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30 April 2026
Thee Headcoatees - The Sisters of Suave (1999) Flac
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*1 originally released on 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 4) 05/92
2 originally released on 7" single on Sympathy For The Record Industry. (SFTRI 485) 03/97. Title incorrectly printed as "Ça Plaine Pour Moi"
3 originally released as a 7" picture disc on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 12) 12/92
4 originally released on 7" single on Munster. (7058) 1996
5 originally released on 7" single on Vinyl Japan. (PAD 18) 07/95. An alternative version appears on the album "Ballad Of The Insolent Pup". (ASKCD/LP 45)
6 originally released on 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 63) 1995
7 originally released as a 7" picture disc on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 109) 09/96
8 originally released on the B-side of Ballad Of The Insolent Pup 7" single on Vinyl Japan. (PAD 18) 07/95
9 originally released on 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 1) 01/92
10 originally released on 7" single on Vinyl Japan. (PAD 1) 08/92. This track also appears on the album "Have Love, Will Travel". (ASKCD/LP 11)
11 originally released on 7" single on Sympathy. (SFTRI 332) 1995
12 originally released on the B-side of Santa Claus picture disc 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 12) 12/92
13 originally released on 7" single on Twist. (TWIST 5) 1993
14 originally released on 7" single on Sympathy. (SFTRI 151) 03/92
15 originally released on the B-side of Davey Crockett 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 4) 05/92
16 originally released on 7" single on Damaged Goods. (DAMGOOD 155) 10/9 *
2025 - Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Room On The Porch
2025 - Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Room On The Porch @ 320
Delightful. That’s what this music is in a single word. Their voices with expertise, warmth & feelings in the heart of rural homecoming love begin on the opening tune — the marvelous “Room On the Porch.” Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ & Ruby Amanfu conjure tears of happiness with their unified voices & emotional sophistication. What a cure for what ails ya.
Their voices, along with this repertoire, is a soundscape. The lighthearted instrumentation is a benevolent caress to the ears. “My Darling My Dear” is plaintive, catchy, & possesses good vocal contrasts. These voices can pull your ear in slowly on a silken line. Mr. Mahal has always had a soothing, authoritative tonality (one of his most impressive tunes being the energetic song “Freedom Ride” from an exceptional LP known as Largo).
They mix it up generously, & trade off lead vocals with skill on “She Keeps Me Movin’” that’s dipped in hot buttered soul (as Isaac Hayes would say). The set is well arranged & each tune is deliciously creative in this showcase. I’ve been listening to the NY-born Grammy Award winner Taj Mahal since his early Columbia days & Grammy Award winner L.A.-born Keb’ Mo’ since I saw him perform “More Than One Way Home” in 1996. They’re part of the landscape of Americana & Taj even appeared in the Americana-rich film “Songcatcher.”
The musicianship is stellar throughout. The upbeat “Thicker Than Mud” embodies the qualities of their genre & this duo serves up the roots-Americana musicality imaginatively & with dazzling results. “Junkyard Dog” will make Tom Waits envious, & “Blues’ll Give You Back Your Soul” & “Rough Time Blues” harken back to Taj’s Columbia “Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home” era.
The music goes comfortably with a sleeping dog, a bottle of hooch, a rocking chair & of course, a porch. I found my summer music. It’s one of the year’s best. I’ll say it again; it’s one of the year’s best. (American Highways)
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Yvonne Fair
The Bitch Is Black
(1975)
320
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29 April 2026
Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell – Technovoodu: Astral Black Simulations (2007) 320
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Vicki Anderson
Wide Awake In A Dream
(2010)
320
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28 April 2026
1976 - Bullwackies All Stars - Dub Unlimited
1976 - Bullwackies All Stars - Dub Unlimited @320
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Various – Studio One Records Dub Plate Special Box Set (2018) Flac (Updated 28.4.2026 with a new link)
* Since you have been enjoying the Dub, Sam, I found this in Flac in my Studio One folder today while cleaning it, so I thought I would post it here for you!! Enjoy it Sam, maybe you already have a copy!! gives me a chance for another test post. *
* Record Store Day 2018 exclusive release, limited to 500 copies worldwide.
