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LANR 008LP
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First volume -- though the second never happened -- of this ongoing collaboration between post-punk stalwarts Cherry Red and home of the western dub On U Sound, originally released in 1981. Adrian Sherwood obviously sitting behind the desk and a cast of marvelous artists leading the way for a reggae renaissance. Stolen and contaminated songs, you may take this as a reference point for 12 unreleased tracks showing the best of the UK underground rhythms. A further development of the Jamaican heritage, with handmade electronics and a forward-thinking production. Mothmen's "Afghani Dub" is one of the leading tracks here, with future members of Durutti Column and Simply Red on board, this is a mystical post-industrial trip through upbeat rhythms. Along the way you'll find the over-the-top vocal performance of Judy Nylon -- more akin to certain no wave expressionism -- futuristic vibes from Suns Of Arqa, contribution from New Age Steppers supergroup and Creation Rebel teaming up with the so-called Jamaican "Voice of Thunder", Prince Far I. All in all, a (natural) mystic experience. Also features Jah Woosh, Machine Gun Hogg & Co., The Chicken Granny, Alan Pellay, London Underground, and Jeb Loy & The Oil Wells. Fully remastered and licensed, limited to 500 copies; 180 gram vinyl.
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LANR 007LP
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You probably heard it before, several times. The opening number "Hungry, So Angry" is to be considered one of the most infectious white funk anthem of the era. The Glitterhouse was released in 1981 on British imprint Cherry Red and soon was hailed as an instant classic for the post-punk generation close to dancefloor. In the same league of A Certain Ratio and New Yorkers Bush Tetras the band originally from Nottingham moved behind obscure numbers and twisted grooves showing a revolutionary take on the up-and-coming new wave scenario. Here's an unmissable collection with tracks from their three singles, sole studio album, live recordings but also unreleased tracks from an October 1982 demo tape. Fully remastered and licensed, limited to 500 copies; 180 gram vinyl.
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LANR 036LP
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A more than welcomed re-issue for the iconic post-punk band Sad Lovers And Giants, coming all the way from Watford. The album showcases a collection of unreleased recordings -- mostly conceived between 1981 and 1983 -- and it is a right companion to their two-studio masterpiece: "Epic Garden Music" and "Feeding The Flames." Black vinyl.
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LANR 037LP
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Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots and reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977. Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6, 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica's sixth-highest honor. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA Sir Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid." His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favor with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy," although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man," a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following. Fully licensed, 140g vinyl.
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LANR 038LP
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Fully licensed, 140g vinyl. Re-issued for the very first time on vinyl -- in more than 40 years -- here's the third album by the cultish Jamaican band Morwells. Backed by such reggae luminaries as Sly & Robbie, Errol "Flabba" Holt, Tommy McCook, Ansel Collins, Earl "Chinna" Smith, and others, this is a true gem meant to last! The group was formed by Maurice Wellington and his Trenchtown's childhood friend Eric Lamont, joined around 1975 by Lousi Davis and by Errol "Flabba" Holt. The group split up in 1980.
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LANR 033LP
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Fully licensed, 140g vinyl. A wonderful collection of early seventies recordings produced by Alton Ellis himself. High-impact reggae tunes with a great horn section. Alton Nehemiah Ellis (1 September 1938 - 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady, he was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame.
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A mandatory selection from the Jamaican singer's large catalog, recorded at Channel One Studio with the likes of Sly & Robbie, The Tamlins, Don Drummond Jr., Dean Fraser, Ansel Collins, and Winston Wright. The songs have been engineered by Soldjie, Barnabas, and Scientist! A legendary cast for a series of unbelievable numbers. Roland Burrell was born in Pennants, Clarendon in Jamaica and was destined to become a star from his early days at John Austin School which set the stage for a career in the music field. Growing up in Trench Town, he met Bob Marley and Toots Hibbert who gave him inspiration and counseling as he would often "jam" with them. During his growing artistic years, he sang with a group called The Shades, where he encountered Lee "Scratch" Perry. Along with Conrad Brown, they produced Lonely Man. Thereafter, Roland quickly rose to popular fame when he recorded the chartbuster "Johnny Dollar," a song that topped the Jamaican charts in Europe, USA and Japan. He recorded his first album, Johnny Dollar for Tanka Records which included the hit songs "Hey Mama" and "Stormy Night."
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LANR 034LP
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Rare reggae collection originally released in 1975. Featuring guest musicians Ken Boothe, Delroy Washington, Bob Davis, Gene Rondo, and former members of the Cimarons. Some of the tracks have been recorded at the Black Arc Studio with engineer Lee "Scratch" Perry. All tracks produced by Clem Bushay.
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LANR 032EP
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Re-issued for the very first time on vinyl, finally we have the chance to collect the only two EP's published by the influential post-punk combo from Bristol. Both records have been released on Recreational in 1982 and still sound fresh and highly influential. Their infectious hybrid of DIY punk attitude and straight funk rhythms made the difference throughout the local club scene. A mandatory re-issue! Also heard on the incredible Cherry Red box set Shake The Foundations: Militant Funk & The Post-Punk Dancefloor 1978-1984.
