LANTERN REC. Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/lantern-rec/ Guerssen Records Mon, 05 May 2025 13:13:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-isotip-32x32.png LANTERN REC. Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/lantern-rec/ 32 32 Reggae For Lovers https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/reggae-for-lovers/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/reggae-for-lovers/ Reissued here - for the first time - this ultra-rare reggae album originally released in 1974. Considered by many to be the first reggae "lovers" album ever, conceived by producer Clement Bushay and reggae singer Carl Bert. Featuring: The Cimarons, Jackie Parris, Junior English, Dego Sensation. Engineers: Steve Wadey, Clem Bushay and Lee Perry ... Four unreleased tracks from the original versions are included here!

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]]> Reissued here – for the first time – this ultra-rare reggae album originally released in 1974. Considered by many to be the first reggae “lovers” album ever, conceived by producer Clement Bushay and reggae singer Carl Bert. Featuring: The Cimarons, Jackie Parris, Junior English, Dego Sensation. Engineers: Steve Wadey, Clem Bushay and Lee Perry … Four unreleased tracks from the original versions are included here!

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]]> On The Rock RSD25 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/on-the-rock-rsd25/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/on-the-rock-rsd25/ Reissued for the first time the third album (considered by many their masterpiece) of the first Uk reggae band ever, with one bonus track! Lantern Records is pleased to introduce, for the first time on vinyl, the reissue of Cimarons masterpiece, originally released on Vulcan in 1976. Known as the first British reggae unit – often working as a backing band for several Jamaican musicians heading to the UK at the time such as Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley - The Cimarons also worked as a session band for Trojan records. Propelled by a fantastic documentary on their career - “Harder Than The Rock” officially screened in UK cinemas in late 2024 – this release is a must have for any reggae supporter.

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]]> Reissued for the first time the third album (considered by many their masterpiece) of the first Uk reggae band ever, with one bonus track! Lantern Records is pleased to introduce, for the first time on vinyl, the reissue of Cimarons masterpiece, originally released on Vulcan in 1976. Known as the first British reggae unit – often working as a backing band for several Jamaican musicians heading to the UK at the time such as Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley – The Cimarons also worked as a session band for Trojan records. Propelled by a fantastic documentary on their career – “Harder Than The Rock” officially screened in UK cinemas in late 2024 – this release is a must have for any reggae supporter.

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]]> Can’t Get Enough https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/cant-get-enough/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/cant-get-enough/ Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings - originally released in 1982 on UK label Arts & Crafts - is something you wouldn't miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself - backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) - and arranged by Clarke and Stafford Douglas (alias Mafia Tone). "Can't Get Enough" witnesses the peak of his career with his first British production. The beginning of a period that would bring Clarke to London and see him churn out a string of hits with Douglas's production, before returning to work with Bunny Lee and Mad Professor, King Tubby, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy. Roots reggae at its best here!

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]]> Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. Reissued on vinyl for the first time here, this legendary Johnny Clarke recordings – originally released in 1982 on UK label Arts & Crafts – is something you wouldn’t miss. Completely written by the Jamaican singer himself – backed here by Roots Radics (the Channel One studio session group) – and arranged by Clarke and Stafford Douglas (alias Mafia Tone). “Can’t Get Enough” witnesses the peak of his career with his first British production. The beginning of a period that would bring Clarke to London and see him churn out a string of hits with Douglas’s production, before returning to work with Bunny Lee and Mad Professor, King Tubby, Errol Thompson, Prince Jammy. Roots reggae at its best here!

