VARIOUS / SOUL JAZZ RECORDS PRESENTS – Studio One Rocksteady (Repress) – 2LP – Black Vinyl

2LP Black Vinyl Repress.

Best selling titles in Soul Jazz Records Studio One series are 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. Dont 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 Jazzs excellent collection even without the history, the importance, and the ins and outs, this music isnt 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

Tracklisting:

A1. The Eternals Stars
A2. John Holt Fancy Make Up
A3. Cecile Campbell Whisper To Me
A4. The Heptones Party Time
A5. The Gaylads Joy In The Morning

B1. Marcia Griffiths My Ambition
B2. The Heptones Love Won’t Come Easy
B3. Alton Ellis Hurting Me
B4. Wailing Souls Row Fisherman Row

C1. Ken Boothe Home, Home, Home
C2. Jackie Mittoo Our Thing
C3. Ken Boothe When I Fall In Love
C4. Larry & Alvin Throw Me Corn
C5. Duke Morgan Lick It Back

D1. Carlton And The Shoes Me And You
D2. Dennis Brown Easy Take It Easy
D3. The Classics Pack Up
D4. Ken Boothe Moving Away