Desmond Dekker - Essential Collection (Violet Vinyl)

The original King of Reggae, Desmond Dekker introduced the sound of Jamaica to the world at large through a series of international hits. And, as expertly demonstrated by this superb compilation, few reggae artists were more influential and celebrated than the legendary Desmond Dekker.

The Essential Artist Collection brings together the very best of their output from this period including "007," "It Mek," "Pickney Gal," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," "Sing a Little Song" and the first Jamaican-produced recording to top the British 7" singles listings, "Israelites."

Limited Edition TRANSPARENT VIOLET double vinyl produced by BMG for Trojan Records in 2023. Gatefold sleeve. Made in Germany.

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE A

1. Israelites
2. It Mek
3. Fu Man Chu
4. The Song We Used to Sing
5. Beautiful and Dangerous
6. King of Ska
7. Intensified '68

SIDE B

1. You Can Get It If You Really Want
2. Unity
3. Live and Learn
4. Rudy Got Soul
5. Get Up Adina
6. Generosity
7. Pretty Africa

SIDE C

1. 007
2. The First for a Long Time
3. Rude Boy Train
4. Honour Your Mother and Father
5. It Pays
6. Problems
7. Wise Man

SIDE D

1. Sing a Little Song
2. Mother Pepper
3. Mount Zion
4. Licking Stick
5. Young Generation
6. Pickney Gal
7. Jamaica Ska