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

Studio 16

Reggae, Ska and rocksteady

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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.

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The Ethiopians Reggae Power & Woman Capture Man Doctor Bird

Comprises two of the most sought-after LPs from the boss reggae era. After being formed by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor and Aston ‘Charlie’ Morrison...

Reggae Roots Ska and rocksteady

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The Ethiopians Selah J.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. No repress...

Ska and rocksteady Reggae

The Ethiopians – Selah
– Version
Dennis Alcapone – Rocking 2 Ethiopia
– Version

1. The Ethiopians – Selah
2. – Version
3. Dennis Alcapone – Rocking 2 Ethiopia
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The Ethiopians Engine 54 Trojan

A classic rocksteady album debut recorded with Tommy McCook and the Supersonics, feat. an updated version of Lee Perry's 'Train to Ska-Ville'.

Reggae

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The Ethiopians Train To Skaville JJ

All time classic early reggae tune on a very clean and loud repress with original label, rare instrumental version on the b-side.

Ska and rocksteady Reggae

– Train To Skaville
– Version

1. – Train To Skaville
2. – Version
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Lee Perry The Black Emperor Vol.2 (Vocals)Studio 16

Volume 2 of Lee Perry’s masterful productions from The Black Ark 1976-78 featuring The Heptones, Mikey Dread, Earl 16, The Meditations and many more.

Reggae Roots Dub

Sons Of Light – Land Of Love
Michael Campbell – Dread At The Control
Earl Sixteen – Freedom
Lloyd & Devon – Wolf Out Deh
Lee Perry – Captive
Danny Hensworth – Mr. Money Man
Junior Ainsworth – Thanks And Praise
Errol Walker – Better Future
The Heptones – Sufferer's Time
Junior Dread – A Wah Dat
The Meditations – No Peace
Lee Perry – Roast Fish & Corn Bread

1. Sons Of Light – Land Of Love
2. Michael Campbell – Dread At The Control
3. Earl Sixteen – Freedom
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George Faith Super Eight aka To Be A Lover Studio 16

aka "To Be A Lover" originally released in 1977 on Black Swan in the U.K. Lee Perry's wicked Black Ark production and George Faith's soulful vocals make...

Reggae Roots Reggae Funk and Soul

– I've Got The Groove
– Opportunity
– Turn Back The Hands Of Time
– There's A Train
– Midnight Hour
– To Be A Lover
– Diana
– So Fine

1. – I've Got The Groove
2. – Opportunity
3. – Turn Back The Hands Of Time
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Horace Andy & Errol Scorcher Unity Showcase Studio 16

Very Rare Horace Andy album originally released on Keeling Beckford's label 12 Star in America 1980 featuring the killer tracks "Fruits Of Love" & the...

Reggae Roots

– Mr. Babylon
– Come On & Rock Me
– Tonight
– Unity
– Fruit Of Love

1. – Mr. Babylon
2. – Come On & Rock Me
3. – Tonight
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Lee Perry The Upsetter Dubwise Anthology Vol.1 (Dubs)Studio 16

Compilation of Lee 'Scratch' Perry productions, all from original 7" singles dated between 1973-79. All of the selections were recorded at The Black Ark...

Reggae Roots Dub

The Upsetter – Rockstone Dub
The Upsetter – Noah Sugar Pan
The Upsetter – Ketch A Dub
The Upsetters – Black Bat
The Upsetters – Proverbs Of Dub
The Upsetters – Militant Rock
The Upsetters – Iron I
Lee Perry – Know Love Version
The Upsetters – Kiss Me Neck - Da Ba Da
Jah Lloyd – Leggo
Lee Perry – Travelling Version
The Upsetters – Groovy Dub

1. The Upsetter – Rockstone Dub
2. The Upsetter – Noah Sugar Pan
3. The Upsetter – Ketch A Dub
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The Upsetters with Vin Gordon Musical Bones Studio 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...

Reggae Roots

– Coco-Macca
– Fly Away
– The Message
– Licky-Licky
– Labrish
– Quinge-Up
– Raw-Chaw
– 5 Cardiff Crescent
– Four Of A Kind
– Voodoo Man

1. – Coco-Macca
2. – Fly Away
3. – The Message
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Vin Gordon Way Over Yonder Studio 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...

Reggae Roots

– Easy Living
– Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
– Green Callie
– Confucious
– So Delightful
– Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
– Lovable You
– Way Over Yonder

1. – Easy Living
2. – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
3. – Green Callie
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Lee ‘Scatch’ Perry Disco Devil Vol. 4 (6 More Classic Discomixes From The Black Ark Studio 1977-9)Studio 16

Killer new selection of Lee Perry's Black Ark productions from the 70s featuring Augustus Pablo, Carlton Jackson, Junior Murvin, Truth, Fact & Correct...

