5013929278134

The Best Of Reggae: Expanded Original Album

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: DBCDX081

Release Date:  07 June 2024

Label:  Dr Bird / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5013929278134

Genres:  Reggae  Reggae  

  • Description


    • FIRST EVER REISSUE OF POPULAR 1973 TV ADVERTISED ALBUM

    • INCLUDES NUMEROUS UK REGGAE HITS

    • FEATURES SOME OF REGGAE’S BIGGEST STARS


    Expanded version of the best-selling TV advertised album from 1973, comprising 55 of the biggest reggae hits of the late Sixties and early Seventies.


    The double disc collection includes numerous chart-busting hits and dancefloor-fillers, performed by some of the greatest Jamaican performers of the era, including such legendary artists as Desmond Dekker, the Maytals, Dave & Ansel Collins, the Pioneers, John Holt, Greyhound and Bob & Marcia.


    Guaranteed to bring a touch of warm Jamaican sunshine to even the coldest of days, “The Best Of Reggae” is sure to brighten up any occasion, 365 days of the year!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK - Bob & Marcia
      • 2. MOON RIVER - Greyhound
      • 3. LET YOUR YEAH BE YEAH - The Pioneers
      • 4. LIQUIDATOR - Harry J All Stars
      • 5. LOVE OF THE COMMON PEOPLE - Nicky Thomas
      • 6. ISRAELITES - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      • 7. SUZANNE BEWARE OF THE DEVIL - Dandy Livingstone
      • 8. BLACK AND WHITE - Greyhound
      • 9. BLACK PEARL - Horace Faith
      • 10. YOU CAN GET IT IF YOU REALLY WANT - Desmond Dekker
      • 11. IT MIEK - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      • 12. 54 46 THAT'S MY NUMBER - The Maytals
      • 13. ELIZABETHAN REGGAE - Boris Gardiner
      • 14. RETURN OF DJANGO - The Upsetters
      • 15. PIED PIPER - Bob & Marcia
      • 16. COME BACK LIZA - Dandy Livingstone
      • 17. EVERYBODY PLAYS THE FOOL - The Chosen Few
      • 18. ROLL MUDDY RIVER - The Pioneers
      • 19. OH! SHE IS A BIG GIRL NOW - Judge Dread
      • 20. FLOATING - Greyhound
      • 21. MAD ABOUT YOU - Bruce Ruffin
      • 22. DREAM LOVER - Greyhound
      • 23. RAIN - Bruce Ruffin
      • 24. BUILD IT UP - Tito Simon
      • 25. BIG CITY - Dandy Livingstone
      • 26. SNOOPY VERSUS THE RED BARON - The Hotshots
      • 27. I NEED YOUR SWEET INSPIRATION - The Pioneers
      • 28. DOUBLE BARREL - Dave & Ansel Collins

      Disc 2

      • 1. 007 - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      • 2. LONG SHOT KICK THE BUCKET - The Pioneers
      • 3. MONKEY MAN - The Maytals
      • 4. I AM WHAT I AM - Greyhound
      • 5. WHAT GREATER LOVE - Teddy Brown
      • 6. PICKNEY GAL - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
      • 7. ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY - Bruce Ruffin
      • 8. THE FURTHER YOU LOOK - John Holt
      • 9. GIVE AND TAKE - The Pioneers
      • 10. MONKEY SPANNER - Dave & Ansel Collins
      • 11. SUFFERING IN THE LAND - Owen Gray
      • 12. DANCING IN THE SUN - Daniel In The Lion’s Den
      • 13. I’M GONNA GET MARRIED - Danny Ray
      • 14. SWEET SENSATION - The Melodians
      • 15. TRAIN TO SKAVILLE - The Ethiopians
      • 16. RED RED WINE - Tony Tribe
      • 17. COME ON GIRL - Jackie Edwards
      • 18. WHO’S THAT LADY - The Paris Connection
      • 19. YESTERDAY MAN - Nicky Thomas
      • 20. REGGAE FROM THE GHETTO - John Holt
      • 21. SING A LITTLE SONG - Desmond Dekker
      • 22. DOWN IN THE BOONDOCKS - Delroy Williams
      • 23. THINK ABOUT THAT - Dandy Livingstone
      • 24. RIVERS OF BABYLON - The Melodians
      • 25. MONTEGO BAY - Freddie Notes & The Rudies
      • 26. KINGSTON TOWN - Lord Creator
      • 27. THIS IS REGGAE MUSIC - Zap Pow