Arriving in 1978, 'Uptown Top Ranking' transformed Althea & Donna from Kingston schoolgirls into international reggae stars. Centred around the smash-hit title track, the album captures the charm, confidence, and youthful energy that resonated with audiences around the world and sent the duo to the top of the UK charts. Rather than relying on heavy political themes, the record embraces a lighter, more playful approach, pairing relaxed reggae rhythms with spirited vocal performances. A snapshot of late-1970s Jamaican music culture, 'Uptown Top Ranking' remains a distinctive and enduring release, celebrated for its originality and crossover appeal.

*Please note, due to the nature of production, the final product colouring may differ slightly from the image and each other.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

Length

1.No More Fighting

Althea & Donna

3.4

2.Jah Rastafari

Althea & Donna

3.42

3.Make a Truce

Althea & Donna

4.16

4.Oh Dread

Althea & Donna

2.37

5.Uptown Top Ranking

Althea & Donna

3.45

6.It Mek

Althea & Donna

3.5

7.The West

Althea & Donna

3.48

8.Jah Music

Althea & Donna

3.54

9.If You Don't Love Jah

Althea & Donna

2.55

10.Sorry

Althea & Donna

3.57

11.They Wanna Just

Althea & Donna

2.51

12.Going to Negril (12\" Version)

Althea & Donna

7.08

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