In 1969, Marley teamed up with producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry who introduced him to the Barrett brothers – Aston (Family Man) on bass and Carlton (drums) – who would become a vital component of the Wailers’ 70s success. Songs released on Perry’s Upsetter label would feature the three singers, the Barretts plus guitarist Alva Lewis […]
Step into the soul-stirring legacy of Bob Marley with Live Icon’s powerful two-disc collection capturing the raw energy and spiritual resonance of his legendary live radio broadcast performances.Spanning the peak years of his career, this compilation brings together rare, electrifying live renditions of Marley’s most beloved tracks, offering both long-time fans and new listeners a […]
“Eastwood Rides Again is the follow up to Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry & The Upsetters previous classic, Return Of Django and draws heavily on funk and rhythm and blues. The mixture of Lee Perry production and at times pure American funk lead to great results. That unique Perry percussion lurking underneath all of the tracks keep […]
2 LP Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Studio One Showcase 45’ features a roll call of classic Studio One reggae legends including Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Skatalites and more – seminal reggae artists who all launched their careers at the legendary Studio One label. Featuring seminal cuts […]
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry & The Upsetters’ classic Return of Django. Lee Perry had already been making name in the Jamaican music scene for about a decade before Return of Django hit the UK charts in 1969. It was released after Trojan released a hugely popular collection of Perry’s biggest instrumentals. This album is a must […]
2 LP Brand new collection of Studio One killer tunes, focussing on the late 70s, 80s and beyond. Since the early 1960s Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd had established Studio One as the unparalleled leader in reggae music in the world. In the years that followed he established the careers of countless reggae legends – Bob […]
RSD 2024 RSD titles are limited to one copy per person. With fairness in mind, we have to prohibit multiple buys of the same release. Orders for multiple copies will be fully refunded! 2 LP RED & CYAN VINYL Tracklisting 1. Jackie Opel – Youre Too Bad 2. Johnny Osbourne – Murderer 3. John Holt […]
Record producer, composer, singer, and pioneer of the dub music genre Lee Scratch Perry passed away in August 2021. His influence over popular music since the 1970s is hugely significant, with artists including Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Clash, Beastie Boys, Max Romeo, Junior Murvin and The Orb all enriched by Perry’s legendary touch, […]
2 LP A double vinyl compilation of the most frequently sampled reggae classics. TRACKLISTING A1. Lee “Scratch” Perry & The Upsetters – Soul Fire A2. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam A3. Gregory Isaacs – Babylon Too Rough A4. Wayne Smith – Under Me Sleng Teng A5. Sheila Hylton – The Beds Too Big Without You […]