WELCOME TO THE ROOTS ARCHIVES

The purpose of this website is to bring you a comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican Roots Reggae Albums from 1970 to 1985. This site is a completely free source of information for all reggae lovers and collectors [More...]

ROOTS ARCHIVES AWARDS 2008 RESULTS

We are pleased to announce the results of the Roots Archives Awards 2008 :

Best Vocal Reissue : Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights
Best Vocal Compilation : Culture And The Deejays At Joe Gibbs
Best Dub/Instrumental Album : The Roots Radics Meets King Tubbys
Best V.A. Compilation : The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo
Best Record Company : Pressure Sounds

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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES

The Maytals - The Sensational Maytals

17 North Parade - #VPCD 4133 - Aug. 12, 2008

This is an expanded re-issue of Toots & The Maytals second album produced by Byron Lee & Ronnie Nasralla and originally released in 1965, a time when the Maytals where arguably the dominant vocal group on the island. This is classic Ska at a time when the music crossed over to an international audience through Mr. Lee's extensive touring and participation in New York's World's Fair of 1964. read more...