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Toubab Bile (reissue)
Cat: SEC 016. Rel: 31 Aug 23
Toubab Bile (4:13)
Fatelikul (version) (4:12)
Review: Marseille label Secousse turn their attention to the debut single of Senegalese musician Maxidilick Adioa. 'Toubab Bile' was originally released in 1987, and it tackles the harrowing story of the West African soldiers betrayed by the French army in 1944. Having worked as a percussionist for years before that, Adioa invested his own money into recording the track in Paris and finding distribution through Safari Ambiance until his talents were picked up on by Island's Chris Blackwell. The track single-handedly launched Adioa's solo career, and it's not hard to hear why - the perfect synergy of West African and Jamaican music with a potent call for justice in its heart.
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Tags: African | Dub Reggae
 in stock $21.92
Midnight
Cat: DSRFR 704. Rel: 28 Mar 24
Willie Lindo - "Midnight" (3:59)
C H A R M - "Midnight" (version) (4:11)
Review: Federal and Dubstore Japan reissue highly sought after gem, Willie Lindo's cover of Love Unlimited Orchestra's 'Midnight And You'. 'Midnight' is a louche, smooth-as-sin nocturne punctuated by hammond wobbles, whispered nothings and surely one of the most in-the-pocket basslines in reggae history and the legendary Lloyd Charmers gives it a sparse, small hours dubbing on the B-side, removing all fat and showcasing the unparalleled rhythm section. Absolutely essential stuff.
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 in stock $20.11
Don't Smoke The Seed
Cat: JJ 171. Rel: 10 Aug 15
Palmer Dog - "Don't Smoke The Weed" (3:46)
Palmer Dog - "Track 2" (3:40)
Delroy Wilson - "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me" (6:23)
 in stock $19.85
My Black Race
Cat: 333004. Rel: 15 Jun 23
My Black Race (5:00)
Black Race (dub) (5:11)
Review: UK reggae artist Rupie Dan originally released 'My Black Race' on his own Flag Records label. Owing to the perfectionism and inscrutability of "self-releasing" artists, this is an instantly memorable, stunningly-produced reggae song, centring on the theme of collective Black pride. Deep basses and high-snipping drums come together with the standard melodic accoutrements of keyboard, melodica and synth accents - making both it and its dub version regular selections for soundsystem legends like Jah Shaka back in the day.
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Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $18.82
Cover Me
Cover Me (limited 7")
Cat: DJSCH 06. Rel: 05 Dec 22
Cover Me (feat Blacc El) (3:58)
Cover Me (The Rebel & Shiny D remix) (3:06)
Review: For those in the know, this new collab between veteran Portuguese DJ and producer Dedy Dread and fast-rising Hawaiian singing star Olivia Ruff has been a long time coming. But it was worth the wait. The opener 'Cover Me' features Ruff's, well, slightly rough - or at least gravelly - vocals over a rhythm and bass instrumental. It's accented with wispy chords, neat little guitar riffs and crunchy claps. Flip it over and you'll find a remix by label founder The Rebel and Roman pianist and producer Shiny D. Their version is a modern update with brilliant reggaeton rhythms.
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Played by: LEGO EDIT
 in stock $18.30
Cocaine In My Brain
Cat: CHAY 6091. Rel: 13 Apr 23
Cocaine In My Brain (5:12)
Marijuana In My Brain (extended mix) (3:36)
Review: The latest edition to the illustrious Charly catalogue - a re-release of Dillinger's most successful single from 1976, 'Cokane In My Brain' - marks a welcome return of this popular release to record stores. Listening to this release, it's easy to trace the figures the Kingston-born Dillinger has labelled as key inspirations in the sound he brings into existence - namely Dennis Alcapone and Lee "Scratch" Perry, the latter of whom he found himself under the guidance of following his big break in 1974 with the release of his single 'Dub Organizer'. There's a reason this achieved serious playtime - though not necessarily on the radio - worldwide following its release. A key release you certainly won't want missing from your collection.
