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    Various Top Ranking DJ Session Volume 1

    Studio 16
    • Trinity – Top Ranking
    • I-Roy – Trust No Shadow After Dark
    • Trinity – Commercial Business
    • Big Youth – George Foreman
    • U-Roy – Freedom Train
    • 1. Trinity – Top Ranking
    • 2. I-Roy – Trust No Shadow After Dark
    • 3. Trinity – Commercial Business
    • 4. Big Youth – George Foreman
    • 5. U-Roy – Freedom Train
    • 6. Big Youth – Equal Rights
    • 7. Big Youth – Big Fast Car
    • 8. Shorty The President – Natty Pass His G.C.E.
    • 9. Lizzy – Aquarius
    • 10. Lizzy – Wear You to the Ball

    Long out of print DJ Roots compilation from 1979/80 originally released on Joe Gibbs Music and featuring cream of Jamaica's DJ's of the 70's Big Youth, U Roy, Trinity, I Roy, Shortie and Lizzy.

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    Gladstone & DuncanesBegger Round TownStudio 16
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    Barrington Levy / Lui LepkiMine Yuh Mouth / Late Night MovieStudio 16
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    • Barrington Levy / Lui Lepki – Mine Yuh Mouth / Late Night Movie
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    Count MachukiMovementsStudio 16
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    • Count Machuki – Movements
    • The Destoyers – Caesar
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    Great roots vocal cut from 1981 produced by Errol T & Joe Gibbs with The Professionals on fine militant form.
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    Junior MurvinCross OverStudio 16
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    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...
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    Horace AndySlave DriverStudio 16
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    Max RomeoStop Picking On MeStudio 16
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    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
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    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...
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    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
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    Lee Perry & The UpsettersKiss Me NeckStudio 16
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