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Record Store Day 2016

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:29:45 +0000

Statement from Sugar Shack Records.
As the parent company in the group that incorporates Reggae Archive Records and Bristol Archive Records we will not be participating in Record Store Day 2016. We have made a decision that the corporate intensity demonstrated by the major labels to essentially high jack which was once a good idea, has destroyed our enthusiasm. As such we won’t expose ourselves to the risk of letting our fans down by not being able to guarantee that a record will be manufactured in time for the event. We will do our best to continue to release amazing records in 2016 (some will be scheduled very soon) but nothing will appear as part of Record Store Day 2016.
Mike Darby
www.sugarshackrecords.co.uk
www.reggaearchiverecords.co.uk
www.bristolarchiverecords.com
www.archivepublishing.net

Record Store Day – SPECIAL from www.bristolarchiverecords.com – BLACK ROOTS

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:36:12 +0000

‘Black Roots’ – BLACK ROOTS

30th Anniversary Rerelease
RECORD STORE DAY SPECIAL – April 20th
Released 22nd April 2013 via www.bristolarchiverecords.com and selected retailers

PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL RECORD STORE AND PICK UP YOUR SPECIAL COPY – SUPPORT VINYL – APRIL 20TH 2013

With the release of the latest Black Roots album “On The Ground” and its dub counterpart “On The Ground In Dub” via our sister label Sugar Shack Records, Bristol Archive Records decided to do something special to celebrate the band’s return to the studio. What could be better than a very special reissue of Black Roots self-titled first album, released to coincide with its 30th anniversary and, as this will be a vinyl only release we thought we’d combine it with this year’s Record Store Day event.
“Black Roots” was originally released in 1983, by which time the band was established as one of the UK’s leading live acts with a strong repertoire of socially aware songs reflecting the issues of the day. When it came to their first album, they chose eight of their strongest tracks and assembled what was to become one of the classic British reggae albums of the decade.
Featuring the tracks; “The Father”, “Survival”, “Juvenile Delinquent”, “What Them ‘A Do”, “Opportunity”, “Tribal War”, “Africa” and “Move On”, the album covers themes of social alienation, deprivation, repatriation, Rastafari, violence within the black community and ends, with the tale of a failing relationship. Three decades later, many of the songs are just as relevant and provide the perfect complement to their latest recordings.
This new release will be strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. 400 copies will be available for Record Store Day, 22nd April 2013, at participating retailers and feature a facsimile of the original sleeve, whilst 100 copies will be available directly from Bristol Archive Records and very select retailers and feature a unique handmade screen printed sleeve as well as being individually numbered, a very special edition.
This is the first time this album has been available on vinyl for twenty five years and there is every likelihood that demand will outstrip supply so be sure to grab your copy.
www.bristolarchiverecords.com / www.nubianrecords.co.uk

ARTIST: Black Roots
TITLE: Black Roots
RELEASE DATE: 22nd April 2013 – RECORD STORE DAY
LABEL: Bristol Archive Records
DISTRIBUTION: Shellshock
FORMAT: Limited Edition Vinyl and Digital Download
CAT NO: ARC265V
BARCODE: 5052571041611

Killa ‘No War On Earth’ Review – Jashwha Moses

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:05:31 +0000

Album release date is now confirmed for April 22nd – apoligises for the delay.

Killa album review right here: http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=9965

In store appearance confirmed for April 20th (Record Store Day) at Rise Records in Clifton – stage time = 3pm

Record Store Day 2012 – April 21st

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:40:26 +0000

Record Store Day came into being in 2007 when over 700 independent stores in the USA came together to celebrate their unique culture. The UK followed suit and 2012 will see the fourth celebration of the UK’s unique independent sector. This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances. Festivities include performances, meet & greets with artists, DJ’s, in store quizzes and many other events.

Bristol Archive/Sugar Shack Records participates with two Limited Edition Vinyl releases:

The Bristol Reggae Explosion 1978-1983 (GREEN VINYL) – 500 pressing

AMJ Dub Collective – Sound History Vol 1 – 500 pressing

More info: