Name: Greetings From The Pioneers
Brand: The Pioneers

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Bonus disc: No

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amgl2003

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-06-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Studio 16 Records

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Black LP

Artist

The Pioneers

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Studio 16

Studio 16 is a UK Reggae Label and Distributor based in Brixton. It is run by Winston Edwards, who has an impressive background in the music industry, having worked with Fay Music, Joe Gibbs Records, and D.I.P Records. The label specializes in releasing both original LPs and repressing various classic LPs to this day.

With its strong connections to the reggae scene and experienced leadership, Studio 16 has become a trusted name in the industry. The label's dedication to preserving and promoting reggae music is evident through their commitment to reissuing timeless classics for new generations of fans to enjoy.

Whether you're a seasoned reggae enthusiast or just discovering the genre, Studio 16 offers a diverse selection of music that captures the essence of Jamaican culture. From *Winston Edwards* himself to other talented artists on the label, each release showcases the unique sound and soulful rhythms that define reggae.

Formed in the mid 60’s in Kingston, Jamaica, The Pioneers were one of the first groups to have international hits in the new music genre called Reggae. They played a significant role in shaping and popularizing Reggae, which emerged after Ska and Rock Steady. With their unique sound and infectious rhythms, The Pioneers quickly gained recognition and became influential figures within the genre. Their timeless music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Although the Sydney Crooks-led Pioneers were already veterans of Jamaican music scene when, in 1967, they came to join the small roster of the then rookie producer Joe Gibbs, the vocal trio had as yet failed to achieve any significant success. Within a year, however, they were regulars in the national charts, with significant hits including ‘Long Shot’, ‘Jackpot’, ‘Catch The Beat’ and ‘No Dope Me Pony’. In recognition of their popularity both at home and in the UK, London-based Trojan Records released an entire collection showcasing the best of their work to date: Greetings From The Pioneers. Issued on the Amalgamated subsidiary label that had been created as a vehicle for Gibbs’s works, the set became an essential purchase for many both in the UK’s growing Afro-Caribbean community and among a rapidly expanding young, white working class fanbase.

Greetings From The Pioneers

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