Lloyd Hemmings – Africa | Soul Jazz Records

Earl Zero City Of The Weak Heart / Please Officer Arab / Jah Fingers

Killer mid 70s roots music from Jamaican vocalist Earl Zero, with two original versions recorded for Tommy Cowen's Arab label made complete with King Tubby's...

Reggae Roots

– City Of The Weak Heart
– Dub
– Please Officer
– Dub

1. – City Of The Weak Heart
2. – Dub
3. – Please Officer
View full info and tracklisting

12" JFR1254£12.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Johnny Clarke Rude Boy / You Better Try Archive Recordings

Two strong roots vocal cuts originally released on Art & Craft records in the early 80s, both with separate dubs.

Reggae Roots

– Rude Boy
– Rude Boy Version
– You Better Try
– You Better Try Version

1. – Rude Boy
2. – Rude Boy Version
3. – You Better Try
View full info and tracklisting

12" AR12-005£13.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Strugglers Roots African Home Dub Store

Authentic 80’s roots capturing the 70’s vibes in solid manner. Female vocal on “Declaration of Rights” rhythm calling for repatriation although...

Reggae Roots

Strugglers Roots – African Home
Super Black – Cassanova

1. Strugglers Roots – African Home
2. Super Black – Cassanova
View full info and tracklisting

7"£10.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

100% Dynamite (Black Vinyl Edition)Soul Jazz Records

“100% Dynamite is among the finest compilations ever assembled.” The Quietus This is a new black edition vinyl pressing of Soul Jazz Records’ seminal...

Reggae

Willie Williams – Armageddon Time
The Maytals – Night and Day
The Marvels – Rock Steady
The Upsetters – Popcorn
Bunny Clarke – Be Thankful
Tommy McCook – Green Mango
Brentford All Stars – Greedy G
Lennie Hibbert – Real Hot
Horace Andy – My Soul
Johnny Osbourne – We Need Love
Bunny Clarke – I Love The Way You Love
Jackie Mittoo – Stereo Freeze
Phyllis Dillon – Woman Of The Ghetto
Cecric Im Brooks – Give Rasta Glory
Alton Ellis – Son Of Man
Sound Dimension – Granny Scratch Scratch
Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss
Sound Dimension – Drum Song
Ken Boothe – Is It Because I'm Black

1. Willie Williams – Armageddon Time
2. The Maytals – Night and Day
3. The Marvels – Rock Steady
View full info and tracklisting

2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP321£26.00
In stockAdd to Bag
MP3 Release SJRD321£9.99
In stockAdd to Bag

Talisman Look Waat A Gwan TRS

Another jewel reissued for the first time on Simbarashe Tongogaro’s own Star Time label, this time sees the coming together of Bristol reggae pioneers...

Reggae Roots

– Look Waat A Gwan
– Look Waat A Gwan (Version)

1. – Look Waat A Gwan
2. – Look Waat A Gwan (Version)
View full info and tracklisting

7" TRS-ST-2£7.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Joe White Give And Take (On Both Sides)Ultra Records

Rare vocal cut to Joe White's roots instrumental cut "Kenyatta" from 1977

Reggae Roots

– Give And Take (On Both Sides)
– Roots Dub

1. – Give And Take (On Both Sides)
2. – Roots Dub
View full info and tracklisting

7" none£9.00
In stockAdd to Bag

Dennis Bovell Raindrops Old School

Originally issued in 1977 on More Cut records, U.K. Roots reggae from Matumbi leader Dennis Bovell with excellent dub cut on the flip.

Reggae Roots

– Raindrops
– Eye Water Dub

1. – Raindrops
2. – Eye Water Dub
View full info and tracklisting

7" OS002£9.00
In stockAdd to Bag

Earl Zero Home Sweet Home Archive Recordings

Earl Zero's killer 2nd version of his song "Home Sweet Home" featuring Augustus Pablo with a superb Melodica hook line and dub version. 1st time on 7"

Reggae Roots

– Home Sweet Home
– Version

1. – Home Sweet Home
2. – Version
View full info and tracklisting

7" AR7036£11.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Paula Clarke University Living Music Inc.

