75485

    The Ethiopians Songs Of Our Forefathers14 Timeless Classics from Jamaica's Top Vocal Trio

    Studio 16
    • Well Red – 1968 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • Drop Him – 1970 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • My Testimony – 1969 JJ Sir JJ (Blank) 7"
    • Everything Crash – 1968 UK Duke 7"
    • Mek You Go On So – 1970 UK Duke 7"
    • I'm A Believer – 1969 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • The Selah – 1971 JA GG's 7"
    • Sounds Of Forefathers – 1971 JA GG's 7"
    • Pirate – 1970 JA Duke Reid 7"
    • It's Impossible – 1973 JA Upsetter 7"
    • Stay Loose Mama – 1970 JA Gay Feet (Blank) 7"
    • Hong Kong Flu – 1971 UK JJ 7"
    • No Baptism – 1970 Derrick's (Blank) 7"
    • Cool It Omego – 1967 JA Gay Feet 7"
    • 1. Well Red – 1968 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • 2. Drop Him – 1970 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • 3. My Testimony – 1969 JJ Sir JJ (Blank) 7"
    • 4. Everything Crash – 1968 UK Duke 7"
    • 5. Mek You Go On So – 1970 UK Duke 7"
    • 6. I'm A Believer – 1969 JA Sir JJ 7"
    • 7. The Selah – 1971 JA GG's 7"
    • 8. Sounds Of Forefathers – 1971 JA GG's 7"
    • 9. Pirate – 1970 JA Duke Reid 7"
    • 10. It's Impossible – 1973 JA Upsetter 7"
    • 11. Stay Loose Mama – 1970 JA Gay Feet (Blank) 7"
    • 12. Hong Kong Flu – 1971 UK JJ 7"
    • 13. No Baptism – 1970 Derrick's (Blank) 7"
    • 14. Cool It Omego – 1967 JA Gay Feet 7"

    Long overdue collection on vinyl of The Ethiopians vocal rocksteady, early reggae output from 1968 - 1973 with killer tracks - Well Red, Everything Crash, Sounds Of Forefathers, Hong Kong Flu, The Selah and very rare tracks My Testimony & Stay Loose Mama.

    Other Releases on Studio 16

    Dub ConfrontationStudio 16
    Originally released in 1980 on Third World subsidiary label Live & Love, featuring awesome dub mixes by the then Prince Jammy at King Tubby's. 10 heavyweight...
    • – Ranking Dub
    • – Jahoviah Dub
    • – Aggro Dub
    • – Bitter Dub
    • – Revenge Dub
    • – Repatriation Dub
    • – Chapter Two
    • – Dreader Dub
    • – College Dub
    • – Afrika Dub
    Carlton JacksonHistory (Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
    Third & Fourth release 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" featuring singers Carlton Jackson & George Faith both recorded...
    • – Mix 1
    • – Mix 2
    George FaithI've Got The Groove (Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
    Third & Fourth release 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" featuring singers Carlton Jackson & George Faith both recorded...
    • – Mix 1
    • – Mix 2
    Gladstone & DuncanesBegger Round TownStudio 16
    Great tune originally released in 1974 on DIP in the U.K. from singer Gladstone Henry with The Mighty Cloud Band.
    • Gladstone & Duncanes – Beggar Round Town
    • Mighty Cloud Band – Dub A Dub
    Keith & TexGroovy Situation (Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
    First two 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" both featuring singer Keith Rowe of Keith & Tex fame. Recorded at The Black...
    • – Mix 1
    • – Mix 2
    The HeptonesHypocriteStudio 16
    Their killer early 70s roots vocal cut for Joe Gibbs with 3 in 1 melody tune on the flip.
    • – Hypocrite
    • – 3 in 1
    Keith RoweLiving My Life ( Dubplate Mixes)Studio 16
    First two 10" in new subsidiary label from Studio 16 "Black Art Dubplate Style" both featuring singer Keith Rowe of Keith & Tex fame. Recorded at The...
    • – Mix 1
    • – Mix 2
    Barrington Levy / Lui LepkiMine Yuh Mouth / Late Night MovieStudio 16
    Great jump up roots tune from Barrington Levy originally released in 1981 with DJ / Toaster Lui Lepki on the extended mix. Produced by Joe Gibbs on a re-lick...
    • Barrington Levy / Lui Lepki – Mine Yuh Mouth / Late Night Movie
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Mouth Talk
    Count MachukiMovementsStudio 16
    Top 1970 dee jay cut from Count Machuki released on Joe Gibbs Amalgamated label with instrumental "Caesar" on the flip. Boss stuff!
