Various - Soul Jazz Records: Studio One Down Beat Special (Expanded Edition)

Soul Jazz Records’ Down Beat Special is a roller-coaster ‘greatest hits’ ride through many of the all-time classic tunes hand-picked from across the mighty vaults of, without doubt, Jamaica’s finest ever record label and pioneering powerhouse of reggae music.

Seminal tracks such as Michigan and Smiley’s "Nice Up The Dance", Dawn Penn’s "No, No, No", The Wailers’ "Simmer Down", The Eternals’ "Queen of the Minstrels"… and on it goes. Non-stop BIG tunes. Featuring the Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Lone Ranger and many more, the album features rare and classic tracks throughout. Newly commissioned sleevenotes by Noel Hawks (History of the Jamaican Recording Industry) features a track by track historical and musical analysis, label scans and more added to this fantastic collection.

Expanded Edition vinyl produced by Soul Jazz Records in 2024.

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