Let's Do Rock Steady: The Soul of Jamaica 2LP
Let's Do Rock Steady: The Soul of Jamaica 2LP
Genre: Reggae
Label: Trojan
Format: 33RPM,

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Let's Do Rock Steady: The Soul of Jamaica 2LP

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SKU:
TROLP00934
UPC:
4099964009347
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24 Popular Recordings from the Rock Steady Era on Double LP!
Featuring Desmond Dekker, Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Maytals, The Ethiopians & More!

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during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae.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.

Features

  • Double LP
  • High-Quality 140g Vinyl
  • Many Tracks on Vinyl for the First Time in Decades
  • Gatefold Jacket

Selections

LP1

Side A:
  1. Desmond Dekker & the Aces - 007 (Shanty Town)
  2. Lee 'Scratch' Perry - I Am the Upsetter
  3. Pat Kelly - Somebody's Baby
  4. Delroy Wilson - Once Upon a Time
  5. The Rulers - Wrong Emboyo
  6. The Sensations - Right on Time
  7. Austin Faithful - I'm in a Rocking Mood
Side B:
  1. The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number
  2. The Paragons - Memories by the Score
  3. The Rulers - Copasetic
  4. Derrick Morgan - Conquering Ruler
  5. Stranger & Gladdy - Seeing Is Knowing
  6. Val Bennett - Baby Baby
  7. The Uniques - People Get Ready Do Rock Steady

LP2

Side C:
  1. Val Bennett - The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)
  2. Desmond Dekker & the Aces - A It Miek
  3. Roy Shirley - Hold Them
  4. The Kingstonians - Winey Winey
  5. The Viceroys - Lip and Tongue (Alternate Version)
  6. The Overtakers - Girl You Ruff
  7. Lloyd & the Groovers - Do It to Me Baby
Side D:
  1. The Upsetters - Return of Django
  2. The Ethiopians - Train to Skaville
  3. Desmond Dekker & the Aces - Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)
  4. The Uniques - My Conversation
  5. Stranger & Gladdy - Over Again
  6. The Tennors - Ride Your Donkey
  7. Derrick Morgan - Judge Dread in Court

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