When first released, This Is Jamaica Ska followed in the footsteps of the successful Ska Authentic releases and also marked the first time that Clement Dodd began to showcase on LP his new discovery, The Wailers, who had begun tearing up the dances in Kingston with "Simmer Down." This song had been held for exclusive use in the dances before it was finally put out on 45, now it gained album status marking the increased visibility of the group in the marketplace. In addition to "Simmer Down," two other songs by The Wailers are also found on the album: "How Many Times", and the blazing cover of Jimmy Clanton's "Go, Jimmy, Go" which Clement Dodd had proposed for the group to incorporate into their repertoire.

Also found on This Is Jamaica Ska are songs by Bajan Jackie Opel, a prolific hit maker for the label in this period, with the ribald "Push Wood" and the popular duet "The Vow" with Doreen Shaffer. Anchored by the instrumentals of Roland Alphonso (Clement Dodd's good friend), Don Drummond's "Roll On Sweet Don" (here in its correct form), The Skatalites mentoinspired "Salt Lane Gal," and mighty vocal outings by the cream of the label's stars, this became a monumental release. Special mention to "Bongo Tango" which features what is basically a drum solo by Lloyd Knibbs throughout the entire song! The cover for This Is Jamaica Ska alone is iconic in Ska circles andR here taken from the original WIRL release. Transferred in 2020 from the original master tapes, This Is Jamaica Ska is a welcome addition to the Studio One Original Masters Series Archive.

FEATURES:

  • First official LP reissue of this Jamaican classic since the 1960s and first-ever official release on CD.
  • Includes four bonus tracks not included on the original or digital release. Transferred from the original tapes, making this release part of Studio One's Original Masters Series
  • Mastered by GRAMMY-winning engineer Toby Mountain.
  • Produced by Studio One founder and "Father of Jamaican Music" Coxsone Dodd.
  • Includes songs by Studio One legends like Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Skatalites, Jackie Opel and more.

THIS IS JAMAICA SKA - VARIOUS ARTISTS

When first released, This Is Jamaica Ska followed in the footsteps of the successful Ska Authentic releases and also marked the first time that Clement Dodd began to showcase on LP his new discovery, The Wailers, who had begun tearing up the dances in Kingston with "Simmer Down." This song had been held for exclusive use in the dances before it was finally put out on 45, now it gained album status marking the increased visibility of the group in the marketplace. In addition to "Simmer Down," two other songs by The Wailers are also found on the album: "How Many Times", and the blazing cover of Jimmy Clanton's "Go, Jimmy, Go" which Clement Dodd had proposed for the group to incorporate into their repertoire.

Also found on This Is Jamaica Ska are songs by Bajan Jackie Opel, a prolific hit maker for the label in this period, with the ribald "Push Wood" and the popular duet "The Vow" with Doreen Shaffer. Anchored by the instrumentals of Roland Alphonso (Clement Dodd's good friend), Don Drummond's "Roll On Sweet Don" (here in its correct form), The Skatalites mentoinspired "Salt Lane Gal," and mighty vocal outings by the cream of the label's stars, this became a monumental release. Special mention to "Bongo Tango" which features what is basically a drum solo by Lloyd Knibbs throughout the entire song! The cover for This Is Jamaica Ska alone is iconic in Ska circles andR here taken from the original WIRL release. Transferred in 2020 from the original master tapes, This Is Jamaica Ska is a welcome addition to the Studio One Original Masters Series Archive.

FEATURES:

  • First official LP reissue of this Jamaican classic since the 1960s and first-ever official release on CD.
  • Includes four bonus tracks not included on the original or digital release. Transferred from the original tapes, making this release part of Studio One's Original Masters Series
  • Mastered by GRAMMY-winning engineer Toby Mountain.
  • Produced by Studio One founder and "Father of Jamaican Music" Coxsone Dodd.
  • Includes songs by Studio One legends like Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Skatalites, Jackie Opel and more.

THIS IS JAMAICA SKA - VARIOUS ARTISTS
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Format: Vinyl
Label: SUDO
Rel. Date: 02/26/2021
UPC: 634457902619

This Is Jamaica Ska (Various Artists)
Artist: This Is Jamaica Ska / Various
Format: Vinyl
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DISC: 1

1. Bob Marley ; The Wailers - Simmer Down
2. The Skatalites - Salt Lane Girl
3. Jackie Opel - Push Wood
4. Andy ; Joey - Wonder No More
5. Roland Alphonso - Bongo Tango
6. Roland Alphonso - Sucu-Sucu
7. Roland Alphonso - Dr. Ring Ding
8. The Blue Beats - Change Your Fear
9. Roland Alphonso - 20-75
10. Jackie Opel ; Doreen Shaffer - The Vow
11. Bob Marley ; The Wailers - How Many Time
12. Don Drummond ; Roland Alphonso - Roll on Sweet Don
13. Jackie Opel - Sit Down Servant
14. Bob Marley ; The Wailers - Go, Jimmy, Go
15. The Blue Beats - Finger Mash
16. The Gaylads - Gal ; Boy

More Info:

When first released, This Is Jamaica Ska followed in the footsteps of the successful Ska Authentic releases and also marked the first time that Clement Dodd began to showcase on LP his new discovery, The Wailers, who had begun tearing up the dances in Kingston with "Simmer Down." This song had been held for exclusive use in the dances before it was finally put out on 45, now it gained album status marking the increased visibility of the group in the marketplace. In addition to "Simmer Down," two other songs by The Wailers are also found on the album: "How Many Times", and the blazing cover of Jimmy Clanton's "Go, Jimmy, Go" which Clement Dodd had proposed for the group to incorporate into their repertoire.

Also found on This Is Jamaica Ska are songs by Bajan Jackie Opel, a prolific hit maker for the label in this period, with the ribald "Push Wood" and the popular duet "The Vow" with Doreen Shaffer. Anchored by the instrumentals of Roland Alphonso (Clement Dodd's good friend), Don Drummond's "Roll On Sweet Don" (here in its correct form), The Skatalites mentoinspired "Salt Lane Gal," and mighty vocal outings by the cream of the label's stars, this became a monumental release. Special mention to "Bongo Tango" which features what is basically a drum solo by Lloyd Knibbs throughout the entire song! The cover for This Is Jamaica Ska alone is iconic in Ska circles andR here taken from the original WIRL release. Transferred in 2020 from the original master tapes, This Is Jamaica Ska is a welcome addition to the Studio One Original Masters Series Archive.

FEATURES:

  • First official LP reissue of this Jamaican classic since the 1960s and first-ever official release on CD.
  • Includes four bonus tracks not included on the original or digital release. Transferred from the original tapes, making this release part of Studio One's Original Masters Series
  • Mastered by GRAMMY-winning engineer Toby Mountain.
  • Produced by Studio One founder and "Father of Jamaican Music" Coxsone Dodd.
  • Includes songs by Studio One legends like Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Skatalites, Jackie Opel and more.

THIS IS JAMAICA SKA - VARIOUS ARTISTS