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UK Reggae Charts September 20th 1980

UK Reggae Charts September 20th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Nigger Kojak - One Thousand Gal - LT
2. Earl 16 - Changing World - Rockers
3. Barrington Levi - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
4. Dennis Brown - Gimme Your Love - Cash And Carry
5. Poppa Tarzan - Feeling Hearty - Nigger Kojak
6. Heptones - Heart To Confess - Studio One
7. Donovan Smith - Never Live In War - Youth Promotion
8. Michael Prophet - Economical Cisis Deh Pon Top - Yabby U
9. Barry Llewellyn - I Got The Handle - Hep Hep
10. Mighty Abijans - Untamed - Swingbird

DISCO 45:

1. Barry Brown - Things And Time - Black Roots
2. Delroy Wilson - What's Going On - E&J
3. Ovations - Give Thanks And Praise - Dread At The Controls
4. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
5. Dennis Brown - I'm Coming Home Tonight - Yvonne's Special
6. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
7. Dee Sharpe - Let's Dub It Up - Fashion
8. Madoo - Rocking Of The 5000 - Imperial KG
9. Edi Fitzroy - Moonlight Lover - Dread At The Controls
10. Pat Kelly - I Loved And Lost - JB

ALBUMS:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
2. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Love - Stand Firm
3. Best Of Prince Allah - Redemption Sounds
4. Aggrovators - King Tubby Vs Channel One - Bumb
5. Gregory Isaacs - The Lonely Lover - Pre
6. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Controls
7. Dub Specialists - African Rubadub - Studio One
8. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jam Down Style - Greensleeves
9. Al Campbell - Working Man - JB
10. Cultural Roots - Boss Man Dub - Germain


Compiled by Dub Vendor, c/o 18 St John's Avenue, London SW15.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts September 27th 1980

UK Reggae Charts September 27th 1980


PRE-RELEASE:

1. Errol Scorcher - Rope In - Scorcher
2. Tuck Turner - Unchained - Swing Bird
3. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
4. Earl 16 - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Control
5. Mikey Dread - Jumping Master - Dread At The Control
6. Tamlins - Love Light - Tom Tom-
7. Dillinger / Al Campbell / Trinity - Three The Hard Way - Orbit
8. Nigger Kojak / Liza - One Thousand Gal - LT
9. Barrington Levy - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
10. Ringo - Ballerina - Greedy Puppy

DISCO 45:

1. Aswad - Warrior Charge - Island
2. Don McCarlos - Nice Time (Late Night Blues) - Pirate
3. Cultural Roots - Mr Boss Man - Germain
4. Dennis Brown - I'm Coming Home Tonight - Yvonne's Special
5. Prince Far I - 83 Struggle - Cry Tuff
6. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
7. Movement - No Man Is An Island - Ballistic
8. Augustus Pablo - Power Of The Trinity - Rockers International
9. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
10. Madoo/Trinity - Few Shall Be Chosen - Jungle Beat

ALBUMS:

1. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Love - Stand Firm
2. Barrington Levy - Robin Hood- - Greensleeves
3. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
4. Misty In Roots - AZ
5. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
6. Prince Far I - Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III - Daddy Kool
7. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jam Down Style - Greensleeves
8. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Control
9. Black Uhuru - Sinsemilla - Island
10. Al Campbell - Working Man - JB


Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts October 4th 1980

UK Reggae Charts October 4th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Earl 16 - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Control
2. Dennis Brown - Gimme Your Love - Cash And Carry
3. Mikey Dread - Jumping Master - Dread At The Control
4. Barry Brown - Running Star - Jabba Roots
5. Earl 16 - Changing World - Rockers International
6. Michael Prophet - Economical Cisis Deh Pon Top - Yabby U
7. General Plough - Back Biter - Musical Ambassador
8. Barrington Levy - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
9. Sugar Minott - Africa Is A Black Man's Home - Jabba Roots
10. Nigger Kojak/Liza - One Thousand Gal - Errol T

DISCO 45:

1. Maria Taylor - I Love You Always - KK
2. Pat Kelly - I Loved And Lost - JB
3. King And Queen - You Send Me - Studio 16
4. Cornel Campbell - Rainbow - Cha Cha
5. Love Structure - Doorway Of Love - De Luxe
6. Carol Thompson - I'm Sorry - Santic
7. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
8. Aswad - Warrior Charge - Grove Music
9. Don McCarlos - Nice Time (Late Night Blues) - Pirate
10. Wayne Wade - After You - Joe Gibbs


ALBUMS:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
2. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
3. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Stand Firm
4. King Tubby Vrs Channel One - Tad
5. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jamdown Style - Greensleeves
6. Al Campbell - Working Man - JB
7. Twinkle Brothers - Countryman - Virgin
8. Black Uhuru - Stalk Of Sinsemilla - Island
9. Misty In Roots - AZ
10. Sugar Minott - Music For Black Roots Lovers - Black Roots


Compiled by Patrick At Joe Gibbs Records City, Lewisham Way, London SE26.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts October 11th 1980

UK Reggae Charts October 11th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Earl 16 - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Control
2. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Dancsi
3. Earl Sixteen - Changing World - Rockers International
4. Norris Reid - Black Force - Rockers International
5. Mikey Dread - Jumping Master - Dread At The Control
6. Johnny Osbourne - Love Is Here To Stay - Studio One
7. Dennis Brown - Give Me Your Love - Cash And Carry
8. Nigger Kojak And Liza - One Thousand Gal - Errol T
9. Tamlins - Smiling Faces - Powerhouse
10. Michael Prophet - Economical Crisis Deh Pon Top - Yabby U

DISCOMIX:

1. Aswad - Warrior Charge - Grove
2. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
3. Ovations - Give Thanks And Praise - Dread At The Control
4. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - Pre
5. Badoo - Rocking Of The 5000 - K And G Imperial
6. Sonia - Easier To Love - Cha Cha
7. Edi Fitzroy - Moonlight Lover - Dread At The Control
8. Dennis Brown - I'm Coming Home Tonight - Yvonne's Special
9. Investigators - Close To You - Inner City
10. Barry Brown - Things And Time - Black Roots

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
2. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jamdown Style - Greensleeves
3. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Controls
4. Barrington Levy - Robin Hood- - Greensleeves
5. Best Of Prince Allah - Redemption Sounds
6. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Stand Firm
7. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
8. Aggrovators - King Of Dub - Clocktower
9. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Tuff Gong
10. Overnight Players - Babylon Destruction - Cha Cha


Compiled by Alex at City Sounds, 276 Green St, Upton Park, E6.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts October 18th 1980

UK Reggae Charts October 18th 1980


DISCOMIX 45:

1. Aswad - Warrior Charge - Island
2. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
3. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
4. Delroy Wilson - What's Going On - E&J
5. Don McCarlos - Nice Time - Pirate
6. In Crowd - Sweet Man (white label)
7. Jackie Dale - I Had A Dream - Freedom Sounds
8. Panita La Touche - 3AM And Wondering Where You Are - Nature
9. Badoo - Rocking Of The Five Thousand - K&G
10. Cultural Roots - Mr Boss Man - Germain
11. Ovations - Moonlight Lover - Dread At The Control
12. Sonia - Easier To Love - Cha Cha-
13. Ovations - Give Thanks And Praise - Dread At The Control
14. Janet Kay - Feel No Way - Arawak
15. Barry Brown And Jah Thomas - Jealous Lover - JB
16. Barrington Levy - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
17. Jah Butty - Mr Drummer Man - Top Ranking
18. Barry Brown - Separation - Trojan
19. Junior Delgado - Open The Door To Your Heart - Yvonne's Special
20. Prince Far I - 83 Struggle - Cry Tuff

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
2. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Stand Firm
3. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
4. Mikey Dread - World War 3 - Dread At The Controls
5. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jamdown Style - Greensleeves
6. Prince Far I - Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III - Daddy Kool
7. Overnight Players - Babylon Destruction - Cha Cha

8. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Israel Vibes
9. Jackie Mittoo - Showcase - Studio One
10. King Tubby V Channel One - Bump


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean St, W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts October 25th 1980

UK Reggae Charts October 25th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Dancsi
2. Wailing Souls - Sugar Plum Plum - Taxi
3. Horace Andy - Show And Tell - Studio One
4. The Jay Tees - Foreward To Jah - Studio One
5. Ringo - Ballerina - Greedy Puppy
6. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
7. Ray I - Crime And Murder - Black Roots
8. Gaylads - Situation Sabotage - Gaylads Records
9. Tony Tuff - Hassling - Scorcher
10. African Brothers - Practise What You Preach - Black Link

DISCO 45:

1. Barrington Levy - Crucifixion / Eventide Fire - Greensleeves
2. Little Roy And Ian Rock - Long Time Rock Steady - Selection Exclusive
3. Sugar Minott - Rosibell - Gorgon
4. Jackie And The Investigators - It's Too Late - Fashion
5. Mystic Eyes And Jah Thomas - Reality - His Majesty
6. Junior Delgado - Open The Door To Your Heart - Yvonne's Special
7. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
8. Generals - Skanking On The Banking - Selection Exclusive
9. Barrington Levi And Nigger Kojak - My Woman / One Thousand Gal - Joe Gibbs
10. Janet Kay - Feel No Way - Arawak

ALBUMS:

1. Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meet King Tubby In A Firehouse - Yard Music
2. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun Rock
3. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Israel Vibes
4. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Love - Pre-Release
5. Willie Williams - Messenger Man - Jah Music
6. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
7. Bunny Wailer - In I Father's House - Solomonic
8. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
9. Ethiopian - Everything Crash - Studio One
10. Rita Marley - Who Feels It, Knows It - Tuff Gong


Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts November 1st 1980

UK Reggae Charts November 1st 1980


REGGAE CHART:

1. Earl 16 - Changing World - Rockers International
2. Tony Tuff - Run Come Come - Scorcher
3. Angela Prince - My Man Is Gone - Studio One
4. Lajeune Williams - Hello Stranger - Mandingo
5. Vincent Marsh - Things Are Come To Bump - Arabic International
6. The Jay Tees - Forward To Jah - Studio One
7. Jimmy Riley - I Try - Taxi
8. Winston Jarrett - Runaway - Shaflames
9. Ras Abrahi - Suffering Time - Seba
10. Jah Stitch - Mash Mouth - Stew Mack

DISCO 45:

1. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16
2. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
3. Mellow Rose - Imitation Love - Studio 16
4. Junior Delgado - Open The Door To Your Heart - Yvonne Special
5. Danny Ray - Playboy - Black Jack
6. Barrington Levy - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
7. Aswad - Warrior Charge - Island
8. Don McCarlos - Nice Time - Pirate
9. Delroy Wilson - What's Going On - E&J
10. Dennis Brown - I'm Coming Home Tonight - Yvonne Special

