THE ROOTS Phrenology (2020 US VMP exclusive remastered issue of the 2002 13-track double LP pressed on 180gram Brown Marbled Vinyl, including classic Roots tracks like 'The Seed' plus the three-part epic 'Water' pushing Hip-Hop into new realms. Comes housed in a deluxe textured & gold embossed picture sleeve. The sleeve & the vinyl are Near Mint) more...
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SCIENTIST Dub In The Roots Tradition (2001 UK 'Simply Vinyl' limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL. A great lost treasure, the first ever dub album from the Roots Tradition label in fact, made early on in Scientist's career at the tender age of 17-18, originally released in 1996, glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play SVLP333) more...
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SCIENTIST Dub In The Roots Tradition (2001 UK 'Simply Vinyl' limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL. A great lost treasure, the first ever dub album from the Roots Tradition label in fact, made early on in Scientist's career at the tender age of 17-18, originally released in 1996. Housed in a glossy picture sleeve, still in the original hype stickered and embossed PVC dust jacket. This copy has been opened but retains the original circular sticker seal on t more...
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MISTY IN ROOTS Live At The Counter Eurovision 79 (Scarce 1979 Belgian 7-track LP by the British roots reggae group championed by the late John Peel, recorded at the Cirque Royal, Brussels in March that year. The picture sleeve is Very Good [price sticker tear top right] with a few paper marks yet the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with little play, priced advantageously PU003ALB) more...
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ROOTS MANUVA Brand New Second Hand (2013 UK limited edition reissue of the 14-track double vinyl LP originally released in 1999, single pocket picture sleeve with printed inners. Classic debut longplayer featuring Roots' inimitable vocals overhiphop beats with a dash of dancehall and dub for good measure. The sleeve and vinyl are both in Near Mint condition BD010) more...
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VARIOUS-REGGAE & SKA Studio One Roots: Volume Three (2007 UK 18-track double vinyl compilation LP, single pocket picture sleeve with liner note insert. Tasty roots reggae showscase with hard-to-find material from Dillinger, The Gladiators, Winston Flames, Count Ossie and more. The sleeve has a little edge scuffing, the vinyl looks barely played SJRLP168) more...
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THE GRASS ROOTS Leaving It All Behind (Rare 1969 German first issue 11-track LP, front laminated gatefold picture sleeve which is misprinted listing the song 'Hold on to What You Got' on the reverse cover, however the track is not featured onthe actual LP and still remains unreleased. Both sleeve and vinyl are in remarkably near mint condition, fantastic copy still retaining that early misprint, all adding to the charm! #1C062-90862) more...
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MISTY IN ROOTS See Them Ah Come/ How Long Jah (Rare 1979 UK double 'A' side 12" single by the Southall Roots Reggae band who were themselves members of the Musicians Collective & a major force in the 'Rock Against Racism' movement that the late Seventies helped to foster, with the New Wave & Reggae spearheading the drive. By some disgraceful turn of events, all of their recordings are mostly out of print & it is rare to find in such fantastic condition as this 40+ years on. The pictur more...
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BARRY BROWN & JOHNNY CLARKE Sings Roots & Culture (1992 UK 12-track vinyl LP, on this killer album members of legendary reggae act The Aggrovators provide backing for Brown and Clarke's roots/reggae stylings, mixed at King Tubbys. The sleeve does show some creasing and general wear but does remain fully intact, the vinyl has just the odd light scuff and is otherwise excellent FMLP002) more...
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SUN RECORDS The Roots Of Rock Vol. 3 - Delta Rhythm Kings (1976 UK 16-track vinyl LP compilation of recordings from the legendary Tennessee label, whose story is the story of rock n roll, this time delving into the blues/R&B roots of the genrewith songs by Johnny O' Neal, Ike Turner and Billy Emerson to name but a few, front laminated picture sleeve CR30103) more...
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SUN RECORDS The Roots Of Rock Vol. 10 - Sun Country (1976 UK 16-track LP, picture sleeve, a compilation of recordings from the legendary Tennessee label, whose story is the story of rock n roll, this time delving into the country/hillbilly roots of the genre with songs by Charlie Feathers, Ernie Chaffin and Miller Sisters to name but a few. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has a few light hairlines leaving it Excellent CR30117) more...
