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CTLP 3116LP
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RELEASE DATE: 8/15/2025
Originally released by RAS in 1994. Recorded and mixed at Leggo Recording Studio Kingston, Jamaica. Blood Brothers review by Jo-Ann Greene: "After the success of 1984's Two Bad Superstars Meet, it was inevitable that Gregory Isaacs and Dennis Brown would join forces time and again. On Blood Brothers, the pair duets on four co-written tracks, then go their own way on another four self-composed songs apiece -- the upside is that even if Brown is no longer in perfect voice, his performances are still gloriously rich in emotion and soul. This is particularly notable on 'Ease Up,' the pair's heartfelt plea for 'Mr. Big Shot' to ease up the pressure on the sufferers, and the equally impassioned 'Hard Labor,' a tough look at prison life. The stellar title track is a bouncy and jubilant celebration of fraternal love, while the gorgeous 'Closer Than a Friend' revels in the men's glorious harmonies. Of Brown's own solo numbers, a recut 'Here I Come' is the weakest, his vocals reed-thin, which the backing Roots Radics' militant rhythm and producer Errol 'Flabba' Holt's crisp production emphasize. Far superior is Brown's inspiring, soulful performance on the praise-filled 'Give Thanks to the Father' and his impassioned loverman delivery on 'True Love Is Hard to Find.' Arguably the best of his numbers is the last, 'Lover With Meaning,' and here Brown's voice is thick and rich with emotion. The sparser the sound, the brighter the singer shines, as on his totally laid-back 'Hooked on Your Love,' where the backing is stripped down to tattooed beats, Holt's reverbed bass, and a sprinkling of keyboards. From the sweet 'Goodbye Love,' across the vivacious 'The Love Letter' and on to the sufferer's-themed 'The Feds,' Isaacs struts his best stuff. Of course, as the title makes clear, this set wasn't meant as a clash album, but a showcase for two superb talents."
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OTLP 002LP
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$15.00
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RELEASE DATE: 8/8/2025
Originally released by Jah Thomas's Midnight Rock label from Jamaica, in 1982; now repressed by Clocktower. Ranking Toyan was already a seasoned veteran of Kingston's soundclash scene, having apprenticed with a number of smaller outfits before becoming earning a slot with Henry "Junjo" Lawes's Volcano Sound and winning widespread acclaim for his effortless, patois-laden delivery and his gruff putdowns of rival DJs. Though Toyan had already cut a number of outstanding sides for producer Don Mais, his collaborations with Lawes are undoubtedly his definitive recordings. Ghetto Man Skank stands as the very best of these. It boasts a set of simple, punishingly hard rhythms from the ace studio band The Roots Radics, which Toyan dominates with ease. His ability to spill forth unending streams of wordplay, streetcorner boasts, and infectious slogans is truly remarkable, enlivening every song on this set. Though Toyan didn't receive the same acclaim as fellow Volcano Sound DJs like Yellowman and Eek-A-Mouse, his outstanding performances on Ghetto Man Skank prove he was their equal in every respect.
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CTLP 198LP
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2025 repress. Recorded at Channel One. Credits: Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Hoss Mouth, Sly Dunbar (drums), Earl "Chinna" Smith (guitar), Ossie (organ), Ansel Collins (piano), Linval Thompson (producer).
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CTLP 1047LP
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Here for the first time from Clock Tower Records is a collection of gems brought back from the '70s: Augustus Pablo's Yard Style Melodica Songs. All tracks produced by Brad Osbourne in the '70s, some of which were only released on 7". Featuring Robert Shakespeare and Aston "Family Man" Barret (bass), Earl "Chinna" Smith (guitar), Carlton Barret (drums), Augustus Pablo (organ, piano, and clarinet), Richard Hall (tenor sax), Bobby Ellis (trumpet), and Vincent Gordon (trombone). Produced by Brad Osborne. Includes poster.
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CTLP 179LP
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A&A Productions presents Reggae Hits Vol. 2. Featuring Bob Marley & The Wailers, Horace Andy, Eric Donaldson, Owen Gray, Ernest Wilson, Count Prince Miller, Barry Brown, Ethiopians, Cornell Campbell, Leroy Smart, Johnny Clarke, John Holt, Brent Dowe, and Slim Smith.
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CTLP 876LP
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Track by King Tubby and Aggrovators, Tower Unlimited, Rod Taylor, Augustus Pablo, Ossie All Stars, Linval Thompson, Horace Andy, Johnny Clarke, and Johnny Lover.
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CTLP 1415LP
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Twofer reissue of the excellent Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters LPs, Chapter 1 (1981) and Blackboard Jungle Dub (1981). Comes with large poster. Not an exact duplication of the original LPs. "The material is weirdly wonderful and represents some of Perry's earliest and most unrestrained efforts at dub madness. Issued on one disc, they ebb and flow seamlessly (set your CD player or playlist on 'shuffle' for proof), with tracks like 'Scratch The Dub Organizer' and 'Dub From Africa' especially delicious. This is a great way to dig deep into Perry's unique mindset without spending a ton of money." --John Dougan, AllMusic
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CT 3995LP
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2018 repress of Macka Dub's The Sound of Macka Dub Vol. 1. Featuring Glenn Adams (piano/organ), Mr. Wire (piano/organ), Rick Trater (guitar), Bobby Chung (guitar), Carlton Barrett (drums), Tad Dawkins (drums), Sparrow Martin (drums), Maurice (bass), and Family Man Barrett (bass).
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RAS 3052LP
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1989 release. "Tough personal choices, romantic frustrations, and 'Jealousy' are all explored, the latter with the able assistance of Jimmy Cliff. Gussie Clarke again takes the production honors, with the dancehall fired rhythms laid down by Steely & Clevie, abetted by the fabulous Ras Brass and Robbie Lyn's exceptional synth work." --All Music Guide
Also featuring Mutabaruka.