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
2. Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meet King Tubby In A Firehouse - Yard Music
3. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
4. King Tubby Vs. Channel One - Tad
5. Chariot Riders - Sensimilla Dub - Crystal
6. Pablo Gad - Hard Times - Form
7. Prince Junior - On Top - Black Ovation
8. Prince Alla - Best Of Prince Alla - Redemption Sounds
9. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Controls
10. Ranking Dread - Stand Firm - Pre


Compiled by Joe Gibbs Record City, Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE23.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts November 8th 1980

UK Reggae Charts November 8th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. The Jay Tees - Forward To Jah - Studio One
2. The Viceroys - Heart Of Stone - Taxi
3. Errol Scorcher - Rope In - Scorcher
4. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Dancsi
5. Ras Midas - Too Long In The Wind - Skeg
6. Earl 16 - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Controls
7. Earl Campbell - Rock It Up - Prophet's Studio B
8. Earth And Stone - Ring Craft - Crazy Joe
9. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
10. Tony Tuff - Hustling - Scorcher

DISCO 45:

1. Badoo - Rocking Of The 5000 - K & G
2. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
3. Barry Brown / Jah Thomas - Jealous Lover - JB
4. Mikey Dread - Jumping Master - Dread At The Controls
5. Junior Delgado - Open The Door To Your Heart - Yvonne Special
6. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
7. Edi Fitzroy - Moonlight Lover - Dread At The Controls
8. Don McCarlos - Nice Time - Pirate
9. Jackie Dale - I Had A Dream - Freedom Sounds
10. In-Crowd - Freak Man - Solid Gold

ALBUMS:

1. Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meet King Tubby In A Firehouse - Rockers International
2. Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking - Positive Sounds
3. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Love - Pre
4. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jam Down Style - Greensleeves
5. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
6. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Controls
7. Prince Far I - Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III - Daddy Kool
8. One Blood - In Love - NK
9. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun-Rock
10. Ras Midas - Rasta Man In Exile - Skeg


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts November 15th 1980

UK Reggae Charts November 15th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Solomonic
2. Lejeune Williams - Hello Stranger - Orbit
3. Papa Bruce - Badness A Madness - Black Solidarity
4. Tamlins - Smiling Faces - Powerhouse
5. Earl 16 - Changing World - Rockers
6. Wailing Souls - Sugar Plum Plum - Taxi
7. Norris Reid - Black Force - Rockers
8. The Jay Tees - Forward To Jah - Studio One
9. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
10. Earl 16 - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Control

DISCO 45:

1. Jean Adembado - Paradise - Santic
2. Carol Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
3. Jackie Dale - I Had A Dream - Freedom Sounds
4. Jackie - It's Too Late - Fashion
5. Gregory Isaacs - I Can't Give You My Love - Shashamane
6. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16
7. Junior Delgado - Open The Door To Your Heart - Yvonne's Special
8. Cultural Roots - Mr Boss Man - Germain
9. Barrinton Levy - Crucifixion - Greensleeves
10. Junior Delgado - Midnight Ravers - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
2. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking - Positive Sounds
3. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
4. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Israel Vibes
5. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Control
6. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Love - Stand Firm
7. Ranking Joe - Saturday Night Jam Down Style - Greensleeves
8. Bunny Wailer - In I Fathers House - Solomonic
9. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun-Rock
10. Best Of Prince Allah - Redemption Sounds


Compiled by Alex at City Sounds, 293 Green Street, Upton Park, E13.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts November 22nd 1980

UK Reggae Charts November 22nd 1980


PRE-RELEASE SINGLES:

1. Jah Thomas - Different Style - Jah Life
2. Horace Andy - Show And Tell - Studio One
3. Ras Midas - Too Long In The Wind - Skej
4. Tony Tuff - Hustling - Scorcher
5. General Echo - Bun Bun - Mandingo
6. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
7. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Solomonic
8. Errol Scorcher - DJ Spirit - Joe Gibbs
9. Welton Irie - Ballerina - Taxi
10. Derland Byfield - Jah Is My Life - Mephany

DISCO 45:

1. Nigger Kojak - Penitentiary - Ma Ambassa
2. Twinkle Brothers - Never Get Burn - Virgin
3. Earth And Stone - Ring Craft - Joe Gibbs
4. Junior Keating / Jah Thomas - Jah Wrote Me A Letter - Grand Master
5. Jean Adembado - Paradise - Santic
6. Gregory Isaacs - I Can't Give You My Love - Shashamane
7. Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone - Taxi
8. Dennis Brown - Something Special - Yvonne Special
9. Danny Ray - Playboy Rapping - Black Jack
10. In-Crowd - Sweet Man - Solid Gold

ALBUMS:

1. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs
2. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Stand Firm
3. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking - Positive Sounds
4. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Israel Vibes
5. Horace Andy / Errol Scorcher - Unity Showcase - 12 Star
6. Rad Midas - Rasta Man In Exile - Skej
7. One Blood - In Love - NK
8. Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers In A Firehouse - Yard
9. Bunny Wailer - In I Father's House - Solomonic
10. King Tubby And Channel One - King Tubby Vs. Channel One - TAD


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean St, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts November 29th 1980

UK Reggae Charts November 29th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Dancsi
2. Prince Jazzbo - Slum Chant - Sparkle
3. Errol Scorcher - DJ Spirit - Joe Gibbs
4. Tony Tuff - Hustling - Scorcher
5. Paulette - My True Love - Solomonic
6. Al Campbell - Rock It Up - Studio B
7. Black Uhuru - Garvey's Days - Soul Trap
8. Derland Byfield - Jah Is My Light - Mephenaij Phaton
9. Mighty Abijans - Swingbird
10. Horace Andy - Show And Tell - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16
2. Dennis Brown - Someone Special - Yvonne Special
3. Mellow Rose - Imitation Love - Studio 16
4. Jean Adembado - Paradise - Santic
5. Twinkle Brothers - Never Get Burn - Virgin
6. Barrington Levy - My Woman - Joe Gibbs
7. Movement - Walk Away - Ballistic
8. Caroll Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
9. Wayne Jarrett - Saturday Night Jamboree - Greensleeves
10. Cornell Campbell - Rope In - Joe Gibbs

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
2. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Lover - Greensleeves
3. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking - Positive Sounds
4. Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meets King Tubby In A Firehouse - Yard
5. Winston Jarrett - Ranking Ghetto Style - Sonic
6. Mikey Dread - World War III - Dread At The Controls
7. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun Rock
8. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Stand Firm
9. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
10. Ethiopians - Everything Crash - Studio One


Compiled by Joe Gibbs, 29 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE15.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts December 6th 1980

UK Reggae Charts December 6th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
2. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
3. Big Youth - Jah Golden Jubilee - Nicola Delita
4. Captain Sinbad - Progress Are The Best - Youth In Progress
5. Judy Mowatt - You're My People - Ashadan
6. Alton Ellis - A Fool - Studio One
7. Tristan Palma - False Rumour - Black Solidarity
8. Rod Taylor - Lord Is My Light - Ganja Farm
9. Nathan Skyers - Leave Bad Company- - Mandingo
10. Trinity - Some People Are Evil - Gussie

DISCO 45:

1. Twinkle Brothers - Never Get Burn - Virgin White Label
2. Desi Roots - Go Deh Right - Hawkeye
3. Sugar Minott - Half Of Love - Strong Like Sampson
4. Roman Stewart - Herbalist - Pirate
5. Techniques - Go Away Girl - Techniques
6. Johnny Osbourne - Kiss Somebody - Cha Cha
7. Barrington Levy And Jah Thomas - Tribute To Moa Ambassa - Nigger Kojak
8. Jean Adembado - Paradise - Santic
9. Pablo Gad - Gun Fever - Form
10. Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone - Taxi

ALBUMS:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Lover - Greensleeves
2. Nigger Kojak And Liza - Showcase - Nigger Kojak
3. Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers In A Firehouse - Yard
4. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - JGM
5. Prince Far I - Showcase In A Suitcase - Pre
6. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking - Positive Sounds
7. One Blood - In Love - Neville King
8. Bullwackie's All Stars - Jam Love Dub - Wackies
9. Sly And Robbie - Master Of Ceremonies Dub - Imperial
10. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 115A Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts December 13th 1980

UK Reggae Charts December 13th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
2. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
3. Trevor Chin - Gun Fire - She Get Up And Skank
4. Tristan Palma - False Rumour - Youth In Progress
5. Dennis Brown - Runnings - Dance
6. Big Youth - Golden Jubilee - Nicola Delita
7. Tony Tuff - Hustling - Scorcher
8. Trinity - Some A Dem Evil - Gussie
9. Captain Sinbad - Progress Are The Best - Youth In Progress
10. Sena - Children Of The Ghetto - Fans

DISCO 45:

1. Barry Brown And Ranking Toyan - Peace And Love - Daddy Kool
2. Gregory Isaacs - If You See My Mary - African Museum
3. Noel Philips - Youth Man - Jammies
4. Johnny Osbourne - My Little Lover - Starlight
5. Sugar Minott - Hold On - Live And Love
6. Pablo Gad - Gun Fever - Form
7. Majesterians - So Many Times / Slute On Fire - Daddy Kool
8. Roman Stewart - Herbalist - Pirate
9. Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone - Taxi
10. Desi Roots - Go Deh Right - Hawkeye

ALBUMS:

1. Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers In A Firehouse - Yard
2. Hugh Mundell / Lacksley Castell - Jah Fire - Live And Love
3. Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking - Positive Sounds
4. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
5. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs
6. Horace Andy And Errol Scorcher - Unity Showcase - 12 Star
7. Pablo Gad - Hard Times - Fall
8. Jimmy Lindsay - Children Of Rastari - Gem
9. Linton Kwesi Johnson - In Dub - Island
10. Nigger Kojak - Showcase - Moa Ambassa


Compiled by Keith, Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts December 20th 1980

UK Reggae Charts December 20th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
2. Big Youth - Jah Golden Jubilee - Nicola Delita
3. Triston Palma - Man Minded - Black Solidarity
4. I Jah Man Levi - Moulding - I Jah Man
5. Home T-4 - Irons In The Fire - Jonjo
6. Rod Taylor - Lord Is My Light - Ganja Farm
7. Trevor Chin - Gunfire - Trademark
8. Dennis Brown - Runnings - Dancsi
9. Welton Irie - Ballerina - Taxi
10. Captain Sinbad - Progress Are The Best - Youth In Progress

DISCO 45:

