Browse by Label: ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)

Artist:	MARK, LOUISA
Title:	Keep It Like It Is
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	12"
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	DB 001EP

2004 release. Classic lover's rock from Britain's beloved late-'70s/early- '80s vocalist Louisa Mark. She won her first recording session with Lloyd Coxsone at just 15 years old, soon cementing herself as one of the most important lover's rock vocalists of all time. "6 Sixth Street" topped the reggae charts in 1978, and helped her to win "Artist of the Year" at the 1978 Reggae Awards in the UK, and "Keep It Like It Is" was released on the Trojan label in 1986. Marks tragically and suddenly passed away in October 2009. Also includes Jah Son's "Natty Go Dey Voluntarily," originally released on Burning Sounds.

Artist:	MARK, LOUISA
Title:	Breakout
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 012CD

2004 release. This is the only album recorded by the legendary British lover's rock diva Louisa Mark, who passed away suddenly and tragically in October of 2009. Breakout, originally released in 1981 on the Bushays label, is a masterpiece -- a release which influenced the sound of the UK lover's rock scene like no other. In addition to the original album, this CD includes an unreleased DJ-cut of "Even Though You're Gone" by Prince Jazzbo and a DJ-cut of "Keep It Like It Is" by Jah Son. It also includes debut song "All My Loving," recorded by Lloyd Coxsone when Louisa was just 15, as well as the legendary hit -- known to all Londoners -- "Caught You In A Lie." The additional Jazzbo version is a previously-unreleased track, while the Jah Son version has not been released since the original 7" come out back in the '70s. Features backing bands Aswad and In Crowd.

Artist:	WALKER & FRIENDS, PAULETTE
Title:	So In Love
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 013CD

2004 release. So In Love is a collection of UK lover's rock -- the works following Louisa Mark's big break -- recorded during the late-'70s glory days of the Bushay label production. Featuring "I'll Be Free Someday" by Candy McKenzie, who also released several other tracks on the Upsetter label, a cover of Michael Jackson's "Shake Your Body," and "Ready To Learn" by a 13 year-old Suzy Brown, whose vocal maturity was far beyond her years. The collection also stars Paulette Walker, an enchanting singer whose sultry, husky vocal style contrasted with Louisa's more child-like delivery. Recorded during the same period as Breakout (1981), In Crowd and Aswad feature as backing bands throughout. A must-have collection for all fans of UK lover's rock. Also featuring Bushey Girls, Cynthia Richards, Kevin & Kate, Ann And Annice Peters, and Prince Jazzbo.

Artist:	QUEEN PATSY & STRANGER COLE
Title:	Fabulous Songs Of Miss Sonia Pottinger Vol. 1
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 015CD

2004 release. The first in a series showcasing the SEP/Gayfeet productions of Jamaica's one and only female producer, the renowned Sonia Pottinger. Features vintage wire and crystal remastered late-'60s/early-'70s solo tunes by Queen Patsy (aka Millicent Todd), including "Love So Divine" (aka "True Love"), "Loving Love" and "You Took My Love," as well as the hit duets "Your Photograph" and "Give Me The Right," sung with Stranger Cole, and rare, soulful tunes such as "Find Someone." Also features the killer rude boy tunes "We Shall Overcome" and "Rudies All Around," recorded by Stranger & Gladdy Anderson under the name of The Seraphines. Early rocksteady and ska, impeccably produced by one of the most legendary reggae producers to this day. Includes a booklet in English & Japanese with rare photos and detailed liner notes, including a commentary written by former Merritone producer and Federal Studio engineer, Keith Scott.

Artist:	VA
Title:	Orange Street Special
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 016CD

...Fabulous Songs Of Miss Sonia Pottinger Vol. 2. 2007 release. The second in Rock A Shacka's Sonia Pottinger series is a compilation of rare 45s released on the SEP and Gayfeet labels by the legendary female producer, who was responsible for so many wonderful releases during the '60s and '70s and who stands tall alongside the likes of Studio One and Treasure Isle. This is a precious selection of tunes, most of which have never seen reissue since their original release on 7" in 1967 and 1968. Starting with title track and killer instrumental, "Orange Street Special" by Bobby Aitken, the collection features Johnny & The Attractions' deeper-than-deep classic, "Let's Get Together," "Rudies Give Up" by Lloyd "Cuss Cuss" Robinson and Pantomime producer Glen Brown, and "Miss Cushie" by Junior Murvin of "Police & Thieves"-fame singing under his former name, Junior Soul. Fifteen tracks of rocksteady murder! Vintage wire and crystal remastering, including a booklet with detailed liner notes in English and Japanese and rare artist and label photos. Other artists include: The Cables, The Valentines, The Originators, Rhythm Bop, The Carib Beats, The Conquerors, Eric Morris, and The Hippy Boys.

Artist:	ELLIS, ALTON
Title:	Soul Train Is Coming
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 017CD

2008 release. A commemorative album for Alton Ellis who passed away in October of 2008 after a battle with cancer. Alton was a godfather of legendary status who laid the foundations for Jamaican singer-songwriters. Starting with releases from the '60s, this album is an awesome showcase of Alton's lesser-known but prodigious talents as a record producer. Following his massive hits at Studio One and Treasure Isle, Alton decided to go it alone and set up his own label, Ellis. Sadly, due to various pressures put on him by the major labels, he was only able to release a few singles, before having to draw a close to this wonderful period of production. As such, these tunes make up a collection of rarities which have until now been very difficult to come by -- 19 tracks in all, they represent some of the best of Alton's rocksteady and early reggae output. Rocksteady track no. 1 features Alton, his sister Hortense Ellis and Starlites trumpet player Johnny Moore -- who passed away shortly before Alton -- while other tracks feature backing from Upsetters, as well as rhythms recorded by the Sound Dimensions at Studio One. Includes a booklet in English and Japanese, with detailed commentary by Mandingo as well as rare artist and label photos.

Artist:	BROWN MEETS KING TUBBY, GLEN
Title:	Big Dub: 15 Dubs From Lost Tapes
Label:	ROCK A SHACKA (JAPAN)
Format:	CD
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	DBCD 018CD

A collection of previously-unreleased outtakes of versions from B-sides to 7" and 12" releases on the Pantomime, South East and Dwyer labels -- labels on which singer, musician and record producer Glen Brown put out some of his most highly-acclaimed work -- by artists such as Sylford Walker and Big Youth. Glen Brown carved out a place for himself with his unique style, putting him up there alongside the likes of Lee Perry, Dub Organizer and Augustus Pablo. The works featured on this CD are also among some of the first on which King Tubby was credited as an artist. A lowly studio engineer at the time, King Tubby was already beginning to go beyond just experimenting with the tape effects and spring reverb of the day, by trying every means possible to create what would become his own distinctive sound. The sessions reproduced on this remastered CD represent a joyous and significant discovery of "lost" music, which sees the likes of King Tubby and Family Man come together in a creative collaboration with this singularly-talented producer, who originally started his career as a jazz singer.

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