• Junior Murvin – Time Stiff
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Better Times Ahead
    • 1. Junior Murvin – Time Stiff
    • 2. Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Better Times Ahead

    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 Morris & Glen Washington with dubs by Errol Thompson & Joe Gibbs aka The Mighty Two. All four singles come in thick card colour sleeves..nice!

    Other Releases by Junior Murvin

    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 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

    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
    Gladstone & Trios JamaicosFreedom TrainStudio 16
    1974 wicked roots vocal cut from Gladstone Henry produced by Dennis Harris for his label DIP records, with instrumental on the flip.
    • – Freedom Train
    • – Version
    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
    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 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
    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
    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 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
    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

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    • – Jah Guide
    • – Guidance Version
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    • Junior Murvin – False Teaching
    • Upsetters – Teachers Dub
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    • Keeling Beckford – Let Your Love Come (Tumbling Down On Me)
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    • Hot Rocks – Badda Badda
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    • The Congos – Row Fisherman
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        • – Version
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