Name: Studio One Roots
Brand: Various

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SJRLP056

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5026328000565

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Various

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Soul Jazz

Soul Jazz is a British jazz/funk/soul/reggae label that has become synonymous with quality music. Founded by Stuart Baker, it is closely associated with the iconic record shop The Sound of the Universe in Soho, London. Specializing in re-releasing music from around the world, Soul Jazz meticulously remasters each compilation to ensure high-quality sound. Vinyl enthusiasts will appreciate their extensive collection, which includes both new recordings and classic 12" singles. Keep an eye out for their diverse range of printed record labels on these releases, such as *Soul And Jazz Musical Industries*, *ENT.*, *Soul Jazz Records Co.*, or even the original record label name.

With its distinctive label code LC 2678 / LC 02678, Soul Jazz has established itself as a trusted source for discovering global musical treasures. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or soulful reggae enthusiast, this label offers something for everyone's taste.

Explore the captivating sounds curated by Soul Jazz and immerse yourself in a world of rhythm and melody that transcends borders and eras.

This is the new 20th Anniversary edition of one of Soul Jazz Records’ classic Studio One releases, now available as a special one-off blue double vinyl pressing.

Studio One Roots set the standard for Soul Jazz Records’ long-standing series of Studio One collections and features many of the classic artists from Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd’s mighty roster of reggae. This album includes Freddie McGregor, Willie Williams, Cornell Campbell, Alton Ellis and Devon Russell alongside some of the defining crack session men groups of Jamaican reggae history, including The Sound Dimension, Brentford All-Stars, The Skatalites, New Establishment and more. As ever the album is filled with a mixture of seminal cuts and super- rarities from the vast vaults of 13 Brentford Road.

Stand-out tracks include Alton Ellis’ ‘Blackish White’, a surreal and powerful Afro-centric dream, Count Ossie Nyabinghi and Rastafarian drummers’ genre-defying interpretation of Booker T and The MGs ‘Meditation’, Willie Williams’ awe-inspiring versioning of the Skatalites seminal Rastafari anthem ‘Addis Ababa’ and many, many more.

This album has been fully digitally remastered, analogue cut and packaged complete with original sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of When Reggae Was King), compiled by Mark Ainley (Hones Jons), high-quality Soul Jazz mastering, fantastic images of Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari on the cover and a rare image of Clement Dodd and musicians inside the studio at Studio One on the full colour inner sleeves.

Studio One Roots

Music GB

Discover Studio One Roots by Various. This 20th Anniversary edition vinyl from Soul Jazz Records features classic reggae artists and crack session men groups. Limited blue double vinyl pressing.