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AS OF OCTOBER 2002, ONLY APPROX. 10% OF OUR FOUNDATION COLLECTION HAS MADE IT ONLINE TO THIS WEBSITE. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF CATEGORIZING 1000s OF NEW FOUNDATION TAPES TO BE ADDED TO THIS SITE AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE (HOPEFULLY NEAR FUTURE) SO CHECK BACK OFTEN.
Jamaica Aces Intl* (JA) <Montegobay. Yellow Man and Tiger!> (ACE-003) 1983 Aces Intl - Thompson's Sound Presents A Live Session Vol 2 (JA) [Live Album transferred to tape.] <Artists: Yellowman, Fathead, Petro Metro, Billy Boyo, Toyan, Sinbad, Likkle Harry> (ACE-002) (45 MIN) 1982 Aces Intl* (JA) <This dance features Yellowman, Sammy Dread, U Brown, and more!> (ACE-001) (60 MIN) 1981
Bronx, New York City, USA African Love (vs Papa Moke)* (NYC) <Bronx. > (ACL-006) (60 MIN) 80's African Love* (NYC) <Bronx. Lt. Stitchie, Wolfman, Super Cat, Papa San, Pliers, Sugar Bobby, Bobby Culture, Neville Valentine. > (ACL-005) 1989 African Love* (NYC) <Bronx. Major Mackeral, Frankie Paul, Jr. Demus, Jah budd, Scorpion.> (ACL-004) 1989 African Love* (NYC) <Reggae Lounge, Manhattan. Papa San, Lt. Stitschie, Tenor Saw, Ugly Man, Shinehead> (ACL-003) 1987 African Love* (NYC) <Club HQ, Bronx. Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy, Sister Carol, Sister Nora, Charlie Chaplin, Lee Van Cliff, Shinehead, Santa Rankin, General Plow.> (ACL-002) 7-84 African Love vs Turbo Charge (NYC) <Bronx. Sasa Fras, Mickey Jarrett, Ranking Joe battle it out> (Both Sounds-1 Tape) (ACL-001) 80's
Montego Bay, Jamaica African Symbol (JA) <Papa San, General Leon> (ACS-003) Mid 80s African Symbol (JA) <Part 2 of the Unification Part 3 dance! On Part 2, Big Joe, Slim Brown, and Daddy Chris throw down wicked Little John and Super Black selections as well as Studio One styles on the High Fashion, etc! Live on Part 2 is Papa San, Wickerman, Dj Daddy, Pad Anthony, Yami Bolo, Lecturer, Principal Grundy, Scorcha, Marian Brando, Lahiarue, singer Alton Smiley, etc! Papa San is an action again as he "touches" (lyrically diss) Admiral Bailey, General Trees, Sassafras, and the whole Black Scorpio Crew! The crowd begs him to touch Lt. Stitchie and Wickerman has to intervene!!! Wicked and crystal clear!!!> (Part 2) (ACS-002) (Part 1 Also Available: ACS-001) 9-87 African Symbol (JA) <Part 1 of a wicked dance dubbed Unification Part 3 in Mobay featuring selectors Big Joe, Slim Brown, and Daddy Chris! On Part 1 they throw down some wicked Pinchers and Conray Crystal selections and more. Live on Part 1 is Papa San, Wickerman, DJ Daddy, Pad Anthony, Yami Bolo, Lecturer, Principal Grundy, Conrad Smith, Conroy Crystal, Pitchie Patchie, General Leon, White Mice, Super Black, Horace Furgueson, Nicky Dread! Papa San is on fire as he "touches" (lyrically diss) Jack Ruby's deejays, plus he recites one of his longest lyrics (about Jamaican Deejays) and deejays on the Tiney Winey Calypso rhythm! Wicked and crystal clear!!!>> (Part 1) (ACS-001) (Part 2 Also Available: ACS-002) 9-87
