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"After embarking on a career as a singer in the early 1960s, Robert Thompson aka Dandy achieved significant success on the British music scene with a series of popular ska and rock steady singles. In the summer of 1968, he proved instrumental in the launch of Trojan Records, which later in the year granted the budding singer-songwriter-producer his own Down Town subsidiary on which to showcase his work. The company's faith in Dandy's creative talents was promptly rewarded when he provided them with two of their earliest big sellers: 'Reggae In Your Jeggae' and Trojan's first official UK pop chart entry, 'Red Red Wine' by Tony Tribe. Soon after, an LP of the same title was compiled and released, with the collection comprising the hit, alongside another 11 Dandy produced tracks, lifted from his most popular Down Town singles to date. The album remained a best seller for Trojan well into 1970, when the company issued the similarly compiled Red Red Wine Volume 2, which like its predecessor proved hugely popular among UK reggae fans. Meanwhile, Dandy's work ethos was reflected in the release of an array of further 7" singles and another two long players: Blow Your Horn -- a set that largely showcasing the talents of ace trombonist Rico Rodriquez and top British reggae act, the Rudies -- and Your Musical Doctor throughout which Dandy's own vocals took centre stage. Now, at long last, all four of these historically important albums have been gathered onto this superb two-disc set, with all but Blow Your Horn making their CD debut. The result is a timely celebration of the original boss reggae style championed by first generation skinheads half a century ago!"
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"Both of these hugely important collections feature on this essential 2CD set, the contents of which is further bolstered by the remainder of Brown's work with Niney from the Seventies and DJ cuts of some of his biggest hits performed by a number of Jamaica's most influential toasters, notably Big Youth, Dillinger and I Roy."
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"Four of the greatest ska albums ever issued. Includes numerous Jamaican hits of the early 1960s. Features some of the greatest stars of the ska era."
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DOCTOR 029CD
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"First issued in 1973, Like A Bolt is today widely regarded as one of the finest albums to showcase the inestimable talents of Jamaican singing legend, John Holt. Album unavailable on CD for almost 20 years."
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"CD debut for the ultra-rare Reggay At Its Best album. Features many of the biggest Jamaican hits from 1969 to 1970. Numerous tracks new to CD. Having established a reputation as one of Jamaica's leading record producers following the release of countless ska and rock steady classics, Arthur 'Duke' Reid effortlessly embraced the new reggae sound that emerged during the tail end of the Sixties. The developing sound was demonstrated on 'Reggay At Its Best', an album produced in limited numbers by Canadian independent, Lanarc Records around the close of 1969. Since its release this predominantly instrumental long player has become a highly prized collector's item that has remained unavailable in any format until now. Soon after the Canadian LP saw issue, London- based reggae giant, Trojan Records released the popular Greater Jamaica Moonwalk Reggae, which brought together a further dozen of Reid's finest works from the period, performed by such luminaries as John Holt, Dave Barker, Justin Hinds and the Ethiopians. These two essential albums now form the basis of this set, which is further bolstered by an incredible 38 bonus tracks, many of which make their CD debut, making this a must for fans of the legendary Duke and the popular boss reggae sound."
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"Two seminal Trojan albums from the golden age of reggae. Annotated by Lee 'Scratch' Perry biographer, David Katz/ Lee 'Scratch' Perry is still actively touring. Released by Trojan Records at the height of the reggae explosion of late 1969, The Upsetter introduced the world at large to the work of musical genius Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Comprising nine compelling instrumental sides from the Upsetters, the set also features fine vocal offerings from Busty Brown and the Silvertones, disguised as the Muskyteers. The following year, Trojan released the popular follow-up, Scratch The Upsetter Again, which further demonstrated the producer's increasingly innovative approach to music making that was beginning to display elements of the developing dub sound. Annotated by Lee 'Scratch' Perry biographer, David Katz, the CD provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and experience the early work of a man whose work significantly contributed to the transformation of the sound of Jamaican music."
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"One of the most influential reggae albums of the early 1970s. Features numerous rock steady and reggae classics. Most comprehensive collection of the popular singer's work ever to see issue! Widely regarded as one of the most gifted vocalists to emerge on the Jamaican music scene in the late Sixties, Phyllis Dillon enjoyed a series of hugely popular 45s for celebrated producer, Duke Reid, prior to her premature retirement in 1972. Shortly before she withdrew from the spotlight, Reid issued her one and only long player, One Life To Live, which has since become one of the most sought-after collections from the golden age of reggae. Now at long last, this seminal album is augmented by Dillon's most popular rock steady and reggae recordings for Reid's Treasure Isle Records, with the result being in the most comprehensive collection of her work yet to see issue."
