Cimarons<br>“On The Rock”

RDS 2025 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL Lantern Records is pleased to introduce, for the first time on vinyl, the reissue of Cimarons masterpiece, originally released on Vulcan in 1976. Known as the first British reggae unit – often working as a backing band for several Jamaican musicians heading to the UK at the time such […]

Moder Eon<br>“B+”

RDS 2025 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL B SIDES + ADDITIONAL TRACKS Lantern Record is proud to present this unreleased collection from one of the more significant well-kept Liverpool’s musical secret.  Modern Eon – comprising Alex Che Johnson (vocals/guitar), Tim Lever (guitar and sax), Bob Wakelin (keyboards) and Cliff Hewitt (drums). Releasing the sophisticated Fiction Tales […]

Sad Lovers & Giants<br>“Singles Collection 1981 – 1983”

RDS 2025 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL At last, someone has collected all our singles from the early 80’s and put them together in a sensitively thought out vinyl package, well done Lantern Records! If you are reading this you haven’t picked up on Sad Lovers & Giants from big media, you’ve maybe heard of us […]

Prince Jazzbo<br>“Black Heart Man – Bushay Collection 1974 – 1978”

RDS 2025 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL “Born in Clarendon, Jamaica on December 3rd, 1951, Prince Jazzbo, also known as Linval Roy Carter, burst into the music scene with his it “Every Nigger is A Winner” and followed it up with “Step Forward Youth”. These songs catapulted him to international fame, leading to a successful world […]

Various<br>“Bugs On The Wire”

RDS 2025 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL Celebrating 40 years of legendary radio show “On The Wire” comes the first repress of “Bugs On The Wire”, a collection of tracks donated by friends and associates, compiled by presenter Steve Barker and originally issued in 1987 on Leghorn Records via Skysaw. Featuring tunes from Dub Syndicate, The […]

TAPPA ZUKIE<br>“IN DUB”

LIMITED VINYL Brought to life in 1976 on his small imprint Stars, In Dub is one of the most sought after Tappa Zukie album. Alongside Man Ah Warrior it is a mandatory purchase for any reggae lover more akin to the spacey reverberation of the studio facilities. With his deep, rumbling bass and the prodigious […]

Various<br>“CALLING ONE THOUSAND DREAD LOCKS”

LIMITED VINYL – OUT NOW! Rare and obscure dub roots reggae compilation, produced by Clement Bushay in 1975 and released on Chalwa Records in 1978. Arranged by Alton Ellis and mixed by King Tubby. Recorded at King Tubby Studio, Kingston, JA & Chalk Farm, TMC, SWM Studios, UK…A must for every reggae fan! 

FRANK CHICKENS<br>“GET CHICKENIZED”

LIMITED VINYL – OUT NOW! What if Japanese city pop met no wave ? Neither in your wildest dream such occurrence could be real, but let’s make things clear. Frank Chickens could have been possibly forerunners for several famous alternative band, Cibo Matto on top of all, but sure had a development on their own. […]

RAS ALLAH<br>“HEAVEN IS MY ROOF”

RDS 2024 EU/UK EXCLUSIVE LIMITED VINYL Reissued for the very first time on vinyl here’s Prince Alla’s (aka Keith Blake) debut album, under Ras Allah pseudonym, originally released on Tappa Zukie’s Stars Records in 1978. Featuring a who’s who of the roots reggae community with top notch contributions from the likes of Sly & Robbie, […]