first vinyl pressing since the original 1988 royal records lp issue. started as a rumor, or more likely a threat, royal trux burst from the belly of nyc cum dc scum punks pussy galore in 1986. disinclined to follow the path of their host group, royal trux began the process of exploring their own identity, starting with recordings given to the end of music as we know it compilation. the idiosyncratic album offered skeletal projections of songs that betrayed a singular logic groomed on bizarre and previously unconnected realms of the rock canon.

collectors item!

the ultimate tribute project with all exclusive new recordings featuring the new breed of jamaican stars and upcoming artists like chronixx, jah 9, iba mahr, jesse royal, kabaka pyramid, ikaya, exco levi and exciting bands like raging fyah or no-maddz. also paying tribute are the international known and established artists jah cure, maxi priest, and gyptian, richie spice, with also the veterans freddie mcgregor and mutabaruka being on board. all tracks have been recorded with producer legend clive hunt, who also appears with two instrumentals as the vp hit team. -we remember dennis- comes as 2lp-vinyl set with 20 tracks available including high-quality printed inner sleeves presenting sleeve notes and images!

posthumous album

new longplayer by mastermind captain planet.

“we are doing this on our own, with not much help from government. i am proud that we are building a movement. it’s like a child that you can see growing and evolving. it’s growing exponentially, but that was the plan… we are standing on the shoulders of giants. i grew up respecting the craft. there was that golden era of reggae music when everyone looked to jamaica. i know the history, i know the impact reggae music can have, and i want to be part of an era that brings it back to that stature” - protoje

best of summer tunes!

feat leeto b thale and jesse gannon

whilst not the first uk dance scene the mods had that covered – northern soul is the longest running. those northern clubbers who eschewed late 60s psychedelic fripperies for obscure old soul records with the requisite beat, couldnt have known what they started. after using up all the uk released sides they began digging in the united states and after nearly 50 years the northern soul scene has probably unearthed more great music than any other. all night long is our tribute to those pioneers and includes current in-demanders such as the sensations demanding man, classics by the chandlers and ernest mosley and a host of other dancefloor friendly masterpieces. all night long, can you feel that beat and extra added soul will be available on cd & double vinyl and are compiled by dj and award winning compiler dean rudland, with stunning artwork from his long-time collaborators the unknown. across the three volumes there are 60 tracks of soul, funk and boogie.

raging fyah is the celebrated five-piece band from kingston, jamaica making their name with retro sounding roots reggae riddims and sweet harmonies. the music is thoughtful and melodic, blending the best elements from groups like steel pulse and morgan heritage. “everlasting” is their third studio album and first with vp records and features busy signal, j. boog and jesse royal! the longplayer will carry the dub rockers imprint - an initiative targeting the growing us reggae live scene that has fostered bands like soja, rebelution and slightly stoopid.