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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 24m

You'd probably need a 1950s 78rpm carrying case for that. Some do still exist, but hard to find in good condition.

House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 10h

And finally, here is the B side, which is the lesser-known first cut of Pick Up the Rockers, which Tapper would release later in 1976... youtu.be/uP23P-6nbSY?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Tapper Zukie - Rockers on Klik label. Released in 1976. Produced by Tapper Zukie.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 11h

Yes! Super Ape is one of my favourite LPs. 👌

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 12h

And so for today's selection, here is the No.1 record by Tapper Zukie. Ten Against One was his reaction to the rioting and resistance at the Notting Hill Carnival at the end of August... youtu.be/SHwSzoJfLqw?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Tapper Zukie - Ten Against One on Klik label. Released in 1976. Produced by Tapper Zukie.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 14h

A classic. One of my favourite dubs. 👌

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 14h

#OTD 50 years ago. The Reggae 7" singles chart as published in Black Echoes. Tapper Zukie knocks himself off the top of the chart with his 2nd release on Klik. Meanwhile the new entries include 7"s by Gregory Isaacs, Cornell Campbell and Dillinger... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

Top 20 Reggae 7" singles chart as published in Black Echoes on 9th October 1976. The singles in this chart are reggae tunes released on UK labels rather than Jamaican imports. You can find this chart and more on the great website www.ukreggaehistory.com

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Lambert Douglas' Living Man LP was only pressed up in very small numbers back in 1977. It finally saw a reissue in 2024... deeproots.bandcamp.com/album/living... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

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Living Man, by Lambert Douglas

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

And here's the Version side. This was recorded at Treasure Isle in 1977 with The Revolutionaries playing the rockers rhythm... youtu.be/Lt1ECY17WA4?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #dub

7" 'Version' side on Rosso label. Released in 1977. Produced by Clive Francis.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Tons of reggae and rocksteady versions. This cover of The Temptations is very cool... youtu.be/_XAdiPt2BX0?...

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The Techniques - I Wish It Would Rain

YouTube video by Trasimedia

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Clive Francis was a shoe maker in Kingston who in the mid-70s started his own record label, Rosso. One of the singers he recorded was Lambert Douglas, whose excellent 7" here was also the opening track on his LP, Living Man... youtu.be/ytI6DSgWLgc?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Lambert Douglas - Jah Jah No New on Rosso label. Released in 1977. Produced by Clive Francis.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It certainly sounds like it could be a Drummond composition. It must have been recorded in late '64 around the same time they did the Ska Boo Da Ba LP.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Here's 3 'thumping' rockers from the late 70s that I always enjoy listening to very loud... 🔥🎛️🔥 youtu.be/7Ot3CFUfe_k?...

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Barry Brown - Natty Dread Nar Run 12''

YouTube video by overstand87

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On the flip side of this 7" is the Jackie Mittoo led instrumental Home Made. A funky late-ska workout that is well worth 7/6... youtu.be/RI_sFrPBYvQ?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Jackie Mittoo and The Soul Brothers - Home Made on a reddish/pink blank label. There is an ink stamp on it of 7/6, which was 7 shillings and 6 pence in pre-decimal currency. Released in 1966. Produced by Coxsone Dodd.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's like the vocals have been pitched up. I prefer the original.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Ethiopians recorded their classic I'm Gonna Take Over Now at Studio 1 in 1966. Lloyd Brevette's descending bassline intro was likely influenced by Nancy Sinatra's These Boots Are Made For Walking. Here's the blank JA 7"... youtu.be/ObYy1wt4BLY?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of The Ethiopians - I'm Gonna Take Over Now on a reddish/pink Jamaican blank label. It has the words 'Take over' written in pen. Released in 1966. Produced by Coxsone Dodd.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

And finally, here's a great clip of Millie Small singing Enoch Power at the 2nd Caribbean Music Festival at Empire Pool, Wembley in April 1970... youtu.be/g9tvDkjGiV8?... #reggae #reggaesky #music #musicsky

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Millie Small Performing 'Enoch Power', Reggae, Ska, Black Britain, London, 1970

YouTube video by Kinolibrary

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I presume so. He played on other Coxsone tunes around that time, like Reload.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