1. The Albians - Who's Gonna Love Me? - KK
2. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16
3. Jean Adebambo - Paradise - Santic
4. Gregory Isaacs - If You See My Mary - African Museum
5. Al Campbell - Have You Been Making Out OK? - JB Music
6. Wailing Soul - Kingdom Rise, Kingdom Fall - Greensleeves
7. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - Hawkeye
8. Guardian Angel - Alive And Kicking - Cavalis
9. Eek A Mouse - Noah's Ark - Greensleeves
10. Junior Keating - Long Long Time - Midnight Rock

ALBUMS:

1. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs
2. Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking - Positive Sounds
3. Nigger Kojak - Showcase - Nigger Kojak
4. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
5. Desi Roots - Doing It Right - Hawkeye
6. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Lover - Greensleeves
7. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
8. Ranking Dread - Lots Of Loving - Freedom Sounds
9. Wellpack - Ten Downing Street - Studio 16
10. Barry Brown - Cool Pon Your Corner - Trojan


Compiled by Joe Gibbs, 26 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE14.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts December 27th 1980

UK Reggae Charts December 27th 1980


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
2. Gregory Isaacs - Sunday Morning - Dancsi
3. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
4. The Jay Tees - Forward To Jah - Studio One
5. Junior Delgado - Bigshot - Cash And Carry
6. Captain Sinbad - Progress Are The Best - Youth In Progress
7. Big Youth - Jah Golden Jubilee - Nicola Delita
8. Errol Scorcher - DJ Spirit - Belmont
9. Tamlins - Smiling Faces - Powerhouse
10. Triston Palma - False Rumour - Youth In Progress

DISCO 45:

1. Wailing Souls - Kingdom Rise Kingdom Fall - Greensleeves
2. Wayne Jarrett - Saturday Night Jamboree - Greensleeves
3. Jean Adebambo - Paradise - Santic
4. Johnny Osbourne - Kiss Somebody - Cha Cha
5. Desi Roots - Go Deh Right - Hawkeye
6. Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone - Taxi
7. Freddie McKay - Show And Tell - Soferno B
8. Carroll Thompson - I'm So Sorry - Santic
9. Jackie Dale - I Had A Dream - Freedom Sounds
10. Gregory Isaacs - I Can't Give You My Love - Shashamane

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - In I Fathers House - Solomonic
2. Michael Prophet - Righteous Is The Conqueror - Greensleeves
3. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Lover - Greensleeves
4. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
5. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
6. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs
7. Israel Vibration - Unconquered People - Israel Vibes
8. Various Artists - Lover's Rock Vol 4 - Third World
9. Jacob Miller - Mixed Up Moods - Island
10. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun Rock


Compiled by City Sounds, 276 Green St, Upton Park, E13.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts January 3rd 1981

UK Reggae Charts January 3rd 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Poor And Clean - African Museum
2. The Jay Tees - Forward To Jah - Studio One
3. Jimmy Riley - Love And Devotion - Taxi
4. Freddie McGregor - Boby Babylon - Studio One
5. Prince Allah - Bucket Bottom - Redemption Sounds
6. Captain Sinbad And Little John - A1 Sound - Youth In Progress
7. Tristan Palma - Bad Boys- - She Get Up And Skank
8. Errol Scorcher - DJ Spirit - Belmont
9. Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone - Taxi
10. Doreen Schaefer - This Love - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Barrington Levy - The Winner - J And J
2. Barry Brown - So Jah Say - J And J
3. Gregory Isaacs - Wailing Rudy - African Museum
4. Cultural Roots - Mr Boss Man - Germain
5. Linval Thompson - Mr Boss Man - Strong Like Samson
6. Pat Kelly - It's A Good Day - Ossie And Koos
7. Madoo - Rocking Of The 5000 - KG Imperial
8. Panlo Black And Jackie Mitoo - After Christmas - Studio One
9. Don Carlos - Nice Time - Pirate
10. Pablo Gad - Hard Times - Burning Sounds

ALBUMS:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking - Positive Sounds
2. Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights - Studio One
3. Augustus Pablo - King Tubbys Meets Rockers In A Firehouse - Yard
4. Ethiopians - Everything Crash - Studio One
5. Sugar Minott - Black Roots Lovers - Black Roots
6. Bunny Lee - King Of Dub - Clocktower
7. Fatman Vrs Shaka - Dub Confrontation - Live And Love
8. Jackie Mittoo Showcase - Studio One
9. African Rub A Dub - Studio One
10. Various Artists - Sir Coxsone's Family Album Christmas Stylee - Studio One


Compiled from record requests in Eric Fuller's bedroom, London NW6.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts January 10th 1981

UK Reggae Charts January 10th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie - High Times
2. Dennis Brown - Runnings - Dancsi
3. Junior Delgado - Big Shot - Cash And Carry
4. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
5. Leroy Sibbles - Love And Happiness - Jam Rock
6. Home T-4 - Irons In The Fire - Jon-jo
7. Horace Andy - Show 'n' Tell - Studio One
8. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
9. Tristan Palma - Bad Minded - Black Solidarity
10. Nathan Skyers - Leave Bad Compant- - Mandingo

DISCO 45:

1. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - Hawkeye
2. Carroll Thompson - Simply In Love - Santic
3. Tropical Breeze - You're The One - Daddy Kool
4. Diamonds - Gates Of Zion - Greensleeves
5. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
6. Sheila Hylton - Beds Too Big Without You - Island
7. Freddie McKay - Show And Tell - Soferno B
8. Simplicity - Loving Kind - Neville King
9. Jean Adebambo - Paradise - Santic
10. Gregory Isaacs - If You See My Mary - African Museum

ALBUMS:

1. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Laser
2. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
3. Freddie McGregor - Boby Babylon - Studio One
4. Nigger Kojak And Lisa - Showcase - Nigger Kojak
5. The Upsetters - Black Ark In Dub - White Label
6. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
7. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls
8. Desi Roots - Doing It Right - Hawkeye
9. Johnny Osbourne - Fally Ranking - Positive Sounds
10. One Blood - One Blood In Love - Neville King


Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts January 17th 1981

UK Reggae Charts January 17th 1981


PRE-RELEASE SINGLES:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
2. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
3. Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie - High Times
4. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
5. Johnny Osbourne - Keep That Light - Studio One
6. Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic - Studio One
7. Big Youth - Chim Cherrie - D.A.N.C.S.I.
8. Home T-4 - Irons In The Fire - Jon-jo
9. The Tamlins - Big Girl Now - Prophet's Studio
10. Rod Taylor - Love Jah Jah Always - Ja-Man

DISCO SINGLES:

1. Ernest Wilson - Truths And Rights - Selection Exclusive
2. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
3. Wailing Souls - Old Broom - Taxi
4. Barrington Levy - Whom Shall I Be Afraid Of? - Germain
5. Diamonds - Why War In The City - Germain
6. Sugar Minott - Love Up, Love Up - Channel One
7. Junior Delgado - Big Shot - Yvonne Special
8. Sugar Minott - Show Me That You Love Me - Channel One
9. Al Campbell - You're A Liar - Big Youth
10. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Two Bad D.J. - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
2. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls
3. Tetrack - Let's Get Started - Message
4. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
5. Recolutionaries - I Came, I Saw, I Conquered - J And J
6. One Blood - In Love - Neville King
7. Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking - Jammy's
8. Michael Prophet - Righteous Are The Conqueror - Greensleeves
9. Junior Delgado - More She Love It - Yvonnes Special
10. Augustus Pablo - Rockers Meet King Tubby In A Firehouse - Yard


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 18 St John's Ave., Putney, London SW15.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts January 24th 1981

UK Reggae Charts January 24th 1981


PRE-RELEASE SINGLES:

1. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
2. Freddy McGregor - Natural Colly - High Times
3. Tapper Zukie - The General - Stars
4. Big Youth - Chim Cherrie - D.A.N.C.S.I.
5. Tony Chin - Gun Fire - Trademark
6. Bunny Wailer - Unity - Solomonic
7. Barbara Jones - Just When I Needed You Most - GG
8. Tony Graham - Warrior - Fireman
9. Tristan Palma - Bad Minded - Black Solidarity
10. Tamlins - Push Push - Taxi

DISCO 45:

1. Love And Unity And Ranking Unity - Put It On - Studio 16
2. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - Hawkeye
3. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16
4. The Albians - Who's Gonna Love Me? - K And K
5. Carol Thompson - Simply In Love - Santic
6. Guardian Angel - Alive And Kicking - Cavalis
7. Freddie McKay - Show And Tell - Soferno B
8. Outer Limits - Cruisin' Man - T.J.
9. Sugar Minott - Lover To Lover - Channel One
10. Pablo Gad - Gun Fever - Form

ALBUMS:

1. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs
2. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
3. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
4. Junior Delgado - More She Love It - Yvonne Special
5. Tetrack - Let's Get Started - Message
6. Mikey Dread - Jumping Master - Mikey Dread
7. Bunny Wailer - Bunny Wailer Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
8. Hugh Mundell - Time And Place - Mun Rock
9. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Lover - Pre
10. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One


Compiled by Floyd at Joe Gibbs, 26 Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts January 31th 1981

UK Reggae Charts January 31th 1981


PRE-RELEAE 45:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
2. Leroy Sibbles - Love And Happiness - Rock Jam
3. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
4. Joe Higgs - Talk To That Man - Solomonic
5. Dennis Brown - Runnings - D.A.N.C.S.I.
6. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
7. Big Youth - Chim Cherrie - D.A.N.C.S.I.
8. Johnny Osbourne - Keep The Light - Studio One
9. I Jah Man Levi - Moulding - I Jah Man
10. Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic - Studio One

DISCO SINGLES:

1. Ernest Wilson - Truths And Rights - Selection Exclusive
2. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic
3. Wailing Souls - Old Broom - Taxi
4. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
5. Sugar Minott - Love Up, Love Up - Channel One
6. Chosen Few - Love Between A Boy And Girl - Love And Unity
7. Johnny Osbourne - Nightfall - Cha Cha
8. Tristan Palma - Cally Man / Bad Minded - Orbit
9. Sugar Minott - Show Me That You Love Me - Channel One
10. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Two Bad DJ - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
2. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
3. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
4. Scientist - Scientist Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
5. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
6. Best Of Madoo - Techniques
7. One Blood - In Love - Neville King
8. Upsetters - Black Ark In Dub - Black Ark
9. Horace Andy - Natty Dread A Weh She Want - New Star
10. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 18 St. John's Ave, Putney, SW15.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts February 7th 1981

UK Reggae Charts February 7th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. I Jah Man Levi - Moulding - I Jah Man
2. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
3. Rod Taylor - Lord Is My Light - Black Solidarity
4. Madoo - You Wanna Turn Me One - Godfather
5. Dennis Brown - Blood City - High Times
6. Tony Graham - Warrior - Fireman
7. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic
8. The Heptones - Streets Of Gold - Tom Tom-
9. Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie - High Times
10. Badoo - Rocking Of The 10.000 - Afro Eagle

