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Please understand the nature of used vinyl records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872463917295,"sku":null,"price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260909_205043.jpg?v=1790059970"},{"product_id":"group-home-livin-proof-2lp","title":"Group Home – Livin' Proof (2LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReleased in 1995, *Livin' Proof* is the debut album from Group Home, emerging from the Gang Starr Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEntirely produced by DJ Premier, this record stands out as one of the grittiest and most street-oriented works in '90s NY Hip Hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith tracks like \"Livin' Proof,\" \"Supa Star,\" and \"Suspended In Time,\" the album features the intersection of Premier’s heavy drums and sampling with the rough flows of Lil Dap and Melachi The Nutcracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBorn from the Gang Starr Foundation community, the album feels as though it has captured the very essence of the NY scene at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : 2×LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Payday \/ FFRR\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 697 124 079 1\u003cbr\u003eYear : 1995\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “Livin' Proof”, “Supa Star”, “Suspended In Time”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Shows wear and staining\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※VG grading includes signs of use on the jacket.\u003cbr\u003e※This item has been stored in a private home. Please understand the nature of used vinyl records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872489181423,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260910_211432.jpg?v=1790062414"},{"product_id":"lords-of-the-underground-keepers-of-the-funk-2lp","title":"Lords Of The Underground - Keepers Of The Funk (2LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe second album from Lords Of The Underground, released in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith production handled by Marley Marl, K-Def, and the Lords themselves.\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing an appearance by George Clinton \u0026amp; P-Funk Singers on \"Keepers Of The Funk,\" this record highlights the connection between '90s East Coast Hip Hop and Funk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIncludes tracks like \"Ready Or Not,\" \"Tic Toc,\" and \"What I'm After,\" capturing the atmosphere of the NY\/NJ area at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLords Of The Underground began their production journey after meeting Marley Marl, going on to establish the unique group style of DJ Lord Jazz, DoItAll Dupré, and Mr. Funke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA work that embodies both '90s Hip Hop and Funk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : 2×LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Pendulum \/ EMI\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 24383 07101\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : USA, 1994\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “Tic Toc”, “Keepers Of The Funk”, “What I'm After”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Some scuffs and wear \/ Original Shrink Wrap\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※VG grading includes signs of use on the jacket.\u003cbr\u003e※Although it comes with the shrink wrap, the jacket has some wear due to aging.\u003cbr\u003e※This item was stored in a private home. Please understand the characteristics of used vinyl records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872494129391,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260914_232431.jpg?v=1790063015"},{"product_id":"n-e-r-d-she-wants-to-move-remixes","title":"N.E.R.D. - She Wants To Move: Remixes","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA 12-inch remix release of N.E.R.D.’s “She Wants To Move,” released in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn addition to the original by The Neptunes, it includes the Native Tongue Remix featuring Common, De La Soul, Mos Def, and Q-Tip. It also features a club-oriented remix by Jason Nevins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis record sits at the intersection of N.E.R.D.’s genre-spanning sensibility—blending rock, hip hop, and funk—and the lineage of 90s NYC hip hop connected to the Native Tongues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt is a unique piece of remix culture that offers an interesting perspective on 2000s hip hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Virgin\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 24354 83941\u003cbr\u003eYear : 2004\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “She Wants To Move”, “Native Tongue Remix”, “Jason Nevins Mix”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Good condition\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e※Graded as VG. Please understand that this is a used record with signs of age and use.\u003cbr\u003e※Item has been stored in a private home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872546033903,"sku":null,"price":1320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260912_201104.jpg?v=1790064994"},{"product_id":"a-tribe-called-quest-1nce-again","title":"A Tribe Called Quest - 1nce Again","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\"1nce Again,\" the signature track from A Tribe Called Quest's 1996 masterpiece, *Beats, Rhymes and Life*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAlso includes \"The Jam,\" featuring the interplay between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg with production by J Dilla.\u003cbr\u003eThis record is defined by its jazz and soul-based sampling and the unique atmosphere rooted in the Native Tongues movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA 90s Hip Hop classic that continues to be played by DJs and listeners alike to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : UK, 1996\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 013 705-1 \/ 013705155864\u003cbr\u003eKey Track : “1nce Again”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Shows scuffs and stains\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003cbr\u003eAdditional : BPM written on center label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Graded as VG. The jacket shows scuffs and stains due to aging.\u003cbr\u003e※BPM is written on the center label.\u003cbr\u003e※This is a personal item stored at home. Please understand the nature of used vinyl records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50879269503215,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260922_172523.jpg?v=1790138761"},{"product_id":"kashif-love-changes","title":"Kashif - Love Changes","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\"Love Changes,\" the fourth album by Kashif, was released in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eProduced by Kashif himself, the title track features a duet with Meli'sa Morgan. It is an album where late-80s R\u0026amp;B, modern soul, and synth sounds intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt includes Kashif's signature sophisticated sounds such as \"Love Changes,\" \"Love Me All Over,\" and \"Loving You Only.