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Since its beginnings in Jamaica in 1959, the story of the pioneering Island Records label has been inextricably linked to the story of its founder, Chris Blackwell. Now, Blackwell has curated a series of compilation LPs, featuring his hand-picked tracks that correspond with his and Island’s legendary history. Volume One of The Vinyl Series, a 14-track album covering the years 1962 to 1969, including Toots & the Maytals, Desmond Dekker & the All-Stars and more.
Tracklist
A1. Long Shot Kick De Bucket – The Pioneers A2. Six and Seven Books of Moses – Toots & The Maytals A3. Rivers of Babylon – The Melodians A4. Forward March – Derrick Morgan A5. Liquidator – Harry J. All Stars A6. Israelites – Desmond Dekker & The Aces A7. 007 (Shanty Town) – Desmond Dekker and The Aces
B1. My Boy Lollipop – Millie Small B2. 54-46 Was My Number – Toots & The Maytals B3. Keep On Running – The Spencer Davis Group B4. Gimme Some Lovin’ – The Spencer Davis Group B5. Mockingbird - Charlie & Inez Foxx B6. Harlem Shuffle – Bob & Earl B7. I Can’t Stand It – The Soul Sisters