2020 repress - like sneaking an extra scoop (or two) of ice cream for dessert, what do you do when you know somethings bad for you, but its vice-like nature makes it all the more irresistible? vega records explores this conundrum in its latest release, cant let you go by the late, great loleatta holloway.

roots reggae by manasseh & skari

dub reggae

includes >what the funk<

the slackers on 7-inch format

in your eyes ist einer der hypnotischsten songs des sängers johnny osbourne, ein ohrwurm den er 1982 mit den roots radics im channel one studio aufnahm und durch vielfachen einsatz als sample von drum & bass / jungle künstlern auch außerhalb der reggae szene bekannt wurde. hier ist die originalversion, erstmalig als authorisierte 7inch single mit der wins the world cup dub version auf der b-seite, abgemischt von overton scientist brown in king tubbys studio.

einer der bekanntesten songs von hugh mundell den er 1982, ein jahr vor seiner ermordung, als 20-jähriger rastafari für den produzenten henry junjo lawes und dessen volcano label im channel one studio aufnahm. die 7-inch single kommt im glanzlack picture sleeve und hat die version der roots radics dangerous match three- auf der b-seite im mix von overton scientist brown in king tubbys studio

15 song compilation lp in 2-sided hand silkscreened jacket. five tracks previously unreleased fifteen track compilation collecting rare 1970s singles and previously unreleased tracks. with this lp we continue to mine the output of producer carl stereo fletcher and his stereo beat labels. a nice collection of mellow roots reggae, this album features singers, deejays and instrumentals with classics like little roys christopher columbus alongside we have previously unreleased tracks, all roots fans shouldnd something to love here. housed in two sided hand silkscreened jacket.

dolly welcomes d_roots! the italian producer drops 4 beautifully produced, lush, atmospheric, funky baseline oriented detroit electro tracks. this is what we like to hear on the dance floor early in the morning when shit gets serious!

3lp deluxe features: tri-gatefold, 3rd lp curated by questlove (bonus tracks & remixes). 20 page booklet w/essays by black thought & questlove , track by track liner notes by questlove

der gesuchte tune aus dem jahre 1981 erscheint erstmalig als offizielle 7-inch single! nachdem us-star dj khaled in seinem hit holy mountain- die stimme billy boyos von one spliff a day prominent einsetzte war es an der zeit die archive zu sichten und das original top-a-top zu remastern und mit der dubversion der roots radics im scientist mix auf vinyl zu veröffentlichen. die single kommt im ansprechenden glanzlack-picture sleeve als europäische pressung.

the 2nd album from afro-rock group demon fuzz finally back on vinyl.

reggae/dancehall

a 1979 reggae classic back on 180 gram vinyl.

fist official issue

limited reissue

deepa and biri return with 3 strong electro and techno tracks

phat underground techno, incl rmxs from 65d mavericks , hironori takahashi..

das vp sublabel 17 north parade präsentiert eines der besten stücke von dem in kennerkreisen hochgeschätzten sänger michael prophet, erstmalig mit der dubversion von den roots radics im scientist mix auf einer 7-inch single! damit ist der auftakt gemacht zu einer ganzen reihe von single veröffentlichungen zu den feierlickeiten 40 jahre vp in usa 1979 - 2019

reggae

after bursting on to the scene in 2017 with the dub techno stomper zulu blues on navy cut records, melbourne based producers pugilist and mystik collaborate once again, this time around with 3 tracks on modern hypnosi

the roots of guns n roses, featuring axl rose and izzy stradlin.

limited pressing on yellow vinyl for rsd 2019.

limited edition 7x7 inch box-set for rsd2019.

2016 album from roots reggae legend max romeo on double vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

in 1978 creator returned to the black ark to re-record his in 1968 in randys studio recorded song, such is life. one of the highlights of the 70s black ark era now finally available again on 12inch.

wicked roots reggae double sider by ras midas with good old days featuring i-roy on the a-side and melchizedek on the b-side.

the 2nd album from roots manuva on double vinyl with download code included.

the 1999 debut album from roots manuva back on vinyl with download code included.

a compilation of early boston reggae from 1979 to 1988 on double vinyl.

huge 70s reissue , incl danny krivit edit

limited 7 inch

the 2011 album from the roots back on 180 gram vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.

roots underground continues its travel deep down in the vaults of quality dance music, releasing uno ep, the debut of hystorical tuscan dj, producer & mc, rico herrera. known for his hip hop production for italian and american artists since the early 90s, and for his participation with the turntables collective i maniaci dei dischi. on this release he gifts us an unexpected house record, along the best tradition of music made in chicago/detroit.

