Frankie Paul Taking Over

Classic early dancehall tune from 1984 on the "Shank I Sheck" riddim

Big dancehall album and King Jammy production from Frankie Paul featuring the single "Casanova" on the huge "kuff" riddim of the year.

Rare solo roots single from former Black Slate bass player originally released in 1977 on the Mighty Souls Rebels label.

Unreleased roots vocal cut from Paketo Wilson recorded with The High Times Players, two vocal mixes plus dub version on the B-Side.

1980's version of this foundation track originally written by Earl Zero and recorded for Earl China Smith who released it on Epiphany Records in the US. This is the same foundation song popularised by Johnny Clarke in 1975. At the time producer Striker Lee overlooked the originator Earl Zero's voice in favour of Johnny Clarke's. Limited Coloured Vinyl.

Different unissued version from the rare early eighties album "I&I" by The Regulars. Taken straight from master tape. Tuff U.K. Roots music..

Donovan Joseph on lead vocals on this wicked relick from 1994 of their late eighties tune "Free Up The Youths" with unreleased and version mixes, backed by The High Times Players.

Deep roots 1983 style from Time Unlimited with Donovan Joseph on vocals & The High Times Band backing, gets a limited repress on Archive Recordings 10".

Limited repress of "Proud Is A Babylon" but this time with instrumental version on the flip..Killer tune!

These are very limited Studio One 12" pressings (worldwide 1000) that sell out on the day they are released. So don't miss out here!

BRAND NEW LTD. EDN. 12" All-time Studio One party ANTHEM. 100% ESSENTIAL MONSTER TUNE - ROCKS ANY DANCEFLOOR!

'Greedy G’ is the ultimate reggae/funk/hip-hop party tune.

The all-time epic sample for Boogie Down Productions’ seminal ‘Jack of Spades’ based on James Brown’s funk bomb ‘Get on the Good Foot’.

The flipside is another Brentford Road All Stars essential cut, ‘Granny Scratch Scratch’, the heaviest, funkiest dub monster ever with bass to shake more speakers than a juggernaut lorry!

Boom!

Produced by Meditative Sounds in 2006 and has featured heavily on the sound system over the years. Now for the first time available to the public as a 7" vinyl on the Meditative Sounds label.

Creation Stepper (Rest in Power) was one of those singers with great authority in his voice and a sufferers vibe to it. While not widely known in the mainstream, he remains a true legend in the roots and sound system fraternity with timeless classics such as Homeward Bound and Kill Nebuchadnezzar.

The binghi flavoured riddim is built by Johan Liljestrand at Meditative recording studio and later voiced and mixed by Dougie Wardrop in Conscious Sounds studio, UK.

Soul Jazz Records are releasing Studio One Ska Fire Box Set, a limited-edition one-off pressing exclusive for Record Store Day 2021, collectors seven-inch box set featuring 10 amazing and super-rare Studio One ska tracks on five 7” singles, all produced here in deluxe hard form box each single with separate inner sleeves.

First 7" release on Bass Line Music featuring singer David Fendah and with great Melodica from label owner Bass Lee. check it..

VINYL ALBUM ONLY RESTOCK JUST IN (COMES WITHOUT DVD)

Soul Jazz Records’ feature-length documentary/CD/Book ‘Studio One Story’ is being re-released on 1 August 2011, and is also available for the first time as a stand alone DVD.
The DVD is being issued as a prelude to the forthcoming deluxe-hardback book ‘Original Cover Art of Studio One Records’ released this autumn by Soul Jazz Records as well as a new Studio One album compilation on Soul Jazz to coincide with the new book.