Brooklyn, New York City, USA Afrique* (NYC) <Brooklyn. Shabba, Little Twitch, Admiral Bailey, Sugar Bobby, Junior Demus, Sleepy Wonder, Michigan.> (AFR-001) 1989
Western Kingston, Jamaica Arrows (vs King Jammys vs African Symbol vs Redman)* (JA) <Montego Bay.> (Arrows Side) (ARW-006) (King Jammys Side [90 MIN] Also Available: KJM-019) (60 MIN) 1987 Arrows* (JA) <Brigadier Jerry, Peter Metro, Zu Zu.> (ARW-005) 80s Arrows (vs Black Star)* (JA) <Ashanti Junction, Eastern Kingston.> (Arrows Side) (ARW-004) (Black Star Side Also Available: BST-012) 1983 Arrows (vs Metromedia)* (JA) <The Late, Great Major Worries, Chicken Chest, Sister Nancy, Lady Junie, John Wayne, Shaka Shamba.> (Arrows Side) (ARW-003) 1987 Arrows* (JA) <Two wicked dances, the first with Shamba, Liberty, Peter Metro, and Zu Zu. The other at Hopeland with Lady Ann, Gillipriest, Shamba, Liberty, Prince, Captain Sinbad, Colour Man, and more!> (D.B. #4 (ARW-002) (*SPL) 1983 Arrows* (JA) <At Skateland w/ Shamba, Liberty, etc > (ARW-001) 1983
Brooklyn, New York City, USA Ballys Intl* (NYC) <Brooklyn. General Genius.> (BAL-001) 80s
Brooklyn, New York City, USA Bassie* (JA) <Lt. Stitchie.> (BAS-001) 80s
Jamaica Bibow (JA) <Barry G, Peter Metro, Bammy Man, Tenor Saw, Chicken Chest> (BWP-002) Mid 80s Bibow Posse Live inna Dancehall Style (JA) [Live Album transferred to tape.] <Artists: Peter Metro, Squiddly Ranking, Burro, Likkle John, Black Kuru, John Wayne, Carrot, Toyan, Thriller, Dickey Rankin> (Quality Fair) (BWP-001) (45 MIN) 1983-84
Canada Black Roots* (Canada) <Ricky Tuffie, Benji, General Genius, > (BLR-001) Mid 80s
Maverly, Kingston, Jamaica Black Scorpio (JA) <Very popular dance with a rare appearance by Professor Nuts on Black Scorpio. Also im the mix is the Late Pan Head, General Trees, Culture Lee, and more!> (BSC-008) 1989 Black Scorpio (vs Killamanjaro vs Super Saint) (JA) <Listen as Beenie Man displays his musical talent at a very young age. Also live is Papa San longside his new pupil then, Lady G. Of course the godfather General Trees was on hand to dish out wicked lyrics as usual. Also present: Culture Lee and Bobby Melody.> (Black Scorpio Side) (BSC-007) (Killamanjaro Side Also Available: KMJ-024) 1988 Black Scorpio* (JA) <General Trees & Crew!> (BSC-006) 1988 Black Scorpio* (JA) <Featuring King Yellow Man, General Trees, Mickey Melody, Barry Back, Culture Lee, and more!! (BSC-005) 1988 Black Scorpio* (JA) <General Trees, Sassa Fras, Early B, Mickey Melody, Hopeton James, and more!> (BSC-004) 1986 Black Scorpio (JA) <Big dance featuring some wicked Black Scorpio selections. Live artists include the Mighty General Trees, Purple Man, and the Late Pan Head in his prime!> (BSC-003) Mid 80's Black Scorpio (JA) <General Trees, Papa San,> (Maxell Tape) (BSC-002) Mid 80s Black Scorpio (JA) <Selector Papa Screw fling down some wicked selections as the deejays ride the rhythm. This dance is a meeting of some of the greatest enterainers of the time in one place, featuring such deejays as General Trees, Sassa Fras, a young Papa San, Peter Metro, veteran Papa Dimes, Welton Irie, Joe Lickshot, Shooka Shine, Spliff Man' etc; and such singers as Half Pint, Michael Palmer, Echo Minott, Teddy Brown ("Why Don't We All Just Get Smoked")... Nuff vibes!!> (BSC-001) 1984
