82924

    Ska La-Rama Treasure Isle Ska 1965-1966

    Doctor Bird
      • 1. Ska La Rama – Lyn Taitt & The Comets
      • 2. Renegade – The Zodiacs
      • 3. Independent Ska (Pussy Cat) – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 4. Around The Corner – Derrick Morgan
      • 5. One Eyed Giant – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 6. Koo Koo Doo – Stranger Cole & Owen & Leon Silveras
      • 7. Rocket Ship – Tommy McCook & The Skatalites
      • 8. Jo Ann (take 2) – The Movers
      • 9. Duck Soup – Baba Brooks Band
      • 10. I Wish I Were An Apple – Derrick Morgan & Naomi
      • 11. Nuclear Weapon – Roland Alphonso & Baba Brooks
      • 12. Never Too Young – Justin Hinds & Dominoes
      • 13. University Goes Ska – Don Drummond
      • 14. Run Joe – Stranger Cole & Techniques
      • 15. Teenage Ska – Baba Brooks Band
      • 16. Don’t Call Me Daddy – Derrick Morgan
      • 17. Thoroughfare (Treasure Island) – Don Drummond
      • 18. Toy Cat AKA My Pussy – Stranger Cole
      • 19. Vitamin A – Baba Brooks Band
      • 20. Don’t Do It – Dotty & Bonnie
      • 21. Stampede – Don Drummond & Baba Brooks
      • 22. Seven Days – Stranger Cole & Claudette
      • 23. You Are A Fool – The Clarendonians
      • 24. Virginia Ska aka Virginia Ska – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 25. My True Confession – The Silvertones
      • 26. Tribute To Don – Roland Alphonso & Baba Brooks
      • 27. Disc 2: – Guns Fever (take 1) – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 28. Always Remember Me (take 3) – Stranger Cole
      • 29. I Can’t Do The Ska (take 2) – The Zodiacs
      • 30. Forty Miles Of Bad Road (take 2) – Lyn Taitt with Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 31. My Lover Has Left Me – Derrick & Patsy
      • 32. Smokey Ska (take 2) – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 33. You Wish Me Bad (take 4) – The Spanishtonians
      • 34. Alcatraz (take 1) – The Baba Brooks Band
      • 35. Verona (take 3) – Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
      • 36. Storm Warning (take 3) – Lyn Taitt & The Comets
      • 37. Oh Misery (take 1) – The Movers
      • 38. Western Flyer AKA Road To Nowhere – Ernest Ranglin with Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 39. Ska La Rama (alt. take) – Lyn Taitt & The Comets
      • 40. Wake Me, Shame Me (take 1) – The Zodiacs
      • 41. Love Me Or Leave Me (take 2) – Owen & Leon Silvera
      • 42. Joe Snow Kone (take 2) – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 43. I Want A Lover (take 2) – Derrick Morgan & Noami
      • 44. I’m All Alone (take 2) – Frank Cosmo
      • 45. Peace And Love (take 3) – Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
      • 46. The Clock (take 2) – Baba Brooks & His Band
      • 47. My Heart Is Aching (take 2) – The Zodiacs
      • 48. How You Know Your Friend (take 2) – Derrick Morgan
      • 49. What A Bailing (take 4) – Duke Reid’s Group
      • 50. Dog War (take 2) – Lyn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band
      • 51. The Army Is Searching (take 1) – Basil Caral & His Group
      • 52. After A Storm – Baba Brooks & His Band

      • Includes 25 previously unreleased recordings

      • All tracks unavailable on other Doctor Bird collections

      • Features numerous major ska hits

      The first of a trio of newly compiled collections highlighting the very best of Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle recordings from the early-to-mid-60s.

      The 2CD set focuses on the final years of the ska era, with the first of the discs on the set bringing together many of the producer’s best-known recordings from 1965, with all of the material making its debut on the Doctor Bird label.