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LANR 027LP
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Brand new reissue for the epic Tapper Zukie's first album, originally released in 1973. Supervised by the original producer Clement Bushay! Zukie never expected these cuts to turn into an album, and was quite startled to discover this record in the London shops when he came to town in the spring of 1975. After 50 years Man Ah Warrior is still a lively and unique collection. The bassline and trademark guitar sound from The Temptations' "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" is instantly recognizable in the title track with the riddim featuring just drum, bass, and riffing guitar. "I King Zukie" is a big tune, an interplay between the soulful vocal of "I Dont Know Why I Love You" (originally done by Stevie Wonder) and Tapper Zukie's toasting. All in all, a series of remarkable tunes such as the wicked "Viego", the hypnotic "Cally Dolly" and "Zukie Fashionwear" with a big trombone and at the beginning Willie Williams (although Delroy Wilson is mentioned in the song) singing lines from the Temptations song "Get Ready".
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LANR 031LP
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First official re-issue for this roots reggae masterpiece, originally recorded in 1977. The Bushrangers, also known as Clem Bushay All Stars is the house band of producer Clem Bushay. They recorded the Stuntman album with musicians like Barry McVicker, Bunny McKenzie, Candy McKenzie, Carl Lewis, Dennis Bovell, Desmond Charles, Hughie, Janet Kay, Jimmy Haynes, Jimmy Mack, Jimmy Stratdan, Joseph Charles, Junior Bailey, Junior English, Michael Charles, Stanley, Suzy Browne, Moon Rocks and Zabandis. The album was also produced by Bushay.
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LANR 028EP
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First time vinyl reissue. Originally released in 1982. The seminal EP In Rhythm is the sole 1982 release by post punk/mutant disco wizards Scream And Dance. A necessary addition to the influential Bristol scene dominated by Rip Rig and Panic, Pop Group, and the likes. Originally recorded and released in 1982 on Recreational Records, this maxi single was produced by Steve Street, who began his career in 1976 on the Bristol music scene by recording demos for The Pop Group, and later in 1978-9 for Glaxo Babies. This dub-inflicted takes on classic indie/funk/wave still sounds refreshing today. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 029LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1984. The soulful reggae singer Best of! Originally released on Empire (Channel One's sub label). Hits from late '70s to 1984, recorded at Channel One studio with Sly & Robbie, Earl Chinna Smith, Dean Fraser, Deadly Headly, and many more... Delroy George Wilson (October 5, 1948 - March 6, 1995) was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. Wilson is often regarded as Jamaica's first child star, having first found success as a teenager. His youngest son, Karl "Konan" Wilson, has found success as part of British duo Krept and Konan. His voice matured as he left his teens, around the time of ska's transition to rocksteady and this period in the late 1960s produced many hits including one of the first rocksteady records, "Dancing Mood", "Jerk in Time" (with the Wailers), "Feel Good All Over",
I'm Not a King", "True Believer in Love", "Rain From the Skies", "Conquer Me", and "Riding for a Fall". "Won't You Come Home", a duet with Ken Boothe on a rhythm originally cut by The Conquerors for Sonia Pottinger has become one of the most-versioned Jamaican tracks ever. After leaving Studio One he recorded for other labels, with varying degrees of success, and set up his own short-lived W&C label. He enjoyed success with Bunny Lee in the late 1960s and early 1970s with tracks such as "This Old Heart of Mine", "Footsteps of Another Man", and "Better Must Come". His double A-side "It Hurts"/"Put Yourself in My Place" was a skinhead favorite and narrowly missed UK chart success. He recorded a version of "Run Run", a song he had originally recorded for Dodd, for maverick producer Keith Hudson. Wilson toured the UK and recorded for Trojan Records in 1970. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 030LP
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First time vinyl reissue. Originally released in 1983, this reggae lover's 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... Edwards was born in Jamaica in 1938 where he was raised with fourteen siblings. Strongly influenced by Nat King Cole, he began performing at the age of 14. He came to the attention of Chris Blackwell in 1959. Edwards had four number one singles in Jamaica between 1960 and 1961, all self-written ballads with Latin-influenced music. When Blackwell set up Island Records in London in 1962, Edwards travelled with him. Edwards worked as a singer and songwriter for Island, recording as a solo artist and also duets with Millie Small, as well as performing duties such as delivering records. He wrote both "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me", that became number one singles in the United Kingdom for The Spencer Davis Group. He continued to work as a recording artist himself, with regular album releases through to the mid-1980s. Much of his later work was produced by Bunny Lee, and he also worked with The Aggrovators. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 024LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1981. Reissued on vinyl for the very first time, the third Paragons album, released on the UK reggae label, Starlight. All songs are backed by the Aggrovators, the Bunny Lee's house band, that includes Sly & Robbie, the Barrett Brothers -- both also with Bob Marley & the Wailers -- Jackie Mittoo, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Winston Wright, and many others. Produced by Bunny Lee and mixed by Prince Jammy. Now marked the Paragons return to the scene, in a big way. Great vibrations, dreamy melodies, a roots reggae masterpiece, not to be missed! Fully remastered and licensed. Edition of 500.