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]]> Get Chickenized! https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/get-chickenized/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/get-chickenized/ Fully licensed, ltd to 500 copies. What if Japanese city pop met no wave? Neither in your wildest dream such occurrence could be real, but let's make things clear. Frank Chickens could have been possibly forerunners for several famous alternative band, Cibo Matto on top of all, but sure had a development on their own. Our history began in London, early eighties, art duo Frank Chickens is the original creation of Japanese performers Kazuko Hohki and Kazumi Taguchi. All of a sudden the band debuts with a pair of singles and a full length on Kaz Records, it's 1984, but could have been easily 1994, or even 2004. Backed by the likes of Steve Beresford (Alterations, The Slits, General Strike, London Improvisers Orchestra), Annie Whitehead (Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Robert Wyatt), Lol Coxhill, Tony Coe and Clive Bell (the top of the cream of the English avantgarde) the band soon became a case in history. Now we have the pleasure - 37 years after its original release - to reissue their second album: Get Chickenized! The record came out in 1987 on the british label Flying Lecords and showed a different side of the project, with a major focus on the so-called synth wave counterculture, still maintaining a certain avant feel. With original conspirator Steve Beresford still on board, the band was propelled in the studio by another key figure of the London underground: journalist, composer and producer David Toop. Being John Peel's favorite for a while, the band built a cult following retaining some absurd live performances, well known for their idiosyncratic choreography. Later revamped in the year 2000 - thanks to cult label Ninja Tune - the band enjoyed a second wave of success, with a remix album featuring the likes of Pizzicato 5, Fink and Neotropic. With a cover embellished by the labor of Pere Ubu David Thomas, this second influential album is finally available for your listening pleasure. Here's your chance to dive deep into this exotic pop extravaganza.

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]]> Fully licensed, ltd to 500 copies. What if Japanese city pop met no wave? Neither in your wildest dream such occurrence could be real, but let’s make things clear. Frank Chickens could have been possibly forerunners for several famous alternative band, Cibo Matto on top of all, but sure had a development on their own. Our history began in London, early eighties, art duo Frank Chickens is the original creation of Japanese performers Kazuko Hohki and Kazumi Taguchi. All of a sudden the band debuts with a pair of singles and a full length on Kaz Records, it’s 1984, but could have been easily 1994, or even 2004. Backed by the likes of Steve Beresford (Alterations, The Slits, General Strike, London Improvisers Orchestra), Annie Whitehead (Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Robert Wyatt), Lol Coxhill, Tony Coe and Clive Bell (the top of the cream of the English avantgarde) the band soon became a case in history. Now we have the pleasure – 37 years after its original release – to reissue their second album: Get Chickenized! The record came out in 1987 on the british label Flying Lecords and showed a different side of the project, with a major focus on the so-called synth wave counterculture, still maintaining a certain avant feel. With original conspirator Steve Beresford still on board, the band was propelled in the studio by another key figure of the London underground: journalist, composer and producer David Toop. Being John Peel’s favorite for a while, the band built a cult following retaining some absurd live performances, well known for their idiosyncratic choreography. Later revamped in the year 2000 – thanks to cult label Ninja Tune – the band enjoyed a second wave of success, with a remix album featuring the likes of Pizzicato 5, Fink and Neotropic. With a cover embellished by the labor of Pere Ubu David Thomas, this second influential album is finally available for your listening pleasure. Here’s your chance to dive deep into this exotic pop extravaganza.

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]]> Fire And Bullets https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/fire-and-bullets/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/fire-and-bullets/ Fully licensed, 140 gr vinyl. Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots & reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977.Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica's sixth-highest honour. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA sir collins .His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid". His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy", although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man", a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following.

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]]> Fully licensed, 140 gr vinyl. Reissued for the first time on vinyl, an amazing showcase of roots & reggae lovers, originally released on Trojan in 1977.Although his place as a reggae pioneer cannot be questioned, Owen Gray has felt for many years that he never got his due from Jamaica, his homeland. On August 6 2023, the government finally recognized his contribution awarding him with the honor of Order Of Distinction, Jamaica’s sixth-highest honour. Gray, now 87, is ecstatic about what he considers an overdue and deserved reward. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins AKA sir collins .His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Sydney Crooks, Arthur “Duke” Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with “Cupid”. His 1970 track “Apollo 12” found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones’ “Tumblin’ Dice” and John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy”, although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and Pioneer Internacional label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with “Hail the Man”, a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following.

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]]> In The Breeze https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/in-the-breeze/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/in-the-breeze-blue/ A more than welcomed re-issue for the iconic post-punk band coming all the way from Watford. The album showcase a collection of unreleased recordings - mostly conceived between 1981 and 1983 - and it is a right companion to their two studio masterpiece: "Epic Garden Music" and "Feeding The Flames".

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]]> A more than welcomed re-issue for the iconic post-punk band coming all the way from Watford. The album showcase a collection of unreleased recordings – mostly conceived between 1981 and 1983 – and it is a right companion to their two studio masterpiece: “Epic Garden Music” and “Feeding The Flames”.

