• The Pioneers – Mother Matty
    • The Pioneers – Things Got To Change
    • 1. Mother Matty
    • 2. Things Got To Change

    Two killer boss sounds from 1969 produced by Joe Gibbs & Sidney Crooks from The Pioneers.

    Other Releases by The Pioneers

    The PioneersPusher ManOne Drop Store
    Originally released in 1978 finds The Pioneers in a more hard rooty's vibe featuring hidden gems "Ahuma" & "Ohio". Repressed with the original Canadian...
    • – Bus Them Shut
    • – Ahuma
    • – Ghetto
    • – Pusher Man
    • – Ohio
    • – Move With The Time
    • – Raindrops
    • – Samfi Man
    • – Goodnight My Love
    The PioneersJackpot / Off TrackAmalgamated Records
    Big hit for The Pioneers in 1968 with "Jackpot" just before "Long Shot Hit The Bucket" made them household names, check B-side "Off Track" instrumental
    • – Jackpot
    • – Off Track
    The PioneersTrouble Deh BushBeverley's
    Absolute supreme tune from The Pioneers with "Drive Back" on the flip as the original..
    • – Trouble Deh Bush
    • – Drive Back
    The PioneersLong ShotMusic On Vinyl
    One trio that not only succeeded, but blossomed following the onset of reggae, is the Pioneers, who in 1969 became one of the first Jamaican acts to achieve...
      The PioneersGreetings From The PioneersStudio 16
      The Pioneers rare first album from 1968, reissued with original repro sleeve and Amalgamated label. Killer Rocksteady tunes produced by Joe Gibbs featuring...
      • – Me Naw Go A Believe
      • – You'll Never Get Away
      • – No Dope Me Pony
      • – Jackpot
      • – Give Me A Little Loving

