Essential Artist Collection Clear Transparent Double Vinyl. This Double Vinyl is in stock. For more check out all the official The Skatalites merchandise & vinyl available for home delivery with Vinyl Records London, only £27 +P&P During the early 1960′, the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaica’ musical landscape, with the driving dynamic sound championed by arguably the greatest ensemble of musicians ever to have performed and recorded on the island.Fronted by legendary saxophonist Tommy McCook, the Skatalites also comprised a veritable who’ who of Kingstonbased performers, their number including trombonist Don Drummond, tenor saxman Roland Alphonso, drumming supremo Lloyd Knibb and keyboard prodigy Jackie Mittoo.Following their creation in the summer of ’64, this powerhouse instrumental combo dominated the island’ music industry for 18 glorious months, the very best of their work produced by famed Treasure Isle Records boss, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid.The best of their output for the celebrated producer is showcased on the ‘Essential Artist Collection’, which sees issue on both as a 2LP vinyl set and a double CD collection, both of which provide the best introduction yet to the music of the incredible, multitalented and hugely influential Skatalites.

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