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Showing posts with label 7inch. Show all posts

06 May 2026

Various Artists - Kingston Roots Singles Selection


Hi irie Kingstonians, today we have here a FLAC Singles Selection from vinyl recorded 1972 - 1982, enjoy!

Carlene Davis - Ism Schism  - 1982
Carlene Davis - Ism Schism Version
Tony Palmer (Frankie Jones) - Sister Beloved (Vocal)  - 1977
Tony Palmer (Frankie Jones) - Sister Beloved (Instrumental)
Prince Jazzbo - Jah Guide  - 1977
Morwell Unlimited - Guide I Jah
Jacob Miller - Girl In His Mind  - 1974
Jacob Miller - Girl In His Mind Version
Super Bum - Liquor Connection  - 1982
Super Bum - Liquor Connection (Version)
Flowers - Long Time Daughter  - 1972
Rodway Sevens - Town And Country Rock
Carlene Davis - Let Me Be There  - 1976
Carlene Davis - Let Me Be There (Version)
I Roy - Step Right Up  - 1975
Andy's All Stars - Banjo Serenade
Aston (Peanuts) Davis - Jailhouse Yodel  - 1972
Aston (Peanuts) Davis - Babylon Wrong
Nats - Wood Roots  - 1979
Boom - Dub Roots
Lambert Douglas - Cleaning Up Time  - 1978
The Revolutionares - Cleaning Up Time (Version)

26 April 2026

Various Artists - Patate Records Inches


Fifteen great 7inch tracks recorded early eighties from this French independant reggae (re)issue label


Joseph Hill & Culture - Police Man
Sly & Robbie With King Craft Possie - Police Man Dub
Johnny Clarke - Fade Away
Johnny Clarke & Ring Craft Posse - Fade Away (Version)
Horace Martin - See Me Ya
Horace Martin & Ring Craft Posse - See Me Ya (Version)
Icees - Public Prosecution
Icees & Ring Craft Posse - Public Prosecution (Version)
Hopeton James - Here I Come
Bongo Herman - Here Come The Drums
Johnny Clarke - You I Love
Johnny Clarke & Ring Craft Posse - I Love You
Dennis Brown - Look What You Doing
Dennis Brown - Look What You Dubbing
Culture - Can't Stop Jah People

15 April 2026

Various Artists - Rude Boy Don't Dis



Yo Kingstonian brethren and sistren, if dat ain't too popular for ya. Greetings in the name of His Imperial Majesty! today we have here a Roger Steffens 7" compilation highlighting the digital late eighties early nineties years, 1988 to 1991. Artists featured are Bob Andy, Ken Boothe, Gregory Isaacs, Junior Reid, Ed Robinson, Yami Bolo, Ernest Wilson and many more, enjoy!

05 April 2026

The Termites - Searching So Long Olympic Singles 1967 - 1969


A 6 singles set featuring uplifting songs by this rocksteady duo consisting of the well-known Lloyd Parks and Wentworth Vernal 


Push It Up
What Can I Do
Miss Stella
Show Me The Way
Searching So Long
Night Curfew
Shake It Up
Dance With Me
Drip Drop
My Baby Is Gone
Old King Cole
Gal & Boy

03 February 2026

Various Artists - DKR Singles Selection


Yo yo Kingstonians, today we have here a 24 tracks FLAC singles selection from the Brooklyn, New York based top DKR (re)issue record label. Deep 70's roots and 80's early dancehall featuring Carlton Livingston, Midnight Riders, The Majestarians, Jah Tuff, Clement Moore, The Uplifters, Roman Stewart and more, enjoy!

25 January 2026

Sid Bucknor - Singles Selection


Hello Kingstonians, today we have here a FLAC singles selection featuring Sid Bucknor, Jamaican sound engineer, producer and composer who played an influential role in the development of reggae, ska and rocksteady, enjoy!

14 September 2025

Lynn Taitt - 4 "Dispensation" Singles







Four FLAC singles of his final recordings released on the Dispensation label from Canada in 2013 and 2014, enjoy the moody rocksteady guitar sound of Lynn Taitt

ZER 002: Gringo
                 Buck Up

ZER 003: Steady Rock
                 Beware Dub

ZER 004: Golden Vale
                 Dub Me Tonight

ZER 005: Island Time
               Liming



20 July 2024

Various Artists - Randy's 7" Selection


Ites irie Kingstonian lions and lionesses, today we have here a Randy's "Impact!" label 7" selection from vinyl. 60 tracks of vintage JA roots from 1960 to 1978, mostly seventies! MP3 and FLAC

29 March 2024

Big Youth - Showcase 8 Singles


Hi Kingstonians, today we have here this 8 Singles Showcase FLAC by The Chanting Dread Inna Fine Style, Big Youth recorded 1973 to 1992, enjoy!

Famine In Somalia
Soul Rebel
This Information
Information Dub
Conqueror
Conquering Lion
Spider Man Meets Hulk
Ina Rubba Dub Style
Chim Cherrie
Chim Cherris Version
Jah Jah Love Them
Oven Baking
Town Without Pity
Youth In The Garden
Day Light Saving Time
Energy Crises

19 January 2024

Albert Malawi - Showcase


Ites Kingstonians, today we have here a FLAC singles collection featuring roots and dancehall rarities of singer and drummer Albert Malawi recorded 1976 to 1992, enjoy!


