69034

    Desmond Dekker Pretty Africa

    Trojan

    LP - pale yellow vinyl

    Recorded at Chalk Farm Studio in the summer of 1973, this long-lost album, showcasing the talents of reggae superstar Desmond Dekker and his backing group, the Aces, was recently discovered in the legendary Trojan archives. Comprising 7 superb sides performed by Desmond Dekker himself, and a further five highlighting the not inconsiderable vocal talents of the Aces, we are sure fans will agree that the 45 year delay in the release of this previously unissued collection has certainly been well worth the wait!

    Other Releases by Desmond Dekker

    Desmond DekkerYou Can Get It If You Really Want (Expanded Edition)Doctor Bird
    First ever CD issue of one of Trojan Records’ best-selling albums. Features three major UK hits: ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’, ‘Pickney...
      Desmond DekkerPretty AfricaPyramid
      Boss Sounds from Desmond Dekker & Roland Alphonso with one rocksteady vocal and a killer ska instrumental 1967/8
      • Desmond Dekker – Pretty Africa
      • Roland Alphonso – El Toro
      Desmond DekkerLicking StickBeverley's
      wicked rocksteady tune from desmond dekker here issued on original label with very rare version on the b-side.
      • – Licking Stick
      Desmond DekkerRude Boy TrainBeverley's
      Another classic early reggae tune from desmond dekker that got the skinheads moving on the dancefloor, with version.
      • – Rude Boy Train
      Desmond Dekker007 (Shanty Town)Beverleys
      2 all time classic tunes from the late 60s, recorded for Leslie Kong's Beverley's label. 007 went on to become a huge UK hit
      • – 007 (Shanty Town)
      • – Version
      Desmond DekkerIt MekBeverley's
      Classic 1968 recording for lesie kong's label beverley's. very clean reissue and with the added bonus of instrumental on the flip.
      • – It Mek

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        • Roy Shirley – Life
        • The Ethiopians – Gun Man (aka You)
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        • Roy Shirley – Your Smile
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        Sock It To Me!Boss Reggae Rarities - In The Spirit Of 69Trojan
        ‘Sock It To Me’ collects a dozen of the rarest and most collectable tracks from the Trojan catalogue, all of which have remained unavailable on CD...
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          His 3rd, classic album, produced by Derrick Harriott!
            Ken BootheEverything I OwnTrojan
            From one of the most soulful voices in reggae, Ken Boothe's '74 classic features such tear-jerkers as the title track, 'Everything I Own', 'Crying Over...
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            • – Evil Girl
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            • – Sad And Lonely
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            • – Sandie
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