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    Vin Gordon Way Over Yonder

    Studio 16
    • Vin Gordon – Easy Living
    • Vin Gordon – Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
    • Vin Gordon – Green Callie
    • Vin Gordon – Confucious
    • Vin Gordon – So Delightful
    • Vin Gordon – Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
    • Vin Gordon – Lovable You
    • Vin Gordon – Way Over Yonder
    • 1. Easy Living
    • 2. Medley: Fiddler Rock, Reel Rock
    • 3. Green Callie
    • 4. Confucious
    • 5. So Delightful
    • 6. Medley: Summer Time, Blue Moon
    • 7. Lovable You
    • 8. Way Over Yonder

    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 originally released in 1980 by Joe Gibbs. Produced by Errol Thompson and featuring eight tracks of tuff rockers rhythms, two Don Drummond covers plus a medley of "Real Rock & Fiddler Rock" Very hard to find an original now..Don't let this go..

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    First time on vinyl (limited press), originally released in 2008 on French CD only. Recorded in Jamaica with the original Wailers horn section featuring...
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    Second release on Tradition Disc featuring Vin Gordon...don't leave! Heavyweight Sounds. Solo album excursion from the legendary Jamaican trombonist....
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    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...
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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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    • – 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...
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    • – 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
    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
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    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
    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...
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    • – Rock Bottom
    • – Candle Light
    • – Fugitive
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    • Blue Bells – Come Along
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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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    • – love you from the start
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    The SkatalitesHerb Dub - Collie DubStudio 16
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    • – Bottom Dub
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    • – Dumboo Dub
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    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
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    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
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    • – Mr. Music
    • – Tiger Lion
    • – Heads Of Government
    MaddoBackway Mr. LandlordStudio 16
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    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
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    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...
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    • 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 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
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    • Dennis Brown – A True
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    Junior MurvinCool Out SonStudio 16
    Junior Murvin's tuff late 70s vocal cut "Cool Out Son" on a awesome relick of "Real Rock" riddim from Joe Gibbs & The Professionals with dub from The Mighty...
    • Junior Murvin – Cool Out Son
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Cooling Out
    Earl SixteenMalcolm XStudio 16
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    • Earl Sixteen – Malcolm X
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    Devon IronsWhen Jah ComeStudio 16
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    • Devon Irons – When Jah Come
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    • – Rock Fort
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    • – Skankeboo
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    • Prince Far I – Deck Of Cards
    • Mighty Two – Version
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    • Culture – Two Sevens Clash
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    Sylford WalkerBurn BabylonStudio 16
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