Tavern, Kingston, Jamaica Black Star (vs Third World)* (NYC) <Biltmore Ballroon, Brooklyn. Tiger, Bruck Back, Frankie Paul, Zu Zu, Robert Ffrench, Anthony Malvo, Lou Cunningham..> (Black Star Side) (BST-013) (Third World Side Also Available: THW-003) 1986 Black Star (vs Arrows)* (JA) <Ashanti Junction, Eastern Kingston.> (Black Star Side) (BST-012) (Arrows Side [60 MIN] Also Available: ARW-004) 1983 Black Star (vs Youthman Promotion)* (JA) <Tiger, Bruck Back, Anthony Malvo> (Black Star side) (BST-010) (Also Available on Video) 1-86 Black Star* (JA) <Tiger, Anthony Malvo, Brigadier Jerry, Bruck Back, Earl Cunningham, Bigga.> (BST-009) 1986 Black Star* (JA) <MCC Club, Kingston. Selector Smokey Don, Bammy Man, Tiger, Brigadier Jerry, Peter Metro, Tonto Metro, Tonto Irie, Anthony Malvo, Pad Anthony, Bruck Back, Zu Zu, Bigga.> (BST-008) 1985 Black Star (NYC) <Its like a stageshow of the foundation deejays and shejays, featuring such veterans as Josey Wales, Nitty Gritty, Brigadier Jerry, Shine Head, Foxy Brown, Sister Carol and more!! Full of nuff vibes!!> (BST-007) 1989 Black Star (v Torpedo v Stereo M. v Metro)* (JA) <St. Andrews dance w/ Tiger, Tonto Metro, Bruck Back vs Nicodemus> (Black Star Side) (BST-006) 9-27-85 Black Star/Downbeat/Black Scorpio (JA/WASH) <Brigadier Jerry, Early B, Danny Dred, Echo Minott, Bruck Back, Eek A Mouse on Black Star! Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Nicodemus, Peter Metro, Dominique, Malibu on Downbeat! Lady G, General Trees on Black Scorpio> (All Sounds-1 Tape) (low copy) (BST-005) (60 MIN) (*SPL) Mid 80's Black Star* (JA) <Brigadier Jerry, Earl Cunningham, Anthony Malvo, Yellowman, Bruck Back, Charlie Chaplin, Papa Biggie!> (BST-004) 12/84 Black Star* (JA) <Brigadier Jerry> (BST-003) 1982 Black Star* (JA) <Peter Ranking & Danny Dread> (BST-002) 6-19-81 Black Star* (JA) <Brigadier Jerry> (BST-001) 1980
May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica Bodyguard (vs Spinners Choice vs Stereo Vibes)* (JA) <May Pen, Clarendon. Stereo Vibes drops out. Dub Fi Dub.> (Bodyguard Side) (Part 2) (BDG-006) (Part 1 Also Available: BDG-005) 1989 Bodyguard (vs Spinners Choice vs Stereo Vibes)* (JA) <May Pen, Clarendon.> (Bodyguard Side) (Part 1) (BDG-005) (Part 2 Also Available: BDG-006) 1989 Bodyguard (vs Stone Love vs Metromedia vs Klassique)* (JA) <Denbigh, Clarendon. General Trees, Yellow Man.> (Bodyguard Side) (BDG-004) 1988 Bodyguard* (JA) <Juggling.> (BDG-003) 1988 Bodyguard* (JA) <Coco Tea.> (BDG-002) (60 MIN) 80s Bodyguard (vs Innercity)* (JA) <Clash.> (Bodyguard Side) (BDG-001) 1989
Jamaica Class One (JA) <Selector Kie Kie, Professor Nuts, Junior Demus, Nigga Mickey, Junior Black.> (CLO-003) 1986 Class One (JA) <Selector Kie Kie, Lt. Stitchie, Papa San, Wolfman, Lyrical.> (CLO-002) (60 MIN) 80s Class One (JA) <Selector Kie Kie, Professor Nuts, Nigga Mickey, etc.> (CLO-001) 80s
