Lloyd Charmers productions, from 1968 into the early seventies: B.B. Seaton, The Gaylads, Ken Parker, U Roy, I Roy, Max Romeo… Alton Ellis’ killer version of It’s A Shame…
Four albums: Barrington Levy, Bounty Hunter; Cocoa Tea, Weh Dem A Go Do; Sound System and Dancehall Rockers, both by Charlie Chaplin. Plus extras.
The Ethiopians’ Slave Call LP and two Freddie McGregors — Mr McGregor and Showcase aka Lover’s Rock Jamaica Style — plus a dazzling haul of singles from 1978, revealing Niney at the peak of his genius, and easily worth the dough by themselves.
Over three decades, Rude Boys cast as thugs, henchmen, pariahs; cutting-edge cultural warriors, rebels, freedom fighters. From ska to dancehall, with numerous rare contributions, and thrilling from start to finish.
A staggering haul. One Train Load of murder.
Fire bunn!