REGGAE/SKA/DUB Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product-category/reggae-ska-dub/ Guerssen Records Sun, 04 May 2025 22:47:30 +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 REGGAE/SKA/DUB Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product-category/reggae-ska-dub/ 32 32 Strickly Ranking. The Blackbeard Years 1977 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/strickly-ranking-the-blackbeard-years-1977/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/strickly-ranking-the-blackbeard-years-1977/ Horace Andy is one of the best known names in reggae. His long collaboration with British trip-hop outfit Massive Attack has given international recognition to the falsetto voice of this Jamaican artist. He collaborated with producers such as Bunny Lee, Tappa Zukie and Rodguel Blackbeard Sinclair over the years, and Strictly Ranking retraces those fruitful collaborations. A truly golden age of roots reggae, where Blackbeard was surrounded by renowned musicians, such as Robbie Shakespear on the bass or Santa Davis on the drums, plus the assistance of King Tubby - on one of his best achievements. The 12 tracks featured on here are rare and/or unreleased.

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]]> Horace Andy is one of the best known names in reggae. His long collaboration with British trip-hop outfit Massive Attack has given international recognition to the falsetto voice of this Jamaican artist. He collaborated with producers such as Bunny Lee, Tappa Zukie and Rodguel Blackbeard Sinclair over the years, and Strictly Ranking retraces those fruitful collaborations. A truly golden age of roots reggae, where Blackbeard was surrounded by renowned musicians, such as Robbie Shakespear on the bass or Santa Davis on the drums, plus the assistance of King Tubby – on one of his best achievements. The 12 tracks featured on here are rare and/or unreleased.

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]]> If You Ask Me To… https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/if-you-ask-me-to/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/if-you-ask-me-to/ If you're a fan of Daptone Records, chances are you've read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you haven't, you've heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the label's releases, even dating to its prehistory with Desco Records. If You Ask Me To..., the first LP under his name for the label, is a collection of singles released between 2007-2023 as well as unreleased tracks from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite.
While previous projects like Ticklah Vs. Axelrod and Roots Combination (produced under the alias Ticklah) were inspired by the Jamaica of the 1970s and 80s, this set specifically channels an earlier period in the 1960s when Jamaica was both strikingly original in its continuum of genres but also closely and empathetically attuned to Black American music. Through Axelrod's exceptional taste and the notable contributions of guitarist Tom Brenneck, original tapes from Bob & Gene's MoDo discography, members of The Frightnrs, and others from the NYC reggae community, the legacy of trailblazing Jamaican artists like Alton Ellis, Tony Gregory, and Ken Parker continue to resonate and inspire a whole new generation of reggae and soul enthusiasts.

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]]> If you’re a fan of Daptone Records, chances are you’ve read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you haven’t, you’ve heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the label’s releases, even dating to its prehistory with Desco Records. If You Ask Me To…, the first LP under his name for the label, is a collection of singles released between 2007-2023 as well as unreleased tracks from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite.
While previous projects like Ticklah Vs. Axelrod and Roots Combination (produced under the alias Ticklah) were inspired by the Jamaica of the 1970s and 80s, this set specifically channels an earlier period in the 1960s when Jamaica was both strikingly original in its continuum of genres but also closely and empathetically attuned to Black American music. Through Axelrod’s exceptional taste and the notable contributions of guitarist Tom Brenneck, original tapes from Bob & Gene’s MoDo discography, members of The Frightnrs, and others from the NYC reggae community, the legacy of trailblazing Jamaican artists like Alton Ellis, Tony Gregory, and Ken Parker continue to resonate and inspire a whole new generation of reggae and soul enthusiasts.

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]]> Greatest Hits Live https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/greatest-hits-live/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/greatest-hits-live/ This album originally released on Link Records as "Live And Loud!!" is an excellent quality live album recorded at the height of the band's success. Includes live versions of the UK Singles Chart hits 'Can Can', 'Special Brew', 'My Girl Lollipop', 'Walking In The Sunshine' and 'Lip Up Fatty'.

