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Desmond Dekker

Essential Artist Collection

£13.99

Released: 17th October 2026. A well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker's influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like 'Israelites' and '007 (Shanty Town)', it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience. This is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker's most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.

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    • Details

      Released:
      17th October 2026
      Category:
      Reggae, Reggae
      Format:
      CD Album
      Barcode:
      4099964264524
    • Description

      A well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker's influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like 'Israelites' and '007 (Shanty Town)', it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience. This is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker's most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.
    • Track listing

      Disc 1

      Track name
      Artist
      1.(Poor Mi) Israelites
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      2.You Can Get It If You Really Want
      Desmond Dekker
      3.007 (Shanty Town)
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      4.It Mek
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      5.Fu Man Chu
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      6.(Where Did It Go) the Song We Used to Sing
      Desmond Dekker
      7.Rude Boy Train
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      8.King of Ska
      Desmond Dekker and The Cherry Pies
      9.Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt)
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      10.Live and Learn (The More You Live)
      Desmond Dekker
      11.Unity
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      12.Get Up Edina
      Desmond Dekker and The Four Aces
      13.Generosity
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      14.Rudy Got Soul
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      15.It Pays
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      16.Licking Stick
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      17.Honour Your Mother and Father
      Desmond Dekker
      18.Problems
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      19.Young Generation
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      20.Mount Zion
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      21.Pretty Africa
      Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      22.Pickney Gal
      Desmond Dekker
      23.Sing a Little Song
      Desmond Dekker
      24.Jamaica Ska
      Desmond Dekker and The Specials
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