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 by The Ethiopians

    The EthiopiansYou Got To Be Clean / Miss NoraMerritone
      • Original 7" DSR-FED7-010£10.00
        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Reggae Vinyl 45
        In stockAdd to Bag
      The EthiopiansWreak It UpJ.J.
      Two killer Boss reggae tunes back to back from Leonard Dillon & The Ethiopians.
      • – Wreak It Up
      • – Hang On Don't Let Go
      The EthiopiansSelahJ.J.
      1971 early reggae nuggets from J.J. records with added bonus of Dennis Alcapone DJ cut on the flip. Record plays at 33RPM two tracks per side.
      • The Ethiopians – Selah
      • – Version
      • Dennis Alcapone – Rocking 2 Ethiopia
      • – Version
      The EthiopiansTrain To SkavilleJJ
      All time classic early reggae tune on a very clean and loud repress with original label, rare instrumental version on the b-side.
      • – Train To Skaville
      • – Version
      The EthiopiansEverything CrashJ.J
      one of two ethiopians 7"reissues from 1969 loved by the skinheads of the time with the rare ansel collins cut on the flip. limited stock don't delay......
      • The Ethiopians – Everything Crash
      • Ansel Collins – Bigger Boss
      The EthiopiansWoman Capture ManJ.J
      two skinhead classics back to back from 1969 on limited/loud pressing!! don't delay.....
      • The Ethiopians – Woman Capture Man
      • The Kingstonians – Mix It Up

      Other Releases on Studio 16

      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
      Junior BylesDreadlocks TimeStudio 16
      Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Junior Byles on a wicked relick of the "Ba Ba Boom" riddim produced by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs. Nice pressing.All...
      • Junior Byles – Dreadlocks Time
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Peel Head
      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
      Freddy McGregorNo CompetitionStudio 16
      Superb uptempo roots cut from Freddie McGregor & One Vibe Band originally released in 1981 on Joe Gibbs Ultra Sound label, with dub version on the flip....
      • Freddie McGregor – No Competition
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Don't Try It
      Naggo MorrisFlour PowerStudio 16
      Naggo Morris's great twisted vocal cut from 1976 recording the flour crisis in Jamaica when it was contaminated with rat poison! Wicked baseline foundation...
      • – Flour Power
      • – Dumplin Dub
      Lopez WalkerLost In DreamStudio 16
      The rarely heard roots skank "Lost In Dream" from Lopez Walker, recorded for producer Joe Gibbs & engineer supreme Errol Thompson with E.T.'s wicked dub...
      • Lopez Walker – Lost In Dreams
      • Mighty Two – Dreaming
      Freddie McGregorStep It All OverStudio 16
      Superb take on Bob Marley's "Rock My Boat" by Freddie McGregor & Jah Berry originally released in 1981. Produced by The Mighty Two aka Joe Gibbs & Errol...
      • Freddie McGregor – Step It All Over
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Rock It
      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
      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
      Keeling BeckfordThat GirlStudio 16
      Great early eighties vocal cut from producer & singer Keeling Beckford over Max Romeo's "Stop Picking On Me" riddim from the mid 70sAll copies come in...
      • – That Girl
      • – Version
      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 BeckfordRoman SoldiersStudio 16
      1st time on 7" late 70s wicked roots version of Jacob Miller's classic "Roman Soldiers" with dub version on the flip. All copies come in thick company...
      • – Roman Soldiers
      • – Version
      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
      Dennis Brown / DhaimaA TrueStudio 16
      Great late 70s roots vocal cut from Dennis Brown with USA singer Dhaima on strong harmony with dub version from The Mighty Two on the flip. Nice pressing!
      • Dennis Brown – A True
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Nu True
      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 but this is the first killer version by Earl Sixteen originally released in 1975 with the superb...
      • 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
      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
      Mellow RoseImitation Love / Dub And Rub Ina Imitation WayStudio 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...
      • Mellow Rose – Imitation Love
      • Sgt. Pepper – Dub And Rub Ina Imitation Way
      Ja-Man AllstarsKing's DubStudio 16
      A must play loud Rockers Dub album from 1980 featuring The Ja-Man Allstars a.k.a. The Revolutionaries. Produced by Dudley 'Manzie' Swaby brother of Augustus...
      • – King's Dub
      • – Nuclear Bomb
      • – Poor Man Skank
      • – Censemania Dub
      • – Hotter Claps In Dub
      • – East Man Skank
      • – West Man Skank
      • – Higher Ranking Dub
      • – Hot Steppers Dub
      • – Downtown Rub-A-Dub
      Dennis BrownStage Coach ShowcaseStudio 16
      Great showcase style (Vocals & Dubs) album originally released in 1982 on Joe Gibbs Music but produced by Sidney Crooks of The Pioneers. Recorded at Harry...
