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With excellent sleevenotes by Lloyd Bradley (author of the classic book Bass Culture - When Reggae Was King (Penguin)) this album is dedicated to rocksteady at Studio One as well as covering reggae soul and the birth of reggae.

Featuring an all-star selection of artists: Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, John Holt, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown and more.

Soul Jazz Records' Studio One Rocksteady is released in CD- jewel case, 16-page booklet with card slipcase, as well as a heavyweight double-vinyl edition in deluxe strong gatefold sleeve (with full sleeve notes and free download code) and also as a digital download.

"A Superb choice of songs, an essential selection" David Rodigan

REVIEWS:

"Soul Jazz’s excellent collection… even without the history, the importance, and the ins and outs, this music isn’t as much of an intellectual pursuit as it is a pleasure in every note… tremendously tight vocal arrangements… just chock full of creativity, developing a unique sound in every single." Pitchfork

"This stunning compile… perfectly articulates rocksteady's correlation with sweet, sweet soul music… Heart-warming, life-affirming stuff." Stack Magazine, Australia

"Songs of love and lust had never channelled such a rich slice of cultural and social life as here" Wire Magazine

“Splendid anthology” Rock & Folk, France

"First class compilation for connoisseurs.” SKUG Magazine, Austria

TRACKS

The Eternals  - Stars
John Holt - Fancy Make Up
Cecile Campbell - Whisper To Me
The Heptones Party Time
The Gaylads Joy In The Morning
Marcia Griffiths My Ambition
The Heptones Love Won't Come Easy
Alton Ellis Hurting Me
Wailing Souls Row Fisherman Row
Ken Boothe Home, Home, Home
Jackie Mittoo Our Thing
Ken Boothe When I Fall In Love
Larry & Alvin Throw Me Corn
Duke Morgan Lick It Back
Carlton And The Shoes Me And You
Dennis Brown Easy Take It Easy
The Classics (12) Pack Up