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THE EVERLY BROTHERS Roots (1986 German pressed 13-track vinyl LP which explores the roots, explains the aesthetic, charts the progression and captures the incomparable beauty of the Everly Brothers, including a recording of the 'Everly FamilyRadio Show' from 1952, glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little storage edge scuffing but the vinyl remains 'as new') more...
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ROOTS Mash Down (1978 UK solid centre 7" single, a beautiful & classic roots tune, produced by the mysterious Sean de Laire & recorded at Black Ark with the co-operation of Lee Perry. Also features Solja Man Skank, plain die cut paper sleeve.Thevinyl on this copy appears in VG/VG+ condition with just a few light surface scuffs or hairlines to show for its years, playing higher than its visual appearance. A gem! GRE7) more...
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MISTY IN ROOTS Live At The Counter Eurovision 79 (Scarce 1979 Belgian 7-track LP by the British roots reggae group championed by the late John Peel, recorded at the Cirque Royal, Brussels in March that year, glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear with some light creasing to the spine, whilst the vinyl is in Excellent condition with few signs of play PU003ALB) more...
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LEE ROCKER The Cover Sessions/Our Roots Run Deep (2011 US Promotional 2CD set, both housed in glossy picture sleeve wallets. Former Stray Cats Double Bass player Lee Rocker puts his own Rockabilly spin on a number of classics The Cover Sessions,including Come Together by The Beatles, Ramblin' Man by The Allman Brothers, and Honkey Cat by Elton John among others. Our Roots Run Deep see's Rocker show his Rockabilly style across 8-Tracks of covers and original songs including his own ve more...
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ROOTS MANUVA MEETS WRONG TOM Duppy Writer (2010 US 14-track 2-LP limited edition vinyl set - Roots Manuva returns with a collaborative album with Wrong Tom. This Dub inflected, infectious, summery collection shows Rodney on top form, fired up rapverses with insanely catchy reggae choruses. Also comes with a free download code inside, housed in an illustrated 'Ninja Tune' hype-stickered SEALED picture sleeve BD165) more...
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TAJ MAHAL Oooh So Good 'N Blues / Mo' Roots (2009 issue UK 16-track digitally remastered 2-CD album set - Taj Mahal is rightly acclaimed as being one of the blues greats, his work firmly influenced by Delta blues with a bit of Hawaiian music thrown in! 'Mo' Roots' dates from 1974 and has a subtle reggae influence, whilst 'Oooh So Good 'N Blues' is from 1973. Presented in a picture slipcase complete with extensive sleevenotes) more...
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KINGS OF LEON / VARIOUS ARTISTS The Roots Of (2009 UK CD album - Although cagey about their inspiration, their hi-octane rock music owes more than a debt to legendary bands like Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, the Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Dylan, as well as the spiritual upbringing they received. The deep roots of that upbringing are collected here. This 20-track collection gathers a cross section of Blues, Folk, Country and Sacred songs that inspired the Southern Rock legends more...
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WHITE STRIPES / VARIOUS ARTISTS The Roots Of (2009 UK 22-track CD album - From the garage rock revival of 2002 with a blues and roots upbringing that shaped their raucous punky style, The White Stripes minimal approach and huge appetite for musichas made them one of the biggest live attractions of this decade and it's there that they regularly rework their favourite blues standards. The White Stripes' attention to detail, their lo-fi recordings at Toe Rag Studios with authentic valve more...
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ROD STEWART / VARIOUS ARTISTS The Roots Of The Great American Songbook Vol. 1 (2009 UK 20-track CD album - When Rod Stewart released the first volume of his 'Great American Songbook' collection in 2002, the former Faces' vocalist made the transformation from lad rock hero to lounge lizard. This collection of tracks traces the roots of those albums back to the original recordings, concentrating on the songs that hailed from the '20s, '30s and early 1940's.) more...
