Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of rock steady, a genre that blossomed in the summer of 1966 and dominated the music scene for two unforgettable years. This carefully curated collection presents 12 of the most iconic recordings from the rock steady era, including classics like ‘007’ and ‘Train to Skaville’, as well as the beloved original 1967 version of ‘The Tide Is High’.
- Track Listing:
- 1. Rock Steady – Alton Ellis and The Flames
- 2. 007 (Shanty Town) – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
- 3. Ba Ba Boom – The Jamaicans
- 4. Stop That Train – Keith & Tex
- 5. My Conversation – The Uniques
- 6. Train to Skaville – The Ethiopians
- 7. The Tide Is High – The Paragons
- 8. I Am the Upsetter – Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
- 9. The Loser – Derrick Harriott
- 10. Perfidia – Phyllis Dillon
- 11. It’s Hard to Confess – The Gaylads
- 12. Return of Django – The Upsetters
This collection is a must-have for any reggae enthusiast and makes it easy to appreciate the top classic albums for reggae fans.
Joyce Sparks (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this Essential Rock Steady Classics Collection! It takes me back to the golden era of ska music. Highly recommend it!
Amy Moody (verified owner) –
The sound quality of these vinyl records is fantastic. If you’re a fan of rock steady, you need this album in your collection.
Jennifer Hill (verified owner) –
This collection features some of the best ska music vinyl records I’ve ever heard. Perfect for any reggae fan!