Release Date: 01 July 2022
Label: Dr Bird / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929280748
Description
The first of a trio of newly compiled collections highlighting the very best of Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle recordings from the early-to-mid-60s.
The 2CD set focuses on the final years of the ska era, with the first of the discs on the set bringing together many of the producer’s best-known recordings from 1965, with all of the material making its debut on the Doctor Bird label.
In contrast, the second CD comprises rare recordings from the Treasure Isle vaults, with 20 of the tracks previously unreleased.
As either a stand-alone collection or a companion volume to the existing or soon-to-be issued Doctor Bird compilations showcasing the very best of Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle label, ‘Ska La-Rama’ is an essential acquisition for anyone wanting to own the very best in original Jamaican ska sounds.
Tracklisting
Wild Horses
Various Artists
The Residents
The House Of Love
The Exploited
Sham 69
Hawkwind
Rose Tattoo
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
VARIOUS ARTISTS