DISCO SINGLES:

1. Sugar Minott - Sandy - Germain
2. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
3. Tropical Breeze - You're The One - Daddy Kool
4. Chosen Few - Love Between A Boy And Girl - Love And Unity
5. Hugh Porter - Love TKO - Rub A Dub
6. Tristan Palma - Ungrateful Girl - Orbit
7. Sheila Hylton - Beds Too Big Without You - Island
8. Linval Thompson - Curfew - Strong Like Samson
9. Simplicity - Loving Kind - Inner City
10. Cint Eastwood And General Saint - Two Bad DJ - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
2. Upsetters - Black Ark Dub - White Label
3. Scientist - Space Invaders - Greensleeves
4. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
5. Bunny Wailer - Bunny Wailer Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
6. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls
7. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
8. Alton Ellis - Slummin' - La Rue
9. Junior Delgado - More She Love It - Yvonne Special
10. Sylvia Tella - Spell - Sarge


Compiled by Silver Camel, Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London, W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts February 14th 1981

UK Reggae Charts February 14th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic 12"
2. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
3. Leroy Sibbles - Love And Happiness - Rock Jam
4. The Heptones - Street Of Gold - Tom Tom-
5. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
6. Seventh Extension - Hard Times - Zodiac
7. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers
8. Jah Walton - All Kind Of People Come A Dance - Musical Ambassador
9. Portia Morgan - Let Me Be Your Angel - Parkes
10. Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie - High Times

RELEASE 45:

1. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
2. Chosen Few - Love Between A Boy And A Girl - Love And Unity
3. Sugar Minott - Sandy - Germain
4. Simplicity - Loving Kind - Inner City
5. Barbara Jones - Just When I Needed You Most - GG (pre)
6. Ernest Wilson - Truths And Rights - Selection Exclusive
7. Johnny Osbourne - Nightfall - Cha Cha-
8. Mikey Dread - Warrior Stylee - Dread At The Control
9. Jimmy Riley - My Woman's Love - Taxi
10. Sugar Minott - Show Me That You Love Me - Channel One

ALBUMS:

1. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
2. Scientist Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
3. Sylvia Tella - Spell - Sarge
4. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
5. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
6. Sugar Minott - Ghetto-Ology Dubwise - Black Roots
7. Barry Brown - I'm Not So Lucky - Black Roots
8. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
9. Derrick Harriot - Enter The Chariot - Crystal
10. Michael Prophet - Righteous Is The Conqueror - Greensleeves


Compiled by Hawkeye (with assistance from Silver Camel), 2a Craven Park Road, London NW10.

Stepping Razor:

Monday, 14 July 2014

UK Reggae Charts February 21st 1981

UK Reggae Charts February 21st 1981


PRE-RELEASE SINGLES:

1. Sly Dunbar - When You're Hot You're Hot - Taxi
2. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
3. Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic - Studio One
4. Suagr Minott - My Love Is True - Black Roots
5. Leroy Sibbles - Love And Happiness - Jam Rock
6. The Heptones - Streets Of Gold - Tom Tom
7. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
8. Al Campbell - Jah Love - Prophet Studio B
9. Alton Ellis - A Fool - Studio One
10. Johnny Osbourne - Love Is Here To Stay - Studio One

DISCO SINGLES:

1. Mikey Dread - Warrior Stylee - Dread At The Controls
2. Al Campbell - Really Really Love You - Greensleeves
3. Jimmy Riley - My Woman's Love - Taxi
4. Chosen Few - Love Between A Boy And A Girl - Love And Unity
5. Ranking Dread - My Liza / Hard Times - Art And Craft
6. Fred Locks - Voice Of The Poor - Coxsone Outer National
7. Dennis Brwon - Open Up / Due Season - Joe Gibbs
8. Wayne Wade - African Monica / Down In Iran - Pirate
9. Dee Sharp - Follow Your Heart / Swing And Dine - Fashion
10. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Tribute To General Echo - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
2. Scientist - Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
3. Tubby, Jammys And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG
4. Barry Brown - I'm Not So Lucky - Black Roots
5. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
6. Sugar Minott - Ghetto-Ology Dubwise - Black Roots
7. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
8. Tetrack - Let's Get Started - Message
9. Madoo - Best Of Madoo - Technique
10. Mikey Dread - Master Showcase - Dread At The Controls


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 115A Ladbrooke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts February 28th 1981

UK Reggae Charts February 28th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
2. Madoo - Tou Wanna Turn Me On - Godfather
3. Leroy Sibbles - Love And Happiness - Rock Jam
4. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
5. Heptones - Streets Of Gold - Tom Tom
6. Portia Morgan - Let Me Be Your Angel - Parkes
7. Douglas Booth - My Woman's Love - Greedy Puppy
8. Seventh Extension - Hard Times - Zodiac
9. Jah Walton - All Kind Of People Come A Dance - Musical Ambassador
10. Viceroys - Shaddai Children - Victorious Steppers

DISCO SINGLES:

1. Love And Unity - Put It On - Studio 16
2. Wayne Wade - African Monica - Pirate
3. Tamlins - Big Girl Now - JB
4. Barbara Jones - Just When I Needed You Most - GG
5. Samantha Rose - Together In Love - Nature
6. Chosen Few - Love Between A Boy And A Girl - Love And Unity
7. Family Love - Anniversary - Inner City
8. Rankin Dread - Hard Times Leave My Life - Art And Craft
9. Paul Dawkins - One More Step - Arawak
10. Love And Unity - Just Don't Care - Studio 16

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Bunny Wailer Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
2. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
3. Various Artists - Black Slavery Days - Clappers
4. Barry Brown - I'm Not So Lucky - Black Roots
5. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
6. Ruddy Thomas - Best Of Ruddy Thomas - Belmont
7. Big Youth - Rock Holy - Negusa Negast
8. Scientist - Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
9. Revolutionaries - I Came, I Saw, I Conquered - Micron
10. Dennis Brown - Spellbound - Joe Gibbs


Compiled by Joe Gibbs, 26 Lewisham Way, New Cross, London SE14.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts March 7th 1981

UK Reggae Charts March 7th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Portia Morgan - Let Me Be Your Angel - Parkes
2. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
3. Dennis Brown - Praise Without Raise - Cash And Carry
4. Heptones - Streets Of Gold - Tom Tom-
5. Papa Michigan And General Smiley - We Need One Love - Ridim
6. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
7. Tamlins - Love Light - Taxi
8. Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings - Solomonic
9. Freddie McGregor - Natural Colly - High Times
10. Jah Thomas - New Style - Volcano

DISCO 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Open Up - Joe Gibbs
2. Mikey Dread - Warrior Stylee - Dread At The Controls
3. Hugh Porter - Love TKO - Germain
4. Tropical Breeze - You're The One - Daddy Kool
5. Black Harmony - What's It All About - Third World
6. Fred Locks - Voice Of The Poor - Coxsone
7. Barrington Levy - Girl I Like - Top Ranking
8. Victor Romero - At The Club - Special Request
9. Family Love - Anniversary - Inner City
10. Sugar Minott - Sandy - Germain

ALBUMS:

1. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG
2. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
3. Various Artists - Rockers International - Message
4. Various Artists - Black Slavery Days - Clappers
5. Willy Lindo - Tune In - Joe Gibbs
6. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
7. Barry Brown - Not So Lucky - Black Roots
8. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
9. Big Youth - Rock Holy - Negusa Negast
10. Alton Ellis - Slummin' - La Rue


Compiled by Silver Camel, Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts March 14th 1981

UK Reggae Charts March 14th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
2. Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings - Solomonic
3. Lone Ranger - Natty Chalwa - Studio One
4. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
5. Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready - Studio One
6. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
7. Freddie McGregor - Little Girl - Studio One
8. 7th Extension - Hard Time - Zodiac
9. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
10. Carlton And His Shoes - Love - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Mikey Dread - Warrior Stylee - Dread At The Controls
2. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic
3. Dennis Brown U Brown - Praise Without Raise - Cash And Carry
4. Carlton And His Shoes - Always And Forever - Yvonne Special
5. Al Campbell - Really Really Love You - Greensleeves
6. Dee Sharp - Swing And Dine - Fashion
7. Sugar Minott - My Whole World - Black Roots
8. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Nationwide
9. Earl 16 - Mr DJ - Dread At The Controls
10. Wailing Souls - Who No Waan Come - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Carlton And His Shoes - Love Me Forever - Studio One
2. Scientist - Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
3. Various Artists - Rockers International - Message
4. Various Artists - Black Slavery Days - Clappers
5. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
6. Scientist - Dub Landing - Star Light
7. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG Imperial
8. Big Youth - Rock Holy - Negusa Negast
9. Black Roots Players - Ghetto-Ology Dubwise - Black Roots
10. Barry Brown - Not So Lucky - Black Roots


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155A Ladbrooke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts March 21st 1981

UK Reggae Charts March 21st 1981


PRE-RELEASE SINGLES:

1. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
2. Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings - Solomonic
3. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
4. Jewels - Slave Trade - Cash And Carry
5. 7th Extension - Hard Time - Zodiac
6. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
7. Jah Thomas - New Style - Volcano
8. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
9. Prince Alla - Lady Deceiver - Freedom Sounds
10. Fitzroy Drummond - Babylon Works - Faithful African Tribe

DISCO 45:

1. Al Campbell - Cruisin' Man - JB
2. Love And Unity - Put It On - Studio 16
3. Revelation - Tonight - Kingdom
4. Junior English - Keep On Trying - Ethnic Flight
5. Wayne Wade - African Monica - Pirate
6. Family Love - Anniversary - Inner City
7. Barrington Levy - She Rub And Gone - Strong Like Samson
8. Dennis Brown - Praise Without Raise - Yvonne Special
9. Ranking Dread - Ranking Dread Showcase - Art And Craft
10. Black Harmony - What's It All About - Third World

ALBUMS:

1. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
2. Johnny Osbourne - Warrior - Starlight
3. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - K&G
4. Scientist - Dub Landing - Star Light
5. Various Artists - Black Slavery Days - Clappers
6. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Island
7. Barry Brown - Not So Lucky - Black Roots
8. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
9. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
10. Te Track - Let's Get Started - Rockers


Compiled by Floyd at Joe Gibbs, 29 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE14.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts March 28th 1981

