Desmond Dekker - King Of Ska

Desmond Dekker

Format: Purple Vinyl LP

Genre: Reggae / Dub / Ska

Condition: New

Release Date: October 10, 2025

Release Discogs: discogs.com/release/35261236

Barcode: 5036436158720

Format: Purple Vinyl LP
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Tracklist

  1. 1 Jamaica Ska (2:28)
  2. 2 Wise Man (2:23)
  3. 3 Intensified (2:47)
  4. 4 Rudy Got Soul (2:52)
  5. 5 The More You Live (2:24)
  6. 6 Israelites (3:07)
  7. 7 Pickney Gal (2:47)
  8. 8 Pretty Africa (3:19)
  9. 9 Problems (2:30)
  10. 10 It Mek (2:37)
  11. 11 Don’t Blame Me (2:57)
  12. 12 007 (Shanty Town) (3:15)

Info

Some of Desmond Dekker’s best-known songs are featured on the compilation album The King of Ska, which highlights his enormous impact on ska and reggae. Dekker’s musical range and his ability to blend vibrant rhythms with moving social commentary are perfectly showcased in these tracks. In addition to their commercial success, songs like Israelites and 007 (Shanty Town) were crucial in introducing Jamaican music to a worldwide audience. Released on 180-gram Purple Transparent vinyl + insert with sleeve notes.

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