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Original Release Details 04) Red Fox & Naturalee “Down In Jamaica” FM Force 7-inch single, [FM 013]. Included on 09) Junior Kelly “Love So Nice,” produced for Mrosh Productions, VP 7-inch single, 2000, [VPS 14) Raging Fyah “Dash Wata,” produced by Lamar “Riff Raff” Brown, Raging Fyah, and
Strictly The Best Vol. 1 LP [VPRL 1112], Gold Disc, 1990; and Face The Fox LP, 1996, [VPLP 8564]. Also collected on Love So Nice LP, 2001, [VPRL 1607]. Kakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan for Everlasting LP, 2016, Dub Rockers, [VPLP 2575].
CD1 2047].
10) Wayne Wonder “No Letting Go,” produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden, 12-inch single, 2003, 15) Christopher Martin “I’m A Big Deal,” produced by Shaun “ZJ Chrome” Chablal for Big Deal
05) Reggie Stepper “Drum Pan Sound,” produced by Steely & Clevie 12-inch single, 1990, [VPRD [VPRD 6402]. Included on No Holding Back LP, VP/Atlantic, 2003, [83628]. CD, 2017, [VP 1983].
01) The Heptones “Party Time,” produced by Lee Perry & The Heptones, Love 12-inch single, 674].
1977, [V.P. Music Party Time]. 170-03 Jamaica Avenue. 11) Bounty Killer featuring Wayne Marshall “Sufferah,” produced by Steven “Lenky” Marsden, 16) Spice “So Mi Like It,” produced by Ainsley Morris, digital-only single, [VP 6537]. Included on
06) Ninja Man “Murder Dem,” produced by Steely & Cleevie 12-inch single, 1990, [VPRD 605]. VP Promotional 12-inch, 2002, [PROMO 68]. Included on Ghetto Dictionary: The Mystery, 2002, Reggae Gold 2014, [VP 2489].
02) Gregory Isaacs “Slave Master,” produced by Ossie Hibbert, appeared on Earthquake LP, The [VPRL 1681].
Greatest (a.k.a. Mr. Isaacs), 1977, [DSR 4053 A R.M.]. 170-03 Jamaica Avenue. 07) Admiral Tibet, Shabba Ranks, Ninja Man “Serious Time,” produced by Bobby Digital Dixon, 17) Bunji Garlin “Big Bad Soca,” produced by Jus Now Production, digital single, 2017. [VP
Digital-B 12-inch single, 1991, [VPRD 747]. 12) Elephant Man “Pon De River Pon De Bank,” produced by Rupert Blake, VP 7-inch single, 6594]. Included on Turn Up CD, 2017, [VP 2592].
03) Dennis Brown “Children Of Israel,” produced by Dennis Brown, VP Records 7-inch single, 2002, [VPS 8826]. Also released as a 12-inch single, [VPRD 6404]. Included on Good 2 Go LP,
1977, [VP1008] 170-03 Jamaica Avenue. Released as a double A-side backed with Dennis’ cover 08) Singing Sweet “When I See You Smile,” produced by Colin “Fatta” Walters, Gold Disc 12-inch VP/Atlantic, 2003, [83681]. 18) Shenseea featuring Vybz Kartel “Loodi,” produced by Elvis Redwood, digital single, 2017, [VP
of the Heptones’ “Party Time.” single, 1992, [VPRD 914]. 6588]. Included on Reggae Gold 2K17, [VP 2649].
04) Johnny Clarke “Roots Natty Congo,” produced by Bunny Lee, VP Records 7-inch single, 09) Cutty Ranks “A Who Seh Me Dun,” produced by Courtney Cole, Roof International 12-inch 13) Lady Saw “I’ve Got Your Man,” produced by Richard Martin, VP 12-inch single [VPRD 6422], 19) Estelle featuring Tarrus Riley “Love Like Ours,” produced by Supa Dupes and Tainy, digital
2003. Included on Strip Tease LP, 2004, [VPRL 1683].
1977, [ML 2716], 328 Utica Avenue. (ML refer’s to Molly (Chin) Feliciano’s Music Land shop.) single, 1992, [VPRT-001]. The 89-05 138th Street address appeared on this and all releases single, 2017, [VP 6595]. Included on Reggae Gold 2K17, [VP 2649]. Included on Estelle Lovers
hereafter. 14) Sean Paul featuring Sasha “I’m Still In Love With You,” produced by Steely & Clevie, first Rock CD, 2018, [VP 2632]. Issued as a 7-inch single, 2018, [VP 9579].