      In contrast, the second CD comprises rare recordings from the Treasure Isle vaults, with 20 of the tracks previously unreleased.

      As either a stand-alone collection or a companion volume to the existing or soon-to-be issued Doctor Bird compilations showcasing the very best of Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle label, ‘Ska La-Rama’ is an essential acquisition for anyone wanting to own the very best in original Jamaican ska sounds.

      People also bought

      United Dreadlocks Volumes 1 And 2Joe Gibbs Roots Reggae 1976–1977Doctor Bird
      By the later half of the 70s, when roots, DJ and dub dominated the Jamaican music landscape, few producers could equal the creative success of Joe Gibbs. Assisted...
        Duke’s CookiesDuke Reid’s Mento, Shuffle Blues & Ska 1960-1962, 3CD SetDoctor Bird
        • First comprehensive anthology of the early productions of Jamaican legend, Duke Reid. • Includes 20 track s new to CD. • Features some of the...
          Reggae Masterpiece, Expanded EditionDoctor Bird
          Originally released in 1976, ‘Reggae Masterpiece’ demonstrated the growing authority of Jamaican producer Joe Gibbs. Over the preceding nine years,...
          • – I’m A Natty – Jacob Miller
          • – I Was In Love – Beverley Bailey
          • – Slave Driver – Horace Andy
          • – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Lloyd Parks
          • – Burn Babylon – Silford Walker
          • – No Man’s Land – Cornel Campbell
          • – We’re Gonna Fight – Scotty
          • – Am I That Easy To Forget – Jimmy London
          • – For The Love Of You – Lloyd Parks
          • – It Won’t Be Long – Lone Ranger
          • – BONUS TRACKS - Knotty Knots – I Roy
          • – The End Of The World – Gregory Isaacs
          • – I Will – Jackie Brown
          • – Fire Burn – I Roy
          • – Dreader Mafia – Wally & Snuffy
          • – Natty Roots – John Tom
          • – A Win Them – Leo Graham
          • – News Carrier – I Roy
          • – Hooligan – The Fantells
          • – Send Me The Pillow – Jackie Brown
          • – Big Man Bed – Shorty The President
          • – Not Giving Up – Leo Graham
          • – I’ve Made Up My Mind – Enos McLeod
          • – Sufferer’s Psalm – I Roy
          Derrick MorganForward March! 2CD EditionDoctor Bird
          • Two seminal LPs new to CD. • Featuring many tracks new to CD. • Including numerous Ska and Rock Steady hits from the 1960s. To commemorate Jamaica’s...
            The In-CrowdMango WalkWise
            Reggae funk masterpiece "Mango Walk", by Jamaican producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Clive Hunt (The In Crowd, Azul, Lizard) continues to...
            • The In-Crowd – Mango Walk
            • The In-Crowd ft. Shanique Marie – Mango Walk (Equiknoxx Remix)
            • The In-Crowd – Mango Walk (Urbandawn Remix)
            • 1. The In-Crowd – Mango Walk
            • 2. The In-Crowd ft. Shanique Marie – Mango Walk (Equiknoxx Remix)
            • 3. The In-Crowd – Mango Walk (Urbandawn Remix)
            • View full info and tracklisting
            Catch A-FireTreasure Isle Ska 1963-1965Doctor Bird
            By 1963, Jamaica’s dancefloors and airwaves rocked to the recently developed sound of ska – the island’s first indigenous style to achieve international...
            • – Donkey City Part 1 – Baba Brooks Band *
            • – Stranger At The Door – Stranger Cole
            • – Summer Day – Dotty & Bonnie *
            • – Country Town – Baba Brooks Band
            • – We Are Rolling – Stranger & Ken
            • – Spider – Don Drummond
            • – Conqueror – Stranger Cole
            • – Loving You Always – Dotty & Bonnie *
            • – JFK’s Memory – Don Drummond
            • – Millie Maw – Stranger Cole *
            • – Enchanted Ball – The Melody Enchanters*
            • – Melody Jamboree – Baba Brooks
            • – Oh How I Need You – Stranger Cole
            • – Look Before You Leap – Glen Adams *
            • – Nothing Tried – Stranger Cole *
            • – Jelly Bean – Baba Brooks *
            • – Darling When – Dotty & Bonnie *
            • – Out Of Many – Stranger Cole
