WELCOME TO THE ROOTS ARCHIVES

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 - Old To The New Steelie And Clevie (Deluxe Edition)

17 North Parade - #VPCD 4139 - Sep. 9, 2008

A deluxe CD re-issue of Steely and Clevie's brilliant update of Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson's most popular and beloved hit songs. The album that brought us Sean Paul and Sasha's monumental "I'm Still In Love With You" smash now includes a second disc featuring all of the classic Mighty Two productions in all of their glory. The old and the new come together here, and justifiably so. read more...