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"Two of the most popular original Trojan albums of the boss reggae era. The Battle Of The Giants LP makes its CD debut. Features rare and previously unissued bonus tracks. Includes major UK chart hit, /Long Shot Kick De Bucket'. Among the first reggae hits to pierce the UK pop chart in 1969, 'Long Shot Kick De Bucket' made global stars of the Pioneers and led to Trojan Records swiftly releasing the trio's Long Shot LP, towards the close of the year. The album became a best-seller for the company, with the group's popularity in the UK prompting a follow-up collection, Battle Of The Giants, which hit the record shops the following year. Now, both of these popular Leslie Kong-produced LPs are brought together to form the basis of this collection, with the Battle Of The Giants set making its CD debut. And with the release further bolstered by seven rare and previously unissued bonus tracks, this collection not only gathers the very best of the Pioneers' recordings for noted Jamaican producer, Leslie Kong, it also features some of the most popular recordings from the boss reggae era."
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"First ever CD issue of one of Trojan Records' best-selling albums. Features three major UK hits: 'You Can Get It If You Really Want', 'Pickney Gal' and 'Sing A Little Song'. Desmond Dekker tribute act regularly performing live at significant venues around the UK through-out the year."
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"Led by the dynamic Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert, the Maytals were at the vanguard of the reggae explosion of late 1969/early 1970, with their anthemic 'Monkey Man' among Trojan Records' earliest UK chart successes."
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"After launching his career as an independent producer in 1968, Harry Johnson swiftly made his mark as one of Jamaica's most capable and demanding music makers. An array of popular singles ensued and after just 12 months in the business, he hit the jackpot with his first international hit, Liquidator. Performed by some of Jamaica's premiere session musicians, the record peaked at number 5 in the autumn of 1969, with its success promptly followed by an immensely popular long-player of the same name. The seminal boss reggae instrumental collection is now further enhanced with a dozen bonus tracks from Harry Johnson's eponymously named All Stars band."
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"Prior to uniting on disc towards the close of the sixties, Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths had enjoyed successful solo careers in their native Jamaica, both having previously scored significant hits for Studio One Records. Soon after joining Harry Johnson's stable of artists, the duo made the British pop charts with a joyous reggae version of Nina Simone's 'To Be Young, Gifted And Black', which peaked at number five in the spring of 1970. The following summer, the pair returned to the UK Pop charts when their self-produced version of the Crispian St. Peters' pop hit, 'Pied Piper' made it to number 11, but by the mid-1970s both singers had returned to their successful solo careers, with Marcia also becoming a third of Bob Marley's all-female backing band, the I-Threes. This long overdue set comprises the popular duo's two Trojan albums from the early 1970s, including the two best-selling title tracks plus a host of superior early reggae sides, including the rare Jamaican mix of 'Young Gifted & Black'."
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"In the Spring of 1971, the wildly exuberant 7" single, Double Barrel shot to the top of the British pop charts, resulting in Dave Barker and Ansel Collins becoming international celebrities almost overnight. The success of the disc was repeated throughout the world and was followed soon after by the best-selling LP of the same title. Within weeks of its issue, the duo's equally vigorous Monkey Spanner provided the pair with their second major global hit, although by the time the record hit the charts, Barker and Collins were back to working on their respective solo careers. While Barker, one of Jamaica's most accomplished vocalists, relocated to Britain, Collins remained on the island, where his talents as a keyboard player remained heavily in demand throughout the remainder of the decade and into the next. Featured on this expanded version of the best-selling Trojan LP from 1971, are the UK Number One title track, the duo's Top 10 follow-up, Monkey Spanner, and an array of sought after vocal and instrumental sides for the sessions with leading producer, Winston Riley."
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"A year after embarking on a career as an independent producer in 1968, Lee 'Scratch' Perry hit the big time when the mesmeric sax-led rock steady instrumental, 'Return Of Django' made number 5 in the UK charts. Soon after, Trojan released a hugely popular collection of the producer's most popular instrumental releases to date, suitably titled after the best-selling single. Perry's remained at the cutting edge of the reggae scene throughout the months that immediately followed, with tracks by the Upsetters (essentially the name given any set of musicians employed for his recording sessions) proving particularly popular among both Jamaican and British music fans. In response, Trojan issued a second Spaghetti Westered themed instrumental-based album comprising the enigmatic Jamaican's work that further demonstrated his increasingly bold and innovative approach to music making. Now, almost 50 years after the original release of these historically important long-players, they have been brought together to form this immensely fascinating and hugely enjoyable CD collection. Annotated by Lee 'Scratch' Perry biographer, David Katz, this is a must for all fans of both the producer and vintage reggae sounds."
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