• The Skatalites – Stream In The Meadow
    • The Skatalites – Rock Bottom
    • The Skatalites – Candle Light
    • The Skatalites – Fugitive
    • The Skatalites – Jumbo Malt
    • The Skatalites – Seven Seal
    • The Skatalites – African Roots
    • The Skatalites – Herb Challice
    • 1. Stream In The Meadow
    • 2. Rock Bottom
    • 3. Candle Light
    • 4. Fugitive
    • 5. Jumbo Malt
    • 6. Seven Seal
    • 7. African Roots
    • 8. Herb Challice

    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 ska, but this brilliant deep meditative roots music, mixed at King Tubbys. Musicians included Lloyd Brevette, Lloyd Knibb, Ernest Ranglin, Roland Alphonso and Tommy McCook plus Augustus Pablo, Horsemouth and drummers from Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus. Also in print is the mighty dub counterpart version LP "Herb Dub Collie Dub" Both include the killer percussive track "Fugitive" and it's mighty "Fugitive Dub" counterpart!

    Other Releases by The Skatalites

    The SkatalitesGuns Of Navarone / Marcus GarveySoul Jazz Records
    Seminal Ska all-time ANTHEM on new clean loud pressing. Originally released in 1965 in Jamaica and UK, the Skatalites insanely addictive ska tune always...
    • The Skatalites – Guns Of Navarone
    • Bongoman Byfield and The Skatalites – Marcus Garvey
    The SkatalitesFugitive DubArchive Recordings
    The reformed Skatalites monster tune from the mid 70s, heavy heavy roots music with an incredible percussive part 2 on the flip, produced by King Tubby....
    • – Fugitive Dub
    • – Part 2
    The SkatalitesOn BroadwayOlive Blossom
    Killer ska instrumental version from the mid 60s with Teddy Ling rare ska vocal on the flip.
    • The Skatalites – On Broadway
    • Teddy Ling – I'm A Lover Try Me

    Other Releases on Studio 16

    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
    Tony BrevettStar LightStudio 16
    Snippets of the vocal are on The Skatalites "Rebirth" & "Herb Collie" LP's but this is the very rare cut of Tony Brevett's (The Melodians) original vocal...
    • Tony Brevett – Star Light
    • Lloyd Brevett & The Skatalites – Version
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 & UnityCan't Let You GoStudio 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 by...
    • – Can't Let You Go
    • – Let Go In 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
    Glen WashingtonRockers "Nu" CrackersStudio 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...
    • Glen Washington – Rockers "Nu" Crackers
    • Mighty Two – Rockers 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
    Junior MurvinFalse TeachingStudio 16
    Different mix to his Police & Thieves LP version from the mid 70s with strong dubwise from Scratch recorded at The Black Ark. All three new Studio 16 7"...
    • Junior Murvin – False Teaching
    • Upsetters – Teachers Dub