Montego Bay, Jamaica Cosmic Force (vs Black Scorpio) (JA) <Westmoreland. Papa San, Bammy Man, Bunny General, Mr. Famous, and Jackie Chang! Bammy Man mixes down San and Bunny General with his mouth as they diss the Scorpio Crew to bring the dance to a climax!!!)> (Cosmic Force Side) (C MF-001) 1987
London, England Sir Coxsone* (UK) <General Trees and Screechy and the crew drop down lyrics fi di massive> (CXS-010) 1984 Sir Coxsone (vs Unity Hi Fi vs Java)* (UK) <London.> (Sir Coxsone Side) (CXS-009) (Unity Side Also Available: UNI-003) 1-89 Sir Coxsone (vs Saxon)* (UK) <North Hampton - Tribute to King Tubby with entertainers like Tenor Fly, Daddy Freddy, Spiffington, etc.> (Coxsone Side) (CXS-008) 3-89 Sir Coxsone* (UK) <Wicked dance in Brixton, London wid Sir LLoyde Coxsone and Gappy Crucial at the controls; featuring entertainers such as Nicodemus, Super Cat, Nitty Gritty, Frankie Paul, Eek a Mouse, Jr. Frost, and the list goes on!> (CXS-007) (Also Available on CD) 1986 Sir Coxsone (vs Saxon)* (UK) <Historic dance held in People Club, London. Selector Muscle Head from Saxon goes all out against Blacka Dred on Coxsone.> (Coxsone Side) (CXS-006) 1-85 Sir Coxsone (vs Young Lion)* (UK) <A clash of the Titans> (Coxsone Side) (CXS-005) 8-3-85 Sir Coxsone* (UK) <Wicked dance in Wolverhampton wid General Trees, Fathead, Bikey, Screechy, Professor Frisky.. and more!> (CXS-004) 1984 Sir Coxsone (vs Motivator)* (UK) <In this historic clash, it was London's best against Wolverhampton's best!!!> (Part 2) (CXS-002/2) (Part 1[90 MIN] Also Available: CXS-002) (60MIN) Mid 80's Sir Coxsone (vs Motivator)* (UK) <In this historic clash, it was London's best against Wolverhampton's best!!!> (Part 1) (CXS-002/1) (Part 2 [60 MIN] Also Available: CXS-003) Mid 80's Sir Coxsone* (UK) <One of the rarest Coxsone's in existence - a dance in Wendsworth Town Hall. Selector Jah Screw!> (CXS-001) (60 MIN) 1979
Spanish Town, St. Catherine Creation (vs Aries) (JA) <Alcott Drive-In, Old Harbour, St. Catherine. Selector Kiddie and Creation have it out against Aries, a Disco sound from Kingston! MC Barry G, Papa San, the Late Dirtsman, Gregory Peck, Oneil Famous, Monks Man, Dead Flesh, Everton Frame, Teddy Irie. Its a heated clash and goes straight into Dub-fi-dub. At the end Creation locks off the disco sound!!> (Creation Side) (CRE-008) 1989 Creation (vs Killamanjaro) (JA) (Historic Dance featuring Papa San vs. Ninja Man. Also in Creation's camp is Bunny General and the rest of the crew> (Creation Side) (CRE-007) (Killamanjaro Side Also Available: KMJ-026) 1989 Creation (vs Jack Ruby) (JA) <Selector Kiddy and Creation Sound goes up against the mighty Jack Ruby in Mandeville. Papa San leads the crew into war, which includes Bunny General, Chinna Man, and daddy Puff. Its a lyrical war!> (Creation Side) (CRE-006) 1988 Creation (vs Marathon) (JA) <Skateland, 1/2 Way Tree. Papa San, Bunny General, Daddy Skull, Chinna Man, Don Angelo versus Devon Irie, Johnny P, Tuffist, and Color Don> (Creation Side) (CRE-005) (LOW) 1988 Creation (JA) <Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Ricky Trooper, Papa San, Little Twitch, Ricky Stereo, Skull Man, Bunny General, Wickerman, Captain Barkey, Pinchers, Preacher. Full of vibes with gunshotsl!!