Description
Discover the ultimate collection of timeless Jamaican classics with this specially curated compilation, showcasing the legendary works of Duke Reid, the iconic label owner behind the Treasure Isle label. Featuring a stellar lineup of ska and rocksteady pioneers including John Holt, Alton Ellis, Baba Brooks, The Skatalites, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, and more, this album delivers the best of the genre. Highlights include the original recording of “The Tide Is High,” which later became a global smash hit for Blondie, and the defining reggae anthem "Ali Baba," a track that helped shape the sound of early reggae. As Dean Rudland puts it, “We could fill this album several times over, but this Solid Gold, all-killer–no-filler collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle.” If you're ready to dive into the roots of Jamaican music, this compilation is the ultimate starting point.
Tracklist:
SIDE A
A1 John Holt – Ali Baba
A2 The Jamaicans – Baba Boo
A3 The Melodians – You Don't Need Me
A4 Alton Ellis – Rock Steady
A5 The Techniques – Queen Majesty
A6 Justin Hinds – Carry Home Bring Come
A7 Roland Alphonso, Baba Brooks Band* – Nuclear Weapon
A8 Don Drummond & The Skatalites – Eastern Standard Time
SIDE B
B1 Eric "Monty" Morris – Penny Reel
B2 Stranger Cole & The Skatalites – Rough And Tough
B3 Phyllis Dillon – Perfidia
B4 Joya Landis – Angel Of The Morning
B5 U-Roy & The Paragons – Wear You To The Ball
B6 Dennis Alcapone – No. One Station (AKA Buttercup)
B7 U-Roy & The Melodians – Everybody Bawling
B8 The Paragons – The Tide Is High
