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Randy's 50th Anniversary Chapter One

VP Records

2xLP

£33.99

Cat Number

0054645425612

Release date
Expected 30 Jan '26

Release date: Expected 30 Jan '26

First time on vinyl for chapter one of the acclaimed previously CD only set that was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Randy’s Records. Kicking off with joyful Ska of Lord Creators’ independence anthem Chapter One runs the true course of Jamaican music in the 1960s with a virtual who’s who of Reggae music including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals, Rico, Skatalites, John Holt & Alton Ellis. Beautifully packaged with inner sleeves featuring rare photos and liner notes by Blood & Fire’s Steve Barrow.

TRACK LISTING

1. Independent Jamaica
2. Let Me Dream
3. Since You're Gone
4. Rico Special
5. We Will Be Lovers (feat. Norma Fraser)
6. Don't Stay Out Late
7. Goodbye Pretty Darling
8. Make Hay
9. Royal Charlie
10. Blow Roland Blow
11. Portrait Of My Love
12. Malcolm X
13. Mouth A Massy
14. Rum Bumper's
15. John & James
16. Yagga Yagga
17. Home Home Home
18. Such Is Life
19. You Can't Fool Me Again
20. Wha She Do Now Aka Whey She Do Now
21. Warfare
22. End Dust
23. True Man
24. Machine Shop

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Randy's 50th Anniversary Chapter Two

VP Records

2xLP

£33.99

Cat Number

0054645425711

Release date
Expected 30 Jan '26

Release date: Expected 30 Jan '26

First time on vinyl for a second part of the acclaimed previously CD only set that was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Randy's Records. From Augustus Pablo's groundbreaking 'Java' to Carl Malcolm's UK pop crossover hit 'Fattie Bum Bum' Chapter Two showcases classic after classic from a all-star line up of the 70's Reggae music greats including Black Uhuru, Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, The Heptones & Big Youth. Beautifully packaged with inner sleeves featuring rare photos and liner notes by Reggae historian David Katz.

TRACK LISTING

1. Java
2. Hospital Trolly
3. King Of Babylon
4. Don't Go
5. A Little Love
6. Cheater
7. For The Love Of You
8. Too Late To Turn Back Now
9. Be Thankful
10. Lonely Soldier
11. Going To Zion
12. Ordinary Man
13. Ordinary Version 3
14. Hold Tight
15. Righteous Man
16. Created By The Father
17. The Race
18. My Guiding Star
19. Something On Your Mind
20. Country Boy
21. No Jestering
22. Knotty No Jester
23. Fattie Bum Bum

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Gregory Isaacs

Babylon Too Rough - 2025 Repress

VP Records

Killer mid 70s roots rocker from The Cool Ruler with the sound of babylon dubwise on the flip from The Mighty Two Joe Gibbs.

TRACK LISTING

1. Gregory Isaacs - Babylon Too Tough
2. Mighty Two - I Stand Accused

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Dennis Brown

King Jammy Presents: Dennis Brown Tracks Of Life

VP Records

Now ain't this summat spesh.... A re-vamped selection of Dennis Brown songs recorded and produced at Jammy's and now remixed and remastered with a selection of new vocalists, deejays and toasters adding ad-libed lines and improvisations to the original compositions!

The A-list selection of vocalists includes Protoje, Dre Island, Alborosie, Romain Virgo, Agent Sasco and more (no Chronix though?! - ed). Some of Dennis Brown’s finest performances for King Jammys, remixed and refreshed with 21st century flavor, the album also includes a newly remastered solo feature for Dennis Brown, “You Satisfy My Soul” (a King Jammy personal favorite). The vinyl LP includes the special bonus addition of the Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley feature "Can’t Keep (A Good Man Down)" backed with "Can’t Keep Version".

King Jammy is one of reggae’s most prolific and innovative producers, with "Tracks Of Life" he shows himself strong once again. Part tribute and part greatest hits, this album will win new listeners and inspire fans to dig into the original songs. The album is a blend of raw and vibrant vocal performances revisiting vintage Dennis Brown from the King Jammy catalogue.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: One of my favourite reggae producers of the 80's, maybe ever, shines a light on the incredible vocal talent currently spearheading Jamaica's roots n culture renaissance.

TRACK LISTING

1. High Grade Morning Feat. Protoje
2. Gun Town Feat. Dre Island
3. Wash Dem Away Feat. Agent Sasco
4. Love And Live Feat. Alborosie
5. Back To Africa Feat. DYCR & Tristan Palma
6. Give Love A Try Feat. Projexx
7. Real Love Feat. Aza Lineage
8. Run The Track Feat. Romain Virgo
9. The Magic Touch Feat. Jesse Royal
10. You Satisfy My Soul
11. Can't Keep Feat. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
12. Can't Keep (Jammys Version)

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Horace Andy

Good Vibes

VP Records

Ten tough disco mixes - vocal and dub - with Horace at the peak of his late 70’s form. Originally complied for Blood and Fire, “Good Vibes’ is remastered with new artwork and updated sleeve notes from original complier Steve Barrow. Definitive versions of "Skylarking", "Reggae Rhythm" and brilliantly infectious discomix takes of"Mr. Bassie" and "Pure Ranking". 'longside nuff dubs! Nicely remastered through the Abbey Road suite, these cuts are sounding as loud, dynamic and intoxicating as ever. A great set.

TRACK LISTING

Reggae Rhythm / It's Gone International
Serious Thing / A Serious Version
Skylarking / A Better Version
Youths Of Today / Jah Youths
Don't Let Problems Get You Down / No Problem

Mr. Bassie (Discomix)
Pure Ranking (Discomix)
Good Vibes / Dub Vibes
Control Yourself / Version Under Control
Ital Vital / Ital Ites Dubwise

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Various Artists

Total Reggae: Trench Town Rock

VP Records

VP dig deep into their extensive vault of Jamiacan sounds to pay tribute to the superb songwriting skills of the one and only Robert Nesta Marley with the superb "Trench Town Rock" compilation. Including massive hits from Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, Leroy Smart, Beenie Man and many more, this set offers a fascinating glimpse of how these internationally recognised songs were adapted back home and made hits again for a core Jamaica audience. So sit back and soak up some authentic island vibes as the platter spins into the dusk.

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