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis work captures the atmosphere of an era when the currents of Black music were transitioning from disco and funk to contemporary R\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Arista\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 0 7822-18447-1\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : USA, 1987\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “Love Changes”, “Love Me All Over”, “Loving You Only”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Scuffs and some cut marks \/ Shrink Wrap\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Graded as VG. The jacket has scuffs and some cut marks.\u003cbr\u003e※Includes shrink wrap.\u003cbr\u003e※This item has been stored in a private home. Please understand the characteristics of used records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50879315116271,"sku":null,"price":1210.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260923_140439.jpg?v=1790140268"},{"product_id":"grace-jones-living-my-life-lp","title":"Grace Jones – Living My Life (LP)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGrace Jones’ \"Living My Life,\" released in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eProduced at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, with the likes of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. The work is packed with a unique sound that crosses reggae, dub, disco, and new wave, along with Grace Jones' powerful presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt includes tracks such as \"My Jamaican Guy\" and \"Nipple To The Bottle,\" where 80s dance music and Caribbean musicality intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFurthermore, including the visuals by Jean-Paul Goude, it is a record that lets you feel the essence of Grace Jones, a figure who transcended not only music but also fashion and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Island \/ Polystar\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 25S-122\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : Japan, 1982\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “My Jamaican Guy”, “Nipple To The Bottle”, “The Apple Stretching”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Some writing and stains present \/ Relatively good condition\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003cbr\u003eOBI : None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Graded as VG. The jacket has some writing and stains.\u003cbr\u003e※OBI is not included.\u003cbr\u003e※This item was stored in a private home. 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Blige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIncludes the RZA-produced Razor Sharp Mix as well as the Puff Daddy Mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFeatures a melody that incorporates Marvin Gaye \u0026amp; Tammi Terrell's “You're All I Need to Get By,” Method Man’s rap, and Mary J. 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underground hip-hop scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing sample-based production by DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist, along with four MCs—Chali 2na, Zaakir, Akil, and Marc 7—this work carries on the legacy of 90s hip-hop while bridging into the 2000s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe background of the album's production is also quite interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks like \"Quality Control,\" \"Concrete Schoolyard,\" and \"Jayou\" were shaped based on beats and sample tapes that Cut Chemist had created in the mid-90s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigging through old records to find a split-second of sound, then cutting and layering it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat very essence 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understand the nature of used vinyl records before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e※This item has been stored in a private home collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50896088039663,"sku":null,"price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260926_144120.jpg?v=1790405635"},{"product_id":"wu-tang-clan-enter-the-wu-tang-36-chambers","title":"Wu-Tang Clan – Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eReleased in 1993, Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, \"Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith RZA at the helm, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Ol' Dirty Bastard, U-God, and Masta Killa gathered together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGritty drums, soul samples, snippets from Kung Fu films, and the unique mic relay of nine MCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA work that brought a new worldview to 90s New York Hip Hop from the group's base in Staten Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title \"36 Chambers\" is influenced by Kung Fu films such as \"The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRZA's production is also one of the elements that defines this album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\"C.R.E.A.M.\" samples \"As Long As I've Got You\" by The Charmels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDigging for old Soul and Funk records, cutting out segments, and transforming them into RZA's distinctively gritty beats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt is an album that created Wu-Tang's unique world while inheriting the sampling culture that came before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis specific copy is a 1993\/1994 European pressing with the catalog number \"74321-20367-1.\" It is an original EU release from Loud Records \/ RCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a European distribution copy distinct from the US pressing, it is a record that lets you feel the era when Wu-Tang Clan's sound was spreading across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Loud Records \/ RCA\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : 74321 20367 1\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : Holland \/ Europe, 1993\u003cbr\u003eBarcode : 7 4321-20367-1 8\u003cbr\u003eKey Tracks : “C.R.E.A.M.”, “Protect Ya Neck”, “Da Mystery of Chessboxin'”, “Can It Be All So Simple”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Good \/ Minor Tear\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※Graded as VG.\u003cbr\u003e※The jacket is in good condition overall, but has a small tear.\u003cbr\u003e※The vinyl surface is in good condition.