Name: Spirit of 69:The Trojan Albums Collection
Brand: Various

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Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Release date

2019-03-29

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405053847338

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4050538473384

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Various

Label EU

Trojan

Genre EU

Reggae / Dub

The Beginning:
On July 28th, 1967, the label Trojan was launched by Island Records, one of the UK's leading independent record companies. Created as a sub-label to showcase the productions of Jamaican producer Arthur "Duke" Reid, Trojan quickly became synonymous with reggae music. The label took its name from Reid's powerful sound system and Jamaican label active at the same time. Despite being short-lived initially, Trojan highlighted some of the finest music from Jamaica during the Rocksteady era. After its demise, Trojan was resurrected and went on to dominate the Jamaican records market in the UK.
In the 60s and 70s, Trojan Records successfully spread Reggae throughout the UK and beyond by licensing Jamaican recordings and producing UK-based acts. The parent company was sold to Allied in the 1970s, who continued releasing records under Trojan Records. In 2001, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd acquired the full catalogue of Trojan Records. Subsequently, Universal Music Group purchased Sanctuary in 2007 and later sold it to BMG in 2013. Since then, BMG has distributed Trojan Records in Europe through PIAS. Reissues on Music On Vinyl since 2017 are handled by Townsend Music.
Trojan continues to be a legendary label that has played a significant role in promoting reggae music worldwide.

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Spirit of 69 is the essence of the original skinhead era of the late Sixties. Born of Britain’s working-class estates, the no-nonsense sub-culture that widely recognised in early boss reggae a sound that matched their outlook, changed styles and attitudes forever. Fashion and music would never be the same.In 1969 reggae and the skinhead look hit the big time in the UK. The fortunes of the music and new look were of course closely intertwined, with skinheads largely instrumental in propelling the music from Jamaica into the British charts. But while the singles and albums that became hits have since provided the focus for numerous compilations, the lesser known records, bought by the die-hards and aficionados, have been largely overlooked.This stylishly designed CD clamshell release helps set things straight by comprising faithful reproductions of 5 of the most collectable Trojan albums that attracted fans of the new reggae style throughout the latter half of ’69. Also included in the package is a 16-page booklet featuring a fascinating background information on each of the albums and an array of fascinating imagery. It features Reggae Is Tight - Lloyd Charmers, Jackpot of Hits - Various, Reggae with Soul - Owen Gray, Reggae with the Hippy Boys - Hippy boys and Fire Corner - The Dynamites.

Spirit of 69:The Trojan Albums Collection

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