VA / Soul Jazz Records Present - Studio One Rocksteady [Black vinyl]

Format: 2 x LP, Black vinyl re-press
Catalogue No.: SJRLP277
Barcode: 5026328002774
Release Date: 30 Jun 2023
Genre: Reggae Classics/Ska

 Bestselling titles in Soul Jazz Records’ Studio One series, now back in print. Get up to speed with these classic releases from the most important stable in the history of Reggae music. Some of these titles have been out of print ever since their first release up to 20 years ago. Don’t miss this chance to buy these classic albums on vinyl.

 ‘Studio One Rocksteady’: With excellent sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of the classic book ‘Bass Culture: When Reggae Was King’), this album is dedicated to rocksteady at Studio One, as well as covering reggae soul and the birth of reggae. Featuring an all-star selection of artists: Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, John Holt, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown and more. “Soul Jazz’s excellent collection… even without the history, the importance, and the ins and outs, this music isn’t as much of an intellectual pursuit as it is a pleasure in every note… tremendously tight vocal arrangements… just chock full of creativity, developing a unique sound in every single.” - Pitchfork

1. The Eternals – Stars
2. John Holt – Fancy Make Up
3. Cecille Campbell – Whisper To Me
4. The Heptones – Party Time
5. The Gaylads – Joy In The Morning
6. Marcia Griffiths – My Ambition
7. The Heptones – Love Won't Come Easy
8. Alton Ellis – Hurting Me
9. The Wailing Souls – Row Fisherman Row
10. Ken Boothe – Home Home Home
11. Jackie Mittoo – Our Thing
12. Ken Boothe – When I Fall In Love
13. Larry & Alvin – Throw Me Corn
14. Duke Morgan – Lick It Back
15. Carlton and The Shoes – Me and You
16. Dennis Brown – Easy Take It Easy
17. The Classics – Pack Up
18. Ken Boothe – Moving Away