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]]> This album originally released on Link Records as “Live And Loud!!” is an excellent quality live album recorded at the height of the band’s success. Includes live versions of the UK Singles Chart hits ‘Can Can’, ‘Special Brew’, ‘My Girl Lollipop’, ‘Walking In The Sunshine’ and ‘Lip Up Fatty’.

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]]> 3 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/3/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/3/ Band from Castellon (Spain).
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]]> Band from Castellon (Spain).
NOT EXPORTABLE TO JAPAN.

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]]> The Loafer Rides Again https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/the-loafer-rides-again/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/the-loafer-rides-again/ "Every gun makes its own tune", as Clint Eastwood quoted in The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966). The year is now 2024 and on this new album Nasser fires his Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" (Clint Eastwwoods gun) thirteen times and each tune is a direct hit. It's long been a tradition with Jamaican artists to write western cowboy themed songs and use wild west imagery. The Upstetters with 'For A Few Dollars More', 'Clint Eastwood', 'Big John Wayne', 'Return Of Django'. Prince Buster with his album 'The Outlaw' featuring 'Cincinnati Kid', Jackie Mittoo and Harry J's Allstars did 'Hang 'em High', Baba Brooks did 'Magnificent 7' and Laurel Aitken, who Nass worked with with The Loafers, had 'Jesse James', the list goes on... There are many reasons why the western theme was used so many times by Jamaican musicians, was it the tough rude boy image played by the hero? or the unforgettable melodies from these films? These two would be directly intertwined in the case of Cecil Campbell, aka Prince Buster, as he was head of security/ selector for Coxsone Dodd's sound system in Kingston. For Nass it was three movies 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'For A Few Dollars More' and 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' that inspired these recordings. All three films directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, but the reason they stood out from all the other cowboys movies of the time, was the epic soundtrack by Ennio Morriconne. It was without doubt the reason they were elevated to the three best cowboy movies of all time. Nasser's 'Ennios Peyote Train' evokes the wild west gunslinger as the hero draws his gun and 'The Whip Of The Mariachi Kid' sees him ride into town for the final show down where there will be only one winner. 'Live Long And Prosper' and 'Vulcan Mind Meld' may at first seem to have nothing to do with cowboys or western themes but this is where these two elements meet, as Nass is a big fan of Mr Spock, from Star Trek, and was known as "Spock" by Mick, the landlord of Newbury infamous local pub, The Dolphin, where The Loafers grew up. In the Star Trek 1968 episode 'Spectre Of The Gun', the crew are beamed down to Tombstone, Arizona, to a planet in 1881 to play out "the gunfight at the ok corral" cowboys from the future! So put on your stetson hat, put your guns in the holster, mount your horse and light up a cigar cos it's time to take a fistful of dollars and ride to the sounds of 'The Loafer Rides Again', for a few dollars more you can be GOOD-BAD AND UGLY.