Rare 1983 vocal roots cut from Paula Clarke with great horns on the dub, check it before it flies..

Reggae Roots

– University
– Version

1. – University
2. – Version
View full info and tracklisting

7" LM17001£9.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Musical Youth Political / Generals Reggae Archive Records

Musical Youth burst into the public consciousness in 1982 with “Pass the Dutchie”. It became a well deserved stepping stone to huge success as the...

Reggae Roots

– Political
– Generals

1. – Political
2. – Generals
View full info and tracklisting

7" RARC021V£5.99
In stockAdd to Bag

Orchestre Abass De Bassari Togo Analog Africa

Analog Africa reissue some impposibly rare material from "the funkiest Togo band", Orchestre Abass! This limited release features the band's extremely...

African

– Haka Dunia
– Soo Soo Mungha
– Ekule Nugble Nu
– Shamarin Banza
– Honam
– Kissagui

1. – Haka Dunia
2. – Soo Soo Mungha
3. – Ekule Nugble Nu
View full info and tracklisting

New LP (180g) + Download Code AADE010£26.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Almighty Stones Penetrate Hot Stuff

Two new deep roots reissues on "Hot Stuff" label originally issued in the long hot summer of 1976, clean and loud pressings..get em' while you can!

Roots Reggae

– Penetrate
– Dub

1. – Penetrate
2. – Dub
View full info and tracklisting

7" CCOP1976£9.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Skye Ain’t No Need / Ain’t No Need (Dance)Rain&Shine

Rain & Shine present the first official reissue of this sacred slice of modern soul / disco since it's 1976 release. Remastered and reissued 'Ain't No...

Disco Funk/Soul

– Ain’t No Need
– Ain’t No Need (Dance)

1. – Ain’t No Need
2. – Ain’t No Need (Dance)
View full info and tracklisting

7" RSRLTD001£11.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

David Isaacs Jah Love I Pressure Sounds

An entended mix of the ‘Jah Love I’ song written by Freddie McKay and voiced by David Isaacs. David Isaacs was born in Denham Town and cut some excellent...

Reggae

David Isaacs – Jah Love I (Extended Mix)
Freddie McKay – It De Hay
– It De Hay Version

1. David Isaacs – Jah Love I (Extended Mix)
2. Freddie McKay – It De Hay
3. – It De Hay Version
View full info and tracklisting

10" PSTI024£12.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Togo Soul 70: Edits & Rarities Hot Casa

Follow-up to shop favourite, 'Togo Soul 70', comes an EP including a side of edits and revisited versions of original tracks by Yta Jourias and Roger Damawuzanand,...

African New Disco and re-edits Disco

Yta Jourias – Adome Nyueto (Bosq Rework)
Roger Damawuzan – Loxo Nye (Pushin Wood Remix)
Napo De Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devil's – Cacatchoulé "Berceuse Bassari"
Sewavi Jacintho – Miade Dua

1. Yta Jourias – Adome Nyueto (Bosq Rework)
2. Roger Damawuzan – Loxo Nye (Pushin Wood Remix)
3. Napo De Mi Amor Et Ses Black Devil's – Cacatchoulé "Berceuse Bassari"
View full info and tracklisting

12" EP HC60£17.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Factory Records 1979-80 PHOTOZINE Photographs by Daniel Meadows

Unbelievably good photo-zine about early Factory Records (79/80) includes Joy Division, ACR, Durutti Column, The Buzzcocks, Martin Hannett, Jon Savage,...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave

View full info and tracklisting

Book (200g)£10.00
In stockAdd to Bag

Leroy Smart Be Conscious / Jah Light Archive Recordings

Two swaggering roots cut from the ultra cool tone of Leroy "The Don" Smart recorded at Channel One around 1980 riding the militant killer rhythms of Maxfield...

