Specially Curated By Island Records' Founder Chris Blackwell - featuring Toots & The Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The Spencer Davis Group & more
Since its beginnings in Jamaica in 1959, the story of the pioneering Island Records label has been inextricably linked to the story of its founder, Chris Blackwell. Now, Blackwell has curated a series of compilation LPs, featuring his hand-picked tracks that correspond with his and Island's legendary history. Volume One of The Vinyl Series, a 14-track album covering the years 1962 to 1969, includes Toots & the Maytals, Desmond Dekker & the All-Stars, and more.
A1 | The Melodians - Long Shot Kick de Bucket |
A2 | Toots & The Maytals - Six and Seven Books of Moses |
A3 | The Melodians - Rivers of Babylon |
A4 | Derrick Morgan - Forward March |
A5 | Harry J. All Stars - Liquidator |
A6 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces - Israelites |
A7 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces - 007 (Shanty Town) |
B1 | Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop |
B2 | Toots & The Maytals - 54-46 Was My Number |
B3 | The Spencer Davis Group - Keep on Running |
B4 | The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin' |
B5 | Inez And Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird |
B6 | Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle |
B7 | The Soul Sisters - I Can't Stand It |