King Tubby - Dub From The Roots

The definitive analog journey into the heart of the echo chamber.

In the world of dub, all roads eventually lead to 18 Dromilly Avenue. King Tubby’s 1974 masterpiece, Dub From The Roots, is not just a landmark of Jamaican music; it is the blueprint for the modern remix. On this venerable session, the "Dubmaster" introduces the world to the "Shalom Dub"—a revolutionary mixing technique where flying cymbals and sharp horns weave "in and out" of the sonic landscape. Utilizing the powerhouse rhythms of the Aggrovators (featuring Robbie Shakespeare, Carlton "Santa" Davis, and Chinna Smith), Tubby deconstructs vocal hits from Johnny Clarke, John Holt, and Horace Andy, stripping them down to their skeletal essence and rebuilding them into otherworldly soundscapes.

This 2026 Clocktower restock is widely considered the definitive edition of this classic. While other "dusty" pressings have circulated over the decades, this reissue features audio mastered from the original analog tapes, preserving the cavernous depth and warm, heavy bass that defined the Tubby sound. From the melodic, deep-frequency calm of "Iyahta" to the jagged, echoing percussion of "Hijack the Barber," every track hits with the visceral impact Tubby intended for his Home Town Hi-Fi soundsystem. Whether you are a dedicated aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this pressing is a mandatory acquisition—a crystal-clear window into the dawn of dub.