UK Reggae Charts March 28th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Enos McCloud - World In His Hand - Orbit
2. Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings - Solomonic
3. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One
4. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
5. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
6. Augustus Pablo - Minstrel Chants - Message
7. Jah Thomas - Gwan A School - Midnight Rock
8. Jewels - Slave Trade - Cash And Carry
9. Freddie McGregor - Whan I'm Ready - Studio One
10. Devon Russell - Roots Natty Roots - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Mikey Dread - Warrior Stylee - Dread At The Controls
2. Dee Sharp - Follow Your Heart / Swing And Dine - Fashion
3. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Nationwide
4. Black Harmony - What's It All About - Third World
5. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic
6. Ranking Dread - Ranking Dread Showcase - Art And Craft
7. Revelation - Tonight - Kingdom
8. Al Campbell - Cruisin' Man - JB
9. Earl 16 - Mr DJ - Dread At The Controls
10. Dennis Brown - Praise Without Raise - Yvonne Special

ALBUMS:

1. Scientist - Scientist Meets The Space Invaders - Greensleeves
2. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
3. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M
4. Johnny Osbourne - In Nah Disco Style - Cha Cha
5. Scientist - Dub Landing - Star Light
6. Leroy Sibbles - Strictly Roots - Micron
7. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG Imperial
8. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Solomonic
9. Johnny Osbourne - Warrior - Starlight
10. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic


Compiled by Hawkeye, 2A Craven Park Road, London NW10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts April 4th 1981

UK Reggae Charts April 4th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Enos McLeod - World In His Hand - Orbit
2. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
3. Jah Thomas - Gwan A School - Solid Gold
4. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
5. Prince Alla - Lady Deceiver - Freedom Sounds
6. Welton Irie - Hotter Reggae Music - Taxi
7. The Jewels - Slave Trade - Cash And Carry
8. Lone Ranger - Can't Take The Storm - Black Skin
9. Fitzroy Drummond - Babylon Works - Faithful Tribe
10. Errol Scorcher - Schorcher Posse - Volcano

DISCO 45:

1. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Shashamane
2. Ika - Human Life - I-One-I
3. Revelation - Tonight - Kingdom
4. Earl 16 - Mr DJ - DATC
5. Al Campbell - Cruising - JB
6. Wayne Wade - Poor And Humble - Greensleeves
7. Bunny Wailer - Ridings - Solomonic
8. Dennis Brown - Praise Without Raise - Yvonne Special
9. Mighty Diamonds - Let The Dollar Circulate - Thunderbolt
10. Tropical Breeze - You Are The One - Daddy Kool

ALBUMS:

1. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight
2. Ranking Joe - Tribute To John Lennon- - Tads
3. Wayne Jarrett - Showcase Volume I - Wackies
4. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
5. Various Artists - Black Slavery Days - Clappers
6. Trinity - Full House- - JB
7. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG
8. Johnny Osbourne - In Nah Disco Style - Cha Cha
9. Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Stylee - Daddy Kool
10. Barry Brown - Not So Lucky - Black Roots


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London, W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts April 11th 1981

UK Reggae Charts April 11th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
2. Sugar Minott - Just Can't Win My Soul - Jabba Roots
3. Augustus Pablo - Minstrel Chant - Message
4. Barrington Levy - M16 - Live Look And Learn
5. Morwells - Young Lover - African Museum
6. Devon Russell - Roots Natty Roots - Studio One
7. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
8. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
9. Rod Taylor - Worlds Of Parables - Belva
10. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo

DISCO 45:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Back Off - Greensleeves
2. Donna Rhoden - Be Kind To My Man - Santic
3. Aswad - Babylon - Grove
4. Roy Ranking - Go Deh In A Late Night Blues - KG Imperial
5. Alton Ellis - I Dig You - Castro Brown
6. Creation Steppers And Pebbles - Africa - Coxsone Outernational
7. Little Roy And Ian Rock - Way Down In Babylon - Selection Exclusive
8. Freddie Clark - Fight I Down - Jungle Beat
9. Bunny Wailer - Ridings - Solomonic
10. Portia Morgan - Let Me Be Your Angel - Hawkeye

ALBUMS:

1. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
2. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M import
3. Aswad - Showcase - Grove
4. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
5. Prince Jammy - Strictly Dub - Jammys
6. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
7. Johnny Osbourne - In Nah Disco Style - Cha Cha
8. Johnny Osbourne - Warrior - Starlight
9. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight
10. Scientist - Space Invaders - Greensleeves


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155A Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

Sunday, 13 July 2014

UK Reggae Charts April 18th 1981

UK Reggae Charts April 18th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
2. Barry Brown - Love Love Love - Black And White
3. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
4. Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready - Studio One
5. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
6. Big Youth - Instant Replay - Negusa Negast
7. Tony Tuff - Lots Of Loving - Black And White
8. Barrington Levy - M16 - Live, Look And Learn
9. Enos McLeod - World In His Hand - Orbit
10. Augustus Pablo - Minstrel Chant - Message

DISCO 45:

1. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Shashamane
2. Black Harmony - What's It All About - Third World
3. Pieces - Mighty Love - Cha Cha-
4. Portia Morgan - Let Me Be Your Angel - Hawkeye
5. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
6. Rebel Regulars - Jah Love - Greensleeves
7. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - RCA
8. Johnny Clarke - Can't Get Enough - Art And Craft
9. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Ice
10. Al Campbell - Natural High - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
2. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
3. Aswad - Showcase - Island
4. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M
5. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
6. Scientist - Scientist Meets Space Invaders - Greensleeves
7. King Tubby, Prince Jammy And Scientist - First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub - KG Imperial
8. Johnny Osbourne - In Nah Disco Style - Cha Cha
9. Johnny Osbourne - Warrior - Starlight
10. Bunny Wailer - Sings The Wailers - Island


Compiled by Hawkeye Records, 2A Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts April 25th 1981

UK Reggae Charts April 25th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
2. Horace Andy - Show And Tell - Studio One
3. Barry Brown - Love Love Love - Black And White
4. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
5. Survivors - Liggo Badness - Harmonic
6. Jennifer Laura - My Man My Man - Studio One
7. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue / Stand In Your Culture - High Times
8. Sammy Dread - I Never Take A Woman - Roots Tradition
9. Jay Tees - Buck Town Corner - Studio One
10. Augustus Pablo - Minstrel Chant - Message

DISCO 45:

1. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Nationwide
2. Donna Rhoden - Be Kind To My Man - Santic
3. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S & G
4. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - RCA
5. Erroll Bellot - Babylon - S & G
6. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Art And Craft
7. Bunny Wailer - Riding - Solomonic
8. Carrol Thompson - Hopelessly Without You - S & G
9. Black Harmony - What's It All About - Third World
10. Dee Sharp - Swing And Dine - Fashion

ALBUMS:

1. Johnny Osbourne - Warrior - Starlight
2. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight
3. Johnny Osbourne - In Nah Disco Style - Cha Cha
4. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
5. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
6. Barry Brown - I'm Not So Lucky - Black Roots
7. Leroy Smart - Let Every Man Survive - Hit
8. Scientist - Scientist Meets Space Invaders - Greensleeves
9. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M
10. Aswad - Aswad Showcase - Island


Compiled by Kenny, S & G Records, 417 Roman Road, Bow, London E3.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts May 2nd 1981

UK Reggae Charts May 2nd 1981


PRE-RELEASE:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
2. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
3. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
4. Rod Taylor - Worlds Of Parables - Belva
5. Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic - Studio One
6. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo
7. Sugar Minott - Just Can't Win My Soul - Jabba Roots
8. Enos McLeod - World In His Hand - Orbit
9. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
10. Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Sugar Minott - Good Thing Going - RCA
2. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
3. Roy Ranking - Go Deh In A Late Night Blues - K&G
4. Claudia Fontaine - Natural High - JB
5. Freddie McGregor - Natural Colly - High Times
6. Donna Rhoden - Be Kind To My Man - Santic
7. Aswad - Babylon - Island
8. Trevor Walters - Give Love A Try - Nationwide
9. Al Campbell - Natural High - Greensleeves
10. Jah Shaka - To Be Poor Is A Crime/Still Cool - Jah Shaka

ALBUMS:

1. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
2. Aswad - Showcase - Island
3. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
4. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
5. Lee Perry - Upsetter Collection - Trojan
6. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M
7. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight
8. Johnny Osbourne - Truth And Rights - Studio One
9. I And I - I And I - Sound Off
10. Jennifer Laura - Presenting Jennifer Laura - Studio One


Compiled by Jah Timothy, M&D Records, 36A Dalston Lane, London E8.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts May 9th 1981

UK Reggae Charts May 9th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Norris Reid - Entrance To Jah World - Rockers
2. The Morwells - Him A Natty Dread - Morwell
3. Rod Taylor - Worlds Of Parables - Belva
4. Bingy Bunny - Young Lover - African Museum
5. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
6. Mutabaruka - Everytime I Hear The Sound - High Times
7. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
8. Badoo - War In The Arena - Black Solidarity
9. Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready - Studio One
10. Sugar Minott - Just Can't Win My Soul - Jabba Roots

DISCO 45:

1. Don McCarlos - Gimme Gimme Your Love - Negus Roots
2. Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings - Solomonic
3. Barrinton Levy - Jah Give Us Strength - Midnight Rock
4. The Blackstones - Satisfy Her Soul - KG
5. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
6. Desi All Stars - Gone West - Starlight
7. Freddie McGregor - Leave Yah - JB
8. Carrol Thompson - Hopelessly Without You - SG
9. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
10. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forget - Natty Congo

ALBUMS:

1. Lee Perry - Upsetter Collecion - Trojan
2. Aswad - Showcase - Island
3. Freddie McGregor - Lover's Rock JA Style - Live And Love
4. Scientist Vs Papa Tads - Allied Dub - Tads
5. Congos - Image Of Africa - Congo Ashanti
6. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
7. Wayne Jarrett - What's Wrong With The Youths - Jah Life
8. Various Artists - Best Of Studio One - Studio One
9. Various Artists - Rockers International - Message
10. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts May 16th 1981

UK Reggae Charts May 16th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Afrik
2. Sugar Minott - Just Can't Win My Soul - Jabba Roots
3. Dennis Brown - Foul Play - A&M
4. Rod Taylor - Worlds Of Parables - Belva
5. Devon Russell - Darker Than Blue - High Times
6. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo
7. Devon Russell - Roots Natty Roots - Studio One
8. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
9. Barrington Levy - You Have It - GG
10. Jackie Mittoo - Reggae Magic - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Love And Unity - Can't Let You Go - Studio 16
2. Sylvia Tella - Spell - Sarge
3. Al Campbell And Junior Pumpkin - Rub A Dub Style - Greensleeves
4. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
5. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forget - Natty Congo
6. Still Cool - To Be Poor Is A Crime - Jah Shaka Music
7. Alton Ellis - I Dig You - Castro Brown
8. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi
9. Dennis Brown - Do I Worry - Lovelinch
10. Don McCarlos - Gimme Gimme Love - Negus Roots

