Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings – originally released in 1982 UK label Arts & Crafts – is something you wouldn’t miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself – backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) – and arranged by Clarke and Stafford Douglas (alias Mafia Tone). ”Can’t Get Enough” witnesses the peak of his career with his first British production. The beginning of a period that would bring Clarke to London and see him churn out a string of hits with Douglas’s production, before returning to work with Bunny Lee and Mad Professor, King Tubby, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy. Roots reggae at its best here!
Reissued on vinyl for the first time! Originally released in 1983.
This reggae lovers album was recorded by Scientist, produced by Bunny Lee, with the best of Jamaican musicians like Sly & Robbie, Jackie Mittoo, Winston Wright, Earl Chinna Smith and more…
1988, release of Strength Of My Life, the band's landmark album, featuring "Cool & Calm", "Pay Day" and "Live and Give", which were to be part of all their subsequent world tours.Wiss, Apple and Skelly are accompanied by the Roots Radics, an exceptional backing band, all produced by Doctor Dread for the legendary Real Authentic Sound label and mixed by Jim Fox at Lion & Fox studio.
Essential reissue for this rare album of dub instrumental reggae tunes recorded by Tommy McCook (on sax, The Skatalites) and Bobby Ellis (trumpet, The Upsetters, The Aggrovators) in 1977. Originally licensed on Grove Music this amazing set features the likes of Sly and Robbie, Ansel Collins (organ), Clinton Fearon- from The Gladiators - on lead guitar and Bernard Harvey – of The Wailers fame - on piano. Recorded at Channel One and mixed at King Tubby Studio, the album was engineered by Yabby You and Barnabas.
Officially reissued for the first time on vinyl this roots reggae masterpiece, originally recorded in 1977 by the talented producer Clement Bushay
with such musicians as Dennis Bovell, Tradition, Trevor Starr, Everald Thompson, Zabandis, Janet Kay, Sunny Binns and more…
The Best of the soulful reggae singer! Originally released on Empire (Channel One’s sub label ).
Hits from late 70’s to 1984, recorded at Channel One studio with Sly & Robbie, Earl Chinna Smith, Dean Fraser, Deadly Headley and more…
1984 mandatory re-issue for british dub-roots combo. Co-produced by On U Sound and Cherry Red the album shows the masterful production of wizard Adrian Sherwood and a series of sublime vocal performances by stalwarts Bim Sherman, Mikey Dread and Prince Far I. The sublime line-up is completed by master musicians Crucial Tony, "Deadly" Headley Bennett, Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and Evar Wellington. Enjoy the purity of this aquatic sound 1
Finally reissued much to the delight of reggae heads, this rare Jamaican ska gem originally debuted in 1964. Byron Lee And The Dragonaires gained fame early, notably appearing in the 1962 James Bond film Dr No as the hotel band. By 1964, they were featured in the seminal ska broadcast This is Ska! alongside icons like Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots and the Maytals which helped take them to the next level. As we as a superb selection of sounds, the album's back cover boasts delightful illustrations offering a guide to mastering classic ska dance moves in just 12 easy steps. That adds a charming touch to this essential piece of ska history.
One of the earliest and rarest compilation of Jamaican ska jazz, released in 1961 on the iconic Blue Beat Record.
Featuring Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Cecil Lloyd, Alton Ellis, Derrick Harriott, Rico Rodriguez, The Charmers, The Jiving Juniors and more.