65 Mines Street/SICK & BITCHIN (180g) LP
$19.50
Catalog #: CR31 1
Long awaited new LP from France's top ska band, who mix British 80s punk and rock n' roll into their sound. Produced in LA by AGGROLITES founder BRIAN DIXION, this deluxe album is on 180g yellow marble vinyl with gold embossed print on the sleeve. Essential for fans of THE CLASH! (CASUAL)
7 Samurai/POETS DUB CD
$10.50
Catalog #: SSD-PCR038CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. A retrospective of recent releases from POETS CLUB RECORDS compiled & mixed by 7 SAMURAI that all span the realm of electronic/dub. Includes tracks by ATOMHOCKEY, DIGITAL JOCKEY, KIESER.VELTEN, ZILVERZURF, 7 SAMURAI, and more.
Ammoye + Rise Ashen/HAFFI WIN CD
$13.50
Catalog #: BCD201021 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. "A futuristic alchemy of dancehall, hip hop, house and dub" fusing AMMOYE's smooth vocals with RISE ASHEN's urban beats. A record that is "both smooth and rough, sometimes threatening and always bassy". "ASHEN's tight beats and AMMOYE's ill vocals" with "an aftertaste of the...
Architektur/TRAVELOGUE CD
$22.50
Catalog #: BBR001 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. ARCHITEKTUR's debut "TRAVELOGUE" is an eclectic mix of classical, swing, & jazz inspired downbeat & dub. He has perfectly crafted this sound and has played it in cities across the globe & has been featured on various scores & soundtracks. "Totally perplexing..." - THE WIRE...
Berbiseyans, The/SECRET AVENGER LP
$18.00
Catalog #: CR42 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. CASUAL RECORDS France releases the debut album from streetpunk/Oi! ska act BERBISEYANS, eleven tracks of aggro skinhead reggae and 2-TONE with an edge that's like a cross between THE OPPRESSED, THE SPECIALS and AGGROLITES.
Big Ska Band/FEATURING COREY GLOVER LP
$19.50
Catalog #: JUMP148LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Formed by Grammy winning producer JOE FERRY (SKATALITES / SHANCHAIE), this new album feat COREY GLOVER of LIVING COLOUR and JOEY RAY on vocals. 10 trx of varied ska, downtempo soulful reggae, and rockers. Inc covers of "CREEP" + stadium rock medley! VINNIE NOBLE of BIM SKALA...
Black Roots/ALL DAY ALL NIGHT CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ARC252CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Twenty five years after it's first release, BRISTOL ARCHIVES reissues this late 80s gem with 6 dub bonus tracks. This album saw the band team up with the MAD PROFESSOR, moving away from their original deep roots sound for a more polished style 80s digital reggae. 18 tracks...
Black Roots/ON THE GROUND (DUBS) CD
$18.00
Catalog #: FOD093 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. 2012's "ON THE GROUND" was the first new BLACK ROOTS album in more than 20 years and was eagerly received by fans old and new. Now the dub counterpart has arrived from SUGAR SHACK records, done by LOUIS BECKET who has a long history working with CULTURE and MISTY IN ROOTS....
Black Symbol/ANTHOLOGY (1980-87) CD
$18.00
Catalog #: RARC016CD 2
REGGAE ARCHIVE releases the first ever anthology of these unsung heroes of British roots reggae. Features their highly sought after 7" singles plus selections that appeared on the "HANDSWORTH EXPLOSION" comps. For fans of BLACK UHURU, STEEL PULSE, MISTY IN ROOTS. 16 tracks including 4 bonus dubs!
Black Symbol/ANTHOLOGY (1980-87) DLP
$33.00
Catalog #: RARC016V 1
REGGAE ARCHIVE releases the first ever anthology of these unsung heroes of British roots reggae. Features their highly sought after 7" singles plus selections that appeared on the "HANDSWORTH EXPLOSION" comps. For fans of BLACK UHURU, STEEL PULSE, MISTY IN ROOTS. 12 tracks on double vinyl.
