Desmond Dekker - Trojan Essential Artist Collection - 2 LP set on limited colored vinyl

The original King of Reggae, Desmond Dekker introduced the sound of Jamaica to the world at large through a series of international hits, with his music gracing the UK pop charts on no less than 7 occasions between 1967 and 1975. This incredible run of hits included, ‘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’. All of these essential recordings feature on the ‘The ‘Essential Artist Collection’, which also includes the very best of his remaining work, with almost every track a major Jamaican best-seller. This collection is the latest in Trojan Records’ new stylishly designed series showcasing the most popular and influential recordings of some of Jamaican music’s most celebrated performers. And, as expertly demonstrated by this superb compilation, few reggae artists were more influential and celebrated than the legendary Desmond Dekker.

   Track Listing
Isrealites 
It Mek 
Fu Man Chu 
The Song We Used to Sing 
Beautiful and Dangerous 
King of Ska 
Intensified '68
You Can Get it if You Really Want 
Unity 
Live and Learn 
Rudy Got Soul 
Get Up Adina 
Generosity
Pretty Africa 
The First Time For a Long Time 
Rude Boy Train 
Honour Your Mother and Father 
It Pays 
Problems 
Wise Man 
Sing a Little Song 
Mother Pepper 
Mount Zion 
Licking Stick 
Young Generation 
Pickney Gal 
Jamaica Ska