Name: 007 Shanty Town
Brand: Desmond Dekker

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

tjcd528

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-05-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5414939921940

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Desmond Dekker

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Trojan

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.

Desmond Dekker, born on July 16, 1941 in Kingston, Jamaica, was a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter. He is often referred to as the first superstar of reggae. Making his recording debut in 1963 with the single "Honour Your Mother And Father," he gained international recognition with his hit song "007 (Shanty Town)" in 1967.
Desmond Dekker & The Aces were led by this talented artist who left an indelible mark on the reggae music scene. His contributions to the genre have made him a legendary figure in the industry.
Despite his untimely death on May 25, 2006 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England, Desmond Dekker's music continues to resonate with fans worldwide. His unique sound and powerful lyrics remain influential and timeless.

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Desmond Dekker and the Aces' hugely collectable rock steady set, '007 Shanty Town' first saw issue on the revered Doctor Bird imprint shortly after the title track stormed the uk pop charts in 1967. Comprised of the group's finest work for Leslie Kong's Beverley's label from the period it sees issue for the first time in its original form, with artwork and mastering faithfully restored to suit the CD format.Buy this from our Trojan label campaign and get a free RT / Trojan cd sampler.

007 Shanty Town

Music GB

Discover 007 Shanty Town by Desmond Dekker. Hugely collectable rock steady set on CD from Trojan label. Free RT/Trojan CD sampler included.