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Let’s Do Rock Steady (The Soul of Jamaica)

Various Artists

SKU: 4099964009347

Barcode: 4099964009347

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The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae.

Despite its relatively brief period as the island’s national sound, the rhythms of many of its biggest hits have continued to influence and inspire music-makers to the present day, resulting in renewed interest in the sub-genre among record buyers in recent years.
This superb 2xLP vinyl collection features 24 of the most popular recordings of the rock steady era, including the UK hits, ‘007’, ‘Train To Skaville’ and ‘It Miek’ and The Maytals’ anthemic dance-filler, ’54 46 That’s My Number’.

Pressed on high quality 140gm vinyl and presented in a stylishly designed sleeve, the album not only provides the ideal introduction to this hugely popular and influential sound, but is also a must for established fans of the Jamaican sub-genre, with many of the tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time in decades.

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Track Listings

  1. 007 (Shanty Town) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  2. I Am the Upsetter - Lee Scratch Perry
  3. Somebody s Baby - Pat Kelly
  4. Once Upon a Time - Delroy Wilson
  5. Wrong Embryo - The Rulers
  6. Right On Time - The Sensations
  7. I m in a Rocking Mood - Austin Faithful
  8. 54-46 That s My Number - The Maytals
  9. Memories By the Score - The Paragons
  10. Copasetic - The Rulers
  11. Conquering Ruler - Derrick Morgan
  12. Seeing Is Knowing (With Lyn Taitt & the Jets) - Stranger & Gladdy
  13. Baby Baby (Aka 5-10-15 Hours) - Val Bennett
  14. People Get Ready Do Rock Steady - The Uniques
  15. The Russians Are Coming (Aka Take 5) - Val Bennett
  16. A It Mek - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  17. Hold Them - Roy Shirley
  18. Winey Winey - The Kingstonians
  19. Lip and Tongue - The Viceroys
  20. Girl You Ruff - Overtakers
  21. Do It to Me Baby - Lloyd & The Groovers
  22. Return of Django (Feat. Val Bennett) - The Upsetters
  23. Train to Skaville - The Ethiopians
  24. Intensified 68 (Music Like Dirt) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  25. My Conversation - The Uniques
  26. Over Again - Stranger & Gladdy
  27. Ride Your Donkey - The Tennors
  28. Judge Dread in Court - Derrick Morgan

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