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LANR 023LP
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Reissue, originally released for the first time in 1983 on the UK label Vista Sound. Fight Against Corruption sees Cornell Campbell backed by most of The Aggrovators musicians (Sly & Robbie, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Jackie Mittoo, Winston Wright). The album was produced by Bunny Lee and Campbell itself, who -- here -- clearly skims some social criticism, but also does not disdain some more lovers tunes -- another killer album to love forever! Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 026LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1984. Mandatory reissue 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. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 019LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1980. Welcome to the realm of creator and mentor Michael Wadada, the man behind the exotic maneuvers of Suns of Arqa, one of the most sought-after world beat fusion project of the early eighties. His main goal was to increase the vibrations of classical Indian raga with the rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming, epitomized in England by contemporary dub producers. Released in 1980 on Manchester's own Rock Steady Records, Revenge Of The Mozabites is an essential masterpiece paving the way for future over the border contamination. Deeply informed by cosmic mysticism the album still reverberates with the hidden sounds of earth and soul. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 012EP
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Yet another chapter in the ongoing Alexander Robotnick saga. Electronic wizard Maurizio Dami licensed his second single in 1983 on Materiali Sonori "club series," Fuzz Dance. After the surprising and astonishing success of the debut -- Problèmes D'Amour -- Robotnick became a sort of cult figure even in the United States and soon was labeled as a forerunner of the electro movement. Fully remastered and licensed. Clear vinyl.
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LANR 018LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1973. What if Lee Perry and Lex Baxter have been caught in a firetrap altogether? A weird experiment in dub and reggae coined in 1973, the sole album of this interstellar venture was a case in point. Jamaican rhythms (provided by the almighty Trojan Records crew) with legendary prog/psych keyboardist Ken Elliot (former member of influential British bands such as Second Hand and Seventh Wave) creating groovy instrumental on top. Ten tracks including the Joe Meek classic "Telstar" and a spacey rendition of The Skatalities' "Guns Of Navarone" (aptly named "Guns Of The Martian Giants") for an album that might sounds like a Caribbean easy listening session on dope. A true gem on its own, incredible strange music for the suburbs. Fully remastered and licensed.
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First time vinyl reissue, originally released on UK label Arts & Crafts in 1982. This legendary Johnny Clarke recordings 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! Fully remastered and licensed.
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LANR 015LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1984. Cult reissue from this short-lived Bristol project. Their debut four-track EP was self-released on Restriction Records in 1984 giving birth to a collective experience fueled by several members: Andrew Clarke (AMJ Almighty Groove, AMJ Dub Collective) Clive Smith, Rob Smith (co- founder of the influential trip-hop band Smith & Mighty), plus members of Zion Band. Produced by Mad Professor at London Ariwa Studios and featuring extraordinaire trombone player Vin Gordon aka Don Drummond Jr. (The Skatalites, The Upsetters) this quintessential mini-album merged the original Jamaican reggae-dub feel with a more contemporary approach, focusing on the experience of established British bands like Aswad and Black Uhuru. Fully remastered and licensed; edition of 500.
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LANR 017LP
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Restocked; last copies, reduced price. Reissue, originally released in 1986. Just a single album and a bunch of singles, rising star Linda Di Franco debuted in 1985 and left the scene all of a sudden in 1986. Her first album was a combined effort produced by Don Was (Blue Note's Renaissance music man and previously leader of post disco combo Was Not Was), a gentle selection of soul-pop ballads and lushy synth arrangements. With leading single "My Boss" the album shows an ethereal continuum with an excellent rendition of Burt Bacharach "The Look Of Love". Recorded in London, Detroit, and New York, Rise Of The Heart is definitely a keystone in the rising club culture revolution verging on the more existentialist pop aesthetic. RIYL: Sade, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Carmel, Antena. Fully remastered and licensed.
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LANR 010LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1982. Officially the latest album released by the British super group, Lows & Highs is the triumphant epilogue to these fascinating adventure in rhythm. Featuring vocals from Crucial Tony and Lizard Logan this is probably the most straight-ahead reggae album in their whole discography. Producer Adrian Sherwood is in charge behind the desk while Style Scott, Eskimo Fox, and Donald Campbell bring all their potential efforts on the drums. Deadly Headley and Dave "Flash" Wright are the top horn section here. The album features the bonus track "Read And Learn" from 1982 single Love I Can Feel. A must have for any English dub worshipper. Fully remastered and licensed. 180 gram vinyl; edition of 500.
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LANR 016LP
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The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You'll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records -- Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released in 1981 -- plus a selection of five, long-lost contributions. Originally formed in 1977 as Revelation Rockers, a name they soon changed, Talisman was considered the top reggae act in town alongside local contemporaries Black Roots. The band -- popular for their intense live shows -- opened for such glorious and diverse acts as Burning Spear, The Clash, and The Rolling Stones. This proper release on vinyl allows a new generation of fans to catch with their original style. Talisman certainly shows a different side of the UK reggae flourishing scene -- think about Aswad, Steel Pulse, and Misty In Roots -- putting Bristol back on the map. Fully remastered and licensed. Edition of 500.
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