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On-U Sound Records Disturbing the comfortable, comforting the disturbed. Website → https://on-usound.com/
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Here's to another year around the sun ☼On-U Sound 2024 → https://store.on-usound.com/2024To round off the year we've put...
16/12/2024

Here's to another year around the sun ☼

On-U Sound 2024 → https://store.on-usound.com/2024

To round off the year we've put together a digital bundle of all releases from On-U Sound in 2024, as well as an end of year sale, both available until 7th January 2025.

Big up all the On-U massive worldwide, see you on the other side.

Dave Smith, photographed by John Walker in Manchester, 1980.For years On-U Sound have been unable to identify the indivi...
13/12/2024

Dave Smith, photographed by John Walker in Manchester, 1980.

For years On-U Sound have been unable to identify the individual in the image simply referred to as ‘Punk next to Prince Far I poster’, used most recently on the vinyl packaging of our Cry Tuff Chants On U compilation, nor the photographer responsible for the image.

44 years after it was taken, Dave purchased the compilation on vinyl and saw himself on the vinyl inner sleeve. His wife Lucinda contacted us, and identified both the subject and photographer.

A story 44 years in the making. Thank you to Dave, John, and Lucinda for their help.

Our big boxset release of 2024 was the High Above Harlesden 6CD set of everything Creation Rebel recorded for the On-U S...
05/12/2024

Our big boxset release of 2024 was the High Above Harlesden 6CD set of everything Creation Rebel recorded for the On-U Sound label between their 1978 debut album, Dub From Creation, right through to last year’s comeback record, Hostile Environment. It’s been great to see it getting so much love, including The Wire: Adventures In Modern Music who have just made it one of their archive releases of the year!

Creation Rebel also returned to the live stage, backing up Horace Andy in Japan, and performing their own headline set at Le Guess Who? Festival with Adrian Sherwood on the live mix. Hopefully more to come from the crew next year!

Still some copies available here: https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/highaboveharlesden

Intercommunications, the first single from Obscured By Version.Listen now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperime...
23/11/2024

Intercommunications, the first single from Obscured By Version.

Listen now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperimeter

Produced by Adrian Sherwood & Style Scott.
Recorded in the UK & Jamaica
Mixed at The On-U Sound Castle, Ramsgate
Mastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery

Dub Syndicate - Obscured By Version, the new album produced by Adrian Sherwood 🌒 order now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/o...
22/11/2024

Dub Syndicate - Obscured By Version, the new album produced by Adrian Sherwood 🌒 order now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperimeter

A brand new set of Dub Syndicate ‘versions’ utilising rhythms from their classic 1989-1996 period. Adrian Sherwood has gone back to the original tapes, working his mixing desk magic to find new angles on the timeless pulse of Lincoln Valentine “Style” Scott, with fresh overdubs from Cyrus Richard.

Features new dubs of tracks originally found on albums such as Time Boom X De Devil Dead and Stoned Immaculate. A fitting tribute to the long running creative partnership and friendship between Sherwood and Scott.

Mastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, with an inner sleeve featuring rare photography by Coneyl Jay and liner notes by Rob Harris (Test Pressing).

Out here on the perimeter there are no stars. Out here we are Stoned Immaculate 🪐To celebrate the re-issue of Dub Syndic...
21/11/2024

Out here on the perimeter there are no stars. Out here we are Stoned Immaculate 🪐

To celebrate the re-issue of Dub Syndicate's iconic 'Stoned Immaculate album on vinly, On-U Sound have reproduced the classic Stoned Immaculate t-shirt, as well as a new, double sided poster by original designer Coneyl Jay.

Order now → https://store.on-usound.com/stoned-immaculate

Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996). Order now from On-U Sound → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperimeterVinyl ...
20/11/2024

Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996). Order now from On-U Sound → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperimeter

Vinyl re-issues of Strike The Balance (1989), Stoned Immaculate (1991), Echomania (1994), and Ital Breakfast (1996). Re-cut by Frank Merrit at The Carvery, and including printed inner sleeves with rare photos by Coneyl Jay, and liner notes by Rob Harris.

'Obscured By Version' (2025), a new album of version excursions by Adrian Sherwood utilising instrumentals from the same period. Released on vinyl with printed inner sleeve.

'Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996)' 5CD Box set compiling all five albums, plus a 36 page booklet with rare photos by Coneyl Jay, and liner notes by Rob Harris.

All shipping on 28.02.2025.

Dub Syndicate - Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996). 4 vinyl reissues, an album of new productions, 5CD box set. Shipp...
20/11/2024

Dub Syndicate - Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996). 4 vinyl reissues, an album of new productions, 5CD box set. Shipping 28.02.2025 → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/outhereontheperimeter

Strike The Balance [1989]
Stoned Immaculate [1991]
Echomania [1994]
Ital Breakfast [1996]
Obscured By Version [2025]
Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996) [2025]

A follow-up to the Ambience In Dub boxset that anthologised the early Dub Syndicate albums, Out Here On The Perimeter (1989-1996) picks up the story in the late 1980s with Style Scott coming to the forefront of the project as bandleader and co-producer, alongside Adrian Sherwood.

Four albums are being repressed on vinyl, with faithful reproductions of the beautiful original sleeve artwork, and new inner sleeves containing detailed liner notes and archival photos. Sherwood has also concocted a special bonus album 'Obscured By Version', of brand new version excursions on rhythms from the period. A CD boxset anthologises all five albums.

