VOCAL

A collection of fourteen digital reggae, deep roots and dub rarities from the Nigerian underground, spotlighting a time when Jamaican reggae entwined with Nigerian styles, politics and consciousness, creating a bridge between Lagos and Kingston. Introductory essay by Louis Chude-Sokei.

First time on vinyl, Included 10 previously unreleased studio & live tracks recorded between 1983 & 1985.
Limited Edition 500 copies.

Brand New Album 2017
Clear vinyl pressing with Colour Insert

180 gram Vinyl.
Produced by Phill Pratt.

180 gram Vinyl.

180 gram Vinyl.

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Produced by Niney, Bonus tracks produced by Phil Pratt.

180 gram vinyl. Incl. insert with sleeve notes. 
Pat Kelly’s So Proud stands as a masterful blend of rocksteady elegance and 1970s reggae consciousness. Backed by The Aggrovators and mixed by King Tubby, Kelly’s silky vocals glide over deep rhythms, balancing heartfelt love songs with socially aware themes. Often likened to soul legends like Sam Cooke, Kelly’s refined tenor and emotive delivery shine in this reissue, restoring a sought-after gem in the Burning Sounds catalogue.

The album 'Channelling Lee Scratch Perry' is a tribute from Scratch’s son, Omar Perry, to his father. ‘Scratch’ was, beyond question, a genuine genius responsible for creating some of the greatest, most complex, and thought-provoking music to ever come out of Jamaica… or anywhere else. His importance to the furtherance of Jamaican music as a producer, arranger, writer and artist is beyond compare. He played an integral role in and was the inspiration for many of the key movements in the development of reggae throughout the Sixties and Seventies. 

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Released on 180 Gram Red vinyl + Insert with sleeve notes.
The Maytones album “Madness”, originally released in 1976 on Burning Sounds Records, is a cornerstone of roots reggae. The Jamaican vocal duo, Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, deliver soulful harmonies and socially conscious lyrics throughout the album.
Produced by Alvin Ranglin, the album features ten tracks that blend themes of love, spirituality and social commentary.

180 gram Vinyl.
‘Unite’ album is a reminder of the continuing relevance of the dancehall style.
Rough, raw and rugged they represent the real authentic sound of young Jamaica from nearly forty years ago when the youths “forgot their troubles and danced”.

Al Campbell's album ‘No More Running’ was originally released in 1981 and is considered one of his standout works, showcasing his signature blend of roots reggae and lovers rock. The album highlights his smooth, soulful vocal delivery paired with socially conscious lyrics and themes of love, resilience, and cultural pride.‘No More Running’ came at a time when reggae music was diversifying into roots, lovers rock, and early dancehall sounds. The album balances meditative, heavy basslines and steady rhythms with melodic hooks and Campbell's silky vocal tones.‘No More Running’ helped solidify Al Campbell’s reputation as a versatile artist capable of blending conscious roots themes with accessible, melodic songs.The album remains a favorite among fans of roots reggae and is often praised for its timeless messages and high-quality production.Re-issued on Burning Sounds on 180-gram Purple Transparent Vinyl.

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Produced by Phil Pratt and featuring Sly & Robbie, Tommy McCook, Ansel Collins.
Re-released on 180 gram vinyl.

The compilation you hold in your hands features the best of U Brown’s 1983 release Jam It Tonight, cut at Channel One with the Roots Radics, coupled with enthralling earlier singles laid at Channel with the Revolutionaries. The high points are many in this thoroughly agreeable set that showcases the best of peak-period U Brown; beginning with the devotional ‘Jah Is My Father Still’ and ‘Walk With Jah Love’ from Jam It Tonight, the title track speaks of reggae music’s unstoppable nature and ‘Reggae Gone International’ is a celebratory take of the ‘Pick A Dub’ rhythm, here totally reconfigured, Maxfield Avenue style. ‘Rub A Dub All The Time’ (aka ‘Tu Sheng Peng’) is a killer take of the Dennis Brown song of the same name, while ‘Blow Mr Hornsman Blow’ is an awesome re-working of the ‘Take Five’ rhythm, and ‘Come Along’ a beautiful deejay counterpart to Sugar Minott’s ‘Steal Away Girl’. U Brown has since gone on to enjoy all kinds of musical adventures in the UK, USA, and Europe, where he settled in the 1990s; listen to the artistry on No Stoppin’ This Music and marvel at his enduring talents.

Limited Orange vinyl edition.

Reissued on vinyl for the very first time, the third Paragons album, originally released in 1982 on the UK reggae label Starlight.