Pama Records
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.
Born in the back of room of the brothers’ Harrow based real-estate office, the label released iconic early works from some of Jamaica’s biggest names including Derrick Morgan, Alton Ellis, Max Romeo and many more.
Here you can find official audios of your favourite classic singles and albums; all digitally available for your listening pleasure.
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🎉 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.
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🎉 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.
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So many options! We want to hear from you, let us know in the comments!
#reggaemusic #bossreggae #rocksteady
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🕊️ Remembering Bob Marley 💛💚❤️
On this day in 1981, the world lost a true musical prophet. Bob Marley wasn’t just a reggae icon — he was a voice for freedom, unity, and resistance.
From Trenchtown to the global stage, his message of one love and his powerful storytelling continue to inspire generations across every culture.
His legacy lives on in every beat, every lyric, and every heart that still sings his songs.
🙏🏽 Rest in power, Bob Marley. Forever the King of Reggae.
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🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Sly Dunbar! 🥁🎶
One half of the iconic rhythm duo Sly & Robbie, Sly Dunbar helped shape the sound of reggae, dub, dancehall, and beyond. His innovative drumming and production work have backed everyone from Peter Tosh and Black Uhuru to Grace Jones and Bob Dylan.
A true pioneer of the drum machine and the heartbeat behind countless reggae classics - today we celebrate his genius and contribution to global music culture.
🔥 Big up and blessings, Sly! 💛💚❤️
#reggae #dub #reggaemusic #jamaicanmusic #slydunbar
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🕊️ Remembering Coxsone Dodd 🎶
On this day, we honour the legacy of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd - the visionary behind Studio One and one of the true architects of Jamaican music.
From ska and rocksteady to the roots of reggae, his work shaped generations of artists and laid the foundation for the global rise of the sound we love today.
🙏🏽 Rest in power, Coxsone. Your influence lives on in every beat.
Photo Credit: David Corio
#coxsonedodd #studioone #reggaemusic #reggae #jamaicanmusic
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God forbid 😅 But if you had to start again, what would be your first record?
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What area in London was Pama Records based?
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🎉 Happy Birthday to the legendary Derrick Morgan! 🎶🔥
A true pioneer of ska and reggae, Derrick Morgan helped shape the sound of Jamaican music from the late ‘50s through the reggae era and beyond. With timeless classics like Moon Hop, Forward March, and Tougher Than Tough, his influence can still be heard today in ska, rocksteady, and reggae.
His music brought people together, told powerful stories, and laid the foundation for generations of artists to come. Join us in celebrating the King of Ska today! What’s your favourite Derrick Morgan track? Drop it below! 👇🏽🎵
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Today we're highlighting Volume 4 of our iconic boss reggae album series, "Straighten Up".
What's your favourite track on this album? Let us know in the comments!
You can stream and download this album here - PamaRecords.lnk.to/StraightenUp4
#bossreggae #skinheadreggae #pamarecords #straightenup
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