Greatest Jamaican Beat

• The Jamaicans – Baba Boom (Festival 1967)
• The Techniques – Queen Majesty
• Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Fight Too Much
• The Melodians – You Have Caught Me (Alternate Version)
• Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Saboo
• Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Our Man Flint

• 1. The Jamaicans – Baba Boom (Festival 1967)
• 2. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Tommy's Rock Steady
• 3. The Techniques – Drink Wine
• 4. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Hot Rock
• 5. Phyllis Dillon – Release Me
• 6. Honey Boy Martin – Hey Leroy
• 7. The Techniques – Queen Majesty
• 8. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Soul Serenade
• 9. The Paragons – Mercy Mercy Mercy
• 10. Phyllis Dillon – Don't Touch Me Tomato
• 11. The Melodians – You Don't Need Me
• 12. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Down On Bond Street
• 13. The Three Tops – You Should've Known Better
• 14. The Jamaicans – I've Got A Pain
• 15. The Gladiators – Lie Low
• 16. Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Fight Too Much
• 17. The Melodians – I Know Just How She Feels
• 18. The Treasure Isle Boys – What Kind Of Fool
• 19. Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Come
• 20. Norman Grant – Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
• 21. Gloria And Franklin – I Am Sorry
• 22. Eric "Monty" Morris – Tears In My Eyes
• 23. Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Once A Man (Alternate Version)
• 24. The Melodians – You Have Caught Me (Alternate Version)
• 25. The Melodians – Do It Right (Alternate Version)
• 26. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Soul Rock
• 27. Lynn Taitt – Spanish Eyes
• 28. Roland Alphonso – Never To Be Mine
• 29. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Indian Love Call
• 30. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Starry Night
• 31. Lynn Taitt – The Yellow Basket
• 32. Lester Sterling – Inez (aka Tracy's Theme)
• 33. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Sir Don (aka Yeh Yeh)
• 34. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Saboo
• 35. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – What Now? (Theme From Dr. Zhivago)
• 36. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Zazuka
• 37. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Train To Ska-thedral
• 38. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Wall Street Shuffle
• 39. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Sweet And Gentle
• 40. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Moody Ska
• 41. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – One, Two, Three, Kick
• 42. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Jam Session
• 43. Bobby Ellis – Sweet Lorna
• 44. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Nocturn
• 45. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Continental
• 46. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – The Shadow Of Your Smile
• 47. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Persian Cat
• 48. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Real Cool
• 49. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Our Man Flint
• 50. Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Michelle

Throughout the brief, yet spectacularly creative rock steady era of the mid-to-late Sixties, the productions of Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid dominated Jamaica’s musical landscape, with the larger than life former policeman releasing hit after hit on his celebrated Treasure Isle, Dutchess and Trojan labels. Whilst at the height of his success he also issued arguably the finest Jamaican- produced album of the period, “Greatest Jamaican Beat”, a 12 track collection showcasing some of the most talented and popular acts on his roster.

This seminal 1967 set provides the focus of the first disc on this 2CD release, with its dozen tracks supplemented by an array of rock steady gems from Reid’s archives, many of which have remained unavailable for years. Disc 2, meanwhile, showcases the previously unreleased LP, “Soul Rock-Steady”, featuring Treasure Isle’s in- house band, the Supersonics, fronted by the hugely gifted saxophonist Tommy McCook. Compiled in 1967, the 12-track album is further enhanced by numerous additional sides by the celebrated instrumental combo, a number of which make their CD debut.

Complementing the contents of other currently available Doctor Bird and Trojan Duke Reid-themed collections, this celebration of the ever-popular rock steady sound is a must for the fans of both the genre and its greatest exponent.