Trains that marked the golden age of roots reggae
A collection of rare recordings from the early days of reggae, produced by Joe Gibbs.
The recordings, made between 1968 and 1971, capture the transition from ska to rocksteady and early reggae. The raw rhythms and simple melodies convey the excitement of the Jamaican music scene at the time. This compilation holds historical importance as it laid the foundation for later reggae music, making it a must-listen compilation.
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Lee Perry - The Upsetter
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The Versatiles - Trust The Book
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3)
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Lee Perry - Kimble
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People Grudgeful
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The Reggae Boys - Me No Born Yah
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The Young Souls - Man A Wail
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Immortals - Bongo Jah
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The Slickers - Man Beware
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Tommy McCook Band - Soulful Mood
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Joe Gibbs Allstars - HiJacked
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Ken Parker - It's Alright
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The Soulmates - Jump It Up
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The Reggae Boys - The Wicked Must Survive
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The Slickers - Mother Matty
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The Versatiles - Push It In
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The Reggae Boys - The Reggae Train
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Ken Parker - Only Yesterday
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Peter Tosh - Arise Blackman
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Producer - Joe Gibbs
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Trombone - Vincent Gordon
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Tenor Saxophone - Tommy McCook
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Guitar - Lyn Taitt
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Alto Saxophone - Carl Bryan
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Piano - Gladstone Anderson
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Organ - Ansell Collins
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Guitar - Lloyd Willis
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Trumpet - Bobby Ellis
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Trumpet - Johnny Moore
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Backing Band [Also Present On Some Sessions] - The Hippy Boys
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Compiled By, Liner Notes [Annotated By] - Steve Barrow
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Bass - Jackie Jackson (3)
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Drums - Hugh Malcolm
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Guitar - Hux Brown
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Organ - Aubrey Adams
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Plated By - G (55)