05) Ranking Joe [with Barrington Levy] “River Jordan,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance issued on Dutty Rock LP, VP/Atlantic, 2002, [83620]. Issued on Old To The New 7-inch single,
LP, Saturday Night Jamdown Style, 1980, [CC 16 A RANKING JOE], 170-03 Jamaica Avenue. 10) Colin Roach & Galaxy P, “Miss Goodie Goodie,” produced by Lloyd James, John John 12- 2003, [VPS 8756]. Issued on VP/Atlantic 12-inch single, 2003, [88249]. 20) Jah9 featuring Chronixx “Hardcore (Remix),” produced by Janine “Jah9” Cunningham,
inch single, 1992, [VPRD 5078]. digital single, 2017, [VP 6590]. Included on Feelings EP, 2018, [VP 6599]. Original mix on 9 LP,
06) Johnny Osbourne “Ice Cream Love,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance LP, Fally 15) Sizzla “Just One Of Those Days,” produced by Bobby “Digital” Dixon, VP 7-inch single, 2003, 2016, [VP 2631].
Ranking, 1980, [GREL 12], 170-03 Jamaica Avenue. (VP temporarily used the convention of 11) Jigsy King “Gi Mi Di Weed,” produced by Courtney Cole, Roof International 12-inch single, [VPS 8852]. Issued on 12-inch single, 2003, [VPRD 6409]. Included on Da Real Thing LP, 2003,
matching the Greensleeves numbering system.) 1994, [VPRD 5719]. [VPRL 1649]. 7-inch Singles
07) Wailing Souls “Fire House Rock,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance 12-inch single, 12) Half Pint “I Am Not A Substitute Lover,” produced by Bobby “Digital” Dixon, Digital-B 12- 16) I Wayne “Living In Love,” produced by Stephen “Gibbo” Gibbs and Errol “ET” Thompson, VP
1980, [VPRD 86], 170-21 Jamaica Avenue. (All records from this point until 1992 bore the 170- inch single, 1992, [VPRD 897]. 7-inch single, 2004, [VPS 895]. Included on Riddim Driven: Hardtimes LP, 2004, [VPRL 2272]. The Congos “Fisher Man,” produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry, Upsetter 7-inch single, circa 1978,
21 Jamaica Avenue address.) 13) Cocoa Tea “Good Life,” produced by Phillip Burrell, Exterminator 12-inch single, 1993, Also included on Lava Ground LP, 2005, [VPRL 1702]. [V.P. 6493 Fisherman]. 170-03 Jamaica Avenue.
08) Don Carlos “Mr. Sun,” produced by Niney “The Observer” Holness, Jah Guidance 12-inch [VPRD 5264]. 17) Luciano “Give Praise,” produced by Dean Fraser, VP 7-inch single, 2004, [VPS 8925]. Linval Thompson “Don’t Trouble Trouble,” produced by Bunny Lee, Roots 7-inch single, 1978,
single, 1980, [VPRD 115]. 14) Garnet Silk “Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders,” produced by Lloyd James, Jammy$ 12-inch Included on Serious Times LP, 2004, [VPRL 1688]. [VP 1262], 170-03 Jamaica Avenue.
09) Michael Prophet “Gun Man,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance 12-inch single, 1980, single, 1994, [VPRD 5492]. Included on Silky Moody LP, 1995, [VPRL 1437]. 18) Warrior King “Can’t Get Me Down,” produced by Bobby “Digital” Dixon, 7-inch single, 2004, Freddie McKay “La La By Woman,” produced by Ossie Hibbert, Love 7-inch single, circa 1978,
[VPRD 80]. Also included on Gun Man LP, [VPRL 27]. 15) Richie Stephens “Trying To Get To You,” produced by Donovan Germain, originally released [VPS 9014]. Included on Hold The Faith LP, 2005, [VPRL 1708]. [Ossie 1237], 170-03 Jamaica Avenue.
10) Frankie Paul “Kushumpeng,” produced by Henry Lawes, Volcano 12-inch single, 1982, in 1991, included on Forever LP, 1994, [VPRL 1398]. 19) Jah Cure “Longing For,” produced by Don Corleon, 2004. Included on Reggae Gold 2005 LP Romain Virgo featuring Agent Sasco “Fade Away,” produced by Niko & Dawin Brown, 2015,
[VPRD 173], and Hot Number LP, [VPRL 1018]. 16) Mikey Spice “Born Again,” produced by Bobby Dixon, Digital-B 12-inch single, 1995, [VPRD [VPRL 1729]. Included on True Reflections, A New Beginning LP, 2007, [VPRL 1782]. digital only, [VP 6547].