ALBUMS:

1. Delroy Wilson - Good All Over - Studio One
2. Ranking Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
3. Burning Spear - Burning Spear - Studio One
4. Various Artists - Best Of Studio One - Studio One
5. Zap Pow - Zap Pow - Mango
6. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
7. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
8. I And I - I And I - Sound Off
9. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
10. Jennifer Laura - Studio One Presents Jennifer Laura - Studio One


Compiled by Floyd, Joe Gibbs, 29 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE14.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts May 23rd 1981

UK Reggae Charts May 23rd 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
2. Norris Reid - Entrance To Jah World - Rockers
3. The Morwells - Him A Natty Dread - Morwell Esquire
4. Mutabaruka - Everytime A Ear De Soun - High Times
5. Horace Andy - Rasta Man - Movements
6. Meditations - What You Have Done - Sonic Sound
7. Israel Vibration - Friday Evening - Israel Vibes
8. I Jah Man Levi - Jah Heavy Load - I Jah Man
9. Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready - Studio One
10. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One

DISCO 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
2. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
3. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forget - Natty Congo
4. Still Cool - To Be Poor Is A Crime - Jah Shaka Music
5. Don McCarlos And Papa Tullo - Gimme Gimme Your Love - Negus Roots
6. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
7. Heather - I Will Always Love You - Mass Media Music-
8. Tristan Palma And Ranking Toyan - Run Around Woman - Silver Camel
9. Norman Star Collins - Let Me Go - Venture
10. Black Culture - Natty Culture - Masia

ALBUMS:

1. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
2. Aswad - Showcase - Grove
3. Freddie McGregor - Lover's Rock JA Style - Live And Love
4. Burning Spear - Studio One Presents Burning Spear - Studio One
5. Wayne Jarrett - Showcase Volume I - Wackies
6. Jennifer Lara - Studio One Presents Jennifer Lara - Studio One
7. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
8. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
9. Various Artists - Showcase Volume III - Studio One
10. Johnny Clarke - Showcase - Live And Love


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155A Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts May 30th 1981

UK Reggae Charts May 30th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
2. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo
3. Bingy Bunny - Young Lover - African Museum
4. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One
5. Mutabaruka - Everytime I Ear De Sound - High Times
6. The Morwells - Him A Natty Dread - Morwells
7. Gerry Adams - Them A Halla - Jah Beat
8. Rod Taylor - Worlds Of Parables - Belva
9. Meditations - What You Have Done - Sonic Sound
10. Brent Dowe - Swing And Dine - Jah Beat

DISCO 45:

1. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forget - Natty Congo
2. Carrol Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - SG
3. Al Campbell - Natural High - Greensleeves
4. Still Cool - To Be Poor Is A Crime - Jah Shaka Music
5. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
6. Don McCarlos - Gimme Gimme Your Love - Negus Roots
7. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S&G
8. Danny Ray And Shirley James - Why Don't You Spend The Night - Black Jack
9. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
10. Gregory Isaacs - What A Feeling - Taxi

ALBUMS:

1. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
2. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
3. Ranking Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
4. Freddie McGregor - Lover's Rock JA Style - Live And Love
5. Aswad - Showcase - Island
6. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
7. Sylvia Tella - Spell - Sarge
8. Jennifer Lara - Presenting Jennifer Lara - Studio One
9. Various Artists - Sly And Robbie Present Taxi - Taxi
10. Various Artists - Best Of Studio One Volume IV - Studio One


Compiled by Jerry, Hawkeye Records, 2A Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts June 6th 1981

UK Reggae Charts June 6th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo
2. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One
3. Tony Tuff - Lots Of Loving - Black And White
4. Toyan And Sammy Dread - Natty Step It In Tracks And Socks - Roots Tradition
5. Bingy Bunny - Young Lover - African Museum
6. Rod Taylor - Words Of Parables - Belva
7. Brent Dowe - Swing And Dine - Brent Dowe - Jah B
8. I Jah Man Levi - Jah Heavy Load - Jahmani
9. Gerry Adams - Them A Hala - Jah B
10. True Persuaders - African Girl - Riter

DISCO 45:

1. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
2. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forgets - Natty Congo
3. Don McCarlos - Gimme Gimme Your Love - Negus Roots
4. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
5. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly / You're The One I Love - S&G
6. Al Campbell And Junior Pumpkin - Natural High - Greensleeves
7. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S&G
8. Norman Star Collins - Let Me Go - Venture
9. Heather - I'll Always Love You - Mass Media Music-
10. Johnny Clarke - Can't Get Enough - Art And Craft

ALBUMS:

1. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
2. Aswad - Showcase - Grove
3. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
4. Freddie McGregor - Lovers Rock Jamaican Style - Live And Love
5. Sugar Minott - African Girl - Black Roots
6. Johnny Clarke - Showcase - Live And Love
7. Lee Perry - Upsetter Collection - Trojan
8. Various Artists - Best Of Studio One Volume IV - Studio One
9. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
10. Bob Marley - Uprising - Island


Compiled by Jah Timothy, M&D Records, 36A Dalston Lane, London E8.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts June 13th 1981

UK Reggae Charts June 13th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One
2. Welton Irie - Hotter Reggae Music - Taxi
3. Hugo Brown - Everyone Turn Ranking - Mandingo
4. Israel Vibration - Friday Evening - Israel Vibes
5. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
6. Rod Taylor - Words Of Parables - Belva
7. Morwells - Him A Natty Dread - Morwell Esq
8. Jimmy Cliff - Give The People What They Want - Oneness
9. Jah Thomas - You No Hear - Freedom Sounds
10. Prince Alla - Lady Deceiver - Freedom Sounds

DISCO 45:

1. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
2. Freddie McGregor - Wine Of Violence - Yashem Abeth
3. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
4. Al Campbell - Hold Onto Your Love - Art And Craft
5. Don McCarlos - Gimme Gimme Your Love - Negus Roots
6. Black Roots - Bristol Rock - Nubian
7. Heather - I'll Always Love You - Media Music-
8. Wailing Souls - Rude Boy Say Him Bad - Cha Cha-
9. Ranking Dread - Love A Dub - Greensleeves
10. Bunny Wailer - Dancing Shoes - Island

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Lee Perry/Upsetters - Blackboard Jungle - Clocktower
3. Twinkle Brothers - Me No You - Twinkle
4. Ranking Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
5. Scientist - Scientific Dub - Clocktower
6. Sugar Minott - Sweeter Than Sugar - Sonic Sound
7. Tapper Zukie - Earth Runnings - Stars
8. Various Pablo Productions - Rockers International - Message
9. Scientist - Dub Landing - Starlight
10. Gregory Isaacs - Early Years - Trojan


Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts June 20th 1981

UK Reggae Charts June 20th 1981


PRE-RELEASE:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
2. Mutabaruka - Every Time I Hear The Sound - High Times
3. Madoo - Back Way My Landlord - Town And Country
4. Freddie McGregor - I Am Ready - Studio One
5. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem - Volcano
6. Culture - Innocent Blood ('81 Style) - Joe Gibbs
7. Joe Tex And U Black - Batman & Robin - Belmont
8. Ranking Toyan And Little John - Gun Fever - Roots Tradition
9. Lui Lepki - Tribute To Bob Marley - Joe Gibbs
10. Horace Andy - Rasta Man - Movements

DISCO 45:

1. Dennis Brown And U Brown - To The Foundation - Music Works
2. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
3. Freddie McGregor - Follow This Yah Sound - African Museum
4. Johnny Osbourne - Give A Little / Backra - Jah Guidance
5. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
6. Ruddy Thomas - Woman - Soferno
7. Freddie McGregor - Wine Of Violence - Yashem Abeth
8. Ranking Dread - Love A Dub - Greensleeves
9. Ray Ranking And Ray Naptali - Brixton Incident / New Cross Fire - K&G
10. Sowell Radics - All Night Jamming - Dread At The Controls

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Sugar Minott - Sweeter Than Sugar - Sonic Sounds
3. Lee Perry / Upsetters - Blackboard Jungle Dub - Clocktower
4. Earl Sixteen - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Controls
5. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
6. Slim Smith - The Very Best Of Slim Smith - Star
7. Paragons - The Paragon's Return - Third World
8. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One
9. Max Romeo - Holding Out My Love To You - Shanachie
10. Madoo - You Wanna Turn Me On - Sonic Sounds


Compiled by John at Dub Vendor, 155a Ladbroke Grove, London W12.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts June 27th 1981

UK Reggae Charts June 27th 1981


PRE-RELEASE:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
2. Two Persuaders - African Girl - Right
3. Robert French - Set Me Free - Black Wirl
4. Morwells - Young Lover - Morwells
5. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One
6. Rod Taylor - Words Of Parables - Belva
7. Tony Tuff - Lots Of Loving - Black And White
8. Toyan And Sammy Dread - Natty Step It In Tracks And Socks - Roots Tradition
9. Hugo Brown - Everyone Tun Ranking - Mandingo
10. Jah Thomas - You No Hear - Freedom Sounds

DISCO 45:

1. Love And Unity - Can't Let You Go - Studio 16
2. Ranking Dread - Love A Dub - Greensleeves
3. Freddie McGregor - Yes, I Am Ready - African Museum
4. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
5. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
6. Johnny Osbourne - Give A Little Love - Jah Guidance
7. Wailing Soul - Fool Will Fall - Jah Guidance
8. Earl 16 - Bad Company- - Teletech
9. Al Campbell - Natural High - Greensleeves
10. Samantha Rose - Can't Believe I'm Losing You - Paradise

ALBUMS:

1. Dennis Brown - Best Of Dennis Brown - Joe Gibbs
2. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
3. Little Roy - Columbus Ship - Copasetic
4. Johnny Clarke - Showcase - Live And Love
5. Various Artists - Best Of Studio One Vol. 4 - Studio One
6. Me And You - From Me And You - Castro Brown
7. Freddie McGregor - Lovers Rock Jamaican Style - Live And Love
8. Bob Marley And The Wailers - Uprising - Island
9. Paragons - Return Of The The Paragon - Third World
10. Aswad - Showcase - Island


Compiled by Joe Gibbs, Lewisham Way, New Cross.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts July 4th 1981

UK Reggae Charts July 4th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
2. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
3. Jennifer Lara - Sukiyaki - Studio One
4. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Channel One
5. Mutabaruka - Every Time A Ear De Soun - High Times
6. A J Brown - Get Up Chant - Maestro Music
7. Horace Martin - Cool Lover - Conquest
8. Lui Lepki - Tribute To Bob Marley - Joe Gibbs
9. Lone Ranger - Natty Chalwa - Studio One
10. Cecil Brown - Hands Of The Wicked - Thrill Seekers