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]]> Leaps & Bounds https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/leaps-bounds/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/leaps-bounds/ Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. 1984 mandatory re-issue for british dub-roots combo. Co-produced by On U Sound and Cherry Red the album shows the masterful production of wizard Adrian Sherwood and a series of sublime vocal performances by stalwarts Bim Sherman, Mikey Dread and Prince Far I. The sublime line-up is completed by master musicians Crucial Tony, "Deadly" Headley Bennett, Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and Evar Wellington.

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]]> Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. 1984 mandatory re-issue for british dub-roots combo. Co-produced by On U Sound and Cherry Red the album shows the masterful production of wizard Adrian Sherwood and a series of sublime vocal performances by stalwarts Bim Sherman, Mikey Dread and Prince Far I. The sublime line-up is completed by master musicians Crucial Tony, “Deadly” Headley Bennett, Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah and Evar Wellington.

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]]> Wadada Magic (Turquoise) RSD https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/wadada-magic-turquoise-rsd/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/wadada-magic-turquoise-rsd/ Reissued for the very first time on vinyl "Wadada Magic", Suns Of Arqa's majestic second album. The wicked world of Michael Wadada is well represented here: an ever-changing kaleidoscope of tribal dub, early electronics , proto-wave and global beat. Special guests on vocals Prince Far I and Prince Hammer, while on bass the true genius of Lizard from Creation Rebel / Singer & Players.

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]]> Reissued for the very first time on vinyl “Wadada Magic”, Suns Of Arqa’s majestic second album. The wicked world of Michael Wadada is well represented here: an ever-changing kaleidoscope of tribal dub, early electronics , proto-wave and global beat. Special guests on vocals Prince Far I and Prince Hammer, while on bass the true genius of Lizard from Creation Rebel / Singer & Players.

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]]> Dole Age https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/dole-age/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/dole-age/ Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You'll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records - Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released in 1981 - plus a selection of five long lost contribution.
Originally formed in 1977 as Revelation Rockers, a name they soon changed, Talisman were considered the top reggae act in town alongside local contemporaries Black Roots. The band - popular for their intense live shows - opened for such glorious and diverse acts as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones ! This proper release on vinyl allows a new generation of fans to catch with their original style. Talisman certainly shows a different side of the UK reggae flourishing scene - think about Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty In Roots - putting Bristol back on the map!

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]]> Fully remastered and licensed, ltd to 500 copies. The city of Bristol has undoubtedly a rich reggae heritage. The criminally neglected Talisman finally benefits of a long overdue release, collecting their first efforts plus a series of extra tracks. You’ll get their first two singles released on Recreational Records – Run Come Girl/Wicked Dem and Dole Age/Free Speech, both released in 1981 – plus a selection of five long lost contribution.
Originally formed in 1977 as Revelation Rockers, a name they soon changed, Talisman were considered the top reggae act in town alongside local contemporaries Black Roots. The band – popular for their intense live shows – opened for such glorious and diverse acts as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones ! This proper release on vinyl allows a new generation of fans to catch with their original style. Talisman certainly shows a different side of the UK reggae flourishing scene – think about Aswad, Steel Pulse and Misty In Roots – putting Bristol back on the map!

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]]> Calling One Thousand Dread Locks https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/calling-one-thousand-dread-locks/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/calling-one-thousand-dread-locks/ Rare and obscure dub roots reggae compilation, produced by Clement Bushay in 1975 and released on Chalwa Records in 1978. Arranged by Alton Ellis and mixed by King Tubby. Recorded at King Tubby Studio, Kingston, JA & Chalk Farm, TMC, SWM Studios, UK...Featuring King Tubby, The Cimarons, Dennis Alcapone, Dave Barker, I. Pablo. A must for every reggae fan!

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]]> Rare and obscure dub roots reggae compilation, produced by Clement Bushay in 1975 and released on Chalwa Records in 1978. Arranged by Alton Ellis and mixed by King Tubby. Recorded at King Tubby Studio, Kingston, JA & Chalk Farm, TMC, SWM Studios, UK…Featuring King Tubby, The Cimarons, Dennis Alcapone, Dave Barker, I. Pablo. A must for every reggae fan!

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