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]]> “Every gun makes its own tune”, as Clint Eastwood quoted in The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966). The year is now 2024 and on this new album Nasser fires his Winchester 1866 “Yellow Boy” (Clint Eastwwoods gun) thirteen times and each tune is a direct hit. It’s long been a tradition with Jamaican artists to write western cowboy themed songs and use wild west imagery. The Upstetters with ‘For A Few Dollars More’, ‘Clint Eastwood’, ‘Big John Wayne’, ‘Return Of Django’. Prince Buster with his album ‘The Outlaw’ featuring ‘Cincinnati Kid’, Jackie Mittoo and Harry J’s Allstars did ‘Hang ’em High’, Baba Brooks did ‘Magnificent 7’ and Laurel Aitken, who Nass worked with with The Loafers, had ‘Jesse James’, the list goes on… There are many reasons why the western theme was used so many times by Jamaican musicians, was it the tough rude boy image played by the hero? or the unforgettable melodies from these films? These two would be directly intertwined in the case of Cecil Campbell, aka Prince Buster, as he was head of security/ selector for Coxsone Dodd’s sound system in Kingston. For Nass it was three movies ‘A Fistful of Dollars’, ‘For A Few Dollars More’ and ‘The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’ that inspired these recordings. All three films directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, but the reason they stood out from all the other cowboys movies of the time, was the epic soundtrack by Ennio Morriconne. It was without doubt the reason they were elevated to the three best cowboy movies of all time. Nasser’s ‘Ennios Peyote Train’ evokes the wild west gunslinger as the hero draws his gun and ‘The Whip Of The Mariachi Kid’ sees him ride into town for the final show down where there will be only one winner. ‘Live Long And Prosper’ and ‘Vulcan Mind Meld’ may at first seem to have nothing to do with cowboys or western themes but this is where these two elements meet, as Nass is a big fan of Mr Spock, from Star Trek, and was known as “Spock” by Mick, the landlord of Newbury infamous local pub, The Dolphin, where The Loafers grew up. In the Star Trek 1968 episode ‘Spectre Of The Gun’, the crew are beamed down to Tombstone, Arizona, to a planet in 1881 to play out “the gunfight at the ok corral” cowboys from the future! So put on your stetson hat, put your guns in the holster, mount your horse and light up a cigar cos it’s time to take a fistful of dollars and ride to the sounds of ‘The Loafer Rides Again’, for a few dollars more you can be GOOD-BAD AND UGLY.

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]]> Love Dub (Cherry Red) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/love-dub-cherry-red/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/love-dub-cherry-red/ Released in 1990, "Love Dub" by Black Uhuru stands as a significant work in the dub genre, revisiting their iconic tracks. Under the guidance of the undisputed dub master, Prince Jammy, this instrumental album pushes the boundaries of reggae, enhancing its signature basslines and syncopated rhythms. Echo effects, delays, and reverberations create an immersive atmosphere, showcasing the group's enduring influence across eras!

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]]> Released in 1990, “Love Dub” by Black Uhuru stands as a significant work in the dub genre, revisiting their iconic tracks. Under the guidance of the undisputed dub master, Prince Jammy, this instrumental album pushes the boundaries of reggae, enhancing its signature basslines and syncopated rhythms. Echo effects, delays, and reverberations create an immersive atmosphere, showcasing the group’s enduring influence across eras!

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]]> This is Black Velvet https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/this-is-black-velvet/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/this-is-black-velvet/ The post This is Black Velvet appeared first on Guerssen Records.

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]]> I Can Be Cool b/w VERSION https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/i-can-be-cool-b-w-version/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/i-can-be-cool-b-w-version/ Producer extraordinaire Victor "Ticklah" Axelrod is back in the saddle, serving up two sides of sublime Island Soul - "I Can Be Cool" b/w "Version". As with his last single for Daptone, Axelrod effortlessly blends the ethereal vocals of our beloved boys from Buffalo, Bob & Gene, with the undeniable feel-good instrumentation of reggae stalwarts, The Inversions. The original Bob & Gene version of "I Can Be Cool" is a bonafide classic on the West Coast low-rider/sweet-soul scene and a staff favorite here at Daptone HQ. Its reggae-charged reboot that we so humbly offer up is sure to take you and the one you love to dizzying, uncharted, slow-dancing heights!

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]]> Producer extraordinaire Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod is back in the saddle, serving up two sides of sublime Island Soul – “I Can Be Cool” b/w “Version”. As with his last single for Daptone, Axelrod effortlessly blends the ethereal vocals of our beloved boys from Buffalo, Bob & Gene, with the undeniable feel-good instrumentation of reggae stalwarts, The Inversions. The original Bob & Gene version of “I Can Be Cool” is a bonafide classic on the West Coast low-rider/sweet-soul scene and a staff favorite here at Daptone HQ. Its reggae-charged reboot that we so humbly offer up is sure to take you and the one you love to dizzying, uncharted, slow-dancing heights!

