Essential Artist Collection (National Album Day 2026) - Desmond Dekker [VINYL]

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.

Disc 1
1. (Poor Mi) Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
2. You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker
3. 007 (Shanty Town) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
4. It Mek - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
5. Fu Man Chu - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
6. King of Ska - Desmond Dekker and The Cherry Pies
7. Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
8. Unity - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
9. Get Up Edina - Desmond Dekker and The Four Aces
10. Licking Stick - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
11. It Pays - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
12. Pickney Gal - Desmond Dekker
13. Sing a Little Song - Desmond Dekker
14. Jamaica Ska - Desmond Dekker and The Specials