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 in stock $17.52
Revolution
Cat: SR12 001. Rel: 13 Jul 13
Dennis Brown - "Revolution" (extended mix)
Sly & Robbie & The Taxi Gang - "Revolution" (dub wise)
Sly & Robbie & The Taxi Gang - "Revolution" (raw dub)
 in stock $17.02
Stepping Up To Zion
Cat: STEPPINGUPTO ZION. Rel: 10 Mar 11
Stepping Up To Zion
Stepping (version)
 in stock $15.99
Who Really Care
Cat: OHM 7003. Rel: 12 Oct 17
Ken Boothe - "Who Really Care" (3:23)
Conscious Mind - "Careless" (dub) (3:23)
Played by: Super Mango Hi-Fi
 in stock $15.99
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (reissue)
Cat: FSR 130. Rel: 13 Oct 22
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (6:02)
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (feat Dean "Youth" Fraser) (6:23)
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Crowning Of The King
Cat: ABA 12022. Rel: 18 Mar 24
Crowning Of The King (4:17)
Crowning Of The King (dub) (4:23)
Zuzu Warrior (remix) (4:21)
Zuzu Dub (4:40)
Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $15.99
Run From Trouble
Cat: BABA 1209. Rel: 29 Sep 23
Dan Man - "Run From Trouble" (4:15)
Dan Man - "Dub Don't Trouble" (4:13)
Roots Defender Horns - "Stepping High" (4:12)
Roots Defender Horns - "Dubbing High" (4:12)
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Get Up Natty
Cat: DKR 260. Rel: 25 Oct 23
Get Up Natty
Get Up Natty (version)
No Peace
No Peace (version)
Review: Two previously unheard righteous anthems from the sweet-voiced Icho Candy. The A side, 'Get Up Natty' was cut at Channel One in the mid-eighties, with backing by the Gifted Roots Band, and features an instantly recognisable bed of squelchy FX, elastic synth leads and choppy upstrokes, while the flip is an emotive new cut featuring legends from the Firehouse and Channel One production camps on the riddim. It's great to hear Icho still in fine style, delivering a timeless anthem with a positive message. Both sides also include excellent dubwise versions. Another jewel in the constantly expanding Digikiller catalogue!
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Played by: Piers Harrison
 in stock $15.73
Black Rabbit
Cat: LVD 005. Rel: 26 Feb 24
Black Rabbit
Black Rabbit (dub)
Review: As well as navigating the realms of dub and reggae, infusing each track with his signature vintage sound and infectious grooves, Prince Fatty is well known for taking famous songs and flipping them into reggae territory, a wonderful mix of the familiar and the unepxected that usually works wonders on the dancefloor. With the fantastic 'Black Rabbit,' dub don Prince Fatty masterfully tackles Jefferson Airplane's 60s anthem 'White Rabbit', which took its inspiration from Lewis Carroll's surreal story Alice In Wonderland but hooked those references up to the drug experiences of those countercultural rtimes. The A-side is graced by with the vocals of regular Fatty collaborator Shniece, whose performance does more than simply ape Grace Slick's, adding lines and heaps of her own personality, while rich basslines, swirling echoes and soulful melodies all showcase some exceptional production skills. Naturally, there's a dub version on the B-side, and all in all this a testament to Prince Fatty's enduring influence in the contemporary reggae scene.
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 in stock $15.47
Promised Land
Cat: 333 008. Rel: 20 Sep 23
Promised Land (3:16)
Promised Land (dub version) (3:09)
Review: A repro of the much in-demand Flames cut first made by the Nairobi Sisters in 1974, 'Promised Land'. Infamously sampled by Q-Tip for 'Whateva Will Be' as well as on a range of earlier 90s boom-bap era productions, it is not at all hard to figure out why it's a coveted record. The Nairobi Sisters were singers Terrie Nairobi and Judy Mowatt, and 'Promised Land' was first recorded with the band The Gaytones, under license to the Gay Feet label. Later cut to Winston Jones' Flames Records, the track and its dub version came to define the Brooklyn reggae scene, owing to the enduring interest it commands today.
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 in stock $15.46
Soldiers
Soldiers (12")
Cat: TD 12002. Rel: 20 Mar 23
Soldiers (4:19)
Soldiers (dub version) (4:28)
Soldiers (riddim version) (4:27)
Soldiers (Raw dub version) (4:27)
 in stock $15.46
Push Push
Cat: HS 42. Rel: 17 Apr 23
Push Push (2:51)
Yesterday's Tomorrow (3:09)
Played by: Tom Drew
! low stock $15.21
Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love)
Cat: FSR 125. Rel: 08 Jun 23
Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love) (Soul mix) (8:04)
Can't Get Enough (Nice Up - Reggae mix) (6:34)
Review: Last year, Freestyle Records reissued 'Tonight's The Night', the 1983 debut from West London outfit Take Three - a collaboration between production trio S.H.E (Steve Sinclair, Peter Hinds and Kevin Ellis) and lover's rock vocal harmony group Alpha (AKA Marlene Richardson and sisters Jackie and Jean Heron). 'Can't Get Enough', another gem from the band's vaults, dates from 1985 and was initially released as their final single. In keeping with the group's roots, it comes in two contrasting mixes: a gorgeously dreamy, glossy and glassy 'Soul Mix' powered forward by squelchy synth-bass, mid-tempo beats and jaunty, jazz-funk style keyboard riffs, and the 'Reggae Mix'. As the title suggests, this radically alters the tempo and groove of the track - it's basically synth-heavy, mid-80s lovers rock - whilst retaining key elements of the A-side soul version.
