Dub London Record Collection

In 2019, the Museum of London asked 15 London independent record shop owners to choose vinyl that, to them, represent dub in relation to London. Here is our record collection for you to explore, with titles organised by the shop who chose them.

Image: London Record Shops 2020 © Josh Daniels, commissioned by the Museum of London for Dub London

REGGAE MASTERS 55 Frith Rd, Croydon CR0 1TB

Reggae Hits Volume 1 - Various Exodus - Bob Marley and the Wailers Hello Darling - Tippa Irie Complain Neighbour - Tippa Irie 20 Reggae Classics Volume 3 - Various Jah Shaka meets Mad Professor - Jah Shaka, Mad Professor at Ariwa Sounds Original Reggae Greats Vol 2 - Various Hopelessly In Love - Carroll Thompson Forces of Victory - Linton Kwesei Johnson Country Life - Sandra Cross Tighten Up Vol 5 You’re Safe and Caution - Maxi Priest

LION VIBES Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8PS

Make You My Man - Sandra Lobban Whom Shall I Fear - Linval Thompson Shy Man EP - Kiko Bun Better Be Careful - Ashanti Selah Music Twinkle Anonymous In Dub - Anonymous Lof Showcase Part 3 - Various David Judah Presents - David Judah Hebrews Volume 3

OUT ON THE FLOOR RECORDS 10 Inverness Street, Camden NW1 7h

London Dub - Tuff Scout Raiders Music Presents Live at DSYC Big Showdown 1980 - Scientist and Prince Jimmy A Slice of English Toast - Ranking Ann VK First Ever Live Hall Session Jane Tradition Alternative Routes - Jane Tradition Trafalgar Square - Pablo God Amigo - Black Slate I Man Come Again - Johnny Clarke

PECKINGS RECORDS 81 Askew Rd, Shepherd’s Bush W12 9AH

Live Loving - Sugar Minott Here comes the duke Tighten Up Vol 6 Greensleeves - Disco 45 Wayne Smith In Their Own Way - Dennis Brown Daddy Loves Baby - Jesse and Marvin That Special Love - Pat Kelley Free The Children - Sacka Tulloch Little Willie - Clue J and the Blue Blasters Reload - Don Drummonds Baby Don’t Do It - Peter Austin & The Clarendonians Lick It Back Festival - Peter Austin & The Clarendonians High Blood Pressure - Huey Smith and the Clowns Don’t You Just Know It - Huey Smith and the Clowns The Whip - L Dillon and the Ethiopians, Lyn Tate & The Jets Put the Stereo On - Gappy Ranks Speaker Box - Sparky Walk Away from Love - Supersonics

PURE VINYL RECORD SHOP 246 Ferndale Road, London SW9 8FR

Police Ofcer / Smiley Culture - David Emmanuel / A Fashion Production Identity - Mighty Diamonds Small Garden - Zoot Simms Brixton Hall - Denis Alcapone Step Right Up / I Roy - Roy Reid Man In Me - Bob Dylon Long Shot - Pioneers Mama Julie / Terry and Jerry Fat Man - Derrick Morgan That’s What Friends Are For - Janet Kay Natty Rebel - U Roy

SUPERTONE RECORDS 110 Acre Ln, Brixton SW2 5RA

Scandal in a Brixton Market - Girlie and Laurel Aitken Mr Soul Of Jamaica - Alton Ellis Ska Authentic Volume 2 - Skatalites Love and Only Love - Fred Locks and the Creation Steppers Jah Shaka Music - Mighty Diamonds Can’t Be With You Tonight - Judy Boucher Current Affairs - Vivian Jones Showcase Culture - Two Sevens Clash Daughters of Zion - Aisha

UNIVERSAL ROOTS RECORDS 33-35 Reliance Arcade, 451 Brixton Rd, Brixton SW9 8JZ

Grateful - Alan Weeks Live The Life - Marlene Ammers Lose Respect - Barrington Levy & Trinity All Mighty - Chapter 3 - All - Mighty Peel Off The Wall Paper Ina Lovers Rock Style Volume 1 - Ina Lovers Rock Style The Sound of Bond Street - Joseph Cotton Global Warning EP - Knatty P The voices of reggae DEB Music showcase EP vol 2 - DEB music Robert Dallas Showcase vol 1 - Robert MC Trooper

