The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70's/early 80's along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. They combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady mixed with the energy of punk and launched a whole Ska Revival which paved the way for fellow likeminded bands Madness, The Beat and The Selecter to release their first singles. Having had seven top 10 singles and two Gold albums over the course of two years, the band released Jerry Dammers' Ghost Town in June 1981, backed by Lynval Goldings' Why? and the Terry Hall penned Friday Night Saturday Morning. The beginnings of the song were written around the closure of the Larcano dancehall in Coventry, but also reflecting what was happening in other towns and cities with urban decay, unemployment and ongoing racial tensions of the period. Themes which are still relevant today. The single, which was recently voted the second greatest UK single of all time by Alexis Petridis in the Guardian, reached Number One in the UK singles charts and stayed there for a further 3 weeks, becoming one of the biggest selling singles of 1981 and has remained one of the classic UK singles of all. This 40th Anniversary Edition has been mastered and cut at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios using the original production tapes for optimum audio quality. Presented in a new 3mm 12" spined sleeve, using the original iconic artwork and featuring the 2Tone 40th Anniversary Bellyband.Track List Ghost Town (Extended Version) Why? (Extended Version) Friday Night Saturday Morning

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The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70's/early 80's along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. Originally formed in 1977, as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady, mixed with the energy of punk they launched a whole Ska Revival. They also helped likeminded bands such as Madness, The Beat, The Selecter to release their first singles. The Specials released 'Gangsters' as their first single in the summer of '79, quickly releasing the classic singles A Message To You Rudy, Do Nothing and Rat Race. They released their debut album 'Specials' in 1979, followed by 'More Specials' in 1980. During this time, the band has two UK Number One singles, a live version of 'Too Much Too Young' from 'The Special AKA Live EP' and the unforgettable 'Ghost Town' in the summer of 1981. Jerry Dammers continued as The Special AKA following the departure of band members in late 1981, releasing their third album 'In The Studio' which included the iconic single 'Nelson Mandela'. This 20 track compilation collects all their key singles and album tracks, made available on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time.Track List Ghost Town A Message to You Rudy (2002 Remastered Version) Nite Klub (Feat. Rico) [2002 Remastered Version] - By the Specials Featuring Rico Concrete Jungle (2002 Remastered Version) Too Much Too Young (Live) - By the Special Aka Blank Expression (2002 Remastered Version) Doesn't Make It Alright (2002 Remastered Version) Rude Boys Outa Jail Rat Race Man at C;A (2002 Remastered Version) Do Nothing (Feat. Rico with the Ice Rink String Sounds) Stereotype/Stereotypes (Part 2) [Medley] (2002 Remastered Version) International Jet Set (2002 Remastered Version) Friday Night Saturday Morning Why? (Edit) Ghost Town (Extended Version) What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (2002 Remastered Version) - By the Special Aka Racist Friend - By the Special Aka War Crimes (The Crime Remains the Same) (Edit) - By the Special Aka Nelson Mandela (2002 Remastered Version) - By the Special Aka

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Vinyl LP pressing. A dozen years into Rebelution's stirring career, the release of the California reggae band's fifth album Falling Into Placefinds them more energized than ever. Touring relentlessly since 2014's Count Me In debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart, the band's members have expanded their songwriting horizons and recorded 11 tight new tracks that fuse an ever-youthful attitude of celebration with the mature perspective of men of the world. For Falling into Place, Rebelution's four core members - Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, drummer Wesley Finley, and bassist Marley D. Williams - got some refreshing new perspectives by writing with different producers and writers and recording at multiple studios. For Rachmany, the creativity began with an inspirational trip to Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae, where he did some of the writing. Falling Into Place mingles stories of love gained and lost with reminiscences of years gone by ("Pretty Lady," "Those Days," "Santa Barbara") and socially pertinent songs like "Know It All," which challenges the hatred in an ever-more-violent world and a fraught political environment. Jamaican deejay and one time tour-mate Protoje adds guest vocals on "Inhale Exhale," an intense earworm celebrating the movement towards further legalization of marijuana.Track List Know It All Inhale Exhale Feat. Protoje Upper Hand Lay My Claim Pretty Lady Santa Barbara Those Days Mirage Free Up Your Mind High on Life Breakdown