      • – Stage Coach
      • – Fulfilment
      • – Little Green Apples
      • – Can I Change My Mind
      • – I Love You Madly
      • – Perhaps
      Prince Far IDeck Of CardsStudio 16
      Prince Far I dealing The Deck Of Cards over a wicked relick of "Satta Massa Gana" The Voice Of Thunder's dread serious delivery with stripped down dub...
      • Prince Far I – Deck Of Cards
      • Mighty Two – Version
      Ruddy ThomasKeep It DownStudio 16
      Superb version of Errol Dunkley's "Keep The Pressure Down" from Ruddy Thomas with equally impressive dub version on the flip..Nicely pressed and housed...
      • Ruddy Thomas – Keep It Down
      • Mighty Two – Version
      CultureTwo Sevens ClashStudio 16
      A 1977 Roots classic no home should be without..Joseph Hill in majestic form, The Professionals laying down the weight and The Mighty Two delivering the...
      • Culture – Two Sevens Clash
      • Mighty Two – Version
      Cornell CampbellTwo TimerStudio 16
      Superb roots vocal cut from Cornell Campbell originally released in 1980 with The Professionals in effortless form on the stripped down B-side. Comes in...
      • Cornell Campbell – Two Timer
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Chatter Box
      Sylford WalkerBurn BabylonStudio 16
      Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
      • – Burn Babylon
      • – Burning Version
      Naggo MorrisJah GuideStudio 16
      Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
      • – Jah Guide
      • – Guidance Version
      Junior MurvinTime StiffStudio 16
      Four top notch 7" roots rockers from Joe Gibbs / Studio 16 originally released in the late 70s & early 80s. Featuring Sylford Walker, Junior Murvin, Naggo...
      • Junior Murvin – Time Stiff
      • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Better Times Ahead
      Keeling BeckfordCombinationStudio 16
      Excellent reissue of Keeling Beckford's 1st album originally released in 1978 with 10 tracks of pure roots soulful rockers with his update of his early...
      • – You Know
      • – Roman Soldier (Disco)
      • – Treasure Of Love
      • – Combination
      • – Home Again
      • – Be What You Want
      • – Something On My Mind
      • – Do It Twice
      • – Warning
      • – Let Your Love Come (Tumbling Down On Me)
      Ruddy ThomasFirst Time AroundStudio 16
      Welcome reissue of Ruddy Thomas's first album originally released by producer Joe Gibbs in 1981, great soulful roots rockers with wicked version of The...
      • – That's What Friends Are For
      • – Ticket To Ride
      • – Poorer Side Of Town
      • – Loving Pauper
      • – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
      • – Little Jeannie
      • – Go On
      • – Let Me Know It
      • – Sad Eyes
      • – Someone To Love
      Susan CadoganDo It BabyStudio 16
      Susan Cadogan's slinky roots vocal version of The Miracles Motown hit from 1974 produced by Lee Perry with excellent dub version on the flip. All three...
      • Susan Cadogan – Do It Baby
      • Upsetters – Dub It

      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
      Augustus PabloOne Step DubGreensleeves Records
      Punched out as the dub companion to Junior Delgado’s hugely successfulOne Step More album, the release of One Step Dub couldn’t have been better timed...
      • – In The Red Dub
      • – Hanging Dub
      • – Riot Dub
      • – One Step Dub
      • – Zion Way Dub
      Blue Note Re:Imagined 1 (2020)Decca / Blue Note
      A collection of classic Blue Note tracks, reworked and newly recorded by a selection of the UK scene’s most exciting young talents. Representing a bridge...
      • Jorja Smith – Rose Rouge (from St Germain Tourist, 2000)
      • Ezra Collective – Footprints (from Wayne Shorter Adam’s Apple, 1966)
      • Poppy Ajudha – Watermelon Man (Under The Sun) (from Herbie Hancock Takin’ Off, 1962)
      • Jordan Rakei – Wind Parade (from Donald Byrd Places and Spaces, 1975)
      • Skinny Pelembe – Illusion (Silly Apparition) (from Andrew Hill One for One, 1969)
      • Alfa Mist – Galaxy (rom Eddie Henderson Sunburst, 1975)
      • Steam Down feat. Afronaut Zu – Etcetera (from Wayne Shorter Etcetera, 1965)
      • Yazmin Lacey – I’ll Never Stop Loving You (from Dodo Greene My Hour of Need, 1962)
      • 1. Jorja Smith – Rose Rouge (from St Germain Tourist, 2000)
      • 2. Ezra Collective – Footprints (from Wayne Shorter Adam’s Apple, 1966)
      • 3. Poppy Ajudha – Watermelon Man (Under The Sun) (from Herbie Hancock Takin’ Off, 1962)
      • View full info and tracklisting
      Derrick MorganBlazing FireBeverley's
      Classic early ska vocal cut with unreleased version (check the gong!!) on the flip. slighty warped but does not effect play.
      • – Blazing Fire
      • – Version
      Tom Of EnglandSex Monk BluesL.I.E.S.
