• Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Jungle Lion
    • The Upsetters – Freak Out Skank
    • 1. Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Jungle Lion
    • 2. The Upsetters – Freak Out Skank

    Jungle Lion is such a fun funky recording which aptly displays Scratch’s musical genius. Music connoisseurs will immediately recognise the interpolation of Al Green’s "Love and Happiness" and hear Perry‘s eccentric antics which gives the tune it’s raw edge. The novelty of this recording greets the listener at the very beginning where Scratch imitates the roar of a lion and and then continues throughout in his signature revolutionary style of experimental overdubbing.

    Jungle Lion, released in1973 on the studio album Double Seven, recorded at the Chalk Farm Studios in London by the Upsetters, is a lesson in why this small island native became one of the most influential music producers globally. Later the same year he went on to build The Black Ark Studio at his home in Kingston, Jamaica.

    People also bought

    BadooRocking Of The Five ThousandFatman Studio
    Killer heavyweight roots featuring Badoo & Jah Stitch over Jackie Mittoo's classic 1980 recording of the "Drum Song" rhythm. Now with extra dubplate...
    • Badoo – Rocking Of The Five Thousand
    • – Dub 10'000
    • Jah Stitch – Make A Joyful Noise Onto Jah
    • – Drums Dub
    Bob AndyYou Don't Know / Border SongSkank & Groove
    Finally let go by Customs...But don't let this go...Bob Andy's killer tune "You Don't Know" from 1973, hard to find on 7" originally on Green Door in the...
    • – You Don't Know
    • – Border Song
    Manasseh meets The EqualizerAbsentee ft. Danny RedPartial
    Deep U.K. roots originally released on "Dub The Millennium" from 1993 this time with unreleased dub version and featuring U.K. singer Danny Red.
    • – Absentee
    • – Absentee Dub
    King Kong ft. Eek-A-MouseWake Up The TownIrie Ites Records
    King Kong & Eek-A-Mouse combination tune on a relick of the "Ganja Smuggling" riddim.
    • King Kong – Wake Up The Town
    • Irie Ites All Stars – Wake Up The Town Riddim
    Dennis BrownBlack Magic WomanSunshot
    Welcome return of this wicked early 70s version of the Fleetwood Mac / Peter Green tune "Black Magic Woman" from Dennis Brown recorded for Phil Pratt's...
    • Dennis Brown – Black Magic Woman
    • Tropical Shadows – Anniversary
    Dandy LivingstoneA Message To You / Trouble In The TownSkank & Groove
    All time rocksteady classic from Dandy Livingstone featuring the great Rico on Trombone originally released in 1967 now coupled with "Trouble In The Town"...
    • – A Message To You
    • – Trouble In The Town
    EmanativeLions Of Judah (2011)Brownswood Recordings
      • Original 12" BWOOD079£15.00
        Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK 12" Vinyl
      Rudy MillsJohn Jones / BombshellHarlem Shuffle
      "Produced and apparently co-written by Derrick Harriott, 'John Jones' was released in 1968 on the Big shot label. With its unstoppable rhythm and its aggressive...
      • Rudy Mills – John Jones
      • The Crystalites – Bombshell
      The ViceroysHeart Made Of Stone (Raw Cut)Taxi
      Previously unreleased mixes.DKR say..Part 2 of our 1980 Taxi showcase, and it's heavier than the first. Here is one of Sly & Robbie's most loved productions,...
      • – Heart Made Of Stone (Raw Cut)
      • – Heart Made Of Stone (Raw Cut) Version
      Wayne SmithUnder Me Sleng TengJammys
      The world of music was forever changed after the release of Wayne Smith's titanic track "Under Me Sleng Teng". Built utilising the 'Rock' pre-set that...
      • – Under Me Sleng Teng
      • 7" VPGS7119£13.99
        Expected 22 AugPreorder
      Lyrical Benjie & DawehdreadRender Your HeartCopacetic Frequency Productions
      A musical plea for peace, love and tolerance in these troubling times. A meditative vocal from Lyrical Benjie supported by Rapha Pico on this roots gem...