Bob Marley & The Wailers/NATTY REBEL LP
$19.50
Catalog #: DOS708H 1
DOL reissue of classic demos done my MARLEY for JOHNNY NASH and DANNY SIMS at JAD studios.
Brother J/BE BOP A NUI CD
$7.50
Catalog #: SUGARCD003 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. A heavy Pacific soul debut from New Zealand vocalist with production from DJ MU of FAT FREDDYS DROP. Nu-soul with dub sensiblity and a wide range of influences, that add up to a raw street soul with lush and laid back production, relying on MPC beats, rhodes and bass....
Bunny Marrett/I'M FREE CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ARC253CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. An influential figure on the Bristol reggae scene since the 1970s, BUNNY has been shamefully neglected on record with just two tracks on a 1981 12"! BRISTOL ARCHIVES proudly delivers thus unreleased 1986 album with full liner notes and photos. Backing band THE STARTLED...
Capital Letters/WOLVERHAMPTON LP
$18.00
Catalog #: FOD106V 1
Legendary British roots reggae/ska band from the 70's reunite in '15 around this new album (first in 39+ years) and a full European tour. Political rockers riddims just like their influential first album "HEADLINE NEWS. A must for fans of that vintage GREENSLEEVES sound. (SUGAR SHACK)
Channel U/APE MAN TALKING CD
$13.50
Catalog #: CPCD0200 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. CHANNEL U is the one man project of YUSUKE YAMAMOTO of CHIMP BEAMS. Dubby electronica that mixes acoustic sounds with dub, jazz, electro and Latin sounds. Two of the tracks feature SABINA SCIUBBA (of BRAZILIAN GIRLS) on vocals. Dubby and melodic. No exports to Japan.(CONCENT)
Chimp Beams/MENINA CD
$13.50
Catalog #: CPCD0300 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Brooklyn-by-way-of-Japan trio CHIMP BEAMS have returned with another fantastic lp of electronic dub, downtempo, and the occasional hip hop gem. The group comes with tasteful arrangements and plenty of dub-y, MASSIVE ATTACK-influenced slow burners. (CONCENT) Relisted with...
Congos/BACK IN THE BLACK ARK DLP
$42.00
Catalog #: UTOPIA002 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Legendary roots reggae trio's 2010 album on vinyl for the first time, 14 tracks recorded with LEE SCRATCH PERRY in Jamaica. CEDRIC MYTON's falsetto is still a thing of beauty, and many familiar players contribute including HORSEMOUTH WALLACE, EARL CHINNA SMITH and BORIS...
Dan Rachet/JAH POOR PEOPLE CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ARC256CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Originally recorded in 1986, this 16 track album finally sees light of day on BRISTOL ARCHIVES. Ranging from the political themes of the title track and "AFRIKANA POLICIES" to joyful expressions of love with "SWEET ROSIE" and "GIRL YOU WANT MY LOVE". For fans of ALTON ELLIS,...
Desmond Coke/LET'S CHASE THE SUN LP
$18.00
Catalog #: ERC084 1
A supremely rare, privately pressed, lo-fi, synth-soul fusion released on his own label SATERLITE ENTERTAINMENTS in 1989. An edited 6-song mini-album version of the 9-song original LP has been painstakingly remastered from the original tapes. (EMOTIONAL RESCUE)
Eclipse/CORRUPTED SOCIETY CD
$18.00
Catalog #: RARC003CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. REGGAE ARCHIVE RECORDS is the sister label of BRISTOL ARCHIVES, focusing on lost reggae from other parts of the British isles. Often compared to fellow Handsworth act STEEL PULSE, they were together from 1975-85 and released one album and three singles - 12 of these tracks...