      People also bought

      The PioneersSu Su SuBoss Records
      "Su Su Su", one of the biggest Skinhead anthems ever, only released in England on the Attack label as by the "Soul Directions" in 1970.
      • – Su Su Su
      • – Slip Away
      The Reggae BoysMe No Born Ya (Early Version) / Hippy ReggaeAmalgamated Records
      Two rare 1968/69 tunes from Joe Gibbs & Niney The Observer production house featuring The Reggae Boys & Val Bennett.
      • The Reggae Boys – Me No Born Ya (Early Version)
      • Val Bennett – Hippy Reggae
      The ClarendoniansDeep Down In My HeartDrum Beat
      Two killer rocksteady tunes from 1967 featuring Lyn Taitt & The Jets and singers Ernest Wilson, Peter Austin and a 10 year old Freddie McGregor.
      • – Deep Down In My Heart
      • – Take It Or Leave It
      The MaytalsNight And DayBeverley's
      All time classic tuff funky reggae cut from The Maytals which was originally a B-side!! Jump up party tune with rare intrumental version on the flip. don't...
      • – Night And Day
      • – Version
      Glen BrownCollie & WineBeverley's
      Two killer tracks on one 7"...1970 rare early reggae vocal cut from Glen Brown and a wicked court room battle with rude boys from Derrick Morgan..don't...
      • Glen Brown – Collie & Wine
      • Derrick Morgan – Judge Dread In Court
      NativesDo Ba Do Ba DoDeltone
      The Natives recorded only a few songs, and this is probably the rarest as it was only pressed in Jamaica on a small run of pre release 7". The Instrumental...
      • Natives – Do Ba Do Ba Do
      • Theo Beckford – Te Ta Toe
      Peter AustinLick It Back Festival / Baby Don't Do ItShockin' Aust'n Records
      Written for 1969 Jamaican song festival by Peter Austin and produced by Warrick Lyn.
      • – Lick It Back Festival
      • – Baby Don't Do It
      Marcia Griffiths / Dub SpecialistFeel Like Jumping / Feel Like Jumping Pt. 2Soul Jazz Records
      All-time classic party tune!
      • Marcia Griffiths – Feel Like Jumping
      • Dub Specialist – Feel Like Jumping Pt.2
      Les Singes VertsFellow Men / Personal JesusGreen Monkey
      Wicked new limited 7" only single from French Rocksteady band Les Singes Verts, check the driving version of Depeche Mode's classic pop tune "Personal...
      • – Fellow Men
      • – Personal Jesus
      Dawn Penn / Jackie MittooNo No No / Ghetto OrganSoul Jazz Records
      • Dawn Penn – No No No
      • Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
      Slim SmithLet's Get TogetherPressure Sounds
      2nd of two 7"reissues from pressure sounds featuring the late 60s production work of bunny 'striker' lee. this 7" features the uniques lead singer slim...
      • Slim Smith – Let's Get Together
      • The Webber Sisters – My World
      Al BarryMorning SunAce's
      Originally released on Doctor Bird in 1970, KILLER early reggae two sider from former member of The Aces, Desmond Dekker's backing singers.
      • – Morning Sun
      • – I Am Not A King
      Lord Tanamo / Jackie MittooKeep On Moving / Totally TogetherSoul Jazz Records
      Stone-cold classic Studio One on limited-edition brand new 7" - loud, clean, boom!Jackie Mittoo classic + the wicked vocal cut by Lord Tanamo. Unmissable!
      • Lord Tanamo – Keep On Moving
      • Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together
      Maurice JohnsonGot To Be At The PartyStar
      Infectious rocksteady skanker from Maurice Johnson, clean and loud pressing don't delay...
      • – Got To Be At The Party
      • – Yield Not To Temptation
      Alton EllisBreaking UpTreasure Isle
      Rocksteady classic !
      • Alton Ellis – Breaking Up
      • Tommy McCook – Wall Street Shuffle
      Derrick Morgan Rudies In CourtBeverley's
      Both sides "Tougher than Tough" with Derrick Morgan in court and Jimmy Cliff's Nyahabingi classic "Bongo Man" 
      • Derrick Morgan – Rudies In Court
      • Jimmy Cliff – Bongo Man
      Johnny Osbourne (aka Winston Wilbert)All I Have Is LoveSpade
      "All I Have Is Love" was recorded for a Ranny Bop Williams/Hippy Boys session that took place at Studio One. The song was released on Harry Robinsons "Carib-Dis-Co"...
      • Johnny Osbourne (aka Winston Wilbert) – All I Have Is Love
      • Sparkers – Dig It Up
      Winston & GeorgeDenham TownBeverley's
      Mid sixties rocksteady from Winston & George Dekker with the killer "Keep The Pressure On" on the flip.
      • – Denham Town
      • – Keep The Pressure On
      Joe Chin / Claudius LintonStrong Love / Woman (Wash It Up)Spade Records
      Two rare 1969 recordings from Joe Chin with Claudius Linton's infectious "Woman" on the flip
      • Joe Chin – Strong Love
      • Claudius Linton – Woman (Wash It Up)
      Roy Panton & The Los Caballeros OrchestraBeware RudieMighty Ruler
      Superb rocksteady skank from 1966 featuring Carl Byran, Desmond Tucker and Roy Panton.
      • – Beware Rudie
      • – Not Nosh
      Delroy WilsonSome Body Has StolenCoxsone
      Two strong versions of the same song from Delroy Wilson on new repess from Studio 1
      • – Some Body Has Stolen
      • – Version 2
      Count Sticky & The UpsettersMove And GroovePressure Sounds
      Get FUNKY with the Count...Only on 7"
      • Count Sticky & The Upsetters – Move And Groove
      • Chanel 5 – Soul Bounce
      Derrick Morgan & PaulineSomeoneHop
      "Someone" credited on the UK Island label as by Derrick Morgan, this fine rocksteady song is actually by Derrick Morgan and Sister Pauline Morgan. B-side...
      • Derrick Morgan & Pauline – Someone
      • Derrick Morgan & Blues Blenders – Lagga Head
      Freddie McKay & The AcesA Little Bit Will DoAce's
      Two early 70s reggae recordings with both tunes recorded at studio 1 by Barry Howard.
      • Freddie McKay & The Ace's – A Little Bit Will Do
      • Joe White – Ain't Misbehaving