Dub Syndicate was initially one of the many studio-based projects masterminded by Adrian Sherwood in the early days of his genre-blurring independent label On-U Sound. Built around deep and heavy reggae rhythms, and marshalling the talents of a revolving cast of Jamaican and British musicians.

It evolved over time to become the main musical vehicle of Lincoln Valentine Scott aka Style Scott (also notable for his work with the Roots Radics and Creation Rebel), mirroring the trajectory of Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah of labelmates African Head Charge. Often Style would lay down backing tracks in Kingston, Jamaica, sending the tapes to the UK so Adrian could arrange overdubs and work his mixing board magic when the tapes arrived in London.

In addition to many much-loved studio albums such as Stoned Immaculate, Dub Syndicate also became a barnstorming live act and a staple of the festival circuit. Tragically, on 9 October 2014 Style Scott was senselessly murdered in his home in Jamaica. An irreplaceable and unique musical talent is gone, but his music will live on forever.

📸: Coneyl Jay

African Head Charge round off their 2024 tour with three dates this week in Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.14.11 The ...
13/11/2024

African Head Charge round off their 2024 tour with three dates this week in Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

14.11 The Cluny, Newcastle
15.11 La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (with Adrian Sherwood)
16.11 Slay Glasgow, Glasgow (with Adrian Sherwood)

Tickets → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/ahctour

Creation Rebel with Adrian Sherwood at the controls, live from Le Guess Who? festival, Utrecht.Thanks to everyone who ca...
12/11/2024

Creation Rebel with Adrian Sherwood at the controls, live from Le Guess Who? festival, Utrecht.

Thanks to everyone who came for making it such a special night. 🖤

So nice, we made them twice ⚡️Cry Tuff Chants On U t-shirts, all sizes back in stock.→ store.on-usound.com
24/10/2024

So nice, we made them twice ⚡️

Cry Tuff Chants On U t-shirts, all sizes back in stock.

→ store.on-usound.com

This Sunday in Amsterdam ⚡AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE live, mixed by Adrian Sherwood. Alongside Mad Professor, Earl 16, GAUDI, p...
18/10/2024

This Sunday in Amsterdam ⚡

AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE live, mixed by Adrian Sherwood. Alongside Mad Professor, Earl 16, GAUDI, part of Amsterdam Dance Event 2024

Adrian will also be on the panel for Bass Is The Place, a screening of Steve McQueen's 2020 film 'Lover's Rock', followed by panel discussion.

📍 Melkweg Amsterdam

Out today on On-U Sound 🖤Harry Beckett - The Modern Sound of Harry Beckett. Released on vinyl for the first time."Deadly...
11/10/2024

Out today on On-U Sound 🖤

Harry Beckett - The Modern Sound of Harry Beckett. Released on vinyl for the first time.

"Deadly" Headley Bennett - 35 Years From Alpha. First time on vinyl since 1982, plus CD reissue with two previously unheard bonus tracks.

"42 years later, Deadly Headley Bennett’s 35 Years From Alpha sounds even better." The Vinyl District

“The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett is a magnificent sonic treat.” The Guardian

Adrian Sherwood and “Deadly” Headley Bennett shot by Kishi Yamamoto.35 Years From Alpha reissue on Vinyl and CD released...
03/10/2024

Adrian Sherwood and “Deadly” Headley Bennett shot by Kishi Yamamoto.

35 Years From Alpha reissue on Vinyl and CD released in 11th November. CD includes 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks. Vinyl & CD include liner notes and photos.

Order now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/35yearsfromalpha

The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett was originally released in 2008 to critical acclaim. 16 years later On-U Sound are pro...
26/09/2024

The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett was originally released in 2008 to critical acclaim. 16 years later On-U Sound are proud to present this groundbreaking album on vinyl for the first time.

Order now → https://on-u-sound.ffm.to/themodernsoundofharrybeckett

“Beckett's genius is that he is always true to himself, whoever he performs with. Whether the context is free jazz, Jah Wobble's folk-dub or one of Graham Collier's classic bands, Beckett's effervescent, tumbling, improvised melodies never fail to lift the spirits. Here, pitted against dark, insistent riffs, fractured, urban soundscapes, throbbing, Tutu-like skank or feelgood beats, he is magnificent.”
- The Guardian

“Sherwood's production style strikes a perfect balance here between sonic creativity and respectful restraint, and Beckett himself is brilliant, creating horn lines that weave and insinuate themselves through the grooves rather than riding on top of them. Established On-U Sound fans will find this to be an enjoyable curiosity; Harry Beckett fans may find it revelatory.”
- AllMusic

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The Modern Sound Of Harry Beckett 🎺 released on Friday for the first time on Vinyl. Includes printed inner sleeve with full liner notes. Produced by @onusherwood and @lbdubber, cut by Frank Merrit at @thecarverystudio 📹: @lightproject_photography

This Friday ⚡️ 35 Years From Alpha, the iconic solo album from the legendary “Deadly” Headley Bennett, produced by @onusherwood, returns on vinyl for the first time since 1982. Featuring the voice of Bim Sherman, and trombone from Rico Rodriguez, as well as an all star On-U Sound lineup of musicians. Vinyl comes with printed inner sleeve and never before seen photos from Kishi Yamamoto. CD features two bonus tracks unearthed by Patrick Dokter. Mastered by Frank Merrit at @thecarverystudio 📹: @lightproject_photography

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