Reggae Roots

Augustus Pablo – Vibrate On
Carlton Jackson – History
The Upsetters – Stay Dread / Kingdom Of Dub
Truth, Fact & Correct – Babylon Deh Pon Fire
Junior Murvin – Tedious
Raphael Green – Rasta Train

1. Augustus Pablo – Vibrate On
2. Carlton Jackson – History
3. The Upsetters – Stay Dread / Kingdom Of Dub
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Lee Perry Disco Devil Vol. 5 (6 More Classic Discomixes From The Black Ark Studio 1977-80)Studio 16

Volume 5 of the Disco Devil Discomix series featuring deep roots vocal cuts from Junior Murvin, Twin Roots, Watty Burnett, Keith Texon & Michael Campbell.

Reggae Roots

Junior Murvin – Cross Over
Twin Roots – Know Love
Watty Burnett – Rainy Night In Portland
Keith Texon – Living My Life
Michael Campbell – Schoolgirl
Junior Murvin – Memories

1. Junior Murvin – Cross Over
2. Twin Roots – Know Love
3. Watty Burnett – Rainy Night In Portland
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Culture More Culture Studio 16

Killer vocal roots album produced by The Mighty Two at Joe Gibbs Studio in 1981 featuring "Innocent Blood" "Callie Weed Song" "Weeping And Wailing"

Ska and rocksteady Roots Reggae

– Innocent Blood
– Iniquity Worker
– Iron Sharpenth Iron
– Weaping And Wailing
– Callie Weed Song
– More Vacancy
– Play Skillfully
– White Belly Rats

1. – Innocent Blood
2. – Iniquity Worker
3. – Iron Sharpenth Iron
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Lee Perry Disco Devil Volume 3 (6 More Classics From The Black Ark Studio 1977-79)Studio 16

3rd instalment of the Disco Devil Black Ark series featuring Max Romeo, Jolly Brothers,Leroy Sibbles, Devon Irons and more.

Reggae Roots

Jolly Brothers – Conscious Man (Seven Leaves 12" Mix 1977)
Max Romeo – Norman (Upsetter 12" Mix 1978)
Leroy Sibbles – Garden Of Life (Big Spanner Disco Ajax 12" Mix 1978)
King Scratch – Dread Lion (Black Art 12" 1977)
The Mistic – Forward With The Orthodox (Special 7" edit 2019)
Devon Irons – When Jah Come (Special 7" edit 2019)

1. Jolly Brothers – Conscious Man (Seven Leaves 12" Mix 1977)
2. Max Romeo – Norman (Upsetter 12" Mix 1978)
3. Leroy Sibbles – Garden Of Life (Big Spanner Disco Ajax 12" Mix 1978)
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The People's Band Democracy Is Broken Studio 16

UK roots rock dub-oriented musical excursions all based on the theme of 'Brexit', the UK's referendum result which voted to leave the European Union...

Reggae Roots Dub

– Democracy Is Broken
– The People Vote Leave
– Three Wasted Years
– Speakers Rule (c.1604)
– Article 50
– Brexiteer
– The People Vote To Remain
– The Men In Grey Suits From Europe
– The Red Line
– The Backstop

1. – Democracy Is Broken
2. – The People Vote Leave
3. – Three Wasted Years
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Jacob Miller Jacob Miller Lives On Studio 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...

Reggae Roots

– Fly Away
– Shakey Girl
– I Am A Natty
– Keep On Knocking
– You'll Live On
– Just A Dread
– Keep On Running
– Back Yard Movements

1. – Fly Away
2. – Shakey Girl
3. – I Am A Natty
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Lee Perry Disco Devil Volume 2 ( 6 More Classic Discomixes from The Black Ark 1977-8)Studio 16

Second volume of Lee Perry's rare 12" mixes from The Black Ark, late 70s recordings featuring Junior Delgado, Jolly Brothers, Hugo Blackwood, Dr Alimantado,...

Reggae Roots

Hugo Blackwood & Dr Alimantado – Reggae Music (Upsetter Disco Jam 12" Mix 1977)
Jolly Brothers – Dread Dreader (Seven Leaves 12" mix 1978)
Watty Burnett – Open Up The Gate (Orchid 12" Mix 1977)
Junior Delgado – Sons Of Slaves (Upsetter Disco Cork 12" Mix 1977)
Devon Irons – Vampire (Black Art 12" Mix 1977)
Sangie Davis – Words (Black Art 12" Mix 1977)

1. Hugo Blackwood & Dr Alimantado – Reggae Music (Upsetter Disco Jam 12" Mix 1977)
2. Jolly Brothers – Dread Dreader (Seven Leaves 12" mix 1978)
3. Watty Burnett – Open Up The Gate (Orchid 12" Mix 1977)
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Lee Perry Disco Devil Volume 1 (5 Classic Discomixes From The Black Ark Studio 1977-9)Studio 16

Collecting 5 classic discomixes from Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio from 1977-79 featuring full original Upsetter 12" mix from 1977 of "Disco Devil" with...