Eva Be/MOVING WITHOUT TRAVELLING DLP
$24.00
Catalog #: SB7020 1
Further blurring the lines between dub, roots reggae, & electronica, EVA BE makes a welcome return to SONAR KOLLEKTIV offshoot BEST SEVEN withe her latest full length "MOVING WITHOUT TRAVELLING". Features notable guest appearancs from FFD's JOE DUKIE, & MICATONE vocalist LISA BASSENGE.
Flying Down Thunder & R.A./ONE NATION CD
$13.50
Catalog #: BAL28 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. RISE ASHEN and FLYING DOWN THUNDER offer up 14 tracks that span deep house, afro, nu jazz and breaks merged with Algonquin language and chanting in the pow wow style that is the future sound of Canada. It has been nominated for a 2012 JUNO AWARD for Aboriginal Album of the...
Gladiators/ONCE UPON A TIME IN... DLP
$42.00
Catalog #: UTOPIA004 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. 2003's "ONCE UPON A TIME IN JAMAICA" finally on vinyl from DIGGERS FACTORY. Thirteen tracks of beautiful conscious roots reggae lead by the emotional voice of ALBERT GRIFFITHS, recorded at TUFF GONG in Jamaica. Limited to 500 copies, one time pressing. Includes vocals and...
I-Wolf & Burdy/MEET THE BABYLONIANS CD
$22.50
Catalog #: KL064 2
Some serious electronic dub music from I-WOLF & BURDY. Here they team up with SHAUN RYDER, DJ COLLAGE, G.RIZO and DANNY RANKIN, and lots more. Fans of KLEIN (and bands like STEREOTYP) will dig it. (KLEIN)
J Star/BIGGER BOUNCE MIX CD
$10.50
Catalog #: JSCD002 2
Seriously dope mix CD from reggae dub mashup kingpin J STAR (fresh from his remix of MAGIC FLY). A mix of dub and hip hop that fans of his remixes (or his other mix CDs) will definitely dig. 26 tracks of reggae and hip hop mixed together. Clear plastic packaging.
J Star/LICENSED PLATES CD
$21.00
Catalog #: JS021CD 2
The producer & DJ best known for his infamous reggae/hip hop nuggets on limited 7" vinyl, as well as for his remixes and mash-up's, is back with a 12-track album of mixes and versions heavy on the dub reggae side with remixes of DJ VADIM, MADNESS, DUB TERMINATOR, THE UNLIMITERS, and more!
J.M. Tim & Foty/AFRICAN FUNK '77-'79 LP
$27.00
Catalog #: ASVN058 1
"AFRICAN FUNK ESSENTIALS (1977-79)" is a 10 track collection of world music from TIM (JEAN MARIE TIAM) and MAURICE FOTY. They sing in their native language Ngomalah (as well as Duala and English) and make some of the "funkiest African funk around". AFRICA SEVEN brings the Africa funk. Again.
Jah Wobble/THE COVER ALBUM LP
$25.50
Catalog #: TB6324 1
TIGER BAY issues the new dub/ska cover album of cult movie and TV themes from post punk PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED bass legend. Eclectic in his own way, his music spans from jazz to dub, from punk to world music. 19 tracks inc "THE GOOD THE BAD & THE UGLY", "THEME FROM MIDNIGHT COWBOY" and more.
Johnny Osbourne/NEVER STOP FIGHTING LP
$13.50
Catalog #: GREL38 1
Amazing 1984 album from one of Jamaica's top voices, produced by JUNGO LAWES and backed by the ROOTS RADICS. A brighter sound than his previous album, most is themes around matters of the heart like "CURLY LOCKS GIRL", OVER 31 UNDER 21" & "LOVE IS UNIVERSAL". Mixed by SCIENTIST.(GREENSLEEVES)
Joshua Moses/30 YEARS IN WILDERNESS CD
$18.00
Catalog #: ARC250CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. BRISTOL ARCHIVES' latest artist album features rare, unreleased, and live recordings from roots guru JOSHUA MOSES. Tracks date 1978-2003, 15 slices of roots reggae of the highest degree, there is no doubt if he had recorded in Kingston he would have become an international...