    • Count Machuki – Movements
    • The Destoyers – Caesar
    Sammy DreadMy PrincessStudio 16
    Great roots vocal cut from 1981 produced by Errol T & Joe Gibbs with The Professionals on fine militant form.
    • Sammy Dread – My Princess
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Princess In Dub
    Dennis BrownRight FightStudio 16
    First time on a 7" for "Right Fight" originally on "Love's Gotta Hold On Me" LP from 1984 and a B-side 12" now paired with dub & hard riddim from We The...
    • Dennis Brown – Right Fight
    • We The People Band – Version
    The SkatalitesRebirthStudio 16
    Ten or so years after disbanding, The legendary Skatalites reconvened in 1975 at The Black Ark, Aquarius studios to record a handful of new tunes but not...
    • – Stream In The Meadow
    • – Rock Bottom
    • – Candle Light
    • – Fugitive
    • – Jumbo Malt
    • – Seven Seal
    • – African Roots
    • – Herb Challice
    The Jolly BrothersConcious ManStudio 16
    Recorded at The Black Ark with Lee Perry at the helm around the late 70s, wasn't released fully as an album until the early 90s. Features the killer title...
    • – Conscious Man
    • – Brotherly Love
    • – Have A Little Faith
    • – Back Biter
    • – Cool Down
    • – Babylon A Fight Rasta
    • – Dread Dreader
    • – Play Play
    • – Oppression
    The UpsettersScratch And Company - Chapter 1 The UpsettersStudio 16
    Originally released in 1981 on USA label Clocktower, wicked compilation of mainly mid 70s Black Ark recordings apart from great early Scratch versions...
    • The Upsetters – Stratch The Dub Organizer
    • Johnny Lover – Who You Gonna Run To
    • Lee Perry – Tighten Up
    • Val Bennett – Serious Joke
    • Brad Osborne – Little Flute Chant
    • Devon Irons – When Jah Comes (Extended Version)
    • The Upsetters – Stratch Walking
    • Lee Perry – Come Along
    • Bunny & Ricky – Bush Weed Corn Trash
    • The Upsetters – Curly Dub
    Blue BellsCome AlongStudio 16
    Under the radar mid 70s Black Ark recording from Blue Bells and Lee Perry. Great loping lazy roots rhythm with infectious melody only from J.A. Kingston.
    • Blue Bells – Come Along
    • The Upsetter – Along Came A Dub
    Junior MurvinCross OverStudio 16
    Wicked drum machine led roots tune from Junior Murvin, recorded with Lee Perry at The Black Ark late 70s with version on the flip. One of three new Studio...
    • Junior Murvin – Cross Over
    • Upsetters – Cross Over Dub
    Junior DelgadoSons Of SlavesStudio 16
    Classic mid 70s deep roots vocal cut from Junior Delgado with Lee Perry raising the bar at The Black Ark, check dub. One of three new 7" presses from Studio...
    • Junior Delgado – Sons Of Slaves
    • The Upsetter – Sons Of Dub
    TrinityBad CardStudio 16
    Originally released in 1981, recorded at Joe Gibbs studio in Kingston Jamaica with engineer superme Killer fusion of Reggae, Disco, funky J.A. riddims...
    • – ride on sandra
    • – come on and groove me
    • – love you from the start
    • – rockers delight
    • – blues night
    • – time so rough
    • – i love mama
    • – bad card
    • – got to be wise
    • – need some loving
    The SkatalitesHerb Dub - Collie DubStudio 16
    Recorded in the mid 70s at Aquarius & Black Ark studios. This is the much sought after niyabinghi heavy roots dub version to The Legendary Skatalites...
    • – Bottom Dub
    • – Whispering Dub
    • – Dumboo Dub
    • – Kimble Dub
    • – Herb Dub - Collie Dub
    • – Sealing Dub
    • – African Dub
    • – Roots Dub
    DhaimaIna Jah ChildrenStudio 16
    1977 uplifting rockers from singer Dhaima recorded with The Professionals at Joe Gibbs with dub version from The Mighty Two. Nice pressing & nice price....
    • Dhaima – Ina Jah Children
    • Mighty Two – Save The Children
    Lee PerryHistory Mystery ProphesyStudio 16
    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...
    • – Mr. Music
    • – Tiger Lion
    • – Heads Of Government
    MaddoBackway Mr. LandlordStudio 16
    Superb two sider from 1981 featuring singjay Maddo and Prince Mohammed on the deejay cut!All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves. Nice!
