Various Artists – “Return of American Skathic” – The Midwest Strikes Back! CD – (JUMP006 – OUT OF PRINT)

The fourth volume in this hugely successful Midwest ska series, “Return of American Skathic” storms into 96 with an over-powering collection of 26 new ska bands (NONE appearing on previous Skathic CDS). Midwest Ska is growing at an alarming rate, with larger audiences and more bands playing than every before. And it’s not just a “2-Tone” revival, Midwest ska is more diverse than anywhere else, and this comp depicts this range with 60’s traditional jazz ska (Adjusters, Articles, & Space Heaters), Continue reading Various Artists – “Return of American Skathic” – The Midwest Strikes Back! CD – (JUMP006 – OUT OF PRINT)

SUSPECT BILL – “Bill Me Later” CD – (JUMP005 – OUT OF PRINT)

Minneapolis’ ska giants release their debut disc, which is the ska world’s first CD PLUS: it includes a 7 MINUTE LIVE VIDEO! While many talk about going back to the roots of Jamaican ska, SUSPECT BILL does and takes the music back even further — to the roots of jazz itself — big band style with all the brass, glamour, style, and swing that entertained America between the wars. SUSPECT BILL’s big horns have been compared to top U.S. bands TINY HAT ORCHESTRA and the CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES, and yet they create a sound all their own: a superb mix of chilling minor melodies, powerful horn Continue reading SUSPECT BILL – “Bill Me Later” CD – (JUMP005 – OUT OF PRINT)

PARKA KINGS – “23 Skidoo” CD – (JUMP004 – OUT OF PRINT)

The Parka Kings play a straight, up-tempo modern ska whose only gimmick is that they concentrate mor e on getting together some good songs rather than seeing how many genres they could cram into their act. Big ‘ol horns, a solid keyboard-bass-drums rhythm section, and solid production values make thi s one dependable disc. When they smooth out on a swingy jam like “Alone”, the urge to dance moves me. –Noah Wildman, Moon NYC Store Manager, printed in Sound Views Continue reading PARKA KINGS – “23 Skidoo” CD – (JUMP004 – OUT OF PRINT)

Various Artists – “Death of an American Skathic” – Midwest Ska’s Forgotten Past – (JUMP003 – OUT OF PRINT)

The third in this popular Midwest ska series, returning hot on the heels of American Skathic 2–More Ska From America’s Breadbasket, which garnered acclaim from writers/DJ’s worldwide for exposing new bands doing many styles of ska. Alternative Press declared in their August ’95 issue “smart comps like these only increase the music’s visibility: smart people like you should be buying them” after noticing the disc’s CMJ College Radio chart power during the spring. In Chicago, American Skathic 2 Continue reading Various Artists – “Death of an American Skathic” – Midwest Ska’s Forgotten Past – (JUMP003 – OUT OF PRINT)

Various Artists – “American Skathic Vol. 2″ – More Ska From America’s Breadbasket – (JUMP002 – OUT OF PRINT)

The second in a extremely popular Midwest ska series, returning hot on the heels of American Skathic–A Portrait of Midwest Ska Past & Present, which garnered tremendous criticall acclaim from writers and DJ’s worldwide including Billboard and Alternative Press. Locally, the American Skathic CD was a focal point in two Chicago Tribune articles (inc front page of Tempo October 7, 1994), received a full page piece in New City Magazine, and generated two near capacity shows at major indie rock club Metro. Alternative Press called it “fast, slow, weird [and] wonderful. American Skathic Continue reading Various Artists – “American Skathic Vol. 2″ – More Ska From America’s Breadbasket – (JUMP002 – OUT OF PRINT)

Various Artists – American Skathic Vol. 1 CD – (JUMP001 – OUT OF PRINT)

Following in the footsteps of successful regional U.S. ska compilations like Mashin’ Up The Nation, Skaface, California Ska-Quake, New York Beat, and Ska Gone South, Jump Up! Records released American Skathic to expose the world to the wealth of ska music that has existed in the Midwest since the early 80’s. American Skathic’s 20 bands span the years 1981-1994, and dispelled the common belief that American ska exists only on the East & West coasts. American Skathic–A Portrait Continue reading Various Artists – American Skathic Vol. 1 CD – (JUMP001 – OUT OF PRINT)

2024 SUBSCRIPTION CLUBS: LP $175 / 7 inch singles $75 – Join both clubs and get an BONUS Jump Up Supernova Swag!

It’s that time of the year again! The original ska subscription clubs are back! The Perfect Gift For The SKA / REGGAE Fan Who LOVES New Music! We’ve run the original CD club for 23+ years now and our vinyl LP club for 15 years! Get hard To find Limited Edition releases handpicked by JUMP UP Records all year! It’s a great gift for a vinyl newbie – or treat yourself – you’ve earned it after the past two challenging years! Has your hectic lifestyle (family, job, school, etc) made keeping up with the global ska scene impossible? Are you a new vinyl lover who wants to beef up your ska section? Tired of crazy high vinyl prices and want a great deal that beats inflation? Do you love surprises that come in the mail? If you answered yes to any of these questions  – these clubs are perfect for you! Continue reading 2024 SUBSCRIPTION CLUBS: LP $175 / 7 inch singles $75 – Join both clubs and get an BONUS Jump Up Supernova Swag!

