€ 15,99
Description
A well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker’s influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town),” it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience.
This is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker’s most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.
Tracklist
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | (Poor Mi) Israelites | 0:02:36 |
| 2 | Desmond Dekker | You Can Get It If You Really Want | 0:02:37 |
| 3 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | 007 (Shanty Town) | 0:02:33 |
| 4 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | It Mek | 0:02:31 |
| 5 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Fu Man Chu | 0:03:18 |
| 6 | Desmond Dekker | (Where Did It Go) The Song We Used to Sing | 0:03:02 |
| 7 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Rude Boy Train | 0:02:26 |
| 8 | Desmond Dekker, The Cherry Pies | King of Ska | 0:02:45 |
| 9 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt) | 0:02:44 |
| 10 | Desmond Dekker | Live and Learn (The More You Live) | 0:03:17 |
| 11 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Unity | 0:02:23 |
| 12 | The Four Aces, Desmond Dekker | Get Up Adina | 0:02:38 |
| 13 | Desmond Dekker | Generosity | 0:03:00 |
| 14 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Rudy Got Soul | 0:02:44 |
| 15 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | It Pays | 0:03:00 |
| 16 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Licking Stick | 0:02:12 |
| 17 | Desmond Dekker | Honour Your Mother and Father | 0:02:23 |
| 18 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Problems | 0:02:43 |
| 19 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Young Generation | 0:02:18 |
| 20 | The Four Aces, Desmond Dekker | Mount Zion | 0:02:42 |
| 21 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Pretty Africa | 0:02:38 |
| 22 | Desmond Dekker & The Aces | Pickney Gal | 0:02:45 |
| 23 | Desmond Dekker | Sing a Little Song | 0:03:02 |
| 24 | Desmond Dekker, The Specials | Jamaica Ska | 0:02:24 |
Contents
- 1 CD
Product details
| Artist | Desmond Dekker |
|---|---|
| Product name | Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker (CD) |
| Album | Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker |
| Categories | |
| Edition | CD |
| Release date | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| EAN | 4099964264524 |
| Market operator | View market operator |