Laid Back/BEAUTIFUL DAY CD
$16.50
Catalog #: FLEXXX01CD 2
This first single from their forthcoming "HAPPY DREAMER" album includes a trio of breezy, upbeat house mixes, a chillout mix from FRONTERA (aka CUICA and CANTOMA), an organic dub mix, as well as an instrumental jazzy mix that adds extra percussion and a flugelhorn. Seven cuts in all on this mini CD.
Lee Perry & Upsetters/RUDE WALKING LP
$19.50
Catalog #: DOS701H 1
DOL reissue finally back in print. A fantastic 15 track collection that includes all vocal cuts recorded with his house band THE UPSETTERS from 1968-1974. Includes "RUN FOR COVER", "DJANGO SGOOTS FIRST", "PEOPLE WEIRD", "WATER PUMP", "CLINT EASTWOOD RIDES AGAIN", "THE NIGHT DOCTOR" and more.
Lightning Head/13 FACES OF.. CD
$22.50
Catalog #: LHCD010 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Veteran dub producer GLYN "BIGGA" BUSH (of ROCKERS HI FI) drops a new CD of Afrobeat, dub and downtempo grooves. Rave reviews for his dubby Afro sounds from PETER KRUDER ("great album"), DJ DRM ("fantastic"), VELANCHE STEWART, NICODEMUS, NOW, and more. Airplay on KCRW as...
Manasseh/DUB THE MILLENIUM (180g) LP
$22.50
Catalog #: AJXLP315 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. UK sound system king who debuted at Notting Hill Carnival back in 1985, and has since garnered legions of dedicated followers worldwide. This LP has been reissued on 180g as part of ACID JAZZ's silver jubilee, a true 80's UK dub classic for fans of PRINCE JAMMY, KING TUBBY,...
Marcia Griffiths/SWEET AND NICE DLP
$40.50
Catalog #: BEWITH056LP 1
The vital debut album from Jamaica's undisputed first lady of song, reggae at its most soulful. Ten tracks of R&B and pop, this became an instant best seller back in 1974! Remastered and pressed on 140g vinyl, this double LP now includes an extra record collecting 14 rare songs! (BEWITH)
Mark Foggo's Skasters/SKA PIG RETURNS LP
$19.50
Catalog #: JUMP144LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Dutch ska madman from the 80s returns! Ten tracks in signature witty manic paced 2-TONE style, a true return to form from his classic albums of the early to mid 80s. A household name across Europe's ska scene, a must for fans of MADNESS, THE SPECIALS, ARTHUR KAY, MR REVIEW,...
Middle Volga Social Club/LOVE YOU SO LP
$19.50
Catalog #: MLR012 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Second album from Russian traditional female-fronted ska band on MAGNETIC LOFT records. Eight superb tracks with sultry vocals and a funky Jamaican soul vibe. A great listen from start to finish, this troop has their own style and sass. Recommended!
Molecule/CLIMAX CD
$18.00
Catalog #: 000112UR 2
MOLECULE, who acheived his reputation w/ an experimental dub album in 2006, fuses hypnotic electro ambiences with all sorts of special effects, dub n reggae, & sound textures to produce "CLIMAX". A fresh 15 track album with guests like ARIELLE DOMBASLE, CHARELIE COUTURE, NEMO, & more (UNDERDOG)
Monty Neysmith(Symarip)/MEETS BISHOPS CD
$9.00
Catalog #: JUMP132CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Brand new album from singer/organist of the mighty SYMARIP, whose 1970 "SKINHEAD MOONSTOMP" album is still a huge seller for TROJAN RECORDS. This sees him teamed up with THE BISHOPS to re-create that vintage reggae & ska vibe. Bonus 7" tracks included too. In mini-LP style...