And here's another tune Millie recorded alongside Roy Panton in 1962. This is a beautiful ballad backed by a mournful trombone and vibraphone... youtu.be/HZf3-2bapSM?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Roy & Millie - This World on Coxson label. Originally released in 1962. This is a reissue from the early 70s. Produced by Coxsone Dodd.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Remembering Millie Small who was born on this day in 1947. Prior to her international success with My Boy Lollipop, Millie had a number of hits in Jamaica. This great early ska with Roy Panton topped the JA chart in May '62... youtu.be/6UJIrkSWkDA?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Roy and Millie - We'll Meet on Island label. Released in 1962. Produced by Roy Robinson.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yes, we've had a chat about Ken before. Good luck in your search. Would be fascinating to hear more about his work at Chalk Farm. Sad to hear about Larry Sevitt. Was this his label? www.discogs.com/label/68653-...

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Love this whole LP. It doesn't receive enough credit, but it's a gem. 👌

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Mike Brookes @mikebrookes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For me, did one of the greatest covers ever - maybe as good as the original which is the highest praise: youtu.be/yVdRkuMHTNQ

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DELROY WILSON ♦ What's Going On {J & L 12" 1980}

YouTube video by Studio Seventeen

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DonDeLion @dondelion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I love this one SO much!! Same episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLJ9...

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Jackie Edwards - Sexy Sandy

YouTube video by afrorules

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looks like it was a mixture of Misty, Cimarons, Matumbi etc and yes Ken makes an appearance too.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

And finally, here's some great footage from the early 80s of Delroy Wilson singing Dancing Mood in King Tubby's vocal booth while Prince Jammy is at the mixing desk and Bunny Lee watches on... youtu.be/hRQg9DCkkxs?... #reggae #reggaesky #music #musicsky

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Delroy Wilson - Dancing Mood

YouTube video by koolroots1

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So many favourites from Delroy both in the 60s and 70s. Such a great catalogue.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes, including the 'Clash' LP in '77, part of which they recorded at Chalk Farm.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A great version. 👌 Considering this one is a cover version too. He certainly made it his own... youtu.be/E3hCMJip5Tg?...

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DELROY WILSON - I'm Still Waiting [1976]

YouTube video by Bionic Dub

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Excellent. Nice bit of fast chat in that too 👌 Just remembered Four Aces is mentioned in this one as well... youtu.be/kNUghLTMgVc?...

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Dillinger Meet Trinity - Jesus Dread [Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) 1977]

YouTube video by Roots Reggae

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes this one... bsky.app/profile/hous...

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

And on the B side, Delroy Wilson sings Alton Ellis... youtu.be/XUlU-DiXmtA?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Delroy Wilson - Live And Learn on Smash label. Released in 1973. Produced by Bunny Lee.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Remembering the legendary Delroy Wilson who was born on this day in 1948. Delroy was a teenage star in the 1960s who graduated into one of the all-time great reggae singers in the 1970s, such as on this glorious 7" from 1973... youtu.be/KWKQDIsJWBw?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky

7" of Delroy Wilson - Trying To Wreck My Life on Smash label. Released in 1973. Produced by Bunny Lee.

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Livicated Reggae Documentary @livicated.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

THE STORY BEHIND THE SHELF For vinyl collectors, this is the kind of sight that stops you in your tracks. This is just one of the many 45 rpm shelves inside Roger Steffens’ Reggae Archives. All original pressings, many of them rare, some extremely limited, and many signed by the artists themselves.

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

And finally, Sharon Little's Don't Mash Up Creation has been re-pressed on 12" a couple of times in the last 10 years by Jah Fingers / Common Ground, who have also included it on this new compilation LP... commongroundinternational.bandcamp.com/album/queens... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music

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Queens Of Roots, by Various Artists

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House of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

And here's the Version side. The One Love label appears to have been a collaborative partnership between Sharon Little and Colin Coke. It was only used to release recordings they made together... youtu.be/fl_56Yf3dyw?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinyl #music #musicsky #dub

12" 'Version' side of Sharon Little - Don't Mash Up Creation on One Love Records label. Released in 1981. Produced by Colin Coke.

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