\u003cbr\u003e※Please understand the nature of used records before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e※This item is from a personal collection stored at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50900161003759,"sku":null,"price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260927_225236.jpg?v=1790519139"},{"product_id":"joyce-gafieira-moderna","title":"Joyce – Modern Gafieira","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 2001, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGafieira Moderna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an album by one of Brazil’s most iconic singer\/songwriters, Joyce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title, “Gafieira,” refers to music born from Brazil's dance hall and ballroom dance culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on a traditional style centered on samba, jazz, and horn sections, Joyce infuses her own vocals, guitar, and a modern sensibility into the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis album captures the various elements of Brazilian music in a single record, including “Samba Da Silvia,” which features guest artist Elza Soares; “Azul Bahia,” which evokes the atmosphere of Bahia; and the Afro-samba track “Forças D’Alma.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 90s, Joyce was deeply involved in the movement where Brazilian music from the 60s and 70s was rediscovered on dance floors by young DJs and club music listeners, particularly in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGafieira Moderna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a work born in that era where the traditions of Brazilian music 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Released on Moodisc Records, this is an essential record for tracing King Tubby's work in the 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eShowcasing King Tubby's signature studio work, the sound is reconstructed through echoes, reverberation, and filters while retaining the original drum and bass lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAs the title \"Dub Conference\" suggests, this is not merely an instrumental record, but a work that treats the mixing console itself as an instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIncludes tracks like \"Full Dose Of Dub,\" \"Dub For The Dread,\" and \"Heavy Duty Dub,\" capturing the unique sound born from the combination of Harry Mudie's production and King Tubby's spatial processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBeyond serving as direct sampling material for Hip-Hop, this record is fascinating for tracing the **\"philosophy of the remix\"—the act of chopping samples, creating space, and transforming existing sounds into something new.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe dub techniques established by King Tubby serve as an essential musical language that leads directly into later Hip-Hop, Remix, and Electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Moodisc Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : HM-108\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : Jamaica, 1976\u003cbr\u003ePressing : Original Jamaican Pressing\u003cbr\u003eGenre : Reggae \/ Dub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eKey Tracks :\u003cbr\u003e“Full Dose Of Dub”\u003cbr\u003e“Dub For The Dread”\u003cbr\u003e“Dub With A Difference”\u003cbr\u003e“Dub Conference”\u003cbr\u003e“Heavy Duty Dub”\u003cbr\u003e“String Dub In Rema”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Good\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGraded as VG. The jacket is in good condition, and the disc surface is also in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis is a 1976 original Jamaican pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned record that has been stored in a private home for many years. Please understand that this is a used item kept in a private collection, including the aging characteristic of vintage records, before making your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50916936679663,"sku":null,"price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260930_175900.jpg?v=1790759329"},{"product_id":"the-upsetters-the-upsetter-collection","title":"The Upsetters – The Upsetter Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA 1981 UK compilation from Trojan Records, collecting recordings by Lee “Scratch” Perry and The Upsetters from 1969 to 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFeatures tracks such as “Return Of Django,” “Bucky Skank,” “Cow Thief Skank,” and “Freak Out Skank.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDuring this period, Perry began shaping a new form of reggae, incorporating elements of Ska, Rocksteady, Funk, and Soul while restructuring sound around the drums and bass, utilizing echoes, sound effects, and unique mixing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAlthough these recordings predate his Black Ark Studio era, this record already reveals the “sound processing” sensibilities that would later define Lee Perry’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRather than being a direct source for Hip-Hop sampling, this is an interesting record for tracing a production philosophy that treats samples as raw material to transform existing music into something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eYou can also enjoy the intersection of Soul\/Funk and Jamaican music, such as on “Freak Out Skank,” which quotes Al Green’s “Love And Happiness.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Compilation\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Trojan Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : TRLS 195\u003cbr\u003eCountry \/ Year : UK, 1981\u003cbr\u003eGenre : Reggae \/ Dub \/ Roots Reggae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eKey Tracks :\u003cbr\u003e“Return Of Django”\u003cbr\u003e“Bucky Skank”\u003cbr\u003e“Cow Thief Skank”\u003cbr\u003e“Better Days”\u003cbr\u003e“Freak Out Skank”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eJacket : Good\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGraded as VG. The jacket is in good condition, and the disc surface is also in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned record that has been stored in a private home for many years. 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The jacket is in excellent condition, and the vinyl surface is also in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used record that has been stored in a private home. 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The jacket is in excellent condition, and the vinyl surface is also in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used record that has been stored in a private home. Please understand that this is a used item stored personally before making your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917039997167,"sku":null,"price":1210.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260930_175948.jpg?v=1790762220"},{"product_id":"various-artists-countryman-original-soundtrack","title":"Various Artists - Countryman Original Soundtrack","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe original soundtrack to the 1982 Jamaican film \"Countryman.