      • – Render Your Heart
      • – Dub Your Heart
      Lloyd & GlenThat Girl / You Got Me GoingHarlem Shuffle
      This essential DOUBLE sider was first released in 1967 on Crystal Records, the Jamaican record label owned by the famed producer Derrick Harriott. Derrick...
      • – That Girl
      • – You Got Me Going
      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)
      The CongosDon't Blame It On I / Feast Of The PassoverBlack Art
      Two great rare Black Ark recordings from the late 70s recorded at the same sessions as "Heart Of The Congo" featuring the unmistakable voice of Cedric...
      • – Don't Blame It On I
      • – Feast Of The Passover
      Sir GibbsPeople Grudgeful / Pan Ya MacheteHarlem Shuffle
      Although both tracks are credited to Joe Gibbs, many believe the A side “People Grudgeful” was sung by The Ethiopians whilst the B side “Pan Ya...
      • – People Grudgeful
      • – Pan Ya Machete
      Winston HeywoodBack BitingBlack Art
      Winston Heywood started in 1971 self producing some songs like "Bam Sa Bo" and "Stop The War". In 1976 he recorded three songs for Lee Perry, "Africa",...
      • Winston Heywood – Back Biting
      • Lee Perry – Chastising Dub
      Carl DawkinsI'll Make It Up / Hot & StickyHarlem Shuffle
      Ruff & Tuff double header from 1968, Carl Dawkin's highly sought after "I'll Make It Up" originally a B-side on Duke Records now with the equally brilliant...
      • – I'll Make It Up
      • – Hot & Sticky
      John HoltStrange ThingsSunshot
      Long overdue press of John Holt's essential roots classic "Strange Things" recorded for Phil Pratt's Sunshot label in 1971 with organ version on the...
      • John Holt – Strange Things
      • Phil Pratt All Stars – Strange Mood
      Twin RootsKnow LoveBlack Art
      Deep roots rarity from The Black Ark featuring Keith & Kenneth aka Twin Roots produced by Lee Perry.
      • – Know Love
      • – Know Love (Version)
      SymaripThese Boots Are Made For Walking / That's NiceHarlem Shuffle
      Issued on 7" vinyl for the first time, this is a licensed release of the song extracted from the Skinhead Moonstomp LP on Trojan Records in 1970, 50 years...
      • – These Boots Are Made For Walking
      • – That's Nice
      The Race FansBookie ManHarlem Shuffle
      This killer double sider is the first release of the stunning “Bookie Man What’s Wrong With You” on 7inch. It was previously released as a blank...
      • – Bookie Man aka Whats Wrong With You
      • – Bookie Man (Original Version)
      Lee Perry & The UpsettersDub Plate PressurePressure Sounds
        • Original 7" PSS 035£8.00
          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Reggae 45
        Prince AllaHeaven Is My RoofLantern Rec.
        Reissued for the very first time on vinyl here's Prince Alla's (aka Keith Blake) debut album, under the Ras Allah pseudonym, originally released on Tappa...
        • – Funeral
        • – Bosrah
        • – Heaven Is My Roof
        • – Slave Master (Extended)
        • – Go Down In Silence
        • – Gold Diver
        • – Go To School
        • – Daniel
        • – Just One Way
        • – Jah Jah Bird
        The VersatilesLu-Lu Bell / Long Long TimeHarlem Shuffle
        Very first reissue of this in demand & hard to find 7"single from 1969, featuring Junior Byles on vocals. Two uptempo early reggae cuts originally released...
        • – Lu-Lu Bell
        • – Long Long Time
        Nat BirchallDimension Of The Drums - Roots Reggae InstrumentalsAncient Archive of Sound
        This album was inspired by the music coming out of Jamaica in the mid 1970s, in particular the use of drum machines by Lee Perry and Aston Family Man...
        • – Dimension Of The Drums / Gathering Dub
        • – Lalibela
        • – Satta In The Hills
        • – Sounds Of Meditation
        • – Fight Against Evil
        • – Guiding Light / Guidance Dub