    People also bought

    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
    Sugar MinottLive Loving (Studio One USA)Studio One
    Classic Studio One album alert! Sugar Minott picked classic Studio One rhythms from the vaults when he came to Brentford Road in the mid-70s. This is...
    • Sugar Minott – Jahoviah
    • Sugar Minott – Hang On Natty
    • Sugar Minott – Change Your Ways
    • Sugar Minott – Give A Hand
    • Sugar Minott – Come On Home
    • Sugar Minott – This Old Man
    • Sugar Minott – A House Is Not A Home
    • Sugar Minott – Live Loving
    • Sugar Minott – Love Gonna Pack Up Sample
    • Sugar Minott – Jah Almighty
    • Sugar Minott – Jah Jah Lead Us
    • Sugar Minott – Peace Treaty Style
    Tony BrevettStar LightStudio 16
    Snippets of the vocal are on The Skatalites "Rebirth" & "Herb Collie" LP's but this is the very rare cut of Tony Brevett's (The Melodians) original vocal...
    • Tony Brevett – Star Light
    • Lloyd Brevett & The Skatalites – Version
    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
    Bob & MarciaYoung Gifted And Black / Working To The TopSkank & Groove
    Stone cold classic from 1969 featuring Marcia Griffiths & Bob Andy with the excellent 1974 cut "Working To The Top" on this wicked double header!! Comes...
    • Bob & Marcia – Young Gifted And Black
    • Marcia Griffiths – Working To The Top
    Lee PerryDisco 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.
    • 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
    The ReducersThings Go Wrong / We Are NormalSoul Jazz Records
    One-off pressing 45 with wraparound paper sleeve and special silk-screen hand-printed polythene cover. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exact...
    • The Reducers – Things Go Wrong
    • The Reducers – We Are Normal
    Lee ‘Scatch’ PerryDisco 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...
    • 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
    Zulu Guitar Blues - Cowboys, Troubadours and Jilted Lovers 1950-1965Matsuli Music Limited
    Zulu Guitar's Pioneering Tricksters But for this compilation of rescued songs masterfully restored from rare 78 rpm shellacs, few could imagine the diversely...
    • Almon Memela – Amapoyisa
    • Cowboy Superman – Ntombi Kazipheli
    • Mfongozi Guitar Players – Marabi Jazz
    • Casper Shiki – Ngazula
    • The Play Singer – Kusile Dale
    • Elliot Gumede – Amasoka
    • The Play Singer – Imitwalo
    • Enoch Mahlobo and Shezi – Wenzani
    • The Blind Man with his Guitar – Isoka Labaleka
    • Nongomo Trio – Guga Mzimba
    Morwell UnlimitedDub MeStudio 16
    Uber rare roots dub album from The Morwells, originally issued in the mid 70s on their own label, mixed to it's bare bones at King Tubby's with great effect..check...
    • – Sky Ride
    • – Ball Head Tubby's
    • – Morwell's Star
    • – Jah Star
    • – John Bull
    • – Lightning And Thunder
    • – Pegasus Rock
    • – Morwell's Theme
    • – Concord
    • – Jungle Shuffle
    Francis BebeyTrésor MagnétiqueAfrica Seven
    Tresor Magnetique, this compilation of unreleased tracks, archival recordings, and neglected gems from Bebey's vault, feels like a grand reveal in an ongoing...
    • – Forest Nativity (Extended Version)
    • – Le Grand Soleil De Dieu
    • – La Condition Masculine (English Version)
    • – Quand Le Soleil Est La (Alternate Drum Machine Version)
    • – Ganvie
    • – Kikadi Gromo
    • – Immigration Amoureuse
    • – Where Are You? I Love You
    • – Dash, Baksheesh & Matabish
    • – Je Vous Aime Zaime Zaime (Drum Machine Version)
    • – Agatha (Alternate Version)
    • – L'Amour Malade Petit Francais
    • – Ndolo
    • – Chant D'Amour Pygmee
    • – Funky Maringa
    • – Crocodile - Crocodile - Crocodile
    • – L'Ile De Djerba
    • – Kitibanga
    • – Asma (Alternative Instrumental Version)
    • – Savannah Georgia (Alternative Version)
    Singapore Nuggets. The Ladies. Vol. 2Akenaton Records
    Second instalment of this wonderful compilation of gems from the 60s and 70s Singapore music scene, focused on the amazing ladies that helped make it so...
    • – Li Li Wong - It's Gonna Be Alright
    • – Lena Lim & The Stylers - Luna, Luna