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]]> It’s Not What You Know b/w Version https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/its-not-what-you-know-b-w-version/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/its-not-what-you-know-b-w-version/ Producer Victor "Ticklah" Axelrod is back with another supple Reggae delight. After the success of The Inversions' last collaboration with Bob & Gene, Axelrod once again takes a seat in the Producer's chair, this time with a tune a little deeper in the catalogue. Originally tweezed from the beautiful MO DO tape boondoggle, back in '05 - '06, this single has been a long-time favorite of the Daptone family.

 

One night in 1971, frustrated by their lack of the success, Bobby Nunn and Gene Coplin sat in the basement of 50 Orange Street and put together a record expressing said frustration. Equipped with only a guitar, bass, and piano - no drums (though you don't even notice) - the two crafted an immaculate slice of Soul, aptly titled "It's Not What You Know (It's Who You Know)". Fast forward 46 years, and now accompanied by the rocksteady rhythms of The Inversions - the vocal stylings and poignant lyrics are reborn, sounding as fresh today as it did when it was crafted down in that magical basement. The VERSION flip is a delay laden masterpiece produced and arranged by Axelrod. A must for fans of Dub and Reggae alike. A truly gorgeous record!

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]]> Producer Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod is back with another supple Reggae delight. After the success of The Inversions’ last collaboration with Bob & Gene, Axelrod once again takes a seat in the Producer’s chair, this time with a tune a little deeper in the catalogue. Originally tweezed from the beautiful MO DO tape boondoggle, back in ’05 – ’06, this single has been a long-time favorite of the Daptone family.

One night in 1971, frustrated by their lack of the success, Bobby Nunn and Gene Coplin sat in the basement of 50 Orange Street and put together a record expressing said frustration. Equipped with only a guitar, bass, and piano – no drums (though you don’t even notice) – the two crafted an immaculate slice of Soul, aptly titled “It’s Not What You Know (It’s Who You Know)”. Fast forward 46 years, and now accompanied by the rocksteady rhythms of The Inversions – the vocal stylings and poignant lyrics are reborn, sounding as fresh today as it did when it was crafted down in that magical basement. The VERSION flip is a delay laden masterpiece produced and arranged by Axelrod. A must for fans of Dub and Reggae alike. A truly gorgeous record!

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]]> Whatcha Doing (To Me) B/W Strike Three https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/whatcha-doing-to-me-b-w-strike-three/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/whatcha-doing-to-me-b-w-strike-three/ With the ever-growing demand for Victor "Ticklah" Axelrod productions it is our profound pleasure to present his latest masterpiece "Whatcha Doing (To Me)" b/w "Strike Three." Originally a stand-out album track from Charles Bradley's Changes long player - then titled "You Think I Don't Know (But I Know)" - Axelrod and Co. artfully transform the Soul groover into an early '70s reggae stroller, ala Bunny Lee. Charles' signature plaintive vocals provide a beautiful juxtaposition to the lighthearted bounce of the Inversion's Island beat. On the flip you'll find the Dub version titled Strike Three, that's sure to make our beloved DJ demographic select the number 2 in the ol' order box. Thankfully CB was able to hear this version before he passed, to which he said "Ooooooo! I LOVE IT!" We think you will too!

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]]> With the ever-growing demand for Victor “Ticklah” Axelrod productions it is our profound pleasure to present his latest masterpiece “Whatcha Doing (To Me)” b/w “Strike Three.” Originally a stand-out album track from Charles Bradley’s Changes long player – then titled “You Think I Don’t Know (But I Know)” – Axelrod and Co. artfully transform the Soul groover into an early ’70s reggae stroller, ala Bunny Lee. Charles’ signature plaintive vocals provide a beautiful juxtaposition to the lighthearted bounce of the Inversion’s Island beat. On the flip you’ll find the Dub version titled Strike Three, that’s sure to make our beloved DJ demographic select the number 2 in the ol’ order box. Thankfully CB was able to hear this version before he passed, to which he said “Ooooooo! I LOVE IT!” We think you will too!

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