
– Birth Control – Lloydie & Lowbites
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– Wood In The Fire – King Horror
– Vengeance – Lloyd Charmers
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– Pum Pum Wrecker – Pama Dice
– Frankenstein – King Horror
– Push It In – The Versatiles
– Dig Your Grave – The Upsetters
– Wet Version – Dave Barker
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– Wreck A Buddy – The Soul Sisters
– The Naked City – King Horror
– Return Of The Vampire – The Upsetters
DISC TWO: VARIOUS – FUNKY CHICKEN – Funky Chicken – Winston Groovy
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– Funky Monkey Pt. I – Dice The Boss
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– The Monster – The Beverley’s All Stars
– Funky Monkey Pt. II – Dice The Boss
– Open Jaw – Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
– Funky Chicken Part 2 – The Cimarons
– Lock Jaw – Dave Barker & The Supersonics
– Popcorn – The Upsetters
– Psychedelic Reggae – Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
– Mr Popcorn – Laurel Aitken
– Funky Reggae Part 1 – Joe’s All Stars
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1. Disc 1 – LOCH NESS MONSTER – Loch Ness Monster – King Horror
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The Silvertones Silver Bullets (Expanded Edition)Doctor Bird

Long overdue expanded edition of the hugely sought-after Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry-produced album from 1973, “Silver Bullets” features the entirety of...

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Derrick Harriott And The Crystalites The Undertaker Doctor Bird

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...

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DISC 1:The Crystalites – The Undertaker
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BONUS TRACKS: The Crystalites – A Short Story *
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– Don't Look Back
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– Heavy Load *
– Tonight
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1. DISC 1:The Crystalites – The Undertaker
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Reggae Strings And Reggae Strings Volume 2 Doctor Bird

Almost five decades since their original release, these two popular albums finally see reissue with this collection, which as a special bonus, collects...

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Reggae Strings – One Woman
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1. Reggae Strings – One Woman
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Sir J.J. Special J.J. Johnson’s Ska And Rocksteady Productions 1966-68 Doctor Bird

Soon after embarking on a career as a record producer in 1966, record retailer and jukebox businessman Karl ‘J.J.’ Johnson, enjoyed a series of significant...

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Roots Rock Reggae Doctor Bird

• 13 TRACKS PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE ON CD• INCLUDES 6 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS• THE ALBUM’S FIRST GLOBAL REISSUE ON CD Originally released...

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Hits Of '77 Doctor Bird

Debut CD release of the popular Sonia Pottinger-produced long-player showcasing the island’s biggest reggae hits of 1977, performed by some of Kingston’s...

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Alton Ellis Greatest Hits - Mr Soul Of Jamaica Doctor Bird

During a recording career that spanned some five decades, Alton Nehemiah Ellis wrote and recorded some of the most popular and influential ska, rock...

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