DISCO 45:

1. Dennis Brown And U Brown - To The Foundation - Music Works
2. Junior English - Take Good Care Of Yourself - Form
3. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem - Greensleeves
4. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic
5. Johnny Osbourne - Give A Little Love / Backra - Jah Guidance
6. Ranking Dread - Love A Dub - Greensleeves
7. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forgets - Natty Congo
8. Earl 16 - Bad Company- - Teletech
9. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
10. Freddie McGregor - Yes I Am Ready/Follow This Yah Sound - African Museum

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Scientist - Scientific Dub - Clocktower
3. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
4. Lee Perry - Blackboard Jungle - Clocktower
5. Max Romeo - Holding Out My Love To You - Shanachie
6. The Paragons - Paragons Return - Third World
7. Sugar Minott - Sweeter Than Sugar - Sonic Sounds
8. Freddie McGregor - Lovers Rock Jamaican Style - Live And Love
9. Burning Spear - Presenting - Studio One
10. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon - Studio One


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155a Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts July 11th 1981

UK Reggae Charts July 11th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Jimmy Cliff - Give The People What They Want - Oneness
2. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
3. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
4. Meditations - What You Have Done - Sonic Sounds
5. The Morwells - Cold Cold World - Morwell Esquire
6. Lone Ranger - Fist To Fist Day Is Done - Hitbound
7. True Persuaders - African Girl - Writer
8. Toots And The Maytals - You Never Know - Louv
9. Ranking Roger - Racehorse Towter - Centre Forward
10. Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry - Island

DISCO 45:

1. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly/You're The One I Love - S&G
2. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forgets - Natty Congo
3. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S&G
4. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
5. Claudia Fontaine - Natural High - JB
6. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
7. The Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
8. Al Campbell - Natural High - Greensleeves
9. Leslie Caesar - Never Met A Woman - S&G
10. Errol Bellot - Babylon - S&G

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Aswad - Aswad Showcase - Island
3. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
4. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
5. Freddie McGregor - Lovers Rock JA Style - Third World
6. The Paragons - Paragons Return - Third World
7. Sly And Robbie - Sly And Robbie Present Taxi - Island
8. I And I - I And I - Soundoff
9. -Bob Marley - Uprising - Island
10. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves


Compiled by Kenny, S&G Records, 417 Roman Road, Bow, London E3.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts July 18th 1981

UK Reggae Charts July 18th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Lone Ranger - Tribute To Bob Marley - Studio One
2. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
3. Joe Tex And Hugh Black - Batman And Robin - Joe Gibbs
4. Hopeton Crawford - Life's Experience - Faithful Crew
5. Mutabaruka - Every Time I Hear The Sound - High Times
6. Delroy Williams - Foxholed - Message
7. Ranking Devon - All Nations Have To Bow - Zodiac
8. True Persuaders - Roots Man Skank - Writers
9. Carol Kalphat - Big Night - Roots Rock
10. Tristan Palma - Take My Hand - Afro-Eagle

DISCO 45:

1. Peter Broggs - Jah Golden Throne - Salena
2. Hugh Griffiths And Ranking Joe - I Need A Woman Tonight - Art And Craft
3. Cultural Roots - Devil's Eyes - Germain
4. Michael Prophet - Gun Man - Greensleeves
5. Junior English - Take Good Care Of Yourself - Form
6. Johnny Osbourne - Politician / Purify Your Heart - Starlight
7. Horace Andy - Tribute To Bob Marley- - Top Ranking
8. Lloyd Parks - Into The Night - Music Works
9. Captain Sinbad - People In The Ghetto - Jabba Roots
10. Sammy Dread - Morning Love - Strong Like Samson

ALBUMS:

1. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
2. Michael Prophet - Know The Right - Vivian Jackson
3. Scientist - Scientific Dub - Tads
4. Wailers - Best Of - Studio One
5. Earl Sixteen - Reggae Sound - Dread At The Controls
6. Ras Michael - Love Thy Neighbour - Jah Life
7. Max Romeo And Keith Richards - Holding Out My Love To You - Shanachie
8. Slim Smith - Very Best Of - Stars
9. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
10. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves


Compiled by Daddy Kool Records, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts July 25th 1981

UK Reggae Charts July 25th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
2. Lone Ranger - Tribute To Bob Marley - Studio One
3. Jim Brown - Love In The Dance - Studio One
4. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
5. True Persuaders - Roots Man Skank - Writers
6. Mighty Diamonds - Rock With Me - Truth And Rights
7. Larry And Alvin - Hush Up - Studio One
8. Delroy Williams - Foxholed - Message
9. Hopeton Crawford - Life's Experience - Faithful Crew
10. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Eek A Mouse And Errol Scorcher - Wa Do Dem - Greensleeves
2. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic
3. Peter Broggs - Jah Golden Throne - Salena
4. Sister Esther And Papa Honey - Waiting For Your Love - Black Roots
5. Michael Prophet - Gun Man - Greensleeves
6. Keith Douglas - Specialise In Good Girls - Fashion
7. Dennis Brown - To The Foundation - Music Works
8. Johnny Osbourne - Purify Your Heart - Black Joy
9. Horace Andy - Tribute To Bob Marley- - Top Ranking
10. Alton Ellis - Day Dreaming - Smokey

ALBUMS:

1. Willie Williams - Armagideon Time - Studio One
2. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
3. Michael Prophet - Know The Right - Yabby U
4. Bob Marley - Best Of - Studio One
5. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
6. Upsetters - Blackboard Jungle - Clocktower
7. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
8. Sly And Robbie - The Sixties, The Seventies And The Eighties - Taxi
9. Sly And Robbie Meet The Paragons - Island
10. Presenting Burning Spear - Studio One


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155a Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts August 1st 1981

UK Reggae Charts August 1st 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Ranking Devon - All Nations Have To Bow - Zodiac
2. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum
3. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
4. Lone Ranger - Tribute To Bob Marley - Studio One
5. Itals - Jah Glory - Tip Top
6. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
7. Jim Brown - Love In The Dance - Studio One
8. Joe Tex And U Black - Batman And Robin - Belmont
9. True Persuaders - Roots Man Skank - Writers
10. Bobby And The Melodies - Cheer Up - Misical Ambassador

DISCO 45:

1. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
2. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem - Greensleeves
3. Triston Palmer And Ranking Joe - Fussing And Fighting - Art And Craft
4. Junior English - Take Care Of Yourself - Town
5. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
6. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic
7. Michael Prophet - Gunman - Greensleeves
8. Lorraine - I've Got To Let Him Know - S&G
9. Dennis Pinnock - I Want To Be - S&G
10. Dennis Brown - To The Foundation - Music Works

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
3. Sly And Robbie - Sly And Robbie Meet The Paragons - Island
4. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
5. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
6. The Paragons - Return Of The Paragons - Live And Love
7. Scientist - Scientific Dub - Sarge
8. Michael Prophet - Know The Right - Yabby U
9. Sugar Minott - Sweeter Than Sugar - Sonic Sound
10. Freddie McGregor - Lovers Rock JA Style - Live And Love


Compiled by Jerry at Hawkeye Records, Harlesden, London W10.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts August 8th 1981

UK Reggae Charts August 8th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. True Persuaders - Roots Man Skank - Writers
2. Lone Ranger - Tribute To Bob Marley - Studio One
3. Ranking Devon - All Nations Have To Bow - Zodiac
4. Itals - Jah Glory - Tip Top
5. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One
6. Lui Lepki - Tribute To Bob Marley- - Joe Gibbs
7. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
8. Johnny Osbourne - Backra - Jah Guidance
9. Barrington Levy - Deep In The Dark - BL
10. Devon Russell - Thanks And Praise - Studio One

DISCO 45:

1. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly Without You - S&G
2. Errol Dunkley - Happiness Forgets - Natty Congo
3. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S&G
4. Barry Biggs - Wide Awake In A Dream - Dynamic
5. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
6. Claudia Fontaine - Natural High - JB
7. The Investigators - Love Is What You Make It - Inner City
8. Dennis Pinnock - I Want To Be - S&G
9. Black Harmony - Reasons - Cool Rockers
10. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic

ALBUMS:

1. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
2. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
3. The Paragons - The Paragons Return - Live And Love
4. Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
5. Aswad - Aswad Showcase - Island
6. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
7. Sly And Robbie - 60's, 70's And 70's - Island
8. Max Romeo - Holding Out My Love To You - Shanachie
9. Sugar Minott - Sweeter Than Sugar - Sonic Sound
10. Barry Brown - Vibes Of Barry Brown - Sonic Sound


Compiled by S&G Records, 417 Roman Road, Bow.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts August 15th 1981

UK Reggae Charts August 15th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Mighty Diamonds - Rock With Me - Truths And Rights
2. Eddie Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
3. Mighty Diamonds - Party Time - Joe Gibbs
4. Wailing Souls - Up Front - Volcano
5. Ansel Meditation - No Guarantee - Scandal
6. Errol Scorcher - Sounds Of Honourable Bob Marley - Dancehall
7. I Jah Man Levi - Thank You - I Jah Man
8. I Jah Man Levi - Tradesman - I Jah Man
9. Chalice - Got To Be There - Joe Gibbs
10. Lone Ranger - Fort X - GG

DISCO 12":

1. Bunny Wailer - Rise And Shine - Solomonic
2. Black Uhuru - Sponji Reggae - Island
3. Alton Ellis - Day Dreaming - Smokey
4. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo Stomach
5. Papa Face - Sweet Reggae Music - Fashion
6. Lacksley Castell - Mr Government Man - Negus Roots
7. Michael Prophet - Gun Man - Greensleeves
8. The Investigators - Summer Time Blues - Inner City
9. Seventh Extension / Ranking Devon - Hard Times / All Nation Have To Bow - Dance Beat
10. Aswad - Finger Gun Style - CBS

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
2. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Vol II - GG
3. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
4. Culture - For Innocent Blood - JGM
5. The Paragons - Sly And Robbie Present - Taxi
6. Heptones - Black Is Black - Studio One
7. Sly And Robbie - 60's 70's And 80's - Taxi
8. Wailing Souls - Fire House Rock - Greensleeves
9. Michael Propeht - Know The Right - Yabby U
10. Doctor Alimantado - Sons Of Thunder - Greensleeves


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155a Ladbroke Grove, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts August 22nd 1981