11) Barrington Levy “Prison Oval Rock,” produced by Henry Lawes, Reggae Sound 12-inch 5735]. 20) T.O.K. “Footprints,” produced by Don Corleon, VP 12-inch single, 2004, [VPRD 6431].
single, 1983, [VPRD 154 A], and Prison Oval Rock LP, [VPRL 1017]. 17) Glen Washington “Kindness For Weakness,” produced by Lloyd Campbell, Joe Fraser 12-inch Included on Unknown Language LP, 2005, [VPRL 1711]. 12-inch Singles
12) Tony Tuff “Come Fe Mash It,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance 12-inch single, single, 1996 [VPRD 6271]. Down In Jamaica: 40 Years Of VP Records
1983, [VPRD 121-B]. 18) Buju Banton “Destiny,” produced by Donovan Germain, included on Penthouse LP Inna CD4 Errol “Flabba” Holt, “My Eyes Adore You,” produced by Errol Holt, VP Records, 1977, [VP MUSIC
13) Michigan & Smiley “Diseases,” produced by Henry Lawes, Jah Guidance 12-inch single, Heights, 1997, [VPPH 2068]. 5026]. Originally misattributed to Jah Stitch. Combined with I Roy [with Errol Dunkley] “Created
By The Father,” produced by Clive Chin, VP Records, 1977, [VP MUSIC 5032].
1980, [VPRD 72]. Original pressing was backed with Nicodemus’ “Boneman Connection.” 19) Tanto Metro & Devonte “Everyone Falls In Love,” produced by Donovan Germain, Penthouse, 01) Tarrus Riley “She’s Royal,” produced by Dean Fraser for Parables LP, 2006, [VPRL 2334].
14) Yellowman “Zungguzungguguzungguzeng,” produced by Henry Lawes, Reggae Sound 12- 1997. Released on Everyone Falls In Love LP, [VPRL 1543]. 02) Tanya Stephens “It’s A Pity,” produced by Pionear, 2004. Included on Gangsta Blues LP, Freddie McKay “Fire Is Burning” b/w “Lonely Man,” produced by Freddie McKay, Roots From The
Yard, circa 1980, [VP RRS VC 45].
inch single, 1983, [VPRD 135]. 20) Spragga Benz “She Nuh Ready Yet,” produced by Danny Browne, Main Street 12-inch single, 2004, [VPRL 1691].
15) Echo Minott “Lazy Body,” produced by Maurice Johnson, Black Scorpio 12-inch single, 1998, [VPRD 6207]. Released in Jamaica on 7-inch in 1997. 03) Richie Spice “Marijuana,” produced by Devon Wheatley, Spice In Your Life CD, 2004, Echo Minott, “Girls A Mad Over Me” b/w “Saddest Day,” produced by Linval Thompson, Jah
Guidance, circa 1982, [VPRD 110].
1985, [VPRD 242]. 21) Beenie Man “Who Am I,” produced by Jeremy Harding, 2 Hard 12-inch single, 1997, [VPRD [VPFECD1738].
16) Leroy Gibbons “This Magic Moment,” produced by Lloyd James, Jammy$ Records 12-inch 6160]. Collected on Many Moods Of Moses LP, 1997, [VPRL 1513]. 04) Turbulence “Notorious,” produced by G. Burrowes, 2005, Notorious (The Album), 2006, [VPRL Junior Reid, “What Do You Know,” produced by Lincoln “Sugar” Minott and Maxine Stowe,
Lightning, 1983, [VPRD 149]. Paired with Tenor Saw “Lots Of Sign,” produced by Lincoln “Sugar”
single, 1987, [VPRD 281]. 1721]. Minott and Maxine Stowe, Youth Promotion, 1988, [VPRD 653 AA].
17) J.C. Lodge “Telephone Love,” produced by Gussie Clarke, Music Works 12-inch single, 1988, CD3 05) Shaggy “Church Heathen,” produced by Shaun “Sting International” Pizzonia and Tony Kelly,
[VPRD 6372]. VP 12-inch single, 2007, [VPRD 6453]. Included on Intoxication CD, 2007, [VP 1793]. Credits and Acknowledgments
01) Sanchez “Never Dis The Man,” produced by Phillip Burrell, Xterminator 12-inch single, 1995,
18) Eccleton Jarrett “Turn On The Heat,” produced by Lloyd James, Jammy$ Records 12-inch [VPRD 5631]. Later collected on One In A Million: The Best Of Sanchez, 1997, [VPRL 1483]. 06) Duane Stephenson “August Town,” produced by Dean Fraser, 2007. Released on From
single, 1988, [VPRD 308]. August Town CD, 2007, [VPCD 2347]. Project concept, track selection, art direction, liner notes: Carter Van Pelt.
02) Singing Melody “Want You Back,” produced by Colin York, Sweeter LP, 1999, [VPRL 1541].
