Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BLBT200424.1

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Printed inner sleeves, exclusive sleeve notes and packaging, 24 remasterd tracks

Format Music US

Limited edition

1500

Release date

2024-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

658556105870

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Prince Buster

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Blue Beat Records

Prince Buster, born on May 24, 1938 in Kingston, Jamaica, was a pioneering figure in Jamaican music. He started his career working with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd and later established his own Voice Of The People sound system, record label, and shop. Buster produced numerous records featuring himself and other top acts of the time backed by Prince Buster's All Stars. His contributions to the ska era were immense, releasing classics on various labels such as WildBells and Voice Of The People. He enjoyed repeated success thanks to the respect bestowed by ska revivalists like Madness and The Specials.
Buster's first recording session in 1960 resulted in the hit song "Oh Carolina," which showcased his inventive style by incorporating elements of niahbinghi into popular Jamaican music. Throughout his career, he released records on labels such as Soulsville Center, Islam, Olive Blossom Records, Prince Buster Records Shack, and more. His influence extended beyond ska into rocksteady and reggae.
Prince Buster's impact on Jamaican music continued through multiple decades as he made comebacks during various ska revivals. In the late 1970s to early 1980s, UK groups like Madness, The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter,and Bad Manners paid tribute to him. His legacy remains strong as one of the most influential figures in Jamaican music history.

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Prince Buster - Back to where it all began - The Blue Beat Years features 24 classic Blue Beat tracks from the legend that is Prince Buster all originally released on The Blue Blue Label including Enjoy It (Enjoy Yourself), Madness, Al Capone, One Step Beyond, Judge Dread, (Judge Four Hundred Years), Rough Rider and more, all tracks are remastered from the original releases and presented on 2 x 12" vinyl discs with printed inner sleeves, exclusive sleeve notes and packaging.

Back To Where It All Began - The Blue Beat Years - RSD 2024

Music US

Discover Back To Where It All Began - The Blue Beat Years - RSD 2024 by Prince Buster on 2 x 12" vinyl discs from Blue Beat Records. Remastered classics in exclusive packaging.