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Limited double tri-color vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered 30th Anniversary Edition. Originally released in 1984, Bob Marley's LEGEND illustrates the remarkable life and recording career of one of Reggae music's most important figures. This collection not only serves as the perfect introduction to the music of Bob Marley, it has become an essential part in every Marley collection. It remains the world's best-selling Reggae album and continues to be one of the best-selling catalog albums.Track List Is This Love No Woman No Cry (Live) Could You Be Loved Three Little Birds Buffalo Soldier Get Up Stand Up Stir It Up Easy Skanking One Love/People Get Ready I Shot the Sheriff Waiting in Vain Redemption Song Satisfy My Soul Exodus Jamming Punky Reggae Party

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Pressed on smoky blue vinyl. 1971 classic album with new analogue mastering. Released on the Upsetter label, celebrating the groundbreaking collaboration between Bob Marley and The Wailers and Lee 'Scratch' Perry The classic album now returns with new analogue mastering and stunning smoky blue vinyl pressing Released in Jamaica in 1971, Soul Revolution Part II is the follow-up to Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1970 debut album Soul Rebels. Going from strength to strength on the material they recorded for Lee Perry, this 12-tracker constitutes another crop of exceptional early-roots reggae anthems. Some of the songs are among the more widely lauded efforts in the repertoire of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. 'Don't Rock My Boat', 'Duppy Conqueror', 'Sun Is Shining' are about the most acclaimed of them and sound better than ever on this newly remastered edition using vintage analogue gear. Recorded at the famed Randy's Studio (also known as Studio 17) located at 17 North Parade in Kingston, Jamaica, this is the second full-length collaboration (and last!) between Bob Marley and the Wailers and producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry!Track List Keep On Moving Don't Rock My Boat Put It On Fussing ; Fighting Duppy Conqueror V/4 Memphis Riding High Kaya African Herbman Stand Alone Sun Is Shining Brain Washing

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Limited double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Thirty-fifth Anniversary edition that adds the two original UK-only cassette bonus tracks to the vinyl. Legend is a compilation album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in May 1984 by Island Records. It is a greatest hits collection of singles in it's original vinyl format and is the best-selling reggae album of all-time, with over 15 million copies sold in the United States and an estimated 28 million copies sold globally.Track List Is This Love (Side A) No Woman No Cry (Side A) Could You Be Loved (Side A) Three Little Birds (Side B) Buffalo Soldier (Side B) Get Up Stand Up (Side B) Stir It Up (Side B) Easy Skanking (Side B) One Love / People Get Ready (Side A) I Shot the Sheriff (Side A) Waiting in Vain (Side A) Redemption Song (Side A) Satisfy My Soul (Side B) Exodus (Side B) Jammin' (Side B) Punky Reggae Party (Side B)

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Peter Tosh was a founding member of Jamaican reggae legends the Wailers along with Bob Marley. With his rough-and-tumble sound and image, Tosh gave the early incarnation of the Wailers an edge that was informed by Ska and it's "Rude Boy" lifestyle. In the mid-70's he split from the group and he embarked on a solo career with the pro-marijuana album Legalize It. Unfortunately, in 1987, Tosh was gunned down during an incident at his home in Kingston, ending the life of a reggae innovator.Track List Legalize It Burial What'cha Gonna Do? No Sympathy Why Must I Cry Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised) Ketchy Shuby Till Your Well Runs Dry Brand New Second Hand

