To mark the 50th anniversary of Trojan Records comes ‘Trojan Ska & Reggae Classics’, a double vinyl album comprising 24 of the most celebratory Jamaican music hits from the iconic label’s legendary catalogue. Released in tandem with the TV advertised 3CD version of the same name, this joyous collection showcases the very best in classic Caribbean sounds, from rude boy ska to dancehall anthems, with the set featuring an incredible 22 Top 50 UK chartbusters, including 4 UK Number 1s and 13 Top 10s. The perfect musical accompaniment for the summer of 2018 and beyond, this blistering 2LP vinyl collection compilation ably demonstrates just what makes Trojan so special and why it remains the world’s greatest reggae label, half a century since its launch.
A1 | –Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Israelites |
A2 | –Dave & Ansel Collins | Double Barrel |
A3 | –The Maytals | Monkey Man |
A4 | –Harry J Allstars* | Liquidator |
A5 | –The Pioneers | Long Shot Kick De Bucket |
A6 | –The Upsetters | Return Of Django |
B1 | –The Paragons | The Tide Is High |
B2 | –Desmond Dekker & The Aces | It Mek |
B3 | –Tony Tribe | Red Red Wine |
B4 | –Desmond Dekker & The Aces | 007 (Shanty Town) |
B5 | –Dave & Ansel Collins | Monkey Spanner |
B6 | –The Maytals | 54-46 Was My Number |
C1 | –Ken Boothe | Everything I Own |
C2 | –Dennis Brown | Money In My Pocket |
C3 | –John Holt | Help Me Make It Through The Night |
C4 | –Susan Cadogan | Hurt So Good |
C5 | –The Pioneers | Let Your Yeah Be Yeah |
C6 | –Sophia George | Girlie Girlie |
D1 | –Althea & Donna | Uptown Top Ranking |
D2 | –Desmond Dekker | You Can Get It If You Really Want |
D3 | –Bob & Marcia | Young, Gifted And Black |
D4 | –Greyhound (4) | Black And White |
D5 | –Nicky Thomas | Love Of The Common People |
D6 | –Errol Dunkley | OK Fred |