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Baby Come Back
Cat: STIX 061. Rel: 27 Nov 23
Baby Come Back (Mato Mellow Reggae mix) (4:16)
Baby Come Back (Mato dub version) (4:16)
Review: Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, presents the second release from its new Mellow Reggae Series project. Launched earlier this year by Mato & Ethel Lindsey, with a stunning cover of the famous 'What You Won't Do For Love' by Bobby Caldwell, the series continues with the same duo, now taking over 'Baby Come Back', the underground AOR/Blue-Eyed-Soul classic from The Player. Like he always does, Mato delivers an outstanding version, delighting us with his matchless skills for dub production. Already matching on Bobby Caldwell's rendition, Ethel Lindsey ensures yet again the perfect vocals over Mato's production.
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Played by: Charles Maurice
 in stock $15.21
A So The System Work
Cat: HS 49. Rel: 18 Dec 23
A So The System Work (3:43)
Dub The System (4:03)
Review: Horning Sounds is fast approaching 50 releases and is doing so with some classic roots and lover's rock from Ruddy Symbol, who are also behind that landmark 50th. This new reissue is of their classic mid-eighties sounds, namely 'A So The System Work'. It's as laid back and loved up as this stuff comes - the loosely picked guitars, the oh-so-sweet falsetto vocals and the gentle chords all serve to melt your soul. Flip it over for a dub version but the A-side really does take some beating.
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Played by: Lexx
 in stock $14.95
Cush
Cush (12")
Cat: JFR 1217. Rel: 19 Jun 17
Cush (5:37)
Physically (7:25)
Played by: Piers Harrison
 in stock $14.95
One Love Stylee
Cat: SG 13. Rel: 09 Sep 15
Nya & Natty - "One Love Stylee" (4:23)
Desmond Rhythm Section - "One Love" (4:12)
 in stock $14.95
Battle Of Adwa
Cat: ROT 020. Rel: 13 Aug 09
Barry Issac - "Battle Of Adwa" (mix 1)
Ragge On Top Allstars - "Battle Of Dub" (mix 2)
Ragge On Top Allstars - "Adwa" (dub - mix 3)
Ragge On Top Allstars - "Adwa" (dub 4)
 in stock $14.95
Cuts From The Vaults Vol 1
Cat: CFTV 001. Rel: 20 Dec 22
Shot (5:11)
Shot (Special dub) (4:19)
Bossarocker (Bossa edit) (6:05)
Bossarocker (Break On edit) (4:31)
Review: Cuts From The Vaults is the latest in a long line of "mystery" edit labels, with some of the material on show originally appearing on various obscure, now hard-to-find white labels at various points over the last two decades. The A-side features two tweaks of 'Shot' (AKA Eric Clapton's reggae-rock cover of Bob Marley's 'I Shot The Sheriff') - a slightly dubbed-out, reworked and extended full vocal version, and the arguably superior, groove-based 'Special Dub'. Over on the flip, 'Bossarocker' sees the Doors' 'Break On Through' get the rework treatment. The 'Bossa edit' is a bossanova beat-powered rework of a live recording, while the 'Break On edit' is a punchy, subtly breakbeat-driven revision of a bluesy studio recording. Superior edits of rock classics: don't sleep!
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Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me
Cat: OGR 841. Rel: 15 Feb 23
The Heptones - "Love Has Really Got A Hold Of Me" (3:50)
Woodfield Rd Allstars - "Breezin' Up Brentford Road" (3:44)
Review: If you're reading this you will already be familiar with Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio The Heptones and their very many lovely tunes. This one with Woodfield Road All Stars is as smooth as they come. 'Love Has Got A Hold Of Me' has slow motion grooves and lazy drums with the most gently persuasive acoustic riffs next to soul drenched and warm vocals. On the flipside is 'Breezin' Up Brentford Road' which has some lovely hammond organ vibes and an evn more laid back swagger to it.
