VARIOUS – Studio One U.K. Red Series – 8 x 7″ – Vinyl Box Set

7”x 8 – Limited Edition Studio One Vinyl Box Set.

Studio One was founded by Clement “Coxsone” Dodd in 1954, and the first recordings were cut in 1963 on Brenmord Road inKingston. Amongst its earliest records were “Easy Snappin” by Theophilus Beckford, backed by Clue J and His Blues Blasters, and “This Man is Back” by trombonist Don Drummond. Dodd had previously issued music on a series of other labels, including World Disc, and had run Sir Coxsone the Downbeat, one of the largest and most reputable sound systems in the Kingston ghettos.

Tracklist:

1A. The Termites Have Mercy Mr. Percy
1B. The Soul Brothers Hot And Cold

2A. Ernest Ranglin&The Soul Vendors Psychedelic Rock
2B. The Gaylads I Am Free

3A. The Termites My Last Love
3B. Ken Boothe The Girl I Led Behind

4A. The Heptones Love Me Girl
4B. Wrigglers Reel Up

5A. The Viceroys The King Is Back
5B. The Three Tops Vex Till You Buss

6A. Jackie Mifoo&The Soul Vendors Evening Time
6B. The Righteous Flames Ease Up

7A. The Heptones Dock Of The Bay
7B. Anthony Ellis* I Am The Ruler

8A. Carlton And The Shoes This Feeling
8B. Carlton And The Shoes Me & You

Artwork By J Bonner
Executive Producer Carol Dodd
Mastered By Toby Mountain
Photography Carol Dodd
Producer Clement “Coxsone” Dodd
Supervised By Chris Wilson
Transferred By Chris Wilson,Courtney Dodd,Ian Barref