Trojan 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: To mark what would have been Desmond Dekker's 80th birthday, Trojan Records is serving up a variety of celebratory releases. The King of Ska takes us back to the formative years of the Jamaican superstar's career between 1963-67, when he was an aspiring young singer signed to producer Leslie Kong's Beverley's Records imprint. Loosely chronologically arranged, disc one begins with Dekker's celebrated debut single, 'Honour Your Mother & Father', and continues to chart his efforts in the first couple of years of his career - both alongside unnamed studio bands and with the backing of The Cherry Pies and The Four Aces. On CD2, we hear a more confident Dekker belting out the singles that would turn him into an international star, including rude boy anthem - and his first UK top 50 smash - '007'.

Review: Widely lauded as the greatest female singer in the history of Jamaican music, Griffiths emerged onto the Jamaican music scene during the late 60s. She quickly made her mark with a series of popular singles during that period, building up to eventual international fame in the early 70s, side by side with her long-term friend and regular collaborator, Bob Andy. It was Andy and Griffith's uplifting reggae remake of Nina Simone's inspiring song, '(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black' (featured on the second LP) that really cemented Griffiths' position on the world stage. With a long list of successful hits following this initial emergence into international fame - the best of which can be found on this incredible new two-part LP - this collection is a beautiful homage to one of Jamaica's all time music legends.

Review: The very best of John Holt's work has been assembled here in an Essential Artist Collection that is the latest drop in Trojan Records' newly launched range, all designed with he aim of showing off the work of the best-loved foundational artists from Jamaica. Holt made it onto the world stage in 1974 with his legendary 1000 Volts of Holt album and its raw mix of rhythm and sophisticated orchestral arrangements. He had a global hit with 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' and was one of the standout solo performers of his era. This mighty collection shows just why he was so well-loved and respected.

Review: Trojan Record always do a fantastic job with their compilations. They are a great way for experienced and inexperienced reggae fans to collect a lot of really great music that can be very hard to find original copies. Uptown Top Ranking: Trojan Ska & Reggae Chartbusters is chalk full of classic material from beginning to end. Fabled blueprints for the genre include Desmond Dekker & The Aces 'Israelites', The Upsetters 'Return Of Django' and Desmond Dekker & The Aces '007 (Shanty Town)' among many others gems. To get 50 amazing songs onto two pieces of vinyl makes this one of the best VFM releases in record buying history.

Review: Spread across two vinyl discs, listeners are treated to a treasure trove of rocksteady reggae gems that have defined the genre from the world famous Trojan records. Featuring iconic tracks like Desmond Dekker & The Aces' '007 (Shanty Town),' The Upsetters' 'Return Of Django' (feat. Val Bennett), Delroy Wilson's 'Once Upon A Time,' and many more, this compilation captures the essence of Jamaica's vibrant musical heritage. With its carefully curated selection of classics, This Is Trojan Rock Steady is a must-have for any reggae enthusiasts collection, offering a nostalgic journey through the rich history of this strand of Jamaican music.