    • Maddo – Backaway Mr. Landlord
    • Prince Mohammed – Backway
    Mighty DiamondsGhetto LivingStudio 16
    One of the best roots harmony groups from Jamaica, this late 70s cut a fine example of their brilliance with dubwise from Errol T. All copies come in thick...
    • Mighty Diamonds – Ghetto Living
    • The Professionals – Version
    Horace AndySlave DriverStudio 16
    1975 roots vocal cut from Horace Andy, produced by Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson aka The Mighty Two with dub version on the flip.All copies come in thick...
    • Horace Andy – Slave Driver
    • Mighty Two – Slave Master
    Max RomeoStop Picking On MeStudio 16
    Don't leave.. rare Max Romeo vocal for producer Joe Gibbs original released in 1975 plus top dub version from Errol T. on the flip. All copies come in...
    • Max Romeo – Stop Picking On Me
    • Mighty Two – Lay Off
    Barry BrownThem A FightStudio 16
    Wicked early 80s roots vocal cut from Barry Brown on the "Boxing" riddim with version on the flip.All copies come in thick card company printed sleeves....
    • Barry Brown – Them A Fight
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Fight Back
    Keeling BeckfordSamfy GirlStudio 16
    Originally released in the mid 70s produced by Lloyd Campbell and voiced at The Black Ark by Lee Perry, B-side plays "Samfy Skank" All copies come in company...
    • – Samfy Girl
    • – Samfy Skank
    Junior MurvinCool Out SonStudio 16
    Junior Murvin's tuff late 70s vocal cut "Cool Out Son" on a awesome relick of "Real Rock" riddim from Joe Gibbs & The Professionals with dub from The Mighty...
    • Junior Murvin – Cool Out Son
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Cooling Out
    Earl SixteenMalcolm XStudio 16
    Written by Winston MacAnuff, made famous by Dennis Brown with the superb dub version from The Mighty Two..don't leave! Nice pressing!
    • Earl Sixteen – Malcolm X
    • Mighty Two – Version
    UpsettersBlackboard Jungle DubStudio 16
    One of the best original dub albums from 70s Jamaica, produced & mixed by Lee Perry with King Tubby. Killer hardcore roots rhythms from The Black Ark...
    • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 1)
    • – Rubba, Rubba Words
    • – Cloak A Dagger (version 3)
    • – Dub From Africa
    • – Dreamland Dub
    • – Pop Goes The Dread Dub
    • – Fever Grass Dub
    • – Sin Semilla Kaya Dub
    • – Moving Forward
    • – Blackboard Jungle Dub (version 2)
    • – Kasha Macka Dub
    • – Setta Iration Dub
    Lee Perry & The UpsettersKiss Me NeckStudio 16
    Cracking mid 70s roots funk cut from the Black Ark with horns & dub on "Kiss Me Neck" Don't miss! All three new Studio 16 7" come in thick company sleeves.
    • – Kiss Me Neck
    • – Da Ba Da
    The MeditationsNo PeaceStudio 16
    The Meditations only recorded a few tracks at The Black Ark with Lee Perry but "No Peace" is essential hearing, great roots melodies on top of tuff late...
    • – No Peace
    • – Version
    Devon IronsWhen Jah ComeStudio 16
    Classic 1976 deep Black Ark roots recording from singer Devon Irons with percussive dub on the flip produced by Lee Perry. All three new Studio 16 7" come...
    • Devon Irons – When Jah Come
    • The Upsetters – Iron Dub
    Bag-O-WireBag-O-WireStudio 16
    Fantastic dub album originally released in 1975 on Klik records in the U.K. produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Wicked dubbed out & stripped back...
    • – Rock Fort
    • – Gully
    • – Bag-O-Wire
    • – Resovoir
    • – Poison Ivy
    • – Judas
    • – Chapter
    • – Warrika Hill
    • – Dubonic
    • – Skankeboo
    • – Dragon Fly
    • – Creeper
    Love & UnityI Just Don't Care / Cut From Master TapeStudio 16
    One of three Lovers Rock 12" nuggets from the early eighties reissued by the original label from South London still going strong today, Studio 16 run...
    • Love & Unity – I Just Don't Care
    • Sgt. Pepper – Cut From Master Tape

    People also bought

    Lee Perry - The Black EmperorVol. 1 (Vocals) 7" Singles recorded at Black Ark StudioStudio 16
    Superb collection of rare 7" singles recorded at The Black Ark by Lee Perry between 1973 & 1979 featuring The Congos, Prince Jazzbo, Max Romeo, Junior...