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ROD STEWART / VARIOUS ARTISTS The Roots Of The Great American Songbook Vol. 2 (2009 UK 21-track CD album - When Rod Stewart released the first volume of his 'Great American Songbook' collection in 2002, the former Faces' vocalist made the transformation from lad rock hero to lounge lizard. This collection of tracks traces the roots of those albums back to the original recordings, concentrating on the songs that hailed from the '40s and '50s, the post war music that eventually evolved more...
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IAIN ARCHER To The Pine Roots (2009 UK 9-track CD album - Conceived and recorded in a cottage by the Black Forest and imbued with the voices and performances of friends and family, 'To The Pine Roots' is an ethereal album, recorded at the point of writing and humming with imperceptible sounds. The whisper of instantly recalled melodies, the burring of an age-old harmonium, the ghostly reverb of pinewood walls and escapist rhythms teased from an acoustic guitar, distantly recalling a C more...
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THE GRASS ROOTS Golden Grass (1969 UK 11-track stereo compilation LP, front laminated flipback picture sleeve. There is some damage to the bottom flipback to the right leading to a small tear in the bottom seam but otherwise shelfwear is at aminimum and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for over forty five years SSL5005) more...
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THE GRASS ROOTS Where Were You When I Needed You (2006 French issue limited edition 4-track CD issued as part of the 'EP Collection Original Versions' series, remastered in high definition 24-bit, originally released in France only in 1966, excellent folk rock from the pen of PF Sloan [Mamas & Papas, Barry McGuire etc] plus superb version of Dylan's 'Mr. Jones [Ballad Of A Thin Man]', great sealed card picture sleeve with unique 'vinyl-look' disc!) more...
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VARIOUS Square Roots (1987 UK 14-track LP compilation, featuring an unlikely selection from the pages of Folk Root magazine. Includes Billy Bragg's performance of 'Hold The Fort' - Billy learned this 19th Century Agricultural Union song, which he sings here with Robert Handley, from a recording by the Norfolk traditional singer, Walter Pardon. Also features tracks by The Oyster Band, June Tabor & more. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played FROOT001) more...
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ROOTS MANUVA Slime And Reason (2008 UK limited edition 21-track 2-CD set - Roots Manuva presents his 4th studio album which features production from hyped young producers Toddla T and Metronomy; and melds bleeding edge dancehall, crooked pop andeffortlessly engaging hip-hop; and comes complete with a Bonus 7-track CD including dub versions of the album) **Strictly Limited to 3000 Copies ONLY** more...
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THE ROOTS Rising Down (2008 UK 17-track CD album - Known for their prolific lyrics and live instrumentation, Grammy award winning hip-hop trailblazers The Roots' 10th album sees them continue to take bolder steps adding new depths and range to their repertoire; with highlights including 'Criminal', a reflection of life on the streets and unjust persecution; 'I Will Not Apologize' a tribute to Fela Kuti that discusses keeping dignity in the music biz and more plus the single 'Birthday more...
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THE ROOTS Rising Down (2008 UK 17-track 2-LP vinyl set - Known for their prolific lyrics and live instrumentation, Grammy award winning hip-hop trailblazers The Roots return with their 10th album which sees them continue to take bolder steps adding new depths and range to their repertoire; with highlights including 'Criminal', a reflection of life on the streets and unjust persecution; 'I Will Not Apologize' a tribute to Fela Kuti that discusses keeping dignity in the music biz and more plus the single 'Birthday Girl' which features guest vocals from Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump) more...
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GRATEFUL DEAD / VARIOUS ARTISTS The Roots Of (2008 UK CD album - When a group of jug band musicians from San Francisco plugged into the mains, the Psychedelic era began. Exemplary musicianship and extended acid-fuelled jams created the legend that became the Grateful Dead. Their amazingly extensive repertoire showed that they never forgot their folk-blues roots and this collection features 22 of the tracks that inspired some of their most enduring performances.) more...
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SKINDRED Roots Rock Riot! (2007 UK 11-track CD album - 'Roots Rock Riot' starts off where their debut 'Babylon' ended; pairing up with Matt Squire [Panic! At The Disco] at the producer desk, the band went into Bieler Bros. Studios in Pompano Beach Florida with over 50 songs written and ready to record; including the single 'Ratrace' plus the stand-outs 'Cause A Riot', 'Trouble' & 'Destroy The Dance Floor') more...
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