Why all the early 80s trading? (what about 70s?)

[Jah Chicken]

Greetings,
It seems that many of the most sought after records are from the early 80s at this time. Is this because most of the best 70s albums have already been re-released or have become so scarce that it is unrealistic to ever obtain them? There have been some decent albums I've found from 80-81... but they are few and far between. Two exceptions would be, The Mighty Threes - Africa Shall Stretch Forth Her Mighty Hand and Sons of Jah - Reggae Hit Showcase. Wicked, wicked roots!! I've moved both of these albums up onto my top roots-albums-of-all-time list. There's a lot of albums from this period that aren't as hard-hitting roots as those in the 70s. I'm just curious, as I hear a lot these days about the early 80s albums and most seem to be a bit of a disappointing once I get the record or hear a sound sample.

Roots!
Jah Chicken

[robe619]

Most people I've encountered prefer the early 80s rub-a-dub than 70s roots.

[Jah Chicken]

True.. Probably just a matter a preference I guess.. But I still think the wickest roots albums are from the 70s.

I-Ney,
Jah Chicken

[6anbatte]

70's roots for me.

[Lite-Let]

I think the people that invest much money in records nowadays are often sound system's crews... and the early 80's with a loud dancehall drumbeat, lots of echoes and dub mixes (and pressings on 12" mainly, much louder!) stick maybe more to the standards expected in sound system.

[collu]

There is much crucial stuff from 80-89
There is much crucial stuff from 70-79

[jahadambom]

I think maybe because the 70's stuff is more cultural/political themed roots and the 80's is more of a dance oriented roots...but all of it is Mashin'though! ADambom
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[DUDLEY 1NE]

i'll still trade [60's/70's 80's] [early] vinyl but to me the late 70's stuff is my strongest moment.

[arize_rootsman]

70's is good but way to old and u can tell the sound is old, now when the 80's came and roots radics took over, thats when everyone statred playing with them and gave a reggae a better name

[jamie]

its all a matter of opinion

some like 70's material, some like the 80's

me, peronally love both even 60's stuff..