Studio One Story is a documentary this is both a staggering slice of musical history and a definitive guide to Studio One, Jamaica’s greatest ever record company, and its legendary founder, Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd. ‘Studio One Story’ was filmed in 2002, two years before the death of the legendary Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd, a man famously reticent of being interviewed - until the making of this film. Described by Chris Blackwell as the Motown of Jamaica, or ‘The University of Reggae’, Studio One is where the careers of literally hundreds of reggae artists began: Bob Marley and the Wailers, Alton Ellis, The Heptones, Ken Boothe, The Skatalites, Burning Spear and Sugar Minott, to name but a few! Studio One is the ‘foundation’ label of Jamaican Reggae and Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd is seen by many as its father.

One and a half years in the making, Studio One Story is a truly unique documentary in which the late Clement Dodd gave unprecedented personal access to tell the previously untold story of how he and the many artists and musicians at Studio One literally shaped the rise of Reggae music from the 1950s onwards through to the late 1970s. This is the true story of reggae music and its Jamaican roots told from the inside: From the rise of Kington’s sound systems in the 1940s and 1950s, through to the evolution of a Jamaican music industry (and Studio One’s dominance) in the 1960s and the worldwide success of reggae in the 1970s.

The 4 hour documentary (including over an hour of extras) was filmed on location in Kingston, Jamaica and features interviews with Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Sugar Minott, Denis Alcapone, The Ethiopians, Sylvan Morris, Johnny Moore, Lone Ranger, King Stitt and many others. The DVD also includes rare footage of The Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo, Count Ossie, Marcia Griffiths and others. As well as the stand-alone DVD, Soul Jazz Records are reissuing the original (DVD +CD+Book) original box set.

IF YOU ARE ORDERING THIS PLEASE CHECK IF YOU NEED NTSC (AMERICA, JAPAN, ETC) OR PAL (EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, ETC).
THE DVD HAS FRENCH AND ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

NB.MP3 Release is for the audio CD only.

REVIEWS
‘Studio One was Jamaica’s Motown. This documentary brings it brilliantly to life.’ The Telegraph ‘The history of Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd’s legendary Jamaica studio is fantastically told through interviews, copious amounts of music and historical footage and more.’ Uncut ‘Studio One Story is no mere historical document; it is a map that will lead you directly to a massive seam, endlessly mineable, of musical gold’ The Observer ‘A fascinating documentary’ The Telegraph
‘Compulsive viewing for anyone with an interest in Reggae’ The Wire

Rare U.K. late 70s / early 80s recordings from Zabandis featuring members of Misty In Roots, Produced by Clement Bushay. Both tracks with extended dubs..check it! As always from Hornin' Sounds - one press!

12" Picture Sleeve

Balaeric MONSTER MONSTER TUNE!

Two 1977 roots vocal cuts featuring Delton Screechie & Rod Taylor but check both killer dub versions!

Recorded on the very same day as Earl Sixteen's People Music, here comes Junior Murvin cut crying for his brothers in the homeland. On flip side a Delroy Smart vocal on the same rhythm.

The midtempo version of 'I Knew It Wouldn't Last,' - a truly wonderful piece of soulful excellence. On the flip Ourra version of 'How I Feel For You,' debuts on a 45!

Emotional Rescue continues to dive into the back story of One Blood, a lovers rock powerhouse who deserve revisiting now appreciation for lovers rock is at an all time high. One Blood recorded a cover of Willie DeVaghan's soul classic 'Be Thankful For What You Got' in 1980, and it gets a re-cut here for those who need to get hold of one of the sweetest versions of an evergreen anthem. Rather than the original B-side 'Ebony Eyes', Emotional Rescue have instead opted for cult Japanese producer Slowly to deliver a tasteful dub remix which gently buffets this universally adored song into outer space.

Superb U.K. roots from the early 80s produced by Aston 'Familyman' Barrett & Brent Clarke.

Deeply experimental set Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Toop that spans mediative moments to the more challenging and dissonant.

Killer new roots vocal cut from Payoh Soulrebel over a great sampled riddim of Nyah Hunter's "Loving Bride" from GG's, check dub version!

The tough bassline, symbolizing Jammys' real sound, perfectly fuses with the young Wayne Smith's high key voice to create another killer tune.