Monty Norman/DR NO SOUNDTRACK GTFD LP
$19.50
Catalog #: DOL1021HG 1
DOL gatefold edition of the very first JAMES BOND soundtrack, featuring Jamaica's #1 band BYRON LEE & THE DRAGONAIRES in addition to the theme by JOHN BARRY. A nice mix of Caribbean sounds, mostly calypso and ballads, includes greats ERNEST RANGLIN on guitar and CARLOS MALCOM on trombone.
Moon Invaders & Caroloregians/HOT CD
$10.50
Catalog #: JUMP076CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. Two of Europe's leading 60's tradtional ska / early / skinhead reggae bands team up for this exclusive split album on JUMP UP to conincide with their US tour. 16 tracks full of boogaloo funk, soul, reggae, ska, and northern sounds. "HOT BLOOD COLD WEATHER" has all new...
Mos Def/MOS DUB LP
$15.00
Catalog #: MOSDUB 1
MAX TANNONE, the man behind the JAYDIOHEAD project, drops "MOS DUB" which mashes up 10 fresh MOS DEF raps like "MS. FAT BOOTY", "TRAVELLIN MAN", and "HURRICANE" with COMMON & BLACK THOUGHT with some classic dub & reggae cuts from DESMOND DEKKER, LEE PERRY, KING TUBBY & ERROL THOMPSON. Back in stock.
Nice Up! & J Star/CUT UPS... CD
$18.00
Catalog #: LHR001 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. "CUT UPS, BRUCK UPS & MUCK UPS" is straight from the vaults of two DJ's who practically invented the reggae/hip hop mash-up. In addition to 12 mixes previously released by each artist, you get 1 new track each from J STAR & NICE UP! head boy DJ SHEPDOG. Inc's 15 soundboy FX,...
Phoneheads/BUDDY LANGUAGE CD
$7.50
Catalog #: BUD003CD 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. New album from the german duo finally on cd. The album is a mixed bag of dub, drum and bass, jazz and many styles. Includes the classic re-rub of "MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS" by DJ FITCHIE & JOE DUKIE, and guest vocals from CLEVELAND WATKISS. (INFRACOM!)
Project Groundation/HALFLIFE V. 1 LP
$10.50
Catalog #: PGHL1 9
Part one of a new monthly series of dancehall tracks mashed up with current hip hop hits. 8 quality tracks featuring dancehall heavyweights SEAN PAUL, BEENIE MAN, SHAGGY, KARDINAL OFFISHAL and more, all riding on top of hip hop club bangers. Hot. PROJECT GROUNDATION
Project Groundation/HALFLIFE V. 9 LP
$10.50
Catalog #: PGHL9 1
Newest volume from CHILD and his PROJECT GROUNDATION series of hip hop- dancehall mashups. Features MISSY ELLIOT, BEENIE MAN, CAPLETON, SIZZLA, MR. VEGAS, and more. All hot tunes to tear up the dancefloors.
Red Soul Community/HOLIDAYS IN THE.. LP
$19.50
Catalog #: JUMP156LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Spain's top act returns with a new punky 3rd wave meets 2-Tone ska sound for fans of THE INTERRUPTERS, TIM TIMEBOMB (RANCID). Lead by captivating vocals of ISA GARCIA over a driving ska beat that is very reminiscent of 90's American ska, follwing albums on GROVER and...
Riddim Research Lab/RESEARCH PROGRAM LP
$21.00
Catalog #: GAMMLP001 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. LAY-FAR presents this UK-based pair of dub producers. This 11-song album is a mixture of modern beats with deep roots reggae influences, all heavily processed in an old-fashioned manner, interspersed with overt political and social messages throughout. (GAMM)
See-I/SEE-I CD
$12.00
Catalog #: FKX039 2
Groove Dis Exclusive. The debut album from brothers ZEEBO and ROOTZ. A fixture in the D.C. reggae scene which led them to working and performing with THIEVERY CORP.Now after years of live performances and tours they release their 13 track debut that mixes reggae sounds with funk and soul. Out on...