            • – Boat Ride – Baba Brooks
            • – Words Of Wisdom – Eric Morris *
            • – Sailor Boy – The Melody Enchanters *
            • – Your Kisses – Dotty & Bonnie *
            • – Little Boy Blue – Stranger Cole
            • – Donkey City Part 2 – Baba Brooks Band *
            • – DISC TWO Catch A Fire – Baba Brooks Band
            • 1. – Donkey City Part 1 – Baba Brooks Band *
            • 2. – Stranger At The Door – Stranger Cole
            • 3. – Summer Day – Dotty & Bonnie *
            • View full info and tracklisting
            In A Rocking MoodDoctor Bird
            First collection of Beverley’s Records revered rock steady recordings Featuring numerous rock steady classics With ten recordings new to CD! Widely...
              Irie Reggae Hits, 2CD EditionDoctor Bird
              • Classic roots LP new to CD• With over 20 tracks new to CD• Includes many roots classics from the late 70s As the 70s drew to a close, Joel Augustus...
                BoogalooThe Quintessence Of American Popular MusicPantheon
                £15 or buy one new copy on Amazon for £47!!! SUPERB USA OUT-OF-PRINT HARDBACK BOOK VERY LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE In 1965, the boogaloo, a dance akin...
                  Nicky ThomasLove Of The Common People (Expanded Edition)Doctor Bird
                  Originally released in 1970, in the wake of Nicky Thomas’s hugely popular seminal version of ‘Love Of The Common People’, the singer’s album...
                    Bobbie GentryThe Girl From Chickasaw County - The CompleteUMC/EMI
                    Restrospective of key works from the legendary country artist, Bobbie Gentry! Included are selections from Bobbie’s three BBC TV series including live...
                      The Mahotella QueensAbaculi Bethu / Umcolo KawapheliUmsakazo Records
                      Reissue of the legendary Mahotella Queens’ gold-selling 1973 single 'Umculo Kawupheli', infamously plagiarised in 1981 by Malcolm McLaren and Bow Wow...
                      • – Abaculi Bethu
                      • – Umcolo Kawapheli
                      Brown SugarI'm In Love With A Dreadlocks: Brown Sugar and The Birth Of Lovers Rock 1977 - 80Soul Jazz Records
                      Soul Jazz Records are releasing this first ever collection of the pioneering British reggae Lovers Rock group Brown Sugar including rare singles, dubs...
                      • – Black Pride
                      • – Our Reggae Music
                      • – Hello Stranger
                      • – I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks
                      • – Hurtin' (with Dennis Bovell)
                      • – I'm So Proud
                      • – Runaway Love
                      • – Dreaming Of Zion
                      • – Loving Dreadlocks Dub
                      • – You and Your Smiling Face
                      • – Do You Really Love Me
                      • – Proud
                      • – Confession Hurts
                      Lovers Rock - The Soulful Sound Of Romantic ReggaeTrojan Records
                      Double Album of 25 Lovers Rock classics from the Trojan vaults featuring Dennis Brown, Carroll Thompson, Gregory Isaacs, Louisa Mark and many more. The...
                      • Janet Kay – Silly Games
                      • Carroll Thompson – Hopelessly In Love
                      • Brown Sugar – I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks
                      • Marcia Aitken – I'm Still In Love With You
                      • Louisa Mark – Keep It Like It Is
                      • Marie Pierre – Can't Go Through With Life
                      • Louisa Mark – Caught You In A Lie
                      • Dennis Brown – Money In My Pocket
                      • Sugar Minott – Good Thing Going (We've Got A Good Thing Going)
                      • Ruddy Thomas – You Make Me Feel So Good
                      • Winston Reedy – Dim The Light
                      • June Lodge – Someone Loves You, Honey
                      • Leroy Brown – Taxi
                      • Gregory Isaacs – Night Nurse
                      • Carroll Thompson – I'm So Sorry
