Diverse Reggae Let's Do Rock Steady The Soul Of Jamaica LP/Vinyl

The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae.Despite its relatively brief period as the island’s national sound, the rhythms of many of its biggest hits have continued to influence and inspire music-makers to the present day, resulting in renewed interest in the sub-genre among record buyers in recent years.This superb 2xLP vinyl collection features 28 of the most popular recordings of the rock steady era, including the UK hits, ‘007’, ‘Train To Skaville’ and ‘It Miek’ and The Maytals’ anthemic dance-filler, ’54 46 That’s My Number’.Pressed on high quality 140gm vinyl and presented in a stylishly designed sleeve, the album not only provides the ideal introduction to this hugely popular and influential sound, but is also a must for established fans of the Jamaican sub-genre, with many of the tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time in decades.SIDE A:1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 (Shanty Town)2. Lee "Scratch" Perry – I Am the Upsetter3. Pat Kelly – Somebody's Baby4. Delroy Wilson – Once Upon a Time5. The Rulers – Wrong Emboyo6. The Sensations – Right On Time7. Austin Faithful – I'm in a Rocking MoodSIDE B:8. The Maytals – 54-46 That's My Number9. The Paragons – Memories by the Score10. The Rulers – Copasetic11. Derrick Morgan – Conquering Ruler12. Stranger & Gladdy – Seeing Is Knowing (with Lyn Taitt & The Jets)13. Val Bennett – Baby Baby (aka 5-10-15 Hours)14. The Uniques – People Get Ready Do Rock SteadySIDE C:15. Val Bennett – The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)16. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – A It Miek17. Roy Shirley – Hold Them18. The Kingstonians – Winey Winey19. The Viceroys – Lip and Tongue (Alternate Version)20. The Overtakers – Girl You Ruff21. Lloyd & The Groovers – Do It to Me BabySIDE D:22. The Upsetters – Return of Django (feat. Val Bennett)23. The Ethiopians – Train to Skaville24. Desmond Dekker & The Aces – Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)25. The Uniques – My Conversation26. Stranger & Gladdy – Over Again27. The Tennors – Ride Your Donkey28. Derrick Morgan – Judge Dread in Court