{"product_id":"various-artist-this-is-jamaica-ska-lp-63445790261","title":"Various Artists - This Is Jamaica Ska (Various Artists) [LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen first released, This Is Jamaica Ska followed in the footsteps of the successful Ska Authentic releases and also marked the first time that Clement Dodd began to showcase on LP his new discovery, The Wailers, who had begun tearing up the dances in Kingston with \"Simmer Down.\" This song had been held for exclusive use in the dances before it was finally put out on 45, now it gained album status marking the increased visibility of the group in the marketplace. In addition to \"Simmer Down,\" two other songs by The Wailers are also found on the album: \"How Many Times\", and the blazing cover of Jimmy Clanton's \"Go, Jimmy, Go\" which Clement Dodd had proposed for the group to incorporate into their repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso found on This Is Jamaica Ska are songs by Bajan Jackie Opel, a prolific hit maker for the label in this period, with the ribald \"Push Wood\" and the popular duet \"The Vow\" with Doreen Shaffer. Anchored by the instrumentals of Roland Alphonso (Clement Dodd's good friend), Don Drummond's \"Roll On Sweet Don\" (here in its correct form), The Skatalites mentoinspired \"Salt Lane Gal,\" and mighty vocal outings by the cream of the label's stars, this became a monumental release. Special mention to \"Bongo Tango\" which features what is basically a drum solo by Lloyd Knibbs throughout the entire song! The cover for This Is Jamaica Ska alone is iconic in Ska circles andR here taken from the original WIRL release. Transferred in 2020 from the original master tapes, This Is Jamaica Ska is a welcome addition to the Studio One Original Masters Series Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst official LP reissue of this Jamaican classic since the 1960s and first-ever official release on CD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes four bonus tracks not included on the original or digital release. Transferred from the original tapes, making this release part of Studio One's Original Masters Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastered by  GRAMMY-winning engineer Toby Mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Studio One founder and \"Father of Jamaican Music\" Coxsone Dodd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes songs by Studio One legends like  Bob Marley \u0026amp; The Wailers, The Skatalites, Jackie Opel and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTHIS IS  JAMAICA SKA  -  VARIOUS ARTISTS\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Marley ; The Wailers - Simmer Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Skatalites - Salt Lane Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackie Opel - Push Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndy ; Joey - Wonder No More\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoland Alphonso - Bongo Tango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoland Alphonso - Sucu-Sucu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoland Alphonso - Dr. Ring Ding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Blue Beats - Change Your Fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoland Alphonso - 20-75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackie Opel ; Doreen Shaffer - The Vow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Marley ; The Wailers - How Many Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon Drummond ; Roland Alphonso - Roll on Sweet Don\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackie Opel - Sit Down Servant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob Marley ; The Wailers - Go, Jimmy, Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Blue Beats - Finger Mash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gaylads - Gal ; Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"503","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":50571051368744,"sku":"63445790261","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/3833\/7576\/files\/3895172-2656970.jpg?v=1763989387","url":"https:\/\/waterloorecords.com\/products\/various-artist-this-is-jamaica-ska-lp-63445790261","provider":"Waterloo Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}