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Island 50th Anniversary Special Edition. There are few musicians whose music has indisputably advanced humanity. Reggae figurehead Bob Marley--a songwriter, poet, activist, and visionary--is one of them. The idea that a single-disc collection could represent the depth, breadth, and power of Marley's achievement is far-fetched, but LEGEND makes an excellent attempt. Every single one of its tracks is outstanding, and the artist's different faces--revolutionary ("Get Up Stand Up"), romantic ("Is This Love"), devout Rastafarian ("Buffalo Soldier"), and prophet ("One Love/People Get Ready") are equally represented. In addition to his moving message of love and unity, Marley is a master songwriter, as the timelessness of songs like "Stir It Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the gorgeous, poignant "Redemption Song" proves. Of course, a true sampling of Marley's output would require some early ska material, the Wailer's debut (CATCH A FIRE), the definitive NATTY DREAD, and his later-period opus EXODUS, but LEGEND provides a highly satisfying, if brief, overview of Marley's genius. A record well suited to any location, season, or time of day, it has proven universal in its appeal. The music herein is as essential as air. (Note: The Deluxe Edition CD includes two bonus tracks and an additional disc of remixes.)Track List Is This Love No Woman No Cry Could You Be Loved Three Little Birds Buffalo Soldier Get Up Stand Up Stir It Up One Love/People Get Ready I Shot the Sheriff Waiting in Vain Redemption Song Satisfy My Soul Exodus Jamming

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Limited orange and yellow colored vinyl LP pressing. Everything You Need is the third album by Slightly Stoopid, originally released in 2003. - "Built on a bedrock of nasty, oceanic slabs of dubby bass, meditative vocal harmonies, rock-steady guitar licks and tightly syncopated percussive rhythms, Slightly Stoopid illustrates a case study in underground success, steeped in years of hard touring, an improvisational business model, and a creative process that continues to unwind and push the envelope of a new jam-based genre the band helped to create."Track List Everything You Need Officer Questionable Running with a Gun Killing Me Deep Inside Perfect Gentlemen Wicked Rebel Sweet Honey Punk Rock Billy World Goes Round Wiseman Leaving on a Jetplane Mellow Mood Collie Man

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Vinyl LP pressing. True innovators of the punk era, The Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed political and social stance than their predecessors and peers. Produced by Elvis Costello and presented as a studio recording of the band's live set, The Special's landmark eponymous debut hit the shelves in 1979 and is anchored by their hit version of Dandy Livingstone's "A Message to You, Rudy," and killer originals like "Nite Klub," "Blank Expression" and "Concrete Jungle." The Specials was ranked among the Top 10 "Albums of the Year" by NME; Q Magazine placed it at No. 38 in it's list of the 100 greatest British albums ever; and Pitchfork featured it at No. 42 in their list of the "Top 100 Albums of the 1970s." This 40th Anniversary reissue of their debut album has been mastered and cut at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios using the original production tapes.

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PETER TOSH / WANTED DREAD AND ALIVE - Wanted Dread & Alive, released in 1981, is an album that underscores Peter Tosh's status as a reggae icon and a vocal critic of social injustices. The album's title reflects Tosh's rebellious spirit and his fight against systemic oppression. Tracks like "Coming in Hot" and "Rastafari Is" showcase his fiery lyricism and commitment to Rastafarian principles.Track List Coming in Hot (2002 Remaster) Nothing But Love (With Gwen Guthrie) [2002 Remaster] Reggae Mylitis (2002 Remaster) Rok with Me (2002 Remaster) Oh Bumbo Klaat (2002 Remaster) Wanted Dread and Alive (2002 Remaster) Rastafari Is (2002 Remaster) Guide Me from My Friends (2002 Remaster) Fools Die (For Want of Wisdom) [2002 Remaster]

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Uprising would be the final studio album featuring Bob Marley & the Wailers to be released during Marley's lifetime. Prophetically, it also contains some of the band's finest crafted material, as if they were cognizant that this would be their final outing. The album's blend of religious and secular themes likewise creates a very powerful and singular quest for spirituality in a material world. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Coming in from the Cold 4:35 Real Situation 3:00 Bad Card 2:45 We and Them 3:10 Work 3:30 Zion Train 3:40 Pimper's Paradise 3:25 Could You Be Loved 3:35 Forever Loving Jah 3:45 Redemption Song 3:45