Reggae Roots

– Be Conscious
– Jah Light

1. – Be Conscious
2. – Jah Light
View full info and tracklisting

12" AR12037£15.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Untouchables Sea Of Love / Help Us Jah Phase One

Two strong roots vocal cuts originally released in 1978 on Phase One & Sagittarius records. Produced by Roy Francis, both tracks full discomixes.

Reggae Roots

– Sea Of Love
– Help Us Jah

1. – Sea Of Love
2. – Help Us Jah
View full info and tracklisting

12" SUS 10£10.49
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Fame: Jon Savage's Secret History Of Post-Punk 1978-81 (2021 Re-Edition)Caroline True Records

New edition of this WICKED post-punk collection from the great Jon Savage complete with revised track-listing & artwork with extensive liner-notes, colour...

Post-Punk/Punk/No Wave Compilations

Pere Ubu – Heart Of Darkness
Nigel Simpkins – Times Encounter
Cabaret Voltaire – Partially Submerged
Thomas Leer – The Hard Way In & The Easy Way Out
DNA – Blonde Red Head
Implog – Holland Tunnel Dive

1. Pere Ubu – Heart Of Darkness
3. Nigel Simpkins – Times Encounter
6. Cabaret Voltaire – Partially Submerged
View full info and tracklisting

2xLP + Download Code CTRUE28TP£26.00
Revised tracklisting & artwork with extensive liner-notes, colour inner-sleeves
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Khalab Black Noise 2084 On The Corner Records

Serious Afro-electronics from the excellent Khalab, - bass, jazz and field recordings on this twisted and heady album debut for On The Corner! Heavyweight!Features...

Electronic Jazz

– Father and Grandpa feat. Gabin Dabire
– Black Noise feat. Tenesha The Wordsmith
– Dense feat. Shabaka Hutchings and Tommaso Cappellato
– Chitita
– Yaka Muziek
– Bafia feat. Tamar Osborn
– Zaire
– Shouts feat. Prince Buju
– Cannavaro feat. Clap! Clap!
– Dawn feat. Moses Boyd

1. – Father and Grandpa feat. Gabin Dabire
2. – Black Noise feat. Tenesha The Wordsmith
3. – Dense feat. Shabaka Hutchings and Tommaso Cappellato
View full info and tracklisting

LP OtCRLP4£18.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock
CD OtCRCD4£11.99
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Prince Fatty meets The Mutant Hi-Fi Moscow Mule Turtle Isle Records

Limited edition 7" coloured vinyl run from Prince Fatty with two killer western influenced ska tunes.

Reggae Roots

– Moscow Mule
– Black Powder

1. – Moscow Mule
2. – Black Powder
View full info and tracklisting

7" TIR-MR901£15.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Maisha There Is A Place Brownswood Recordings

Six-piece jazz troupe 'Maisha', led by bandleader and drummer Jake Long, bring a fresh, London vibe to spiritual jazz traditions. Killer debut album channelling...

Jazz

– Osiris
– Azure
– Eaglehurst/The Palace
– Kaa
– There Is A Place

1. – Osiris
2. – Azure
3. – Eaglehurst/The Palace
View full info and tracklisting

LP BWOOD187LPR£19.00
Standard weight black vinyl repress in single sleeve packaging.
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

Linval Thompson / Horace Andy Peace And Love / It's A Clash Jah Fingers

Heavywight versions from nearly 10 years ago from Jamaican vocalist Linval Thompson & Horace Andy with production by Canadian producer Dubmatix,...

Reggae Roots

– Peace And Love
– Peace And Love Dub
– It's A Clash
– It's A Clash Dub

1. – Peace And Love
2. – Peace And Love Dub
3. – It's A Clash
View full info and tracklisting

12" JFR1232£14.00
Out of stock Notify me when in stock

P. Allen Fisherman Shella Records

Wicked lost Canadian business from 1984. Fisherman is a low-fi proto digital masterpiece which predates the release of King Jammy’s Sleng Teng by a full...

Reggae Roots Dancehall