As stated on the Soul Jazz Records website this release was strictly limited and was deleted from their catalogue 'on day of release'. *
* Tracks originally released as an extremely limited edition of hand-etched, one-sided 12" dubplates, only available to Soul Jazz Records subscribers at Sounds Of The Universe, London. This 7" box set brings together all eight dubplates, plus two more never before released alternate cuts. *
* Update 28th April 2026, well when I posted this it had a short lifespan link for a week, I think some people might have missed downloading a copy, so I have decided to add a new link, which you will find attached to the top comment (the original comment with the link has been deleted to avoid confusion), to make it easy for you to find. This is one of the reasons we place the links in the comments we can replace them very easily. The new link is active for 7 days. I might start reposting some of my older posts over the next few months (we will see). If we decide to re-up, then that is our choice and decision, but we are not accepting requests for re-up (sorry but that's the way it goes). *
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1969 - Rod Stewart - An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down
1969 - Rod Stewart - An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down @320
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Various - 12X12 Vol. 2 (2026) 320
* I was really surprised by the positive response to Volume One of my new home made comp 12X12. Here is Volume 2 for your enjoyment, I think it's tracks more accessible than Volume One was, which was a bit of a rough, thrown together collection of tracks!! I took more time on Volume Two, because you seemed to like the idea of these comps. This edition plays for 1:27 minutes. These like all home made comps here on Vibes, they come with a guaranteed three month lifespan of the link. All Box Of Vibes comps links are still alive and well. *
* All tracks are checked and are real 320, I have compiled four Volumes to date. More to come!! *
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Tammi Terrell
Irresistible Tammi Terrell
(1968)
320
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Tammi Terrell
The Essential Collection
(2001)
320
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27 April 2026
Various - Box Of Vibes No. 33 (R-A-C) (2026) 320
* Well my turn to start this week with tracks 1 to 8, then Andy's track fills the middle with tracks 9 to 16 and Concha closes the box, with her selections from 17 to 24. *
* It's the normal mix of tracks from many decades and genres, including cover versions and alternative versions of songs you may know or are new to you. Hopefully we are introducing some of you to new artists and you will go and investigate their back catalogues. *
* If you like these home made comps then please let us know and if you don't then feel free to say so. *
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London Underground – Compilation 80-84 (1989) 320
* One of the earliest On-U label bands. In their four or so years of existence, like all On-U 'bands' of the time the line-up was fluid, but retained a focus around Kendall Ernest (bass), Martin Frederix (aka Martin Harrison) (guitar, bass, vocals), Pete Holdsworth (vocals, melodica) and Danny Sheals (drums). *
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Marva Whitney
It's My Thing
(1969)
320
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Various - Jungle with a ReggaeRagga Edge - Volume 5 - Jungle T to Z (2026) (VBR)
Volume 5 - Jungle T - Z
145. Terror Fabulous - Ragga Ragga Ragga (Whitehouse Crew remix)
146. The Dream Team - Stamina (1996 Vip)
147. The Dream Team - Warriors
148. The Wildlife Collective - Ragga Tip
149. Top Cat - Bunn the Sensi (Dub Hustlers remix)
150. Top Cat - Original Ses (Police In Helicopter)
151. Topcat - Gal a Look Nice (Raz Remix)
152. Tribe of Issachar - Junglist
153. Tribe of Issachar - Tribal Natty (Aphrodite Remix)
154. Tribe Of Issachar - Yes Selectah
155. Undercover Agent & The Kriminal - World Mash Up
156. Upgrade - Mr Bossman
157. Urban Shakedown - Arsonist
158. Veak - Babylon Boy (VIP)
159. Veak - Babylon Too Rough
160. Veak - Chemist Ina Dis
161. Veak - Hear Dat
162. Veak - Lonely Monday Morning
163. Veak, Uzi - Young Gal Want
164. Vital - Bossman
165. Vital Link - Missing You
166. Wakcutt & Cain.1 - Night Nurse
167. YT - Save Mi Life (Serial Killaz remix)
* Many thanks to General Confusion for submitting these home made mixes to Vibes, and the work involved in compiling them and making the covers. I took a listen to volumes 5 & 6 during last week, am sure you will all enjoy this one as much as the previous volumes. We post the last of this series next Monday, enjoy!! *
* These comps are in Variable Bit Rate just so you know. *
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26 April 2026
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