Reggae Roots

Lee Perry – Disco Devil (Original Upsetter 12" Mix - 1977)
Lee Perry – Lion A De Winner (Orchid 12 Mix - 1978)
Winston Watson – Dispensation (Orchid 12" Edit* - 1979)
Lord Creator – Such Is Life (Unreleased Seven Leaves 12" Full Length Discomix) - 1978
Junior Murvin – Roots Train (Upsetters Disco Roots 12 Discomix) - 1978

1. Lee Perry – Disco Devil (Original Upsetter 12" Mix - 1977)
2. Lee Perry – Lion A De Winner (Orchid 12 Mix - 1978)
3. Winston Watson – Dispensation (Orchid 12" Edit* - 1979)
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Various Irie Reggae Hits Studio 16

Roots reggae vocal compilation originally released by Joe Gibbs in 1979 featuring Dennis Brown, The Mighty Diamonds, Culture, Trinity, Marcia Aitken...

Reggae Roots

Dennis Brown – Come On Little Girl
The Mighty Diamonds – Lovely Lady
Culture – This Train
Ruddy Thomas – Holiday
Marcia Aitken – Danger In Your Eyes
Trinity – Slim Thing

1. Dennis Brown – Come On Little Girl
2. The Mighty Diamonds – Lovely Lady
3. Culture – This Train
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Lee Perry Megaton Dub 2 (1984)Studio 16

Heavyweight dub album from Lee Perry's Black Ark Studios, originally released in 1984 featuring a killer dub of The Congos "Row Fisherman Row" and...

Reggae Dub

– Traveling In Dub
– Fisher Man Dub
– Groovy Dub
– Green Bay Killing
– Living In Dub

1. – Traveling In Dub
2. – Fisher Man Dub
4. – Groovy Dub
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Lee Perry Presents Megaton Dub Studio 16

Wicked dub album from Lee Perry recorded at The Black Ark studio originally released in 1983 but musically from 1977/78. Featuring heavyweight dubs of...

Dub Reggae

– Conscious Man Dub
– Such Is Dub
– Corn Picker Dub
– Dreader Dub
– School Girl Dub

2. – Conscious Man Dub
3. – Such Is Dub
4. – Corn Picker Dub
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The Well Pack Band The Workers Speak To Their Slave Masters With Strike Studio 16

Very rare instrumental roots album from 1980 produced by Winston Edwards and Blackbeard. Eight top horns led instrumental cuts with an uptempo roots feel.

Roots Reggae

– New Approach To Workers
– Bad Management
– Better Working Conditions For Workers
– Union And Management
– More Opportunity For Worker's Children

1. – New Approach To Workers
3. – Bad Management
5. – Better Working Conditions For Workers
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Joe Gibbs And The Professionals African Dub All-Mighty Chapter Two (U.K. Pressing)Studio 16

Produced by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs using members of The Soul Synicate Band / We Are The People band. Tuff classic mid 70s 'Roots Rockers' rhythms...

Dub Reggae

– Chapter Two
– Idlers Rest
– Heavy Duty Dub

1. – Chapter Two
6. – Idlers Rest
9. – Heavy Duty Dub
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Joe Gibbs And The Professionals African Dub All-Mighty Chapter Four (U.K. Pressing)Studio 16

Fourth edition of Joe Gibbs Legendary dub series from the late 70s featuring many well known rhythms from Studio 1 and rocksteady years updated by the...

Dub Reggae

– Crucial Attempt
– Power Pack
– Free The Children

1. – Crucial Attempt
6. – Power Pack
7. – Free The Children
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Joe Gibbs And The Professionals Majestic Dub (U.K. Pressing)Studio 16

Majestic Dub’ was a ten track set released on the Lazer record label in the UK and the Joe Gibbs record label in Jamaica in 1979. This was a time...

Dub Reggae

– Ten Commandments
– Social Justice
– Edward The Great
– International Treaty

1. – Ten Commandments
3. – Social Justice
6. – Edward The Great
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Joe Gibbs And The Professionals State Of Emergency (U.K. Pressing)Studio 16

U.K. Pressing of classic roots horns led instrumental album from 1976 featuring Tommy McCook, Vin Gordon, Bobby Ellis. Nice pressing and a even nicer price.

Roots Reggae

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Trinity Three Piece Suit (U.K. Pressing)Studio 16

U.K. Pressing of classic dee jay album originally released in 1977 by Joe Gibbs & Produced by The Mighty Two (Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson) Featuring...

DJ Reggae

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Natty Locks Dub Natty Locks Dub (1974)Studio 16

Long long out of print early dub album from 1974, Reissued for the first time on vinyl. Produced by Winston Edwards in England with the rhythms being laid...

Dub Reggae

– Natty Dub
– Jah Shaka Dub
– Macka Bee
– Well Charge
– Lover Dub

1. – Natty Dub
3. – Jah Shaka Dub
5. – Macka Bee
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