      Thomas Bullock (Map Of Africa/Welcome Stranger) eases back into his Tom Of England guise following on from releases for the likes of Hinge Finger and The...
      • – In Your Town
      • – Sniffin At The Griffin
      • – Neon Green
      • – Be Me
      • – Song Of The Sex Monk
      • – Suspension
      Boston JackGreat God Over In Zion / StarvationMiracle Productions
      Rare mid 70s deep roots tune from Boston Jack, repressed here with colourful original label art and backed with 1969 tune "Starvation" Double header...
      • – Great God Over In Zion
      • – Starvation
      Augustus PabloRockers Comes EastGreensleeves Records
      With the release of Rockers Come East in 1987 Augustus Pablo continued to 'mix up the vibes a little more'. Featuring digi-dubs to Junior Delagado’s...
      • – Pablo Meets "P" Smart In L.I.
      • – Progression Dub
      • – Sun Ray Dub
      • – Jah "D" Special
      • – Dubbing The Oppressors
      Yazmin Lacey/Steam DownEtcetera / I’ll Never Stop Loving YouBlue Note / Decca
      Next in the limited edition release marking the start of the 'Blue Note Re:imagined' series sees UK crew Steam Down do a version of Wayne Shorter’s 'Etcetera',...
      • Steam Down – Etcetera (feat. Afronaut Zu)
      • Yazmin Lacey – I’ll Never Stop Loving You
      The Conscious MindsSomething New / Funny FeelingSoul Beat
      Great roots instrumental from 1970 on the A Side with The Gaylads wicked tune "Funny Feeling" on the flip. Superb double header!
      • The Conscious Minds – Something New
      • The Gaylads – Funny Feeling
      KC WhiteNo No NoKC Soul Proff
      For lovers of the Roots era in Jamaican music 1971-1975. The 'No No No' song will be forever linked to Big Youth's massive hit for Gussie Clarke - 'Screaming...
      • – No no no
      • – Version
      Lynn Taitt And The JetsRocksteady Greatest Hits (1968)Merritone
      Great 60s rocksteady from Trinidad & Tobago guitarist Lynn Taitt, Top session player from the time on the Jamaican music scene, featuring some of his finest...
      • – Napoleon Solo
      • – Solomon
      • – To Sir With Love
      • – Winey Winey
      • – Why Did You Leave Me
      • – Soul Shot
      • – Pressure And Slide
      • – Just Like A River
      • – Last Waltz
      • – Long Story
      • – Julie
      • – Talking Love
      Hareton SalvaniniXavana: Uma Ilha Do AmorMad About Records
      Reissue of an ultra rare and highly sought after soundtrack from Brazilian musician and composer Hareton Salvanini. This rare Brazilian album of the obscure...
      • – Com os raios do sol
      • – Xavana
      • – Zona Sul
      • – Luz da manhã
      • – Feita em ar
      • – Um novo dia
      • – Nostalgia
      • – Luana
      • – 09 Growing
      • – Xavana (Mistic version)
      • – Com os raios do sol (Instrumental)
      • – Olhe Menina
      • – Dia cedo
      • – Saudades do amor
      • – Solidão
      The KingstoniansHold DownHarlem Shuffle Records
      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...
      • – Hold Down
      • – Nice Nice
      Nat BirchallUpright LivingTradition Disc
      Anticipated follow-up to Nat Birchall meets Al Breadwinner's stunning 'Sounds Almighty'! Another KILLER deep, roots rock reggae instrumental album, again...
      • – Man From Jones Town
      • – Dub From Manchester
      • – Upright Living
      • – Upfull Dubbing
      • – Mystical Dawn
      • – Wise Man Style/Dub Of The Prophet
      • – African Village Dance
      • – Village Dub
      • – Tribute To The Great Tommy McCook
      Johnny ClarkePoor MarcusJamaican Recordings
      Classic mid 70s Jamaican roots rocker from Johnny Clarke with King Tubby's sound of babylon on the flip..sublime stuff!
      • – Poor Marcus
      • – Poor Marcus Version
      Ivan DubiousCrystal / AnswerNun.Ki.Rec
      Wicked new electronic steppers from Ivan Dubious, limited clear vinyl version.
      • – Crystal
      Harry BelafonteBelafonte On Campus (1965)RCA Victor
        • Original LP LSP-3779£9.00
          Vinyl condition: VGSleeve condition: VG+Original USA vinyl,
          100% guarantee on this and all original vinyl at Sounds of the Universe
        Horace MartinWatermelon ManMister Tipsy
        Limited repress of rare 80s roots dancehall album from one of the most underrated singers Horace Martin, featuring updated classic rhythms as "Real Rock"...
        • – Round The Clock Rock
        • – See Me Ya
        • – My Ghetto Queen
        • – Give Me Your Love
        • – Jamaican Dance
        • – Hold You In My Arms
        • – Tired Body
        • – Talk Them A Talk
        • – Watermelon Man