The Wailers – Back Out / Can't You See (7")
12,90 €*
Jamwax Records proudly presents this historic reissue, featuring two
timeless tracks from The Wailers’ legendary album The Best of The
Wailers: "Can't You See" and "Back Out". While these songs have long
been cherished as classics, this marks the first time they have ever
been available on a 7-inch vinyl single. Even though some books about
Bob Marley & The Wailers list them as having been released on
7-inch, I have never seen a copy for sale. Produced by the visionary
Leslie Kong with co-producer Warwick Lyn, the album captures The Wailers
at their soulful, raw best. These songs predate the group’s later
partnership with Lee Perry and Island Records, offering a purer, more
unembellished sound. The harmonies are flawless, the arrangements simple
yet deeply powerful, and the performances utterly timeless. "Back Out"
highlights Bob Marley's unmistakable voice, brimming with the confidence
and charisma that would later make him a global icon. Bunny Wailer and
Peter Tosh's harmonies add depth to a track that perfectly embodies the
spirit of early reggae. "Can't You See" showcases Peter Tosh on lead
vocals, supported by the sublime harmonies of Bob Marley and Bunny
Wailer. These recordings, crafted with a four-track setup and featuring
some of Jamaica’s finest musicians—including Mickey ‘Boo’ Richards on
drums, Jackie Jackson on bass, and Winston Wright on organ—are testament
to a moment in time when reggae was still raw, revolutionary, and
evolving.
Bob & Marcia / Marcia Griffiths – Young Gifted And Black / Working To The Top (7")
12,90 €*
Bob & Marcia's Young Gifted & Black album on Trojan came back in
1970 and was produced by Harry J. It included the title track, which
was a UK top five hit that has remained a favourite. The cool and breezy
groove carries a potent socio-political message and lo-fi drums that
lodge deep. It is reissued here on anew 45rpm that is featured alongside
Marcia Griffiths' soulful 'Working To The Top' which mixes authentic
reggae and slightly more swaggering ska vibes and heartfelt, steady
groove. Together, these tracks take it back to a golden age of reggae
and are perfect for loud plays on sound systems this summer.
Prince Istari – Riddim Dub School 6th Grade / Mwendoskasi (Hot Drum Spicy Bass) - I Dub Further (Bass Upon The Wicked) (7")
9,90 €*
The last grade of the elementary Riddim Dub School. If you like it hot
you go for Mwendoskasi and so Prince Istari did for the first side on
the 6th Grade. Brass driven hot stepper dub on this one with a killer
bass line as allways. Flipside ‚I Dub Further‘ dives in deeper territory
of percussion solos and fans of organ licks and brass sections have
their treat on this heavy dub rocker.
Bandits – Per Que Te'n Vas / Per Que Te'n Dub (7")
15,90 €*
-Limited Edition
Brand new Bandits single covering the J.L. Perale's clasic Por Qué Te vas, which became a big hit sung by Janette in the 70's.Bandits takes this tune to the highest level, fusing it with Dave Brubek's Take Five, with a stunning result.
Carroll Thompson & Mighty Megatons / Gladdy Wax & Mighty Megatons – Dance With Me / Gladdy At Carnival (7")
8,90 €*
Carroll Thompson, with her sweet voice, is absolutely one of the best
Rock Steady and Lovers Rock singers. Now presenting 'Dance With Me', an
original Rock Steady tune, unforgettable song, an instant hit!
Gladdy Way, in the other hand, is the immortal Vinyl Fingers, DJ,
toaster, producer and Sound Man. Number one in Europe when it's about
Jamaican oldies music!
With this wicked single decided to toast on Mighty Megaton's riddim, as
he does during Notting Hill Carnival. 'Gladdy at Carnival' is a
masterpiece, a wicked tune!
Night Owls – Got That Will / Got That Dub (Version) (7")
14,90 €*
To round out the year, Los Angeles' own Night Owls are hitting the decks
once again with their next re-imagined soul classic, this time digging
deep in the crates and taking on Lee Moses’ 1970s Maple Records version
of the Herman Hitson classic "Got That Will." Flipping this rare soul
cut into an early Dancehall-inspired banger, producer & guitarist
Dan Ubick bought in powerhouse singer Gina Murrell (Wailing Souls,
U-Roy, The Ethiopians, Orgone) to match the new energy and direction
brought by Night Owls' rhythm section of Ubick, Wilder, Colie, and
Rivas. But like the old Ginsu knife adverts...that’s not all - this go
‘round Ubick also enlisted Kingston's own legendary deejay Ranking Joe
(Greensleeves, Trojan, Joe Gibbs, etc.) to bless the track with his
signature rhythmic, ad-lib stylings, giving this rendition an even
sharper edge.
The flip side features a proper Version in “Got that Dub" mixed by Night
Owls keyboard maestro and engineer Roger Rivas complete with dubbed out
Space Echoes, verb splashes, SynDrum hits and drum 'n' bass sections
and a completely different vocal take from Ranking Joe showcasing even
more of his signature, razor sharp word play. “Got that Dub" gives this
Night Owls re-imagined deep soul classic extended life and is primed for
a late 70’s/early 80’s sound system set, blasting loud and turned to
eleven so all you deejays and selectors make sure to grab doubles before
they are gone!
Johnny Clarke – Never Give Up On Jah / Green Cross– Style Ah Weh We Love (7")
9,90 €*
Reggae veteran Johnny Clarke debuts on the Heartical label with Never Give Up On Jah, the first single from the forthcoming riddim album, I’m A Revolutionist.
The classic Studio One riddim, originally popularized by Freddie
McGregor in the 1970s, has been reimagined by Basque Dub Foundation.
Available now for download and streaming, it will also be offered as a
limited edition 7″ vinyl of 300 copies.