Superb update of the old skinhead fav from the Room In The Sky posse with Pioneer singer George Dekker on fine form whilst on the flip mighty DJ Oxman moving things forward! Nice.

100 COPIES ONLY

VERY HEAVY Deep dubby, dancehally, very twisted, electronic beauty! THIS RECORD IS HEAVY!

Super moody white label from KRIKOR with hand-stamped label/hand-stamped sleeve 7" ONLY available here!

DO NOT MISS OUT!!

Redman has versioned one of the most popular dancehall rhythms of the 80's, the 'Stalag', to create another unique sound. This track allowed Wayne Palmer to pass the listeners his tender lyricism and melancholic melodies.

As a band, The Cobbs are virtually unknown but its members were in fact the Revolutionaries i.e. the 1970s CHANNEL ONE studio band!

Check this line-up: Sly Dunbar: Drums, Rad Bryan: Guitar, Ranchie McLean: Bass, Ansel Collins: Keyboards!

Initially released separately on Trojan‘s Amalgamated label in 1969 and never repressed since, these two organ driven wild instrumentals were produced by Joe Gibbs. These two rare tracks exemplify the Skinhead reggae style and are a prime example of the very best Boss Reggae instrumentals of the time.

A Sounds Of The Universe Exclusive. 300 only!

The welcome return of Elijah Minnelli with 'SLATS' his 4th limited 7" single which blends his unique take on Cumbia, Eastern & Western Folk, Dub and Reggae perfectly.

The B-side is a killer live dub take with liberal use of echo-manipulated feedback, spring reverb and choppy fader swipes.

Each record features a double-sided, lino printed sleeve and a hand-stamped disco bag designed by Charlie Maclagan & Tom Phillips and printed by Daisy Young.

“This is a perfect example of old meets new in the Dubniverse...”

Dennis Bovell

Also for fans of Damos Room.

CHOICE RESTOCKS 7" IN STOCK ON MERRITONE , STUDIO 1, CRYSTAL, MOVE & GROOVE, COXSONE, LIMITED reissues from Dub Store...Minor chorded and wicked organ instrumentals by Crystalites. in this song listeners can experience the rare toasting of Ramon The Mexican who was the resident deejay at Harriott's Musical Chariot Sound System and later changed his name to Ambelique. Both sides are the two of the best Early Reggae tunes.

Just in..don't delay limited stock.

The Kingstonians were a relatively short-lived Jamaican band whose greatest work was produced by Derek Harriott between 1968 and '70. It was at the tail end of this period that they recorded their sole album, "Sufferer", an early reggae classic featuring a swathe of sought-after cuts. It's from that set that these two tracks are taken. For the record, both have appeared on 7" singles before, but are so hard to find that collectors are willing to spend up to 500 Euros to find original copies. A-side "Hold Down" is particularly potent, with the vocal trio's fuzzy vocals rising above a killer early reggae rhythm much in Hammond organ stabs, warm bass and clipped guitars. "Nice, Nice" meanwhile is a more up-tempo affair that gives a little more prominence to a typical early reggae guitar riff. Together the two tracks make for a suitably scintillating package.

6 tracks featuring Jimmy Riley & Bunny Rugs including a couple of edits mixes from Paolo Baldini 'Dubfiles'. Upsetter magic at its finest. Comes in a grey custom bag. Because Upsetter does it better!!

SABA developed ‘world music’ beyond its jazz label remit, the eclectic ‘Jazz Meets The World’ series brought together artists from Japan, India, Tunisia, Indonesia and Brazil. Producer Joachim-Ernst Berendt travelled to Rio in 1966 to create SABA’s first Brazilian release with a giant of the scene, guitarist Baden Powell. The resulting album, one of Baden’s greatest, bore two deeply rhythmic, spiritual titles found on this 45. ‘Sarava’ is a trance-like ritualistic number designed to whip dancers into frenzied possession. ‘Canto De Ossanha’ is another offering to the gods and an equally hypnotic dancer.