Name: The Skatalite
Brand: The Skatalites

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP2650T

Colour

Turquoise

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

180 gram Vinyl. Individually Numbered.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262029279

Total Cap

Turquoise LP

Artist

The Skatalites

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

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The Skatalites are a legendary Jamaican ska band that formed in 1964. The original members, including Tommy McCook, Rolando Alphonso, Johnny Moore, Lester Sterling, Don Drummond, Lloyd Knibb, Lloyd Brevett, Jerry Haynes, and Jackie Mittoo, came together while studying at a prestigious music school in Kingston. After their initial success, the band faced a setback when Don Drummond was confined to Bellvue Hospital for the murder of his girlfriend. This led to the formation of two studio bands but did not deter The Skatalites from reuniting in 1983 and continuing their musical journey till today.
Throughout their career, The Skatalites have had a fluid membership with various musicians joining and leaving the group. However, Jackie Mittoo and Rolando Alphanso have been consistent presences within the band. Despite losing many original members over time due to unfortunate circumstances or death, The Skatalites remain active and continue to captivate audiences with their iconic ska sound.
Experience the timeless music of The Skatalites as they showcase their influential role in shaping Jamaican ska and leave an indelible mark on the world of music.

The 12-track Skatalites album do make for a tidy sampler of some of the best sides the group cut for producer Duke Reid during the last days of Jamaican R&amp;B and the early ska period. While by no means a definitive collection, Skatalite collates some choice cuts like Eastern Standard Time, Don-De-Lion and Yard Broom featuring the classic line-up on fine form, with Don Drummond on trombone, Jackie Mittoo’s piano and trumpeter Jonny “Dizzy” Moore laying down some foundational rhythms.

The Skatalite

Music GB