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Cover of Jah The Creator / Jah The Creator Dub by RSD.

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RSD

Jah The Creator / Jah The Creator Dub

Reggae Archive

10"

£14.99

Cat Number

RARC030V

Release date
Expected 14 Aug '26

Release date: Expected 14 Aug '26

Last year Reggae Archive Records teamed up with Rob Smith/RSD to release a hand-picked selection of his finest dubstep dub plates recorded between 2006 and 2011 with a very heavy reggae influence. Previously only possible to hear in person wherever Rob deejayed, the two limited edition pressing of the RSD vinyl LP 'Dubplate Archive' rapidly sold out and generated nothing but praise and positive feedback.

Even though Rob had paid particular attention to how heavy the cut was on the LP and made sure it wasn't lacking in bass response, we still received requests for the tracks to be released individually as singles. Having discussed it with Rob we've decided to test the market for individual singles with an initial release of 'Jah the Creator' coupled with a previously unreleased dub version that is exclusive to this release.

RSD 'Jah The Creator / Jah The Creator Dub' will be released as a limited edition vinyl 10" on Reggae Archive Records. In keeping with the minimalistic design approach employed on the album, this 10" also replicates the bare-bones label design of a dub plate cut to acetate.

TRACK LISTING

1. Jah The Creator
2. Jah The Creator Dub

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Black Symbol

Loving Jah / Everything Has Its Time - 2026 Reissue

Reggae Archive

During the 1980s the late Black Symbol was a massive supporter of reggae music in Birmingham's Handsworth community and thirty years later he offered Reggae Archive Records a similar level of support. Not only did he allow them to release his back catalogue and new music, he also introduced them to many other Birmingham artists with whom they went on to work with.

Sadly, we lost Black Symbol just over two years ago, with the support of his family, Reggae Archive have decided to reissue a classic and very in demand 12" single, 'Loving Jah / Everything Has Its Time'. Two unique and very spiritual slices of UK roots reggae at its best.

This great single barely sold upon release, not because of any lack of quality, but because Black Symbol's brothers and fellow band members had little option but to travel the country by bus and train with boxes of the record, trying get it stocked anywhere that would take it. Few copies made it to shops beyond Birmingham. The record had minimal self-distribution and the London based reggae industry mostly ignored Britain's second city, only being interested in promoting their own releases or in one case offering a pittance for the band's rights, an offer firmly rejected.

It may be a very rare record, but its quality meant that those in the know were soon trying to find themselves a copy, an often-futile task. The arrival of the internet barely made the search much easier with copies appearing infrequently averaging perhaps one copy showing up every two years or less. Inevitably the demand has seen prices climb with copies now fetching in excess of £200, assuming you can beat the competition and be first in the queue to purchase one.

Reggae Archive originally shared both tracks with a wider audience back in 2015 with their Black Symbol compilation album. If anything, that release created even more of a demand for the original 12" single with its extended mixes. Knowing that for many reggae fans it is the format of choice, Reggae Archive are pleased to be releasing a straight reissue of the original 12" as a fitting tribute to our great friend Black Symbol.

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1. Loving Jah
2. Everything Has Its Time

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RSD

Dubplate Archive

Reggae Archive

Rob Smith, RSD is not only a successful dubstep producer and pioneer of the Bristol sound, but also a very popular deejay travelling the world sharing his music. Coming from a reggae background and well-versed in sound system culture, Rob kept some of his best productions for his exclusive use when deejaying, the only way you would hear these gems was being played in one of Rob's sets. Fortunately, we've managed to persuade Rob to let Reggae Archive Records share these dubplate specials with a wider audience on a limited-edition vinyl LP. Compiled and sequenced in conjunction with Rob, the LP features nine tracks newly edited and mastered by Rob to enhance the bass playback on vinyl - it's cut heavy! The tracks were recorded between 2006 and 2011, a time when one strand of dubstep heavily embraced reggae and dub. Rob calls these tracks reggae infused dubstep and that's what they are, but Reggae Archive Records is a reggae label and this selection of dubstep tracks will most certainly appeal just as much to reggae and dub fans. Fusing dubstep beats, reggae samples, and seriously heavy basslines, this is a joyous celebration of musical cross fertilisation that has been tried and tested in clubs worldwide. In keeping with the dubplate origins of the tracks, we have designed the labels to replicate an old school acetate, while the sleeve pays tribute to seventies pre-releases albums with a replica stamp giving just the artist and title on a plain white sleeve with aged effect.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Ruthless selection of reggae inspired dubstep from Bristol legend and Grand Central alumni Rob Smith (Smith & Mighty) composed during arguably, the most fertile period of the genre.

