Slim Smith - Living A Life 7'' 1978

Slim Smith solo record from 1978

Living A Life / Version

Slim sadly died in tragic circumstances after suffering prolonged mental illness. This track is directly about that affliction. ''...someone please help me'' ''How can I go on living this life?''... Incredible song! Rhythm track from around 1978 with earlier vocals.

Rising Son - Peace Man/Jah Suckie - Peace Inna Jamdung 7''

9 track pre-release collection.
The legendary Rising Son meets Lester Johnson on the Ta Shi label. Pure roots and culture from 1976. Peace Man, peace man, peace man, mi seh peace youth man... Counteraction from deejay Jah Suckie with Peace Inna Jamdung. Dread dub versions. All-time classic...

Also from Rising Son, Every Man Must Have A home/Dub & Jah Jah Robe, both on the New Flower imprint produced by Al Campbell in 1976-77.
All hard to find... Repost...
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Attack Records UK 7'' Selections 1969-73 - Part 1

Attack Records 7'' Selections 1969-73 - Part 1. 48 track vinyl rip mixtape. UK label Attack Records released around 250 reggae singles from 1969 through to 1979 by a number of producers in both Jamaica and the UK.  Part 1 is pretty eclectic and takes in most Attack releases up to the end of 1973. Early reggae, instrumentals, soul covers, soundman boasts and reality songs. Producers include Byron Lee, Laurel Aitkin, Prince Tony Robinson, Tony Brevett, Philligree, Alvin Ranglin, Sidney Crooks, Warwick Lyn, Tommy Cowen, Joel Gibson, Clancy Eccles, Shady Tree, Leslie Kong, Lee Perry, Duke Reid, Lloyd Coxsone, Tony King, Derrick Harriott and Noel Williams.

 Takes in some enduring vocal classics here like This Beautiful Land (Melodians), Be The One (Heptones), Sweet & Dandy (Maytals) and Take It Easy (Reggae Boys). There are some early deejay sides and also some excellent instrumental pieces from the Family Circle group, The Cimarons and The Big L.

 Continuous mix. 79 minutes.

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Attack Records UK 7'' Vinyl Selection 1970-74 - Part 2

Attack Records UK 7'' Vinyl Selection 1970-74 - Part 2. 47 track vinyl rip mixtape. Part 2 comprises a number of styles, reflecting the various directions the music was taking before the roots became predominant (after 1975). Features early reggae, instrumentals, Lee Perry experimentals, soul covers, roots, nyabinghi and even 'skinhead reggae'. Diverse producers like Alvin Ranglin, Lee Perry, Bunny Lee, Prince Tony Robinson, H. Bowen, Agard & Sidney Crooks, Lloyd Charmers, Duke Reid, Dandy Livingstone, Leslie Kong, Warwick Lyn, D. Anderson, Lloyd Campbell, SBS and Trojan & Philligree from the UK.

Several excellent sides by Sidney, George & Jackie (The Pioneers), Ken Parker and Derrick Morgan. Essential early nyabinghi records from Nyah Earth (1970) and Bongo & Bunny.

Continuous mix. 79 minutes.

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Attack Records UK 7''Vinyl Selections 1970-76 - Part 3

Attack Records 7''Vinyl Collection 1970 - 1976 - Part 3. Vinyl rips. 37 tracks. Part 3 has more of a roots vibe and includes releases from Duke Reid, Sidney Crooks, Prince Tony, Alvin Ranglin, Phil Pratt, Bunny Lee, Jerry Maytal, Harry J, Agard Crooks, D. Brown, K. Drummond, Sonia Pottinger, D. Anderson, Ernie Smith and R. Livingstone. 

Features some great, little known vocal groups like the Starlites, Tidals, Gaytones, Cables, Willows, Thunderball & Tropical  Sunlight. Nuff irie version/dub sides from the GG All-Stars, Love Children & Stud All-stars. Count Prince miller does an amazing reggae version of the insightful mento classic The monkey (Mutabaruka did a wicked cover of it in 2004). Some vital roots songs from Bill Gentles, Lester Lewis & Freddie McKay.

Continuous mix. 79 minutes.

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Ronnie Benjamin - Happy Song + Got To Make It Someday

Ronnie Benjamin - Happy Song + Got To Make It Someday.

Amazing song, vocals.

Flash Records 7'' RB-01

1970??

Father of Ron & Vaugn Benjamin of MIDNITE.

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Rising Son - Peace Man/Jah Suckie - Peace Inna Jamdung 7''

Rising Son - Peace Man/Jah Suckie - Peace Inna Jamdung. Set of four pre-releases. Rising Son (sometimes known as Rising Sun) meets Lester Johnson on the Ta Shi label. Pure roots and culture from 1976. Peace man, peace man, peace man, mi seh peace youth man... Counteraction from deejay Jah Suckie with Peace Inna Jamdung. Dread version. All-time classic... One of the 1st pre-release I ever owned on vinyl. Also from Rising Son, Every Man Must Have A Home & Jah Jah Robe on the New Flower imprint complete with versions. Hard to find...
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Rising Son - Peace Man/Jah Suckie - Peace Inna Jamdung 7''

5 track pre-release collection. Rising Son meets Lester Johnson on the Ta Shi label. Pure roots and culture in 1976. Peace man, peace man, peace man, mi seh peace youth man... Counteraction from deejay Jah Suckie with Peace Inna Jamdung. Dread version. All-time classic... Also from Rising Son, Every Man Must Have A home/Dub on the New Flower imprint. Hard to find...
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