Name: Let's Do Rock Steady (The Soul of Jamaica)
Brand: Various

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4099964009347

Colour

Black

Colour details

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 140 Gram Vinyl

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Various

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Trojan

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The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae.

Despite its relatively brief period as the island’s national sound, the rhythms of many of its biggest hits have continued to influence and inspire music-makers to the present day, resulting in renewed interest in the sub-genre among record buyers in recent years.

This superb 2LP vinyl collection features 24 of the most popular recordings of the rock steady era, including the UK hits, ‘007’, ‘Train To Skaville’ and ‘It Miek’ and The Maytals’ anthemic dance-filler, ’54 46 That’s My Number’.

Pressed on high quality 140gm vinyl and presented in a stylishly designed sleeve, the album not only provides the ideal introduction to this hugely popular and influential sound, but is also a must for established fans of the Jamaican sub-genre, with many of the tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time in decades.

Let's Do Rock Steady (The Soul of Jamaica)

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Discover Let's Do Rock Steady (The Soul of Jamaica) by Various on vinyl from Trojan. A collection of 24 influential rock steady hits. Free shipping available!