ZEN RECORDS 69 Broad Ln, Tottenham N15 4DJ

Long Shot Kick the Bucket - The Slickers Mule Train - County Prince Miller Love of the Common People - Nicky Thomas Compass - The Destroyers Wonderful World, Beautiful People - Jimmy Cliff Move Up Starsky - The Mexicano When A Man Loves A Woman - Harry Hippy Ire Feelings (Skanga) - Rupie Edwards Feeling High - Rupie Edwards All Stars Play De Music - Tinga Stewart Version - Tinga Stewart Nyah Luv - Steel Pulse Prodigal - Steel Pulse Valley of Tears - Gene Rondo He Will Break Your Heart - Gene Rondo Capricorn Woman - Janet Kay Ravers - Steel Pulse Carroll Thompson Peel Off The Wall Paper Ina Lovers Rock Style Volume 1 The Lonely Lover - Gregory Isaacs Before The Next Tear Drop - John Hole What Goes Around - Bitty McLean Reggae Hits 8 Club Reggae Vol 3 One Love - Bob Marley and the Wailers

PEOPLE’S SOUND RECORDS 11 All Saints Rd, Notting Hill W11 1HA

Black Magic Woman - Dennis Brown Things In Life - Dennis Brown Word A Mouth Dub - The Upsetters Love Between A Boy & Girl - Chosen Few Man Ah Warrior - Tapper Zukie Dreadlocks Affair - Jah Woosh It’s Not Because I Don’t Love You - Tony Douglas Mad Them Vol 1 - Various Moodie In Dub Vol 4 - Various Hate Me - Elephant Man Rebel Radio - Dread Broadcasting Corp Rebel Radio - Dread Broadcasting Corp

HAWKEYE RECORD STORE 2 Craven Park Rd, Harlesden NW10 4AB

Nature Dub - Revolutionaries Go Deh Right Desi R - Desi Roots Changing Dub - Desi Roots Jeremiah Special Dub - Dub Wize Dub Duel - Crucial Bunny vs Scientist Doing it right - Desi Roots Weed felds - Desi Roots Sky Juice - Big Youth My Time - Big Youth

MASSIVE INTERNATIONAL The Stables Market, Unit 43 Camden Lock Pl, Camden Town NW1 8AF

Inna Dub Session - Aba Araginal meets The Pharmacist Roots Dub Part 1 - Reggae On Top Allstars Akoustik - Dennis Bovel King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown Strictly Dubwise - The Bush Chemists Dub Like Wildfre - Mixman

SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE 7 Broadwick St, Soho W1F 0DA

The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955 - 83 Rastafari Studio One Dub The Original 100% Dynamite Studio One Rockers The Original Studio One Roots The Original

ROUGH TRADE RECORDS WEST 130 Talbot Rd, Notting Hill W11 1JA

Y - The Pop Group Cut - The Slits Sherwood At The Controls - Various Volume 2: 1985 - 1990 Everlasting - Dubb Step Forward Youth - Various Born For A Purpose, Son of Thunder - Dr Allmantado

DUB VENDOR Trident Business Centre, 89 Bickersteth Rd SW17 9SH

Police & Thieves/ Version - Upsetter I Need Your Sweet Inspiration/Everything Nice - The Pioneers Telephone Line/ Telephone Version - Tony Jay Duck - Red Dragon Book of Rules/ Book of Rules (Version) - The Heptones Should I (Put My Trust In You) / Should I (Vocal Dub), Should I / (Dub Instrumental) - Caution/ Maxi Priest Sunday Coming - Alton Ellis Sweet And Nice - Marcia Grifths Kick Boy Face - Prince Jazzbo

HONEST JON'S 278 Portobello Road, Notting Hill W10 5TE

Mr Music/ Version - Bob Marley and The Upsetters Shashemene I - Sister Rasheda Revolution Dub - The Upsetters No Partial - Rhythm & Sound Deeper Roots - Yabby You & Brethren Taxi - Sly & Robbie Disco 45 - Al Campbell, Wailing Souls Glory, Dominion, Power, Majesty - Half Moon Productions Best Dressed Chicken In Town - Dr. Alimantado King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown - Augustus Pablo