Released in 1967 Jamaica as the Defenders,this is Lee Perry with Lynn Taitt and the Sensations. Perry joins in to the various judge dread/rude boys themes as barrister Lord Defend.
Originally released in 1984 on Island / Mango, this version has the Lion Of Judah J.A. mixes. Recorded at various studios in Jamaica & Compass Point in...
Volume 5 of the Disco Devil Discomix series featuring deep roots vocal cuts from Junior Murvin, Twin Roots, Watty Burnett, Keith Texon & Michael Campbell.
Long out of print compilation from the late 80s featuring various rare roots tracks recorded at Lee Perry's studio The Black Ark between 1973-1978, featuring...
'Mr Perry I Presume' finds Pressure Sounds focusing on the rare music and exclusive mixes of the revered Upsetter himself, Lee 'Scratch' Perry. This 16-track...
Only known recording from Danny Hensworth from The Black Ark originally released in 1978 in very small quantities. Check the dub version for full on stripped...
In the early years, the Mighty Diamonds were actually called the Diamonds or Tabby and the Diamonds, they were recording since 1969. "Talk About It" is...
Two early Reggae tracks played by the Hippy Boys. A-side is a vocal about Drumbago's dead, 1969 originally released in England on the Blue Cat label. B-Side...
Two great 1967 rocksteady tracks on the same riddim as the Viceroys - Lip And Tongue/Walkie Talkie. A-side has Derricks own "Never Gonna Give Up (Aka Stumbling...
1969 proved a crucial year in the development of Jamaican music. Reggae had just superseded Rock Steady in becoming the island s national sound, with the...