A Lonely Walk
Jah Is Sweet
Jah Is Sweet Version
Looking For Signs
Signs Dub
Children Of The Emperor
Ethiopia First
Ethiopia Land
Ethiopia Land Version
Jah Bible
Jah Bible Version
Mercy Of Jah
Mercy Of Jah Version
Give Me Loving
Give Me Loving Version

09 December 2023

Sheila Hylton - Lot Of Love / Labamba 7"


Featuring the Harry J. All Stars


Lot Of Love
Labamba



11 November 2023

Various Artists - The Land Of The Rising Sun


Hello Kingstonians, today we have here this JA 45" collection recorded 1976-1991 featuring Dennis Reid, Pablo Moses, Mighty Diamonds, Soul Rebels and many more 


Dennis Reid - Land Of The Rising Sun
Dennis Reid - Version
Velvet Shadows - Wailing Of Black People
Austin Campbell - The Battle Get Hotter
Pablo Moses - I Man A Grasshopper Part 2
Pablo Moses - Jamgola
Ernest Wilson - Truths & Rights
Aquarius All Stars - Righteousness
Soul Rebels & Idrens - Strangers
Jah Yabby U - Freedom Sound
Soul Rebels - Strange Rub-A-Dub
Mighty Diamonds - They Never Love Poor Marcus (Live)
Mighty Diamonds - Why Mi Black Brother Why
Yami Bolo - Paint That Town
Ed Robinson - Rude Boy Don't Dis
Sugar Black - Another Rude Boy Strikes Again
George Nooks - Kaya Ketch A Fire
Roots & Soul - I Hold The Handle

25 October 2023

Various Artists - I'd Rather Be In Zion - JA Rare 7" Collection


Hi Kingstonians, today we have here this 69 tracks JA rare 7" collection from vinyl
Featuring Anthony Charlton, Alton Ellis, Clarendonians, Glen Adams, Winston Jarrett, Hortense Ellis, Jackie Brown, Patrick Andy and many more artists, recorded 1963-1986 and issued on often very obscure labels.
Revive 45!

11 July 2023

Various Artists - Dub Store Records Singles Selection


Ites irie Kingstonians, today we have for you a Kingston Roots selection from the Dub Store Records singles catalogue, (re)issued from 2010 to 2018. Enjoy this 33 singles selection ranging from ska & rocksteady from the 60's to digital Jammy's and Tubby's dancehall from the late 80's.

 

08 July 2023

Jah Woosh - Selassie Show I The Way (Singles Collection)


of 41 tracks by "JC" 2021 highlighting the heydays of the DJ legends' musical career


27 January 2023

Various Artists - Let's Do The Reggae


Hi Kingstonians,

Today we have for you a 19 tracks rocksteady and roots compilation from vinyl featuring rare early 45's, some of them are well... crucial, enjoy! MP3 + FLAC


The Ethiopians - One Heart
The Coolers - Birds Of The Air
Michael Martin & The Hippy Boys - Spy 13
The Tartans - Make Up Your Mind
Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Untouchable
Bobby Aitken & The Carib Beats - Cell Block Eleven
Karl Bryan - Intensified Reggae
The Gaylads - I Love The Reggae
The Clarendonians - He Who Laughs Last
Randall Thaxter - Small World
Keith Hudson - Don't Get Me Confused
Ansel Collins - Hot Coffee
Tyrone Taylor - Close Observation
The Peter Ashbourne Affair - Follow That Man
Joe Higgs - Let Us Do Something
Higgs Gallery - Instrumental
Karl Masters & Joe Higgs - Freedom Journey
Joe Higgs - Journey To Freedom
Gregory Isaacs - While There Is Life


16 January 2023

Various Artists - Asher G on Kiss FM


Asher G in session with Manasseh on Kiss FM radio broadcast from London UK playing crucial tunes from Studio One and more, including Poor Man Cry by Marcus Reid, Pocco Tempo by Pablove Black, Can't Change The Youth by George Williams, Blues For I by The New Establishment and Torture & Flames by Jackie Bernard. Enjoy this wicked selection of 38 JA roots tracks from the sixties and seventies.

05 January 2023

Ronnie Davis - Revive 45's Collection


Hey good day Kingstonians,

Today we have for you 19 singles from Jerome Constantine Ballin divided over "70's Roots" and "70's Lovers" to match CD length. This collection includes some hard to find tunes such as Life And Breath, Train To Zion, Living In The Ghetto, World By Myself and Please Stop You're Lying, dealing with rasta consciousness and love or the lack thereof. Also featured are Joy White, Dillinger and The Upsetters. With vocal & version from the ghetto let's give a listen to the great and late singer called Ronnie.... Davis!

17 December 2022

Freddie McGregor - Revive 45's Collection


Hi hello Kingstonians,

Today we have for you 35 singles from Mr. Big Ship, divided over three "discs": 70's, 80's and 90's. This collection ranges from his biggest hits to lesser known tunes. Enjoy!

21 October 2022

Sam Cooke - Caribbean Cooke


Studio ? - STU 002 2005


Love Me
Lost & Lookin'



Studio ? - STU 003 2006


Little Things You Do
Teenage Sonata


Sam Cooke at Studio One in the mix, enjoy