1962 was a fascinating time for Jamaica; the country gained independence from Great Britain and was now also finding its own musical independence in the sound of Ska after having been predominantly dancing to U.S R&B at the dancehalls. One of the main exponents of forging this new sound was the former policeman turned liquor store, recording studio and the famed Treasure Isle label owner Duke Reid.

Trojan Records in his honour are now releasing a limited edition 7” vinyl boxset featuring 8 faithful reproductions of some of the Duke’s most precious musical gems from Ska’s heyday era of the mid-sixties, with each of these 7” singles making its first official release outside of Jamaica in this format.

The titles and artists of the singles will be:

SINGLE #1:
A. Renegade– The Zodiacs with The Baba Brooks Band
B. Duck Soup – The Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #2:
A. The Last Time – The Sensations with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
B. Portrait To Don – Tommy McCook & The Supersonics

SINGLE #3:
A. Samphey Man – The Rio Grandes
B. Special Event – The Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #4:
A. Don’t Trouble People – Alton Ellis & The Flames with The Baba Brooks Band
B. Alcatraz – The Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #5:
A. I Found My Love – The Sensations with The Baba Brooks Band
B. Western Flyer – Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #6:
A. So Long – Lester Sterling with The Baba Brooks Band
B. After A Storm – Justin Hinds & The Dominoes with The Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #7:
A. What You Gonna Do – The Techniques with The Baba Brooks Band
B. Tribute To Don – Roland Alphonso with The Baba Brooks Band

SINGLE #8:
A. Teach The Youth – Justin Hinds & The Dominoes
B. Windfall– Tommy McCook & The Supersonics