
The Skatalites
Essential Artist Collection - The Skatalites (2xLP)
Release date:
January 20, 2023
Label:
Trojan Records
2x Clear Transparent Vinyl During the early 1960’s, the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaica’s musical landscape, with the driving dynamic sound championed by arguably the greatest ensemble of musicians ever to have performed and recorded on the island. Fronted by legendary saxophonist Tommy McCook, the Skatalites also comprised a veritable who’s who of Kingston-based performers, their number including trombonist Don Drummond, tenor saxman Roland Alphonso, drumming supremo Lloyd Knibb and keyboard prodigy Jackie Mittoo. Following their creation in the summer of ’64, this powerhouse instrumental combo dominated the island’s music industry for 18 glorious months, the very best of their work produced by famed Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid. The best of their output for the celebrated producer is showcased on the ‘Essential Artist Collection’, which sees issue on 2LP vinyl set provides the best introduction yet to the music of the incredible, multi-talented and hugely influential Skatalites
Tracklist:
- 1. (Music Is) My Occupation - By Don Drummond, Tommy McCook & The Skatalites
- 2. Alley Cat Ska - By Tommy McCook & The Baba Brooks Band
- 3. Cool Smoke - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 4. Garden of Love - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 5. Twelve Minutes to Go - By Tommy McCook & The Skatalites
- 6. Girls Town Ska - By The Baba Brooks Band
- 7. Vitamin A - By The Baba Brooks Band
- 8. Latin Goes Ska - By Lester Sterling & The Skatalites
- 9. Alipang (Alley Pon) - By Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 10. Lucky Seven - By Don Drummond & Baba Brooks
- 11. Musical Store Room - By Frank Anderson, Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 12. Musical Communion (Sly Mongoose) - By Baba Brooks
- 13. Sandy Gully - By Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites
- 14. Doctor Dekker - By Don Drummond & The Baba Brooks Band
- 15. Nuclear Weapon - By Roland Alphonso & The Baba Brooks Band
- 16. Corner Stone (A Trip to Mars) - By Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites
- 17. Knockout Punch (Cotton Tree) - By Baba Brooks & Don Drummond
- 18. Don De Lion - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 19. Rocket Ship - By Tommy McCook & The Skatalites
- 20. Feeling Fine - By Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites
- 21. Mesopotamia - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 22. Eastern Standard Time - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 23. Thoroughfare (Treasure Isle) - By Don Drummond & The Skatalites
- 24. Silver Dollar - By Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites
- 25. Street Corner
- 26. University Goes Ska - By Don Drummond
- 27. Good News
- 28. J.F.K.'s Memory - By Don Drummond & Tommy McCook
Order vinyl:

Vinyl & Turntable Accessories
-
GROOVEWASHER SC1 Stylus Cleaning Kit
-
Record Cleaner Kit
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
-
Boundless Audio Stylus Cleaner Brush
More upcoming records
-
Moonlight Sorcery Nightwind: The Conqueror From The Stars24 February 2023 [Avantgarde Music]
-
Fantasy Camp Casual Intimacy03 February 2023 [Memory Music]
-
Witchcraft Legend (2xLP)24 February 2023 [Svart Records]
-
Shamir Heterosexuality24 February 2023 [Diggers Factory]
-
Mogwai Come On Die Young (2xLP)10 February 2023 [Chemikal Underground]
-
Houston Outlaws Ain't No Telling03 February 2023 [Kent Records Uk]
-
Uk Subs Crash Course14 April 2023 [Demon / Edsel]
-
The Jeremy Edge Project Saints And Souls Vol. 210 March 2023 [Deko Music]
-
L.g. Jr. Mair Selected Rhythm Tracks 1988-1994 Volume I (2xLP)24 March 2023 [Choon]
-
Armin Van Buuren Old Skool; Mini Album (Pink)10 February 2023 [Music On Vinyl]
-
Erik Hall Canto Ostinato24 February 2023 [Western Vinyl]
-
Raven All For One31 March 2023 [Culture Factory]
-
Doug Paisley Say What You Like17 March 2023 [Outside Music]
-
F.m. (Uk) Tough It Out (Limited Clear & White Marble)10 March 2023 [Music On Vinyl]
-
Marc / Braide Almond Chaos & More Live At The Royal Festival Hall (3xLP)17 February 2023 [Sfe]
-
Pete Molinari Just Like Achilles10 February 2023 [Blind Faith Records]
-
Micah Thomas Piano Solo (2xLP)24 February 2023 [LP345 Records]
-
Gil Scott-Heron Small Talk At 125Th & Lenox03 February 2023 [Beat Goes Public Bgp]
-
Norman Zulu & Jive Connection Vusi Mahlasela Face To Face17 February 2023 [Strut]
-
Job For A Cowboy Ruination21 April 2023 [Metal Blade]
-
Monsters Expedition + Earlier Adventures Monsters Expedition + Earlier Adventures Original Soundtrack (2xLP)24 February 2023 [Iam8Bit]
-
Kraut An Adjustment To Society (Black/White Splatter)24 March 2023 [New Red Archives]
-
Matt Elliott The End Of Days31 March 2023 [Ici D'ailleurs]
-
Mick Rossi Gun St.10 March 2023 [Secret Records]