SKA CARES SPECIAL OFFER

Add two LPs to your SKA CARES / SUPERNOVA order for  NO ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COST!

First, send payment of $40 total to us HERE:

Then pick two titles from the below list and email those choices to jumpuprecords@gmail.com – we’ll add these to your Ska Cares box and ship it out next week! Thanks for your support!  Chuck

THE BAKESYS “Sentences I’d Like To Hear The End Of” LP (brand new!)
STEP DAUGHTERS “The Right Sound” LP (brand new!)
DETROIT RIDDIM CREW meets CRAZY BALDHEAD “Instru-Mental” LP (brand new!)
ROGER RIVAS “Live With Love” LP (brand new album from The Aggrolites keyboard wizard!)
MEPHISKAPHELES “Never Born Again” mini-LP digital print pic disc (latest from NYC satanic ska legends)
HALF PAST TWO “Half Past Two” LP (brand new album from female fronted California bubblegum ska punk band. For fans of DHC Save Ferris)
MR KINGPIN `Introducing” LP (brilliant all star trad ska/reggae debut feat Roger Rivas and Dave Hillyard)
BOOMTOWN UNITED “Tuffer Than I” LP (St Louis 2-Tone greatness!)
CHRIS MURRAY COMBO “Buckle Up” LP (Cali acoustic ska troubador!)
DANI RADICS and THE SLACKERS mini-LP (Soul Radics singer teams up with NYC finest!)
SUSAN CADOGAN “Take Me Back” LP (Legendary singer’s latest produced by Mitch Girio)
THE SCOFFLAWS “S/T” LP (First time on vinyl for 1991 Moon Ska classic)
BIM SKALA BIM “Sonic Tonic” LP (Boston legend’s brand new album!)
THE FREECOASTERS “A Different Kind of heat” LP (Florida female fronted soul ska/reggae champs prod by Roger Rivas)
BOSS RIOT “Lace Up Straight” LP (female fronted 2-Tone sounds from Texas!)
SPY KIDS “Covert Action” LP (debut album 30 years later So Cal female fronted 2 Tone)
THE TOASTERS “2 Tone Army” LP (all time classic repressed)
THE TOASTERS “Dub 56” LP LP (limited repress)
THE TOASTERS “NEW YORK FEVER” LP (limited repress)
THE TOASTERS “SKABOOM” LP (limited repress)
MEPHISKAPHELES “s/t” mini-LP (modern classic from 2018!)
MEPHISKAPHELES “Maximum Perversion” LP (classic second album)
LOS APARTAMENTOS “Water Di Garden” LP (ols skool acoustic mento from Germany!)
BIG SKA BAND s/t LP (US band fronted by Corey Glover of Living Colour!)
Symarip’s MONTY NEYSMITH with THE BISHOPS LP (modern moon stomping classics color vinyl)
GREEN ROOM ROCKERS “Sweat Steady” LP (All 90s R&B jams in reggae style – green wax)
Various “DRINK THE SKA” LP (17 band collab with Ska Brewing pressed on random colors!)
VOID UNION “Return of The Supervape’ LP (all star trad ska band from Boston feat guests from The Pietasters, Danny Rebel now on orange vinyl)
THE SKALARS “Skoolin With The Skalars” LP (90s Moon Ska classic on orange vinyl)
MARK FOGGO’S SKASTERS “Ska Pig Returns” LP (Dutch 2-Tone ska legend from the 80s returns! On yellow/orange vinyl)
ATTRACTORS “Love Bombs” LP (all star jazz reggae ska band not just Brooklyn anymore! A who’s who of East Coast ska legends)
KING KONG 4 “Punch It!” LP (anthology of Mitch Girio of King Apparatus’ power pop 2 tone band!)
THE PRIZEFIGHTERS “Firewalk” LP (Minnesota’s rock steady and ska champs)
SCOTCH BONNETS “Come On Over” LP (female fronted ska and rocksteady from DC on red vinyl)
DESORDEN PUBLICO “Bailando Sobre Las Ruinas” LP (Latest from Venezuela 80s ska legends)
ANDY BASSFORD “Harder They Strum” LP (all star band lead by Grammy winning guitar legend)
RUDE GUEST “Lost Chicago Ska 1982-1993” LP (brown marble vinyl)
NAPOELON SOLO “Open Channel D” LP (brand new album from legendary Danish 2-Tone band!)
AKASHA “Mother of Exiles” LP (Chicago ska/roots reggae)
THE FUSS “Ourselves” LP (female fronted 60’s ska/reggae with a British Mod edge)
LADY ANN “Bad Gyal Inna Dance” LP (feat Vic Ruggiero, produced by Mush One)

Thanks for your support!

Chuck