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA double album featuring legendary Jamaican artists, led by Bob Marley \u0026amp; The Wailers, along with Lee \"Scratch\" Perry, Toots \u0026amp; The Maytals, Steel Pulse, Aswad, Dennis Brown, Rico, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIsland Records founder Chris Blackwell, who produced the film, remixed existing tracks for the movie and incorporated synth themes by Wally Badarou alongside dub-influenced sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn addition to Bob Marley tracks like \"Natural Mystic,\" \"Rat Race,\" \"Small Axe,\" and \"Jah Live,\" the collection includes Lee Perry's \"Dreadlocks In Moonlight\" and Toots \u0026amp; The Maytals' \"Bam Bam.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\"Dreadlocks In Moonlight\" is particularly notable as a track produced by Lee Perry at his Black Ark Studio. Rather than a simple compilation for the film, this record captures the atmosphere of 1982 Jamaican music, blending roots reggae, dub, and cinematic score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBeyond serving as a direct source for Hip-Hop sampling, the appeal lies in hearing artists ranging from Bob Marley to Lee Perry and Wally Badarou on a single project. 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The jacket is in good condition and the vinyl surface is in good condition. No inner sleeve is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned record that has been stored in a private home. Please understand that this is a second-hand item kept by an individual and includes the typical signs of aging associated with vintage vinyl before making your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917267374319,"sku":null,"price":2980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260930_195300.jpg?v=1790766078"},{"product_id":"the-upsetters-black-board-jungle-dub","title":"The Upsetters - Black Board Jungle Dub","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn essential album for discussing the history of Dub, courtesy of Lee “Scratch” Perry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginally released in Jamaica in 1973 as “Upsetters 14 Dub Blackboard Jungle,” this work was later issued in the US by Clocktower Records under the title “Blackboard Jungle Dub.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePerry boldly deconstructs recorded rhythms, bringing bass and drums to the forefront while reconstructing the sound itself through echoes, muting, and stereo channel manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWidely considered a seminal work of early Dub, with King Tubby also reportedly involved in the mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe way it transforms the original roots reggae rhythms of tracks like “Fever Grass Dub,” “Sin Semilla Kaya Dub,” and “Moving Forward” into entirely different spaces is fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBeyond serving as direct source material for Hip-Hop sampling, the Dub concept of “dismantling existing recordings to rebuild them into new works” is a vital philosophy that paved the way for later Hip-Hop, remixes, and sampling culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis is music that used the studio as an instrument long before the advent of the sampler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eFormat : LP Vinyl, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel : Clocktower Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number : LPCT 0115B\u003cbr\u003eCountry : USA\u003cbr\u003eGenre : Reggae \/ Dub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eKey Tracks :\u003cbr\u003e“Blackboard Jungle Dub”\u003cbr\u003e“Rubba, Rubba Words”\u003cbr\u003e“Cloak A Dagger”\u003cbr\u003e“Dub From Africa”\u003cbr\u003e“Fever Grass Dub”\u003cbr\u003e“Sin Semilla Kaya Dub”\u003cbr\u003e“Moving Forward”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition : VG\u003cbr\u003eJacket : Good\u003cbr\u003eVinyl : Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGraded as VG. The jacket is in good condition, and the vinyl surface is also in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned record that has been stored in a private home. 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Please understand the nature of used records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925898858735,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20261001_190932.jpg?v=1791545191"},{"product_id":"billy-cobham-crosswinds","title":"Billy Cobham – Crosswinds","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBilly Cobham's second solo album, released on Atlantic in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA key work of 70s jazz fusion featuring George Duke, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAnd for Hip Hop fans, the B-side track \"Crosswind\" is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eKnown for being sampled in Gang Starr's \"Here Today, Gone Tomorrow,\" it also contains the sample source \"Heather,\" used in Souls of Mischief's \"93 ’Til Infinity.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis is a compelling record whether you listen to it for jazz fusion or through the ears of a Hip Hop fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBilly Cobham's drumming is incredibly powerful.\u003cbr\u003eWhile technical, it is filled with \"usable grooves\" that would go on to connect with the later sampling culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLabel: Atlantic\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1974\u003cbr\u003eCountry: Germany\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalog \/ Barcode: 0 81227 35281 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Good\u003cbr\u003eVinyl: VG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※This is a personal item stored at home.\u003cbr\u003eAs this is a used record, the jacket may show wear or signs of age. 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Please understand the nature of used records before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968947785967,"sku":null,"price":1870.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20261007_203351.jpg?v=1791376323"},{"product_id":"roberta-flack-feel-like-makin-love","title":"Roberta Flack – Feel Like Makin' Love","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA masterpiece by Roberta Flack, released in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe title track, \"Feel Like Makin' Love,\" is a beautiful soul ballad written by Eugene McDaniels. This was the first album produced by Roberta herself, using her pseudonym \"Rubina Flake\" for the production credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIn fact, the title track was released as a single ahead of the album, hitting #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 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