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 01. "Dub Of Rights" 02. "Higher Ranking" 03. "A Stalawatt Version" 04. "King Tubby's in fine style" 05. "African Sounds" 06. "Channel One Under Heavy Manners" 07. "Channel Get Knockout" 08. "The Champion Version" 09. "Stealing Version" 10. "Satta Dread Dub" 11. "Crazy Dub" 12. "Dreada Version" 13. "No Love Version" 14. "Hold Them In Dub" 15. "Step It Up In Dub" 16. "Dub With A View" 17. "Dub To The Rescue" 18. "A rougher version"
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.. Specials 1975-1979 |
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| Description: | Hometown Hi-Fi Dubplate Specials 1975-79 by King Tubby, released 27 November 2014, includes the following tracks: "A Stalawatt Version", "African Sounds", "Channel Get Knockout", "Stealing Version" and more.
This version of Hometown Hi-Fi Dubplate Specials 1975-79 comes as a 1xCD. - .. SPECIALS 1975-1979Tracks 14 to 18 are CD bonus tracks.
Dynamic Sounds upgraded to sixteen track recording in 1972 and Tubby purchased with the help of a deal by Bunny Lee. (From Liner Notes)
? Jamaican Recordings 2013
© Jamaican Recordings 2013
Recorded at: Channel 1, Randy's Studio 17, Harry J's, Dynamics & King Tubby's.
Mixed at: King Tubby's
Manufactured Under Licence From: E.Lee
Made in the U.K.
Sources:
Track 1: Declaration of Rights / [a88496]
Track 2: Top Ranking / [a88496]
Track 3: The Stal-O-Watt / [a91897]
Track 4: Power Of Love / [a239316]
Track 5: African People / [a88496]
Track 6: Pumps And Pride / [a30138]
Track 7: Girl I Love You / [a88496]
Track 8: King Of The Arena / [a88496]
Track 9: Stealing Stealing / [a88496]
Track 10: Satta Dread / [a76573]
Track 11: Crazy Baldhead / [a88496]
Track 12: Dread A Dread / [a88496]
Track 13: No Love / [a30138]
Track 14: Natty Rootsman / [a119546]
Track 15: Step It Up Youthman / [a119546]
Track 16: Tell Me Why - Take A Look In The Ghetto / [a88496]
Track 17: Sun Is Shining / [a106541] (1977 rhythm)
Track 18: Invasion / [a190959]Immerse yourself in the deepest roots of Jamaican dub with "Hometown Hi-Fi / Dubplate Specials 1975-1979", a CD that captures King Tubby at the height of his creative powers. This collection brings together rare dubplate mixes and sound system specials from the crucial mid- to late-70s era, when Tubby's tiny Kingston studio effectively reinvented the sonic possibilities of reggae. Expect stripped-back rhythms, earth-shaking bass lines, razor-sharp snares, and adventurous use of echo, reverb, and drop-outs that turn familiar riddims into entirely new, atmospheric experiences. Each track feels like a live performance on King Tubby's legendary Hometown Hi-Fi sound system, with versions that spotlight the mixing desk as an instrument in its own right.
King Tubby (Osbourne Ruddock) is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of dub and a pioneering studio engineer whose influence reaches far beyond reggae, shaping modern remix culture, electronic music, and sound design. Starting as a radio repairman and sound system operator, he became famous for transforming vocal tracks into minimalist, bass-heavy versions that foregrounded rhythm and space. His collaborations and mixes for countless Jamaican singers and producers in the 1970s set new standards for studio innovation, and his Hometown Hi-Fi sound system drew massive crowds for its exclusive dubplate specials. His legacy lives on in every genre that values deep bass, studio experimentation, and the art of the remix.
The manufacturer Jamaican Recordings is an imprint dedicated to preserving and presenting the golden age of Jamaican music with care and authenticity. Specializing in roots reggae and dub, the label mines classic studio archives to make rare and often previously hard-to-find mixes available again on high-quality formats. Releases from Jamaican Recordings typically feature carefully restored audio, informative liner notes, and a keen sense of historical context, making them a trusted source for collectors, selectors, and newcomers eager to explore the foundations of reggae and dub culture. With "Hometown Hi-Fi / Dubplate Specials 1975-1979", Jamaican Recordings offers a focused snapshot of King Tubby's studio wizardry that will appeal both to longtime aficionados and to listeners discovering dub for the first time.
Whether you are a serious reggae collector, a DJ looking for heavyweight versions, or simply a music lover curious about where modern bass culture began, this CD delivers a powerful journey into the echo-drenched world of 1970s Jamaica. Its cohesive selection, deep grooves, and raw, analogue warmth make it an essential addition to any dub collection. |
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| No. of tracks: |
18 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
05979692 |
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