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. After conquering England on tour, Bob Marley returned to Jamaica to record Rastaman Vibration with his band. The album reached the Top 10 in the U.S. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Positive Vibration 3:20 Roots Rock Reggae 3:35 Johnny Was 3:35 Cry to Me 2:40 Want More 4:10 Crazy Baldhead Guitar [Lead] - Al Anderson 3:05 Who the Cap Fit 4:05 Night Shift 3:10 War 3:40 Rat Race 2:50

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Containing what is considered Marley's most defiant and politically charged statement to date, Survival concerns itself with the expressed solidarity of not only Africa, but of humanity at large. The album was controversial right down to the jacket, which contains a crude schematic of the stowage compartment of a typical transatlantic slave ship. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List So Much Trouble in the World 4:00 Zimbabwe 3:51 Top Rankin' 3:10 Babylon System 4:21 Survival 3:53 Africa Unite 2:54 One Drop 3:51 Ride Natty Ride 3:50 Ambush in the Night 3:12 Wake Up and Live 4:58

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Catch a Fire was the major label debut for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and it was an international success upon it's release in 1973. Although Bob Marley may have been the main voice, every member of the Wailers made valuable contributions and they were never more united in their vision and sound. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Concrete Jungle 4:12 Slave Driver 2:54 400 Years 2:45 Stop That Train 3:55 Baby We've Got a Date (Rock It Baby) 4:06 Stir It Up 5:30 Kinky Reggae 3:36 No More Trouble 3:56 Midnight Ravers 4:57

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Recorded in London following an attempt on his life, Exodus shows Bob Marley mellowing a bit. Despite some powerful political tracks, Marley adopts a less fiery, more reflective approach than his previous outings. Now available in original artwork featuring the original gold metallic jacket with embossed lettering. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Natural Mystic 3:11 So Much Things to Say 3:08 Guiltiness 3:20 The Heathen 2:52 Exodus 7:38 Jamming 3:32 Waiting in Vain 4:03 Turn Your Lights Down Low 3:40 Three Little Birds 3:01 One Love / People Get Ready Written-By - Curtis Mayfield 2:50

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Recorded live at The Lyceum Ballroom in London 1975, during the UK leg of the Natty Dread tour. Passionate and symbiotic energies constantly cycle between the band and audience, the net result of which is one of the most memorable concert recordings of the pop music era. The original artwork includes the fold out poster. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Trenchtown Rock 4:00 Burnin' and Lootin' 4:55 Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) 4:24 Lively Up Yourself 4:24 No Woman No Cry 6:55 I Shot the Sheriff 5:07 Get Up Stand Up 6:19

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Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing including original artwork. Kaya continued what become an unspoken tradition in the evolution of Bob Marley & the Wailers discography blending western sounds and motifs with the icons and traditions from the very core of Jamaican society. Themes of commonality and unity replace politics more than on previous albums. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. His music in the 70s established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records.Track List Easy Skanking 2:53 Kaya 3:15 Is This Love 3:52 Sun Is Shining 4:58 Satisfy My Soul 4:25 She's Gone 2:25 Misty Morning 3:32 Crisis 3:54 Running Away 4:15 Time Will Tell 3:20

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Track List Ganja Smuggling Long Time Ago Operation Eradication There's a Girl in My Life Slowly Buy Surely Wa-Do-Dem Lonesome Journey I Will Never Leave My Love Noah's Ark Too Young to Understand

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Double white colored vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket. A landmark release, Barrio Fino catapulted Daddy Yankee to international fame. Known for it's breakout hit "Gasolina," the album features a mix of energetic reggaeton tracks and smooth melodies, exploring themes of urban life and celebration. It played a key role in bringing reggaeton to a global audience.Track List Disc 1 Side A Intro King Daddy Dale Caliente No Me Dejes Solo Gasolina Like You El Muro Disc 1 Side B Lo Que Paso Paso Tu Principe Cuentame Santifica Tus Escapularios Sabor a Melao Disc 2 Side A El Empuje Que Vas a Hacer Salud y Vida Intermedio Gavilan Corazones Golpe de Estado Disc 2 Side B 2 Mujeres Saber Su Nombre Outro Sabor a Melao - Remix (Bonus Track) Lo Que Paso Paso - Remix (Bonus Track)

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