TRACK LISTING

1. Bend Down & Prey
2. Babylonian
3. Bredrin
4. Jah The Creator
5. Do You Believe
6. Risking Dub
7. Jah Is My Light
8. Production Plan
9. Dub Kingdom

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Iganda

Mark Of Slavery / Slow Down - 2024 Reissue

Reggae Archive

It's fair to say that the inclusion of Iganda's sole 7" single "Mark Of Slavery" / "Slow Down" spread across the first two volumes of the "Midlands roots explosion" series, has not only greatly raised the profile of the band, but also sent the price of the original release through the roof.

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Mark Of Slavery
Slow Down

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Sis Jendayi

Feel It

Reggae Archive

Ltd 10"

£10.99

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Cat Number

RARC023V

Release date
15 Nov '19
Format Info

10" limited edition of 500 copies.

Recorded in 1982 but never released "Feel It" is a moving slice of digital reggae. In addition to the vocal there are three dub mixes which are perhaps the earliest available examples of Rob Smith productions. These recordings may be seen as the start of Rob's illustrious career which includes Smith & Mighty, Three Stripe, More Rockers and RSD. The dub mixes in particular with their sparse instrumentation and use of a drum machine's programmed beats foreshadow the UK digi-dub scene pioneered by artists such as Nick Manasseh and The Disciples as well as labels including Conscious Sounds and Riz. Released via the impeccable Reggae Archive, this 10" pressing sound super clean and should be a welcome addition to any reggae collectors box... Recommended!

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A1. Feel It
A2. Feel It (Dub Version 1)
B1. Feel It (Dub Version 2)
B2. Feel It (Dub Version 3)

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Various Artists

The Midlands Roots Explosion Volume Two

Reggae Archive

"The Midlands Roots Explosion Volume One", saw the culmination of many years work spent tracking down artists and tapes to shine a light on one of England's greatest, yet most overlooked musical scenes; the home grown take on reggae that briefly flourished from the mid-seventies and had almost disappeared little more than a decade later. Mixing themes of struggle, resistance, justice, equality, identity and Rastafari played and sung from the heart with both conviction and skill, our first volume received a rapturous reception from critics and purchasers alike. Now Reggae Archive return with more of the same, but if anything they've surpassed Volume One with an even stronger selection.

Volume Two starts off in exactly the same way as its predecessor with Handsworth's biggest musical exports, the legendary Steel Pulse and "Bun Dem produced by Dennis Bovell. Natural Mystique are next with their 1982 single "Generals". Then there are A and B sides from some of the most popular artists included last time, with Iganda's "Mark Of Slavery", Carnastoan's "Sweet Melody" and yet another "Generals", this one from Musical Youth. "Africans" from Bass Dance featuring a second appearance from former Steel Pulse guitarist / vocalist Basil Gabbidon, is the first of four previously unreleased tracks. The other three that we've managed to track down on long forgotten tapes, are Leicester's Groundation with "Rebel", "Cannot Take It Away"; another lost gem from Handsworth's Mystic Foundation and "Equalisation" another lost slice of early eighties roots from Wolverhampton's Capital Letters. The late Linton Haughton is another new name with his scarce Shield label 12" cut "Hustling Man".

Also making their first appearances, are Afrikan Star with "Run And Hide" originally issued in 1980 on Black Vinyl Records and from the Crucial Music stable, Sledge Hammer with "Ruled By The Stone" released as a 7" single on the Crucial Music Inc. label. The remaining three tracks are provided by label favourites and key players in the Birmingham scene, Black Symbol, Sceptre and Eclipse and showcase songs from the individual albums we've previously released by each band.

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