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The purpose of this website is to bring you a comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican Roots Reggae Albums from 1970 to 1985. This site is a completely free source of information for all reggae lovers and collectors [More...]

ROOTS ARCHIVES AWARDS 2008 RESULTS

We are pleased to announce the results of the Roots Archives Awards 2008 :

  • Best Vocal Reissue : Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights
  • Best Vocal Compilation : Culture And The Deejays At Joe Gibbs
  • Best Dub/Instrumental Album : The Roots Radics Meets King Tubbys
  • Best V.A. Compilation : The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo
  • Best Record Company : Pressure Sounds

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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES

Various Artists - Jah Thomas Greensleeves 12 Rulers

Various Artists - Jah Thomas Greensleeves 12 Rulers

Greensleeves - #GRELCD 614 - May. 19, 2008

The `Twelve Inch Rulers’ series concentrates on those classic 12” singles that Greensleeves have released over the years and that record collectors remember so fondly - and of which, many have never appeared on CD. The previous two `Twelve Inch Rulers’ releases featured Henry “Junjo” Lawes and Gussie Clarke. This release concentrates on the works of legendary producer and DJ Jah Thomas. read more...

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