                      • The In Crowd – Getting Cozy
                      • Freddie McGregor – When Push Comes To Shove
                      • Sugar Minott – Lovers Race
                      • Dennis Brown – Wildfire
                      • Delroy Wilson – I'm Still Waiting
                      • Marie Pierre – Walk Away
                      • Dennis Brown – Love Has Found Its Way
                      • Winston Reedy – Paradise (In Your Eyes)
                      • John Holt – Ghetto Queen
                      • Ruddy Thomas – Key To The World
                      Brown SugarBlack PrideSoul Jazz Records
                      ‘Black Pride’ is the seminal Lovers Rock tune from Brown Sugar pressed loud for the first ever time on this new one-off press limited-edition (just...
                      • Brown Sugar – Black Pride
                      • Brown Sugar – Proud
                      Mr Bongo Record Club Vol. 5Mr Bongo
                      For Vol. 5 of Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series, the label look to a broad church - from Brazil to Cuba, Ghana, Jamaica, Japan, Mauritania, South Africa,...
                        Leron CarsonRed Lightbulb Theory '87-'88Sound Signature
                        **Repressed** These are highlights from the legendary Leron 1987-88 sessions, recorded when he was ust 15 years of age!!!These rarities were hand made,...
                        • – Mechanism
                        • – Dedicated
                        • – The Unknown
                        • – China II
                        • – Red Lightbulb
                        Studio One Music LabSoul Jazz Records
                        THIS ALBUM IS DEEP!Big brand new Studio One collection on Soul Jazz Records ... This new release delves deep into the unique melting pot sound of reggae,...
                        • Hortense and The Sound Dimension – People Make the World Go Round Version
                        • Leroy Wallace and The New Establishment – Far Beyond Version
                        • Sound Dimension – Face Man Version
                        • Fabian & The Vibes – Mother and Child (Part 2)
                        • Lennie Hibbert – Go For Yourself
                        • Dub Specialist – Chainey Roots
                        • Brentford All Stars – The World Is A Ghetto
                        • The Jay Tees and Brentford Rockers – Forward To Jah (Part 2)
                        • Roy Richards – Summertime
                        • Lennie Hibbert – Snowbird
                        • Pablov Black – Dread Head
                        • Cedric Im Brooks – Glory To Sound
                        • Jackie Mittoo – Lazy Bones
                        • Dub Specialist – Message From Dub
                        • Jackie Mittoo – Sunshine Of Your Love
                        • Roland Alphonso – Tenor Man Trip
                        • Ernest and The Sound Dimension – Surfin' (Part 2)
                        • 1. Hortense and The Sound Dimension – People Make the World Go Round Version
                        • 2. Leroy Wallace and The New Establishment – Far Beyond Version
                        • 3. Sound Dimension – Face Man Version
                        • View full info and tracklisting
                        Boss ReggaeStudio One
                        SOLD OUT AGAIN New Studio One release of very rare late 60s album only issued in the UK on Pama in 1969 - original costs £100s if you ever find one! Nuff...
                        • Winston Jarrett – Poor Mi Israelites
                        • The Flames – Scare Him
                        • The Meditators – Give Me True Love
                        • The Helpers – Help
                        • Jackie Mittoo – Night Doctor
                        • Lloyd Robinson – Run For Rescue
                        • The Meditators – Tomorrow When You're Gone
                        • W. Wellington – Too Many Miles
                        • Lloyd Robinson – Double Crosser
                        • The Heptones – Sweet Talking
                        • Winston Jarrett – Just Can't Satisfy
                        • The Gladiators – Jane