19) Krystal & Shabba Ranks “Twice My Age,” produced by Gussie Clarke, Music Works 12-inch Collected on Strictly The Best 22, 1998, [VPRL 1540]. 07) Romain Virgo “Mi Caan Sleep” (a.k.a. “Can’t Sleep”) produced by Donovan Germain, VP Graphic design and co-art direction: Matthew Meiners.
single, 1988, [G 8918]. Also on Strictly The Best Vol. 1 LP, Gold Disc, 1990, [VPRL 1112]. 7-inch single, 2008, [VPS 9144]. Included on Romain Virgo CD, 2010, [VPCD 2407]. High definition vinyl transfers, Erik Gunderson with mastering by Christopher Scott. CD
03) Terry Linen “Your Love Is My Love,” produced by Anthony “Redrose” Cameron, VP 12-inch
20) Foxy Brown “Sorry (Baby Can I Hold You Tonight),” produced by Steely & Clevie, 12-inch single, 1999, [VPRD 6330]. Collected on Strictly The Best 24, 1999, [VPRL 1570]. 08) Busy Signal “One More Night,” produced by Clayton and Carlington Morrison, VP 7-inch mastering by Peter Norman at Finyl Tweek.
single, 1989, [VPRD 446]. Lead track on Strictly The Best Vol. 1. single, 2010, [VPS 9209]. Included on D.O.B. CD, 2010, [VPCD 1886].
04) Capleton “Jah Jah City,” produced by Morgan Heritage, VP 7-inch single, 1999, [VPS 8563]. Production coordination, Chris O’Brien and Barry Wilson.
21) Freddie McGregor “Stop Loving You,” produced by Steely & Clevie, 12-inch single, 1989, Also collected on More Fire LP, 2000, [VPRL 1587]. 09) Etana & Alborosie “Blessing,” produced by Alborosie and Clifton Dillon, VP 7-inch single, Executive Producer, Christopher Chin.
[VPRD 545]. Also appeared on Strictly The Best Vol. 1. 2009, [VPS 9160]. Included on The Strong One CD, 2008, [VPCD 1800].
05) VC “By His Deeds,” produced by Digital Noise Productions, VP 7-inch single, 2000, [VPS Business Affairs, John McQueeney.
8663]. 10) Queen Ifrica “Lioness On The Rise,” produced by Donovan Germain, VP 7-inch single, 2009,
CD2 [VPS 9174]. Included on Montego Bay LP, 2009, [VPRL 1841]. Special Thanks: Ian Clarke, Rob Buschgans, Nick Ferracone, Brian Rochlin, Patricia Chin, Clive
06) Morgan Heritage “Down By The River,” produced by Dean Fraser, VP 7-inch single, 1999, Chin, Randy Chin, Chris Chin, Stephen Chin, Stephanie Chin, Deron James, Donald Clive
[VPS 8585]. Also collected on Down By The River, [VPRL 2137] and Reggae Gold 2000, [VPRL 11) Mavado “On The Rock,” produced by Trevor “Baby G” James and Kensil “English” Fender, Davidson, Aaron Talbert, Neil Edwards, Paul Shields, TK Odenat, Selctor A, Fidel Luna, Kimber
01) Ini Kamoze “Hot Stepper,” produced by Phillip Burrell, Exterminator 12-inch single, 1990, 1599]. 2009. Included on Mr. Brooks … A Better Tomorrow LP, 2009, [VPRL 1842]. Erskine, and Gary Stewart.
[VPRD 623]. 12) Gyptian “Hold You,” produced by Imran “Fire Peter” Passard, VP 7-inch single, 2009, [VPS
07) George Nooks “God Is Standing By,” produced by George Nooks and Computer Paul, Photos by David Corio, Beth Lesser, William Richards, Wonder Knack, Jonathan Mannion,
02) Chaka Demus “Original Kuff,” produced by Lloyd James, Jammy$ Records 12-inch single, Released on Standing By LP, 2001, [VPRL 2149]. 9208], also on a VP 12-inch single, 2009, [VPRD 6500]. Title track to Hold You CD, 2010, [VPCD Anders Jones, Ajamu Myrie, Martei Korley, Sameel Kush, Carlos Charriot, George Williams,
1989, [VPRD 429]. 1867].
08) Beres Hammond “Rockaway,” produced by Beresford Hammond, Harmony House 7-inch Anthony Mandler, Roy Sweetland, VP Photo Archive.
03) Conroy Smith “Dangerous,” produced by Hugh “Redman” James, Redman International 12- single, 2000, [VPS 8617]. Also included on Music Is Life LP, 2001, [VPRL 1624]. 13) Maxi Priest “Easy To Love,” produced by Colin “Bulby” York, title track to Easy To Love CD,
inch single, 1989, [VPRED 1]. 2014, [VPCD 1978].