    • Prince Jazzbo – Natty Past Through Rome
    • The Congos – Ark Of The Covernant
    • Devon Irons – Ketch Vampire
    • Leo Graham – Doctor Demand
    • James Booms – Psalms Twenty
    • Junior Byles – Dreader Locks
    • Bunny & Ricky – Freedom Fighter
    • Twin Roots – Know Love
    • Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck
    • Max Romeo – Fire Fe The Vatican
    • Debra Keese – Travelling
    • Keith Rowe – Groovy Situation
    Dennis BrownThe Joe Gibbs Discomixes Vol. 1Studio 16
    Great upbeat collection of six Dennis Brown's 12" discomixes from his work with Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson featuring classic as his version of Slave Driver,...
    • – Slave Driver
    • – Three Meals A Day
    • – Man Next Door
    • – Oh What A Day
    • – Home Sweet Home
    • – Open Up
    The Upsetters with Vin GordonMusical BonesStudio 16
    KILLER RARITY!! Bargain priced! Very rare Upsetters & Vin Gordon album 'Musical Bones' was first released in the U.K. in 1975 only on a white-label pressing...
    • – Coco-Macca
    • – Fly Away
    • – The Message
    • – Licky-Licky
    • – Labrish
    • – Quinge-Up
    • – Raw-Chaw
    • – 5 Cardiff Crescent
    • – Four Of A Kind
    • – Voodoo Man
    Vin GordonWay Over YonderStudio 16
    From the man who played trombone on the all time classic Studio 1 anthem "Real Rock" comes forward with the long over due reissue of his first solo album...
    • – Easy Living
    • – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
    • – Green Callie
    • – Confucious
    • – So Delightful
    • – Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
    • – Lovable You
    • – Way Over Yonder
    Lynn TaittSoul FoodAmalgamated
    Killer rocksteady two sider from 1968..
    • – Soul Food
    • – Music Flames
    Betty HarrisThere's A Break In The RoadSoul Jazz Records
    EXCLUSIVE NEW 45rpm - ONLY available direct from Soul Jazz Records or Sounds of the Universe.All time-killer New Orleans heavyweight funk...
    • – There's A Break In The Road
    • – Show It
    Holy TongueHoly TongueAmidah
    Psychedelic, free-form steppers from Valentina Magaletti (who's known for her work with Vanishing Twin, Raime and Nicolas Jaar) with UK bass hero Deadboy...
    • – Misinai
    • – Emet
    • – Erev
    Showbiz & A.G.Runaway BeatsD.I.T.C. Records
    Instrumental version of Showbiz & A.G.'s 1992 album debut, 'Runaway Slave'.
    • – Still Diggin
    • – Fat Pockets (Remix)
    • – Bounce To This (Remix)
    • – More Than One Way Out The Ghetto
    • – Silence The Lamb (Remix)
    MonophonicsChancesColemine Records
    Monophonics back on Colemine - doing what they do best - blending authentic soul music with hints and leans of psychedelic elements as well. Ace.
      Roger Eno & Brian EnoMixing ColoursDeutsche Grammophon
      Roger and Brian Eno explore the nature of sound in their first ever duo album, 'Mixing Colours'. The album’s eighteen soundscapes invite listeners to...
        Jacob MillerJacob Miller Lives OnStudio 16
        Released the year of his death in March 1980 featuring killer roots tunes " Just A Dread" "Backyard Movement" "I Am A Natty" "Keep On Knocking" and many...
        • – Fly Away
        • – Shakey Girl
        • – I Am A Natty
        • – Keep On Knocking
        • – You'll Live On
        • – Just A Dread
        • – Keep On Running
        • – Back Yard Movements
        MadmadmadMore More MoreStac Records
        London post-punk/mutant disco troupe, Madmadmad, return with some tough, hard-hitting no-wave funk for the Liquid Liquid and ESG fans!
        • – Cookiki
        Phenomyna / StasisVinyle Inaugural Vol. 1Fencepiece
        **Woah! UK techno classics - first time on vinyl! Limited copies available** Classic productions by UK techno legend Steve Pickton under his cult Phenomyna...
        • Phenomyna – Travellor
        • Phenomyna – From Afar
        • Stasis – Tau
        Renaldo DominoNo Laggin’ And Draggin’ / Give Up The LoveColemine Records
        New material from cult Chicago soul/funk vocalist Renaldo Domino via Colemine!
