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

Various Artists - Every Mouth Must Be Fed

Pressure Sounds - #PSCD 59 - Jun. 16, 2008

‘Conference at Waterhouse your destination King Tubbys studios’ says Jah Stitch’ at the beginning of the album on a tough version of the Satta Dread rhythm. All the Productions are crisp and have Lee Perry, Bunny Lee and the more unknown Pete Weston at the mixing controls. Pete Weston was part of a trio that ran the Micron label. Its not an instantly well known label but any decent reggae collection will have more than a couple of Micron records sitting in it. read more...