phat rare 90s hidden house classic

lithuanian based label sodai started its journey in 2016, making it a label still in it’s infancy but making a big impression. owned by artist gardens of god, who started the label to create his own ‘no limits’ plat-form for his experimental sounds and projects. while at the same time a platform to give other artists the chance to also have freedom with art and music. with releases from raxon, few nolder and third son under their belt, the label shows no sign of slowing down, next in line is italian producer alex schaufel (suara, diynamic) who is welcomed to the label with a his heavy hitting four track ep entitled ‘roots’.

the music contained in this album invokes the vibes and spirit that were so crucial to much of the music recorded during the 1960s & 70s in jamaica. if you talk to the musicians and singers of this era, they will tell you that the driving force behind the songs they created was the sheer love of music. this is one of the reasons these recordings are so powerful and move listeners to this day. music like this can only be made by those who were schooled in the studios and yards around kingston and is not something that can be easily reproduced outside jamaica. the kingston all stars represent some of the most legendary musicians to ever grace the little island & it is thanks to their passion and dedication that we have a lifetime of music to enjoy.

the music contained in this album invokes the vibes and spirit that were so crucial to much of the music recorded during the 1960s & 70s in jamaica. if you talk to the musicians and singers of this era, they will tell you that the driving force behind the songs they created was the sheer love of music. this is one of the reasons these recordings are so powerful and move listeners to this day. music like this can only be made by those who were schooled in the studios and yards around kingston and is not something that can be easily reproduced outside jamaica. the kingston all stars represent some of the most legendary musicians to ever grace the little island & it is thanks to their passion and dedication that we have a lifetime of music to enjoy

la rioja in spain may not be thought of as a hotbed of avant garde techno and electronica, but psychoskunk has been quietly issuing an uncompromising salvo of proudly underground releases since as far back as 2004. error etica, an alias from label boss victor martinez, is at the controls for this tenth vinyl release on the label, and he s sounding as proudly left of centre as ever. diatonic scale locks into an insistent groove, but the real magic of the track lies in the grubby notes punching their way around the drums, capped off with artful distortion that gives a wonderful bite to the production. tetratonic scale keeps things fuzzy but blows the rhythms wide open for a more poised, patient kind of techno incantation. r2pis remix of the track meanwhile clamps it back in order with a stern beat and a slow-release minimalism guiding the evolution of the track.

steppas records presents ‘osaka steppas’ vol. 3, the third in a series of releases showcasing the japanese underground dub movement. this edition features osaka producers hiroshi and roots masashi in collaboration with spanish producer ojah and well-respected uk singer rudey lee. the osaka steppas’ raw and unrelenting sound developed in the subterranean clubs of osaka, a port city famous for its counterculture night life. inspired not only by the sounds of jamaica, but also drawing inspiration from uk and european soundsystem culture with enough bassweight to test even the toughest of soundsystems. presented in a beautifully designed full colour sleeve inspired by the works of the legendary ukiyo-e woodblock artist, hokusai. this release is not to be missed. side a features an earth rocker riddim from ojah & hiroshi, with conscious lyrics sung by the legendary rudey lee. side b features a much sought after dubplate from osaka producer roots masashi, a deep, dark & mystical steppa.

an evergreen disco-funk-calypso record, bunny mack’s ‘let me love you’ from 1980 was the first commercial hit for the sierra-leone-born composer and is now available alongside remixes by dj gregory and moplen on this unmissable 12” vinyl package. perfectly suited to dj gregory’s world fusion sensibilities, he worked a remix for defected in 2008, laying down additional percussion and emphasizing the electric guitar riffs. italian dj and vinyl junkie moplen introduces organ chords and synths in keeping with bunny mack’s afro roots on his brand-new remix discolypsomix. completed by an accapella version courtesy of bunny mack himself, this is another stellar lightbulb moment of rediscovery from 4 to the floor

contemporary disco remix guru moplen steps up to the salsoul archive and turns in 2 absolutely stellar reworks of some solid evergreens. always remixing and reworking with the utmost respect and understanding moplen takes these classics into a new direction, working from the stems and retaining the funk, soul and grooves of the og s. the disco mix market is a busy one these days with lots of people taking a shot at the classics in their bedrooms, but not these, these are legit, heavyweight mixes created by someone who knows! candido s jingo sounds completely fresh, beginning with a totally unheard first few bars, rearranged piano motifs and dubby sounds bristle up against the percussion, all with an even heavier focus on the cuban, latin roots of candido camero s sound, amazing! you ve heard this one before, but not like this. on the flip is first choice s all-out anthem let no man put asunder - again a truly original reimagining of a stone-cold classic, using the percussions and infamous vocal vamps to devastating effect, absolutely essential versions here. moplen has truly done the business. this limited reissue has been made in conjunction with above board distribution and salsoul records, 100% sanctioned and lovingly re-presented for your dancing pleasure. this one is hot. sleep at your peril!