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Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026] Desmond Dekker
Limited edition Black 140g ecorecord vinyl in single sleeve with printed inner. NAD 2026
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.
Track List
Vinyl LP
Side A
A1 - (Poor Mi) Israelites
A2 - You Can Get It If You Really Want
A3 - 007 (Shanty Town)
A4 - It Mek
A5 - Fu Man Chu
A6 - King of Ska
A7 - Intensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt)
Side B
B1 - Unity
B2 - Get Up Edina
B3 - Licking Stick
B4 - It Pays
B5 - Pickney Gal
B6 - Sing A Little Song
B7 - Jamaica Ska