The King Of Ska

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Artist: Desmond Dekker
Genre: Reggae
Format:Vinyl LP
Released:26th September 2025
Catalogue No:BSRLP905PT
Barcode:5036436158720

Description:

Some of Desmond Dekker’s most well-known songs are featured on the compilation album The King of Ska, which highlights his enormous impact on ska and reggae music.

Dekker’s musical range and ability to combine lively rhythms with moving social critique are perfectly captured in these songs.
In addition to being commercially successful, songs like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town)” were crucial in introducing Jamaican music to a global audience.

Released on 180 Gram Purple Transparent vinyl + Insert with sleeve notes.

Tracks:

1: Jamaica Ska
2: Wise Man
3: Intensified
4: Rudy Got Soul
5: The More You Live
6: Israelites
7: Pickney Gal
8: Pretty Africa
9: Problems
10: It Mek
11: Don't Blame Me
12: 007 (Shanty Town)