UK Reggae Charts August 22nd 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Errol Scorcher - Sounds Of Honourable Bob Marley - Dance Hall
2. Peter Tosh - Bomboclaat - Intel-Diplo
3. Mighty Diamonds - Rock With Me - Truths And Rights
4. Ranking Toyan - Better Your Life - Legal Light
5. I Jah Man Levi - Tradesman - I Jah Man
6. Jimmy Riley - We Are On The Go - First Choice
7. Jah Stitch - Jailhouse Rock - Music Sounds
8. Gabriel And The Angels - Jah I Pray - Golden Air
9. Rod Taylor - I'll Be Gone - Roots Integrity
10. R. Dean Haynn - Rotten Centre - High Note

DISCO 45:

1. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo Stomach
2. Misty - Peace And Love - People Unite
3. The Investigators - Summer Time Blues - Inner City
4. Bunny Wailer - Rise And Shine - Solomonic
5. Tristan Palma - Entertainment - Greensleeves
6. Black Uhuru - Sponji Reggae - Island
7. Blackstones - Sweet Feelings - Jah Lion
8. Twinkle Brothers - Rasta Pon Top - Twinkle
9. Washiba - Honours, Riches, Blessings - Mass Media
10. Al Campbell - Feedback - JB

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
2. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Vol II - GG
3. Culture - Innocent Blood - Joe Gibbs
4. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
5. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
6. Black Uhuru - Black Sounds Of Freddom - Greensleeves
7. Sly And Robbie - Sixties, Seventies And Eighties - Island
8. Paragons - Paragons - Island
9. Aswad - Aswad Showcase - Island
10. Doctor Alimantado - Sons Of Thunder - Greensleeves


Compiled by Petulia at Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts August 29th 1981

UK Reggae Charts August 29th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
2. Jim Brown - Love In A Dance - Studio One
3. Barrington Levy - Deep In The Dark - BL Sounds
4. Mighty Diamonds - Rock With Me - Truths And Rights
5. John Holt - Ghetto Queen - Volcano
6. Sammy Dread - Mona Lisa - Black Roots
7. Errol Scorcher - Sound Of Honourable Bob Marley - Dance Hall
8. Mighty Diamonds - Party Time - Joe Gibbs
9. Ranking Toyan - Better Your Life - Legal Light Sound
10. Jah Stitch - Jailhouse Rock - Jusic International

DISCO 45:

1. Lacksley Castell - Mr Government Man - Negus Roots
2. Bunny Wailer - Rise And Shine - Solomonic
3. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem - Greensleeves
4. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo Stomach
5. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic
6. Junior English - Take Care Of Yourself - Form
7. Michael Prophet - Gunman - Greensleeves
8. Papa Face - DJ Jamboree - Fashion
9. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeevs
10. The Investigators - Summertime Blues - Ice Music

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
2. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Gregory Isaacs Volume II - GG
3. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
4. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
5. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
6. Paragons - Paragons - Island
7. Ranking Toyan - How The West Was Won - Greensleeves
8. Paragons - Return Of The Paragons - Live And Love
9. Sly And Robbie - Sixties, Seventies And Eighties - Island
10. Black Uhuru - Black Sounds Of Freedom - Greensleeves


Compiled by Hawkeye Records, 2A Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10.

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Tuesday, 8 July 2014

UK Reggae Charts September 5th 1981

UK Reggae Charts September 5th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. John Holt - Ghetto Queen - Volcano
2. Mighty Diamonds - Rock With Me - Truths And Rights
3. Meditations - No Guarantee - Scandal
4. Alton Ellis - Breaking Up - High Note
5. Jim Brown - Love In A Dance - Studio One
6. Wailing Souls - Up Front - Volcano
7. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
8. Errol Scorcher - Sounds Of Honourable Bob Marley - Dance Hall
9. Mighty Diamonds - Party Time - Errol T
10. Rod Taylor - I'll Be Gone - Roots Integrity

DISCO 45:

1. Lacksley Castell - Mr Government Man - Negus Roots
2. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo Stomach
3. Bunny Wailer - Rise And Shine - Solomonic
4. Blackstones - Sweet Feelings / Riding High - Jah Lion
5. The Investigators - Summertime Blues - Inner City
6. Ranking Dread - Fattie Boom Boom - Greensleeves
7. Junior English - Take Care Of Yourself - Form
8. Ranking Devon And The Seventh Extension - All Nations Have To Bow - Zodiac
9. Clint Eastwood And General Saint - Another One Bites The Dust - Greensleeves
10. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem - Greensleeves

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
2. Black Uhuru - Red - Island
3. Wailing Souls - Firehouse Rock - Greensleeves
4. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Volume II - GG
5. Gregory Isaacs - More Gregory - Pre
6. Sly And Robbie - Sly And Robbie Meet The Paragons - Island
7. Sly And Robbie - Sixties, Seventies And Eighties - Island
8. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
9. Paragons - Return Of The Paragons - Third World
10. Don Carlos - Showcase (Suffering) - Negus Roots


Compiled by Jah Timothy, M&D, 36A Dalston Lane, London E8.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts September 12th 1981

UK Reggae Charts September 12th 1981


REGGAE PRE-RELEASE:

1. Meditations - No Guarantee - Scandal
2. Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once Girl - Musical Ambassador
3. Wailing Souls - Up Front - Volcano
4. Rod Taylor - I'll Be Gone - Roots Integrity
5. John Holt - Ghetto Queen - Volcano
6. Mighty Diamonds - Party Time - Errol T
7. Alton Ellis - Breaking Up - Hi-Note
8. Peter Tosh - Bomboclaat - Intel-Diplo
9. Astronaut - Rope In - Mr Tisy
10. Gregory Isaacs - Front Door - African Museum

DISCO 45:

1. Trevor Walters - Love Me Tonight - Shashamane
2. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo Stomach
3. Tristan Palma - Entertainment - Greensleeves
4. Ranking Dread - Fattie Boom Boom - Greensleeves
5. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly Without You - S&G
6. The Investigators - Summertime Blues - Inner City
7. Yvonne Douglas - In The Middle Of The Night - S&G
8. Thelma Mae - Wonderman Lover - Solid Gold
9. Donna Rhoden - It's True - Santic
10. Lacksley Castell - Mr Government Man - Negus Roots

ALBUMS:

1. Gregory Isaacs - More Gregory - Pre
2. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
3. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Gregory Isaacs 2 - GG
4. Scientist - Scientist Meets The Roots Radics - Selena
5. Samantha Rose - Tell Me Why - Live And Love
6. Scientist - Scientist In The Kingdom Of Dub - Kingdom
7. Peter Tosh - Wanted Dead Or Alive - Intel Diplo
8. Wailing Souls - Wailing - Jah Guidance
9. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
10. Black Slate - Sirens In The City - Ensign


Compiled by Kenny from S&G Records, 417 Roman Road, Bow, London E3.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts September 19th 1981

UK Reggae Charts September 19th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. Lone Ranger - Lovelorn - Power House
2. Bunny Wailer - Galong So - Solomonic
3. John Holt - Ghetto Queen - Volcano
4. Barrington Levy - In This Time - Jah Guidance
5. Tristan Palma - Never Let Go - Black Solidarity
6. Errol Scorcher - Sounds Of Honourable Bob Marley - Dance Hall
7. Arche And Lynn - Rat In The Centre - High Note
8. Tony Tuff - Never Trouble Trouble - Black Solidarity
9. Delton Screeching - On My Way - Centre Forward
10. Mutabaruka - Every Time I Hear Da Sound - High Times

DISCO 45:

1. Linval Thompson / Jah Thomas - Pretty Woman / Feed Up Your Structure - Midnight Rock
2. Ranking Dread - Fattie Boom Boom - Greensleeves
3. Lion Youth - Rat A Cut Bottle - Virgo
4. Mighty Diamonds - Party Time - Joe Gibbs
5. Tippel Ranking - Swing And Dine - Form
6. Johnny Osbourne / Aswad - 13 Dead (Nothing Said) - Simba
7. Trevor Walters - Love Me Tonight - Ital
8. Johnny Osbourne / Papa Tullo - You Try To Turn Me On - Greensleeves
9. Johnny Clarke - Jah Guide - Art And Craft
10. The Investigators - Summertime Blues - Inner City

ALBUMS:

1. Bunny Wailer - Rock 'n Groove - Solomonic
2. Gregory Isaacs - More Gregory - Pre
3. Wailing Souls - Wailing - Jah Guidance
4. Misty - Wise And Foolish - People Unite
5. Culture - Culture (Innocent Blood) - Joe Gibbs
6. Don McCarlos - Suffering - Negus Roots
7. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
8. King Tubby / Upsetters - King Tubby Upsets The Upsetters - Third World
9. Doctor Alimantado - Sons Of Thunder - Greensleeves
10. Motion - Motion - Double Dee


Compiled by Daddy Kool, 94 Dean Street, London W1.

Stepping Razor:

UK Reggae Charts September 26th 1981

UK Reggae Charts September 26th 1981


PRE-RELEASE 45:

1. John Holt - Ghetto Queen - Volcano
2. Bunny Wailer - Galong So - Solomonic
3. Lone Ranger - Fort X - GG
4. Prodigal - Reality - Roots Variation
5. Edi Fitzroy - Handle And Blade - Klasse International
6. Dave Robinson - Black Man Dance - African Museum
7. Barrington Levy - Under 16 - Volcano
8. Noel Philips - 10 Miles - Mini Bus
9. Leroy Smart - She Love It In The Morning - WWS
10. Burro - Who Are The General - Black Originator

DISCO 45:

1. Dennis Brown - Have You Ever - Powerhouse
2. Trevor Walters - Love Me Tonight - Ital
3. Lone Ranger - Tribute To All Mothers - Abissa
4. Alton Ellis - True Loving - Fashion
5. Ranking Dread - Fattie Boom Boom - Greensleeves
6. Lone Ranger - Keep On Coming In The Dark - Studio One
7. Wayne Jarrett - Chip In - Greensleeves
8. Hugh Griffiths And Ranking Joe - Mister Walker - Art And Craft
9. Johnny Osbourne / Papa Tullo - You Try To Turn Me On - Greensleeves
10. Lone Ranger - Love Bump - Studio One

ALBUMS:

1. Lone Ranger - M16 - J&L
2. Gregory Isaacs - More Gregory - Pre
3. Bunny Wailer - Rock And Groove - Solomonic
4. Wailing Souls - Wailing - Jah Guidance
5. Scientist Meets The Roots Radics - Selena
6. Carroll Thompson - Hopelessly In Love - Carib Gems
7. Gregory Isaacs - Best Of Gregory Isaacs Volume II - GG
8. Maxy, Scientist And Barnabas - 3 The Hard Way - Silver Camel
9. Ringo - 2 Coxman - Duracel
10. Misty - Wise And Foolish - People Unite


Compiled by Dub Vendor, 155A Ladbroke Grove, London W10.

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