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 in stock $14.70
You'll Never Need Somebody
Cat: DSRGC 707. Rel: 10 May 18
You'll Never Need Somebody (part 1) (3:25)
You'll Never Need Somebody (part 2) (3:19)
Played by: Lay-Far, Osmose
 in stock $14.43
In My Country
Cat: ROOTS 034EP. Rel: 17 Apr 20
In My Country (3:53)
In My Country (Melodica version) (3:36)
 in stock $13.92
Armagideon Time (reissue)
Cat: SJR 43212. Rel: 26 Sep 19
Armagideon Time (Discomix vocal) (2:28)
Armagideon Time (Discomix version) (2:38)
Review: Studio One have put out plenty of big tunes and this is the latest to get a big reissue on a super loud-cut 12" single for extra devastating impact. It's a well-known classic every self-respecting reggae fan should know and blows up any party, especially when tweaked like these two versions. They were originally produced by Studio One bossman Coxsone Dodd and have been covered by The Clash as well as sampled by The Fugees and hip hop MC KRS One. The snaking lead synth, the rumbling drums and classic ska trumpet are all straight up irresistible.
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Hot Rock (reissue)
Cat: ISLE 014. Rel: 04 May 22
Hot Rock (6:07)
Hot Rock (Rock-apella) (3:39)
Hot Rock (dub version) (6:38)
Review: Pennsylvanian based roots reggae band House Of Assembly dropped their last ever single in 1988 and this is it. The band was formed din Kingston, Jamaican and made up of Norman Bailey, Marc Campbell, Claver Campbell and Louis Putman, all of whom bonded over a love of dub and reggae before moving to the US. They made one album in the 80s became well known on the local scene. This single is one of their most well loved tunes with its stuttering rhythm and crashing hits as well as hints of 80s disco production. The rock-apella and dub version take it in great new directions, too.
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Jungle's March
Cat: HS 28. Rel: 12 Jul 21
Jungle's March (3:51)
Jungle's Dub (3:52)
Review: The Hornin Sounds label invites you to sink deep into a reggae vibe on this superlative 7" from Vin Gordon. Though freshly mastered, the sis actually built on an old instrumental that was dug out of some archives. It was originally played by Fazal Prendergast alongside The High Times Players at the legendary Channel One studio in 1982. Scientist mixed it at King Tubby studio meaning its credentials are unquestionable. Here it is finished with some deadly and devastating trombone from 'Don D Junior.'
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I Man Suffering
Cat: JFR 736. Rel: 12 Jan 24
I Man Suffering (3:30)
Dreads Luck (version) (3:00)
Played by: Piers Harrison
 in stock $13.92
Pave The Way
Cat: PMF 004. Rel: 30 Aug 23
Icho Candy - "Pave The Way"
Yakka - "Pave The Dub"
Review: This is a brand new cut by Jamaican rootsman Icho Candy, who still ploughs on strong despite first making his way in the 1970s. Characteristically for Icho, 'Pave The Way' is a ghostly bop, coming packed with antistate political quips - "you reap the system... you reap your liberty" - and a hauntingly soft and almost defeated feel. Yakka comes through on the version, which begins with a beautiful set of harmonies before launching into a huge spring-reverbed, cavernous bubbling.
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Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $13.92
The Break (reissue)
The Break (reissue) (7" limited to 200 copies)
Cat: JUMP7FIXIT BLACK. Rel: 02 Feb 24
Winston Francis Aka Bob Melody - "The Break" (2:28)
Winston Francis & Lloyd Robinson - "You're Cheating Heart" (2:13)
 in stock $13.92
Millenium
Millenium (12")
Cat: CR 23002. Rel: 13 Oct 23
Sandeeno - "Millenium" (3:25)
Dawa Hifi - "No Place To Dub" (3:21)
Dawa Hifi - "Prepare Dub" (3:27)
Sandeeno - "Pressure Of Life" (3:21)
Zulu Vibes - "Don't Give Up Dub" (3:14)
Zulu Vibes - "Pressure Of Dub" (3:14)
 in stock $13.92
No Criminal
Cat: DSI 002. Rel: 12 Jun 23
No Criminal (3:14)
No Criminal (dub) (3:10)
Review: Nazamba & Dubsetters kicked off this new Finnish Dub & Sound label in a superb style recently and what better way to follow that up than with the reggae master, smoking king and weed aficionado Linval Thompson. This might sound like one of his classic lost cuts from the 70s but it is actually an all new tune from the Jamaican reggae icon. Dubsetters provide the gentle, percussive rhythms which are organic and deep, with Linval's smooth mic work up top adding to the global conversation about the decriminalization of cannabis. Flip it over for an even more mellow and dubbed out sound on the B-side.
