Description
Discover the soulful, melodic sound that bridged ska and reggae with this essential 2LP vinyl compilation, celebrating the golden era of rock steady. Originally rising to prominence during Jamaica’s sweltering summer of 1966, rock steady ruled the airwaves for two unforgettable years and continues to influence generations of music-makers.
This beautifully packaged double vinyl set features 24 classic tracks from the era, including UK chart hits like ‘007’, ‘Train To Skaville’, ‘It Miek’, and The Maytals’ iconic ‘54-46 That’s My Number’.
Pressed on high-quality 140g vinyl and housed in a stylish sleeve, it’s the perfect introduction for new listeners and a treasure for longtime fans—with many tracks available on vinyl for the first time in decades.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 (Shanty Town)
A2. Lee Perry – I Am The Upsetter
A3. Pat Kelly – Somebody's Baby
A4. Delroy Wilson – Once Upon A Time
A5. The Rulers – Wrong Emboyo
A6. The Sensations – Right On Time
A7. Austin Faithful – I'm In A Rocking Mood
Side B
B1. The Maytals – 54-46 That's My Number
B2. The Paragons – Memories By The Score
B3. The Rulers – Copasetic
B4. Derrick Morgan – Conquering Ruler
B5. Stranger & Gladdy – Seeing Is Knowing
B6. Val Bennett – Baby Baby
B7. The Uniques – People Get Ready Do Rock Steady
Side C
C1. Val Bennett – The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)
C2. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – A It Mek
C3. Roy Shirley – Hold Them
C4. The Kingstonians – Winey Winey
C5. The Viceroys – Lip And Tongue (Alternate Version)
C6. The Overtakers – Girl You Ruff
C7. Lloyd & The Groovers – Do It To Me Baby
Side D
D1. The Upsetters – Return Of Django
D2. The Ethiopians – Train To Skaville
D3. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)
D4. The Uniques – My Conversation
D5. Stranger & Gladdy – Over Again
D6. The Tennors – Ride Your Donkey
D7. Derrick Morgan – Judge Dread In Court
