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The three compos on Ballistic are often overlooked, and yet they have some gems hidden on them.

http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2387#rel2249
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2388#rel2250

The third, Ballistic Breakouts is probably the best and yet is still missing from the RA database. I thought I had sent the Mods a scan of it a while ago but perhaps not?

When it comes to Compilations, CD rules!

If I had to pick only 5... I would go for these (for now).

Unmetered Taxi
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3511

When The Dances Were Changing
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/497

U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/963

Dynamite Series #3
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/1360

Top Ten - Gregory Isaacs & Friends
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/1457

My favorites right now.

* Down In A Tenement Yard (Sufferation & Love In The Ghetto)
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4824
* Jack Ruby Presents The Black Foundation http://www.roots-archives.com/release/1076
* Keep On Coming Through the Door http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2069
* Children Of Jah http://www.roots-archives.com/release/32
* Dub Gone Crazy http://www.roots-archives.com/release/321


The "Keep On Coming Through the Door" album was my introduction to the great DJs. Still my favorite DJ collection.

I just bought the "Down in a Tenement Yard" and "Children of Jah". Both excellent. Really happy with both.

To me, numba one without any doubt : Safe Travel - http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3983

And in no particular order :
- Arkology - http://www.roots-archives.com/release/304
- Darker Than Blue / Soul from Jamdown - http://www.roots-archives.com/release/477
- Jack Ruby Hi-Fi - http://www.roots-archives.com/release/558
- Rare grooves reggae (compilations by the french radio Nova) especially #2 and #4 (there are 5 actually)
http://www.novaplanet.com/nova-shop/57, ... ae-04.html
http://www.novaplanet.com/nova-shop/17, ... ae-02.html

I cheat a bit but let's say Rare grooves reggae #4 among Radio Nova compilations and that makes a selection of 5 compilations.

Here's a Reggae (+ ska + rocksteady) compo that lasts 24 hours!

http://www.live365.com/stations/leggorocker

Oops...I forgot about this great comp:
Sky High & The Mau Mau - Origination
[cover=7357,4992]

Originating from 1979 and still the best
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/695
essential stuff. The best comp ever.

Darker Than Blue
[cover=404,477]

17 North Parade
[cover=396,470]

Open The Gate
[cover=230,256]

Haul & Pull Up Selecta
[cover=2388,2755]

Wackie's Selective Showcase Vol 1
[cover=2860,1471]

whole new generation of dj

http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2976

In no particular order;

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[cover=824,958]


[cover=832,965]


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