The first British reggae sub-genre to achieve ‘outernational’ success and influence the music of Jamaica, lovers rock was a dominating force in the UK scene, from the mid-Seventies through to the close of the Eighties. Developed largely as a counterpoint to the more militant style of roots reggae, the romantically-themed genre was heavily influenced by the styles of US R&B and the predominantly soulful Jamaican rock steady sound of the Sixties. Despite the style achieving mainstream success with a number of major UK chart hits, lovers rock received scant attention in the mainstream media until the screening of Steve’s McQueen’s award-winning 2020 BBC TV series, “Small Axeâ€, the highlight of which was an aptly titled episode that paid tribute to the style and its impact upon British culture. Since then, interest in the genre has continued to grow internationally and reflecting this trend comes this handsomely packaged 2xLP gatefold vinyl album. Comprising 25 of the most popular and influential recordings in the style, the collection includes works by such legendary British performers as Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Louisa Mark, alongside established Jamaican reggae royalty, notably Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, John Holt and Sugar Minott. With its focus firmly upon the best-loved romantic reggae sounds of the Seventies and Eighties, this essential collection of dancefloor favourites provides the most authentic representation of lovers rock sounds yet to see issue.
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
David Gilmour THE LUCK and STRANGE CONCERTS [4xLP]
Legacy Recordings
October 17, 2025 -
Joan Shelley Real Warmth
No Quarter
September 19, 2025 -
Atmosphere Jestures [2xLP]
Rhymesayers
September 19, 2025 -
Lorna Shore I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me (Deluxe Gold) [2xLP]
Century Media Int'l
September 19, 2025 -
Weakened Friends Feels Like Hell (Nuclear Splatter)
Don Giovanni
October 10, 2025 -
Balu Brigada Portal
Warner Bros UK
October 10, 2025 -
Bone Church Deliverance (Lavender Marble)
Ripple Music
October 24, 2025 -
Crushed no scope
Ghostly Int'l
September 26, 2025 -
S. Carey Watercress
Jagjaguwar
October 3, 2025 -
Paul McCartney and Wings WINGS (Limited Edition, Deluxe) [3xLP]
Capitol
November 7, 2025 -
Insecure Men A Man For All Seasons
Fat Possum
November 7, 2025 -
New Order Brotherhood 2024
Rhino/Warner Records
October 31, 2025 -
I Prevail Violent Nature
Fearless Records
September 19, 2025 -
Public Opinion Perpetual Motion Machine
Sideonedummy Records
October 10, 2025