> (CRE-004) 1988 Creation (vs Black Scorpio)* (JA) <Maverly, Kingston. Papa San and the crew goes up against his teachers> (Creation Side) (CRE-003) 1989 Creation (JA) <Westmoreland. Selector Kiddie, Papa San (dissing General Trees and Sassa Fras), Lecturer, Horace Furgeson, Banno. Selections from Malibu, Frankie Paul, and Echo Minott !> (CRE-002) (*SPL) 1986 Creation (l/s Gemini) (JA) <Kingston. Papa San, Bunny General, Gregory Peck, Ruddy Irie, Daddy Shark, Teddy Irie!> (Creation Side) (CRE-001) 1989
Crystal (vs Vibration)* (JA) <> (Crystal Side) (CRY-001) 1988
Jamaica DeeJay Explosion at Skateland (JA) [Live Album transferred to tape.] <Part 1 Artists: Eek A Mouse, Welton Irie, Sister Nancy, Johnny Ringo, Brigadier Jerry, Papa Toyan, Lee Van Cliff, Prince Mohammed, Nigger Kojak, Errol Scorcher, Prince Jazzbo)> Part 2 Artists: Yellowman, Michigan & Smiley, Lee Van Cliff, Sister Nancy, Sassa Frass, Principal, Eek A Mouse, Ringo, Trinity.> (DJE-001) 1982
Jamaica Destiny Sound (vs GT Hi Fi)* (JA) <A classic tape featuring Little Bimbow(who we know today as the Late, Great Garnet Silk), Everton Blender, and more!!> (Destiny Side) (DST-001) 1985
Bronx, New York City, USA Downbeat (vs Papa Moke)* (NJ) <Historic clash in New Jersey!!!> (Papa Moke Side) (DBT-013) (Papa Moke Side Also Available: PPM-001) 1987 Downbeat (vs Black Scorpio)* (NYC) <Downbeat clashes Black Scorpio on the North American Tour . Features Jim Brown, Brigadier Jerry, Zu-Zu, Santa Rankin, Mickey Jarret, Neville Vallintine, Sista Carol> (For Black Scorpio Side, D.B. BS#8) (DBT-012) 1985 Downbeat* (NYC) <Bronx. Selector Tony Screw throws down selection as the Don Gorgon Ninjaman mashup di place with Flourgon and Lecturer, whose jokes has the place in stitches, and nuff more!> (DBT-011) 1989 Downbeat (NYC) <Bronx. Wicked dance with Super Cat, Professor Nuts, Lecturer, Burro Banton, Wickerman, and Nevil Valentine> (DBT-010) (*SPL) 1988 Downbeat (vs Silver Hawk)* (NYC) <New York's best goes up against Steelie & Cleevie's sound for a wicked death match!!! (Downbeat Side) (DBT-009) (Silver Hawk Side Also Available: SLH-004) 7-16-88 Downbeat (vs Stereo One) (NYC) <Stardust Ballroom, Bronx. Selector Tony Screw, Juckie Jam, and Jah Wise. Live Brigadier Jerry (inna clash style), Josey Wales (trying to keep the peace), Santa Ranking, Louie Ranking, Pappa Biggie, Computer, and Captain Devon. Special Guests Nitty Gritty, Lady English & Ms. Linda, and Neville Valentine.> (Downbeat Side) (DBT-008) (Stereo One Side Also Available: STO-010) 7-3-87 Downbeat (Wash) <Hear Frankie Paul tear up the Washington Crew with Louie Ranking, Horace Andy, Papa Biggie, and Jim Brown> (DBT-007) 1987 Downbeat* (NYC) <One of the wickedest Downbeat dances ever catches three lyricists in one place: Papa San, Lt. Stitchie, and Professor Nuts!! Pure vibes and wicked lyrics!!!