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Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $13.16
Dub Creation (remastered)
Cat: SJR 3197. Rel: 04 Mar 16
Dub Specialist - "Dub Creation" (2:50)
Alton Ellis - "Alton's Groove" (2:03)
 in stock $12.90
Skylarking
Cat: SJR 3407. Rel: 15 Jan 21
Horace Andy - "Skylarking" (3:08)
Dub Specialist - "Sky - Rhythm" (3:06)
 in stock $12.90
Three Meals A Day
Cat: ARI 237. Rel: 27 Aug 11
Luciano - "Three Meals A Day"
Mad Professor - "A Dub A Day"
 in stock $12.90
I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks
Cat: SJR 50012. Rel: 28 Oct 22
I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks (3:22)
I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks (instrumental) (3:22)
Review: Brown Sugar are pioneers of the British reggae scene, particularly within the lover's rock niche. The group's fine discography has been honed in on by the great folk at Soul Jazz who put together a superb compilation I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks back in 2018. It focused on the booth of the Lovers Rock scene in the late 70s and now the title track from it gets pressed up to its own tidy 7". The super deep and luscious original is backed with a fine instrumental to remind us just how pivotal this group really was.
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Pretty Looks
Cat: JL 050. Rel: 11 Oct 22
Pretty Looks (3:44)
Pretty Looks (dub) (3:34)
 in stock $12.90
Play Some Roots (Ram Jam Riddim)
Cat: SWD 021. Rel: 01 Jun 15
Chronixx - "Play Some Roots" (3:03)
RC - "Can't Bridge My Defense" (3:56)
 in stock $12.90
Why Can't We Live Together
Cat: GEE 12001. Rel: 15 Nov 16
Why Can't We Live Together (Discomix version) (9:09)
Why Can't We Live Together (Dennis Bovell dub) (5:33)
 in stock $12.64
Never Too Much
Cat: GEE 12003. Rel: 14 Jun 19
Never Too Much (Discomix) (9:16)
Never Too Much (Adam Prescott remix) (5:01)
Never Too Much (Sly & Robbie remix) (5:13)
 in stock $12.64
I Don't Want Anybody But You (reissue)
Cat: JUMP 7SUSANWHITE. Rel: 02 Feb 24
I Don't Want Anybody But You (3:12)
The Girl Who Cried (2:28)
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Feel Like Jumping
Cat: SJR 3377. Rel: 22 Jul 16
Marcia Griffiths - "Feel Like Jumping" (3:37)
Brentford Disco Set - "Feel Like Jumping" (part 2) (3:45)
 in stock $12.36
A Beat For You (reissue)
Cat: ERC 047. Rel: 30 Jan 18
A Beat For You (7:28)
A Beat For You (version) (5:10)
 in stock $12.36
End Of The Day
Cat: FTR 053. Rel: 20 Jun 23
End Of The Day (3:39)
Dub Of The Day (4:11)
Review: The next tasty drop from the Fruits label, now well over 50 releases deep, is a pan-European affair featuring Bristol singer Joe Yorke and Swiss reggae band The 18th Parallel. The original on the A-side is a deliciously authentic and super sweet bit of rootsy lover's rock. 'End Of The Day' has lazy-as-you-like guitar riffs over loose drums with a falsetto from Yorke soaring high up in the sky on a warm summer's day. On the flip side comes the traditional dub version which is more empty and sparse to allow the reverb room to make its mark while the original vocal is also allowed plenty of space to bleed into.
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Played by: Tom Drew
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Man Next Door
Cat: ARI 248. Rel: 29 Mar 12
Joe Ariwa & The Trixters - "Man Next Door" (feat Earl 16)
Joe Ariwa - "Disruptive Dub"
 in stock $11.86
Chase The Devil (Riddim)
Cat: ARI 228. Rel: 20 Dec 10
Earl 16 - "Chase The Devil"
Mad Professor - "Devil Dub"
Played by: Super Mango Hi-Fi
 in stock $11.86
The Creator
Cat: ARI 221. Rel: 19 Jun 23
Aisha - "The Creator" (4:22)
Mad Professor - "Ffwd Into Dub" (4:29)
Played by: Tom Drew
 in stock $11.86
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