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CT 112LP
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2025 restock. Reissue of this 1979 album, mixed at King Tubby's Studio. Tracks: "Pure Ranking," "I've Been Around," "What Eyes Don't See," "African Liberation," "Jah Gift To Man," "Modern Babylon," "Totally Free," "Change Your Ways," "No Love In The City," "Jah Is The One," "Natural Mystic" and "Strictly Ranking (Ghetto Style)."
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CTLP 004LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 1984. Personnel: Backing vocals - Owen Gray, Sidney Crooks, Winston Reid; bass - Franklyn Dunn; drums - Jah Bunny; guitar - Locksley Gichie; keyboards - Sunny Binns; percussion - Winston Reid; producer - Alfred Abraham, Sydney.
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CTLP 3048LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 1989. "Culture delivers a stellar album and reinvents the sound of reggae along the way under the guiding hand of member Joseph Hill's phenomenal arrangements and productions. The entire set has a massive density to the sound, hearkening back to the heyday of roots; the coursing rhythms pay homage to the rockers style, while the ebullient brass section conjures up the heady melodies of the rocksteady age..." --AllMusic
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STV 003LP
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2022 repress. Collection of roots reggae from Neville Beckford aka Jah Woosh.
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CTLP 8801LP
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2022 repress. Originally released in 1990. Features Naggo Morris, Linval Thompson, Diamonds, J. Clarke, Upsetters, J. Riley, Tec Tracks, Horace Andy, Suzan Codogan, Silverstones, Carl Dawkins, and Rod Taylor.
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CTLP 180LP
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2022 repress. Reggae hits featuring Pat Kelly, Ken Parker, L. Sterling/Stranger Cole, M. Motts, Nora Dean, Hoyd Devon, Val Bennett, Derrick Morgan, Max Romeo, and L. Sterling.
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LPCT 125LP
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2022 repress. Some of Barrington Levy's most significant (and enduring) recordings from Channel One Studio, mixed by Scientist. Originally released in 1982. "It's difficult to overstate the transformative effect that Barrington Levy's earliest recordings had on the sound of Jamaican music. In late 1979, Levy's spare, hauntingly arranged early singles such as 'Shine Eye Gal,' 'Collie Weed,' and 'Shaolin Temple' completely overtook Jamaican dancehalls and streetside sound clashes. . . . By the time Levy released Poorman Style in 1982, he was arguably Jamaica's preeminent vocalist. Poorman Style features a set of punishing rhythms from the crack studio outfit The Roots Radics, with production work from singer-turned-label owner Linval Thompson and former King Tubby protégé Scientist. The title track -- a crisply observed sufferers' tale full of tragic notes and indelible details from everyday life -- hits particularly hard." --iTunes
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CT 088LP
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2025 repress. Originally released in 1985, this is a compilation of classic Horace Andy, including covers of Tappa Zukie's "Better Collie" and Leroy Sibble's "My Guiding Star."
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CT 103LP
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2025 restock. 1979 Clocktower reissue of UK release of Prince Jazzbo's Natty Passing Thru (1976) with a different tracklist and sleeve. "The full-on Black Ark sound from the Super Ape era. Riddims include Max Romeo's 'One Step Forward'." Produced by Lee Perry, The Upsetters, and Brad Osborne. Features Earl Smith (guitar), Mikey Boo (drums), Keith Stirling (piano), more.
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CTLP 094LP
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2022 repress. Ken Boothe is by far one of the best roots and lovers reggae singers from Jamaica. In 1974, he came out with the massive hit "Everything I Own". Clocktower present the LP Memories from the '70s with tracks such as "I'm Just A Man", "Memories By The Score", "Duke Of Earl", and "Artibella". Massive tracks for all.
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CTLP 088LP
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2025 repress. Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters' Eternal Dubs Chapter 2 on Clocktower. Tracks: "Brad Draw," "Clocktower Version," "Clocktower Station," "Wa Fi Do," "Jah Dub," "Love Version," "Deliah Dub," "Ital Locks," "Ital Dub," "Dark Moon," "Moon Version," "Looking Dread" and "Dreaded Version."
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CTLP 081LP
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2025 restock. 1975 album from Johnny Clarke. His dread conscious/love song-style graces such tunes as "None Shall Escape the Judgement," "Enter the Gates," "Walk Away," and "You Are My Woman."
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CT 588LP
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2025 restock. U-Roy was the only artist to hold simultaneously the top three positions in the Jamaican charts with three consecutive singles. This collection features "Gorgon," "Hold On Rasta," "Deck Of Cards," "War," "Come On Deh," "I Shall Not Remove," "Joyful Locks" and "Dub Of Locks." Presented on a rich, "brown"-colored vinyl.
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CTLP 193LP
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2025 restock. Johnny Osbourne with Meets Roots Radics 1980-1981 "Vintage". Osbourne is one of the most popular Jamaican reggae and dancehall singers of all time. His nickname is the "Dancehall Godfather". Roots Radics band features Lincoln "Style" Scott, Errol "Flabba" Holt, Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont, and more. Green vinyl.
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CT 101LP
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2025 repress. All rhythm tracks by Bunny Lee at Studio One.
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CT 102LP
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2023 repress. From the back cover: "... has some of the hardest Roots Rockers Rhythm and mixed with Ghetto Dance Style in mind. The result, incredible sound and fantastic effects and Dubwise Like Dirt." Personnel: Family Man, Bagga, Robbie Shakespeare - bass; Carlton "Santa" Davis, Sly Dunbar - drums; Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Tony Chin - guitar; Ossie Bongo - organ; Augustus Pablo, Bernard "Touter" Harvey - piano.
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