> (DBT-006) 1986 Downbeat (NYC) <Bronx. Wicked Dance featuring the Downbeat Crew> (Black TDK Tape) (DBT-005) Mid 80s Downbeat (vs Volcano) (NYC) <Bronx. Wicked clash featuring Shinehead, Johnny Ringo, Mama Nancy and Santa Rankin> (Downbeat Side) (DBT-004) 12-24-84 Downbeat* (NYC) <Bronx. Wicked dance featuring some heavyweights such as Shine Head, Santa Ranking, Josey Wales, Malibu, Papa San, Professor Nuts, Jim Brown, Sammy Dread, and Johnny Osbourne> (DBT-003) 11-84 Downbeat (vs African Love vs Papa Moke) (NYC) <H.Q. Club, Bronx. One of the wickedest 3 Sound Clashes ever, featuring selector Tony Screw flinging down some Studio One selections! Listen to foundation DJ Brigadier Jerry longside Shine Head and his brother Santa Ranking as they use detrimental lyrics to lock off African Love and Papa Moke!!!> (Downbeat Side) (DBT-002) (Also Available on CD) 3-26-84 Downbeat (NYC) <Nice dance in Galaxy Club in NYC with Tony Screw at the controls and deejays such as Brigadier Jerry, Shine Head, Santa Ranking, Nicodemus, Louie Ranking, Half Pint, Junior Reid, and Sister Carol> (DBT-001) 1984
Jamaica Echo Phonics (JA) <Junior D, etc> (ECP-001)
Kingston, Jamaica Echo Tone (JA) <> (ECT-001) (45 MIN) 1978
Montego Bay, Jamaica Electro Force* (JA) <Montego Bay. King Everald, Hugh Griffiths, Skull Man, Banana Man, Skull Man, Derrick Irie.> (ELF-002) 80s Electro Force vs Killamanjaro vs King Addies* (JA) <Ninja Man, Peter Metro, Dicky Ranking, > (ELF-001) 1989
Western Kingston, Jamaica Emperor Faith* (JA) <Ascott Lawn, Old Harbour. U brown,.> (EPF-005) 1983 Emperor Faith* (JA) <Oracebessa, St. Mary. Selector Mickey Faith, Tonto Irie, Brimstone, Papa Tubby, Harry Shine, Jah Buzz.> (EPF-004) 5-82 Emperor Faith (vs Arrows)* (JA) <U Brown vs Crutches> (Both Sides-1 Tapes) (EPF-003) (60 MIN) 1974 Emperor Faith* (JA) <Arrows Bambo Lawn . U Brown, Rankin Trevor, & Echo Minott> (D.B. #7) (EPF-002) 1981 Emperor Faith (JA) <Dance at Riverboat Club with Ranking Joe, Jah Screw the selector, and owner Mickey Faith! One of my favorite tapes and a true classic, it features toasting over Barry Brown, Mighty Diamonds, and other Studio One selections on rhythms such as the M-16 etc!!> (60 min) (D.B. #3) (EPF-001) 1981
Brooklyn, New York City, USA Firgo Digital* (CONNECTICUT) <Connecticut. Papa San, Dirtsman, Skull Man (Creation Crew), Jr. Demus..> (FGD-005) 1989 Firgo Digital vs King Kustom vs King Addies) (NYC) <Biltmore Ballroom, Brooklyn. MC Boogie G, Papa San, Super Cat, Junior Demus, Mr. Easy, Sleepy Wonder, Clement Irie, Daddy Brains, Sluggy Rankin, Flatty Rankin. Papa San and Sleepy Wonder go tune for tune in fast talking.> (FGD-004) 1989 Firgo Digital (NYC) <Biltmore Ballroom, Brooklyn. Selector Kiddie (from Creation). Shabba Ranks, Little Twitch, Lecturer, Papa San, Lady G, Sluggy Ranks, Horace Furgeson, Ranking Joe.> (Part 2) (FDG-003) (Part 1 Also Available: FDG-002)1989 Firgo Digital (NYC) <Biltmore Ballroom, Brooklyn. Selector Kiddie (from Creation). Papa San, Lecturer, Screechie Don, Horace Furgeson, Kelly Ranks, Admiral Fiddle, General Brains.> (Part 1) (FDG-002) (Part 2 Also Available: FDG-003) 1989
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