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Welcome to Pama Records, the home of all things Ska, Soul, Rocksteady and Reggae.

Originally formed in 1967 by the Palmer brothers - Harry, Jeff and Carl – Pama Records was a pioneer in bringing Jamaican music and Reggae to the UK charts.

19/07/2025

Where are you listening from? We want to know where all the Pama family are based! 🗺️💛

15/07/2025

🎶 The Pama Years: Winston Groovy – Free The People (1972) ✊🏽💛

Released at a time of rising consciousness in reggae, Free The People saw Winston Groovy step forward with a message.

With tracks like Don’t Blame the Youth, Africa, and the title track Free The People, the album balanced soulful vocals with powerful lyrics about identity, injustice, and liberation, all delivered in Groovy’s signature smooth style.

One of the more underrated releases in the Pama catalogue, but a record that speaks volumes.

📀 A must for fans of early roots, lovers, and meaningful reggae.
Have you heard this one? Let us know below 👇🏽

12/07/2025

Everyone drop your favourite song released on Pama Records! 🎶💛

11/07/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary John Holt! 🎶💛

With a voice as smooth as silk and a catalogue that spans lovers rock, roots reggae, and rocksteady classics, John Holt remains one of the most beloved figures in Jamaican music history.

From his early days with The Paragons to solo hits like Police in Helicopter, Stick By Me, and countless soulful covers, Holt’s music has touched generations of fans around the world.

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of a true icon.
🙏🏽 Rest in power, John Holt, your voice lives on.

29/06/2025

🎶 Errol Dunkley – “Black Cinderella” 💿✨

A true reggae classic from the unmistakable voice of Errol Dunkley. Released in the early '70s, Black Cinderella blends smooth, soulful delivery with haunting lyrics - a timeless anthem that’s equal parts heartbreak and defiance.

With its deep groove and unforgettable hook, this track remains one of Dunkley’s most iconic - and a staple for lovers of roots reggae and early UK pressings.

💛 Still sounds just as sweet today.

27/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Byron Lee! 🎺🎶

A true pioneer of Jamaican music, Byron Lee helped bring ska, calypso, and reggae to audiences across the globe. As leader of Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, he played a major role in shaping the sound of Caribbean music and promoting it internationally - long before it was a global phenomenon.

From tight horn sections to infectious dancefloor rhythms, his influence can still be felt today in every corner of the genre.

💛 Big respect and birthday blessings to a true musical ambassador.

23/06/2025

Big thanks to John Bailey for sending us copies of his incredible books - two essential reads for any serious reggae and ska collector.

🔸 First up: 100 Classic Reggae Albums 1968–1973 - now updated and expanded to 228 pages. A deep dive into the golden era of reggae, packed with album art, commentary, and pure musical history.

🔸 Next: Spirit of ’69 – The Records That Defined an Era - a brilliant look at the ska, rocksteady and reggae tracks that shaped culture, style, and sound system energy in late 60s Britain.

Proper essential reading, salute to John for the love and the legacy. ✊🏽

18/06/2025

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14/06/2025

Rude Boy & Skinhead fashion 🧑‍🦲👕 Is this your style?

13/06/2025

🎙️ Max Romeo – The Pama Years 🔥🎶
Max Romeo laid the foundation of his career with two standout releases on Pama Records:
💿 A Dream
💿 Let The Power Fall

From romantic early cuts to rising conscious lyricism, these albums captured the dual sides of a future reggae icon - one rooted in both emotion and resistance.

Swipe through and revisit the early chapters of Max Romeo’s journey.
What’s your favourite Max Romeo track? 👇

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