Here’s a handpicked mix of 18 Jamaican 12inches. In the mid 1970s The Hoo Kim brothers at Channel One became the first Jamaican producers to venture into the new 12″ format with The Jays’ version of Marcia Griffiths’ Studio One classic Truly being the first 12″ single to be manufactured and released in Kingston. From then thousands of reggae singles were pressed in this format and commercially issued as disco mixes, disco 45 or whatever they were called. Usually the vocal part was followed by a musical (dub) version, or a deejay was called in to toast over the riddim.
This selection features mostly lesser known artists, and some fairly rare releases. Of course there are also some big names included. Listen to artists such as Trevor Junior, John Holt, Jah Patrick, Errol Gentles, Cornell Andrews, Barry Brown, Equation, Bim Sherman & more. Vinyl Only!
This selection features mostly lesser known artists, and some fairly rare releases. Of course there are also some big names included. Listen to artists such as Trevor Junior, John Holt, Jah Patrick, Errol Gentles, Cornell Andrews, Barry Brown, Equation, Bim Sherman & more. Vinyl Only!
Tracks
1. Trevior Junior – Run Around 6:04
2. Colin Sampson and Louie Lepkie – One Family 7:54
3. Errol Gentles – Tell Me Why 10:08
4. Bim Sherman feat. Jah Buzz – Love Jah Only 7:17
5. Prince Junior – Let Me Into Your World 8:17
6. Barry Brown / Jah Thomas – Jealous Lover 5:13
7. John Holt – Let’s Dance 6:05
8. Prince Fari featuring Brigadier Jam Brown – Loved by Everyone 6:54
9. Freddy McGregor – Never Run Away 6:25
10. Phillip Parkingson and Illy P. – Zion A Love 5:39
11. Roland Burrel – Bloodshot Eyes 5:19
12. Cornell Andrews and Big I – Not Guilty 8:04
13. Meditations – Mr. Want All 5:02
14. Bandito & Dean Stone – See What You Stirring Up / Babylon Feel It 7:01
15. Jah Patrick – Dis Love I Bring 8:32
16. Equation and Jah Dwight – Sacrifice 5:31
17. Junior Delgado – Fort Augustus 7:03
18. Fil Callender and Jah Stitch – Baby My Love 7:57
2. Colin Sampson and Louie Lepkie – One Family 7:54
3. Errol Gentles – Tell Me Why 10:08
4. Bim Sherman feat. Jah Buzz – Love Jah Only 7:17
5. Prince Junior – Let Me Into Your World 8:17
6. Barry Brown / Jah Thomas – Jealous Lover 5:13
7. John Holt – Let’s Dance 6:05
8. Prince Fari featuring Brigadier Jam Brown – Loved by Everyone 6:54
9. Freddy McGregor – Never Run Away 6:25
10. Phillip Parkingson and Illy P. – Zion A Love 5:39
11. Roland Burrel – Bloodshot Eyes 5:19
12. Cornell Andrews and Big I – Not Guilty 8:04
13. Meditations – Mr. Want All 5:02
14. Bandito & Dean Stone – See What You Stirring Up / Babylon Feel It 7:01
15. Jah Patrick – Dis Love I Bring 8:32
16. Equation and Jah Dwight – Sacrifice 5:31
17. Junior Delgado – Fort Augustus 7:03
18. Fil Callender and Jah Stitch – Baby My Love 7:57