{"title":"Reggae","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Roots Reggae Classics to Modern Dub \u0026amp; Dancehall Sounds. Prepare your turntable for pure island vibrations. Our deep-groove archive spans the full evolution of reggae, uncovering everything from the conscious rhythms of Bob Marley \u0026amp; The Wailers to the heavyweight bass of modern roots, dub, and dancehall, including brand new studio releases and rare coloured vinyl editions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ub40-labour-of-love-vinyl","title":"UB40 - Labour Of Love - VINYL","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSleeve - EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRecord - EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInner - EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRockabuy Records Grading System \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNEAR MINT Like new the day it was made played a couple of times no marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEXCELLENT Played a few times may have slight marks from removing from sleeve and handling no scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVERY GOOD Some visible surface marks however plays fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGOOD Many visible surface marks or scratches but does not effect play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePOOR \/ FAIR Lots of scratches still plays but will effect sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll our records our visually inspected and harshly graded by sleeve\/record. Remember, Second hand records may have some surface noise to them. Thats the beauty of vinyl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll posted tracked 24 with stiffeners and purpose built mailers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419460153717,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E7BE87BB-A713-4828-8031-8A99205DA91E.jpg?v=1764598387"},{"product_id":"ub40-labour-of-love-ii-vinyl","title":"UB40 - Labour Of Love II Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: UB40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Labour Of Love II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: DEP International \/ Virgin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: LPDEP 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1989 UK First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabour Of Love II is the ninth studio album by UB40 and the highly successful sequel to their acclaimed Labour Of Love covers collection. Released in 1989, the album features reggae interpretations of classic soul and Jamaican favourites, including the hit singles Kingston Town, Here I Am (Come And Take Me) and The Way You Do The Things You Do. Reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, the album became one of UB40's biggest-selling releases and further cemented their reputation as one of Britain's most successful reggae bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1989 UK first pressing on DEP International \/ Virgin, catalogue number LPDEP 16. This copy features the desirable LPDEP 16 A1 \/ LPDEP 16 B1 first-cut matrix combination, confirming it as an original UK pressing from the album's initial production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued with the printed lyric inner sleeve, first pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound quality. Featuring fourteen classic cover versions performed in UB40's unmistakable reggae style, this edition remains the preferred pressing for many collectors and fans of British reggae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere I Am (Come And Take Me)\u003cbr\u003e\nTears From My Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\nGroovin'\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Way You Do The Things You Do\u003cbr\u003e\nWear You To The Ball\u003cbr\u003e\nSinger Man\u003cbr\u003e\nKingston Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaby\u003cbr\u003e\nWedding Day\u003cbr\u003e\nSweet Cherrie\u003cbr\u003e\nStick By Me\u003cbr\u003e\nJust Another Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nHomely Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nImpossible Love\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: LPDEP 16 A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: LPDEP 16 B1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut A1 \/ B1 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\nDEP International \/ Virgin\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number LPDEP 16\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Kingston Town\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Here I Am (Come And Take Me) and The Way You Do The Things You Do\u003cbr\u003e\nUK Top 3 album\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic reggae covers collection\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57330465669493,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/9F6455A3-CA0A-42FB-9840-F7D0534775B6.jpg?v=1782915950"},{"product_id":"the-specials-more-specials-w-7-vinyl","title":"The Specials - More Specials W\/ 7\" Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: More Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CHR TT 5003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1980 UK Original First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP + Bonus 7\" Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM (LP) \/ 45 RPM (7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Specials is the second studio album by The Specials, released in 1980 and showcasing the band's willingness to move beyond the ska revival sound that made them famous. Blending ska, reggae, lounge, pop and new wave influences, the album demonstrated the band's musical ambition while retaining their distinctive social commentary. It reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and remains one of the defining British records of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including Do Nothing, Stereotype, International Jet Set, Man At C\u0026amp;A, Holiday Fortnight, Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) and Sock It To 'Em J.B., More Specials is regarded as one of the most adventurous releases of the 2 Tone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1980 UK first pressing on 2 Tone Records, catalogue number CHR TT 5003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy includes the original bonus 7-inch single (The Special AKA Live!), issued with early first pressings. The album is housed in the original picture sleeve with printed inner sleeve. Early UK copies complete with the bonus single are increasingly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP – Side One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)\u003cbr\u003e Man At C\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e Hey, Little Rich Girl\u003cbr\u003e Do Nothing\u003cbr\u003e Pearls Café\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP – Side Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSock It To 'Em J.B.\u003cbr\u003e Stereotype \/ Stereotypes Part 2\u003cbr\u003e Holiday Fortnight\u003cbr\u003e I Can't Stand It\u003cbr\u003e International Jet Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus 7\" – The Special AKA Live!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo Much Too Young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuns Of Navarone\u003cbr\u003e Additional Information\u003cbr\u003e Original 1980 UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e 2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Number CHR TT 5003\u003cbr\u003e Includes original bonus 7-inch single\u003cbr\u003e Printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e 33⅓ RPM LP \/ 45 RPM 7\"\u003cbr\u003e Features Do Nothing\u003cbr\u003e Includes Stereotype\u003cbr\u003e Features International Jet Set\u003cbr\u003e Includes Man At C\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e One of the classic 2 Tone releases\u003cbr\u003e Complete copy with bonus single\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Good (G) – \"Radio Trent\" is written across the front cover, would otherwise be VG+. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus 7\": Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable wear and handling. 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