    • – Fung Po Po - Come On Silly Boy
    • – Ervinna & The Stylers - Track 4
    • – Lara & The Trailers - Run For Your Life
    • – Alina Rahman & The Bateks - Hilangkan Berganti
    • – Lotus Liew - Let's Dance
    • – The Crescendos - Silver Threads & Golden Needles
    • – Siti Zaiton & The Firebyrds - Kesalahanku
    MoskitoIdolarAwesome Tapes From Africa
    In the vibrant streets of Tembisa, South Africa, amidst the sprawling urbanity connecting Johannesburg and Pretoria, the story of Moskito began. Formed...
      Keith HudsonNuh skin upPressure Sounds
      recorded with the soul syndicate band this is the dub album to the vocal from one extreme to another. pick a dub, brand and now nuh skin up collect all...
      • – Ire Ire
      • – Troubles
      • – Nuh Skin Up Dub
      • – Mercy
      • – No Commitment
      Kiko BunPollution & PlasticPanamah / Lionvibes
      On point new limited roots 7" from West London singer & producer Kiko Bun, tackling one of the many big issues!
      • – Pollution & Plastic
      • – Pollution & Plastic Dub
      Keith HudsonFlesh Of My Skin, Blood of My Blood (Definitive Edition)VP Records
      The original 1974 release of Keith Hudson's Flesh Of My Skin showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the development of reggae music,...
      • – Hunting
      • – Flesh Of My Skin
      • – Blood Of My Blood
      • – Testing My Faith
      • – Fight Your Revolution
      • – Darkest Night
      • – Darkest Night (Version)
      • – Talk Some Sense
      • – My Nocturne (Talk Some Sense Version)
      • – Treasures Of The World
      • – My Nocturne (Treasures Of The World Version)
      • – I Shall Be Released
      • – No Friend Of Mine
      • – Stabaliser
      • – Hunting (Version)
      Freddie McKayMope & CryTop Ranking
      A Must Have...the original 1st version from 1974, the sound of mid 70s J.A. with Freddie McKay's soulful roots delivery plus the killer dub wise on the...
      • – Mope & Cry
      • – Mope & Cry (Version)
      Phil PrattStar Wars Dub [RSD25]Burning Sounds
      The original Star Wars Dub album was released in 1978 on Burning Sounds and shows Phil Pratt’s amazing talent as a record producer, singer, and songwriter....
        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
        Sons Of JahReggae Hit ShowcaseSolid Roots
        Long overdue reissue of Sons Of Jah material, they were a vocal trio from Trenchtown, Jamaica. This is their third album, which was originally released...
        • – Meseret
        • – Simbabwe Victory Song
        • – Eanie Meanie
        • – Speak The Truth
        • – Anthem
        • – Ayo
        The HeptonesMount Zion / Through The Fire I ComeBlessed Love
        Two Niney The Observer late 70s roots productions featuring one of Jamaica's greatest harmony groups The Heptones, with Naggo Morris on lead vocals. Both...
        • – Mount Zion (12" Mix)
        • – Through The Fire I Come (12" Mix)
        Lloyd ParksOfficiallyJAMDUNG
        Lloyd Parks, born on May 26, 1948, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned reggae icon known for his soulful melodies and skillfully played bass lines. In...
        • – Officially
        • – I Got My Baby Again
        • – Say You Love Me
        • – Who Is It
        • – Don't Put Your Eggs In One Basket
        • – Mighty Clouds Of Joy
        • – Slaving
        • – Corporal Jones
        • – I'll Be A Man
        • – The Only Girl
        • – I Specialized In Good Girls
        Rico RodriguezWareika DubSolid Roots
        Originally conceived as a promotional pre-release dub version of Man From Wareika, this album is enhanced with an array of rare and previously unreleased...
        • – This Day Dub
        • – Gunga Din Dub
        • – Africa Dub
        • – Lumumba Dub
        • – Dial Africa Dub
        • – Man From Wareika Dub
        • – Over The Mountain Dub
        • – Rasta Dub
        • – Ramble Dub
        Adam PrescottTime & Space / Time Longer Than RopeLion Charge Records
        Mr Reggae Roast Adam Prescott returns to Lion Charge for the 7" vinyl series with 'Time & Space' b/w 'Time Longer Than Rope'
        • – Time & Space
        • – Time Longer Than Rope