          Bobbie GentryThe Delta Sweete (Expanded Edition)UMC
          Expanded edition of Bobbie Gentry's 1968 classic featuring a new stereo mix of the album along with outtakes, alternative versions and demos; plus an previously...
            Dennis BrownVineyard / RepatriationJoe Gibbs
            5th instalment of the Joe Gibbs Roots Archive 10" series featuring Dennis Brown with "Vineyard" and "Repatiation" plus the awesome dub counterpart "Jubilation...
            • Dennis Brown – Vineyard
            • Dennis Brown – Repatriation
            • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Jubilation Dub
            Disco Not Disco: Leftfield Disco Classics From The New York Underground (Compiled by Joey Negro and Sean P)Strut
            ‘Disco Not Disco’ was a perfectly timed compilation back in 2000. Released when interest in the myths, history and playlists of original New York clubs...
            • Yoko Ono – Walking On Thin Ice (1981 Re-edit)
            • Liquid Liquid – Cavern
            • Loose Joints – Tell You (Today) (Vocal)
            • Ian Dury & The Seven Seas Players – Spasticus Autisticus (Version)
            • Material – Over And Over (Long Version)
            • Was (Not Was) – Wheel Me Out
            • Dinosaur – Kiss Me Again (Original Edit)
            • Don Cherry – I Walk
            • Common Sense – Voices Inside My Head
            • Nicky Siano – Move
            • Indian Ocean – School Bell / Tree House (Part 1)
            The RulersWrong EmboyoJ.J.
            Swaggering early reggae tune from The Rulers originally released in 1969, covered by The Clash on their classic "London Calling" album 10 years later.
            • – Wrong Emboyo
            • – Be Mine
            D.I.P Presents The UpsetterStudio 16
            Long out of print 1975 compilation of Lee Perry's Black Ark productions. Featuring his own twisted "Enter The Dragon" The Gladiators roots vocal cut "Time"...
            • The Upsetters – Enter The Dragon
            • Dillinger – Cane River Rock
            • King Burnett – I Man Free
            • The Gladiators – Time
            • Leo Graham – Jump It
            • The Gaylads – Have Some Fun
            • Linval Thompson – Kung Fu Man
            Jeb Loy Nichols That's All I Want / My Mistake Fourteen Black
            ** Signed copies! ** Country Soul artist, Jeb Loy Nichols returns with this 7" featuring the laidback hazy summer number 'That's All I Want' which is...
            • – That's All I Want
            • – My Mistake
            Mungo's Hi Fi x Marina PSoul RadioScotch Bonnet
            Mungo’s Hi Fi cement their long-standing connection with Italian-born, Paris-based singer Marina P, by releasing eagerly awaited concept album Soul Radio....
            • – Soma
            • – Mama Was Right
            • – Divorce a L'Italienne
            • – The Beat Goes SKA ft. Tippa Irie & Dennis Alcapone
            • – Troubles & Worries
            • – Searching
            • – Nice To Meet You
            • – Great Wave
            • – My Reminder
            • – Wouldn't It Be Something
            The RastafariansBy Leonard E. BarrettBeacon Press
            The classic work on the history and beliefs of the Rastafarians, whose roots of protest go back to the seventeenth-century maroon societies of escaped...
              • Original Book (350g)£15.00
                Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print Paperback Book in Good Condition (original cover)
                In stockAdd to Bag
              • Book (350g) 9780807010396£19.99
                In stockAdd to Bag
              One Night in Pelican: Afro Modern Dreams 1974-1977Matsuli Music
              **The Afro Modern 70s sounds of Soweto’s first nightclub** Ten track double gatefold album journey through jazz, funk, fusion and disco, detailing...
              • Dick Khoza – Chapita
              • Ensemble Of Rhythm And Art – Pelican Fantasy
              • Spirits Rejoice – Sugar Pie
              • Makhona Zonke Band – The Webb
              • Abacothozi – Night in Pelican
              • The Black Pages – There Goes
              • The Headquarters – Moshate
              • The Shyannes – Asso-Kam
              • Almon Memela – Pelican City
              • The Drive – I Have A Dream
              The WailersCautionBeverley's
              Two killer vocal cuts from The Wailers with one each from Peter & Bob..don't leave..
              • Wailers – Caution
              • Peter Tosh – Stop That Train
              Explosive Rock SteadyGreatest HitsStudio 16
              From the vaults of the legendary Jamaican producer Joe Gibbs, rocksteady gems from 1968/9 period with The Pioneers, Ansel Collins, Stranger Cole, The...