Description
The immediate successor to ska, the soulful, melodic sound of rock steady first developed during the long hot Jamaican summer of 1966 and reigned supreme thereafter for two glorious years before finally being superseded by the more energetic style of reggae.Despite its relatively brief period as the islands national sound, the rhythms of many of its biggest hits have continued to influence and inspire musicmakers to the present day, resulting in renewed interest in the subgenre among record buyers in recent years.This superb 2xLP vinyl collection features 24 of the most popular recordings of the rock steady era, including the UK hits, 007, Train To Skaville and It Miek and The Maytals anthemic dancefiller, 54 46 Thats My Number.Pressed on high quality 140gm vinyl and presented in a stylishly designed sleeve, the album not only provides the ideal introduction to this hugely popular and influential sound, but is also a must for established fans of the Jamaican subgenre, with many of the tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time in decades.
