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

Click here to view the detailed results

LATEST ALBUM RELEASES

King Kong - Trouble Again

Greensleeves - #GREWCD 101 - Jul. 28, 2008

This release is King Kong’s classic `Trouble Again’ set, produced by Prince Jammy. Originally released in 1986 during the height of the digital explosion in Reggae and up until now has not been give the special release that it deserves. The albums contains hit after hit, such as ‘Legal’, `Mix Up’, `Follow Me’ and the HUGE title track `Trouble Again’. read more...