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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 Obeah Book Roots Vibration

Very rare 70s roots by The Ethiopians, produced by Niney The Observer. A steady rhythm with playful piano topped off with hearthfelt vocals. On the flip...

Reggae Roots

The Ethiopians – Obeah Book
Observer Allstars – Back Weh

1. The Ethiopians – Obeah Book
2. Observer Allstars – Back Weh
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The Ethiopians Train To Glory / Mek You Go On So Harlem Shuffle

Here's a slice of original ska perfection from The Ethiopians, pulled out of obscurity and presented on a limited 7" reissue thanks to Harlem Shuffle....

Reggae Ska and rocksteady

– Train To Glory
– Mek You Go On So

1. – Train To Glory
2. – Mek You Go On So
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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.

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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Love & Unity Can't Let You Go Studio 16

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Reggae Lovers Dub

– Can't Let You Go
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1. Love & Unity – I Just Don't Care
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Dennis Brown Stage Coach Showcase Studio 16

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– Stage Coach
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1. – Stage Coach
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1. Prince Far I – Deck Of Cards
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Culture Two Sevens Clash Studio 16

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Culture – Two Sevens Clash
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1. Culture – Two Sevens Clash
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1. Glen Washington – Rockers "Nu" Crackers
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– Try
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1. Eustin Gregory – You So Real
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