Reggae / Ska / Rocksteady

Reggae has two meanings. It is a generic name for all Jamaican popular music since 1960 —'West Indian style of music with a strongly accented subsidiary beat' according to the Concise Oxford Dictionary. But reggae can also refer to the particular beat that was popular in Jamaica from about 1969 to 1983.

Jamaican popular music since 1960 can be roughly divided into four eras each of which had a distinctive beat — ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall. Ska dated from about 1960 to mid 1966. Rocksteady lasted from late 1966 to lace 1968. The popular beat from 1969 to about 1983 was named reggae and had two phases 'early reggae, from about 1969 to 1974, and 'roots reggae, from about 1975 to 1983.

From 1983 onwards the prevalent sound has been called dancehall. Just as the ska beat is different from the rock-steady beat, so is the dancehall beat different from the reggae beat. Outside of Jamaica dance-hall is often called 'lama' or 'dub', but in Jamaica 'dub' usually refers specifically to bass-heavy instrumentals created by mixing out other instru-ments and leaving the drum and bass only.

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Reggae / Ska / Rocksteady

Reggae has two meanings. It is a generic name for all Jamaican popular music since 1960 —'West Indian style of music with a strongly accented subsidiary beat' according to the Concise Oxford Dictionary. But reggae can also refer to the particular beat that was popular in Jamaica from about 1969 to 1983.

Jamaican popular music since 1960 can be roughly divided into four eras each of which had a distinctive beat — ska, rocksteady, reggae, and dancehall. Ska dated from about 1960 to mid 1966. Rocksteady lasted from late 1966 to lace 1968. The popular beat from 1969 to about 1983 was named reggae and had two phases 'early reggae, from about 1969 to 1974, and 'roots reggae, from about 1975 to 1983.

From 1983 onwards the prevalent sound has been called dancehall. Just as the ska beat is different from the rock-steady beat, so is the dancehall beat different from the reggae beat. Outside of Jamaica dance-hall is often called 'lama' or 'dub', but in Jamaica 'dub' usually refers specifically to bass-heavy instrumentals created by mixing out other instru-ments and leaving the drum and bass only.

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Jamaica Is The Place To Go (2-CD)
Various: Jamaica Is The Place To Go (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDFVDD221

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(2015/Fantastic Voyage) 48 tracks. 48 mento classics from Jamaica. There is something to discover!
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The History Of Blue Beat - The Birth Of Ska Vol.3 BB76-BB100 (3-CD)
Various: The History Of Blue Beat - The Birth Of Ska... Art-Nr.: CDNOT3106

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(2013/NOT NOW MUSIC) 50 tracks
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Dance: Til A Quarter To Three (2-CD)
Gary U.S. Bonds: Dance: Til A Quarter To Three (2-CD) Art-Nr.: cdjas741

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(2014 JASMINE) 49 tracks, 2-CD
$19.18
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The Evolution Of Ska (2-CD)
Various: The Evolution Of Ska (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS255

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Young Gifted & Black - 20 Classic Reggae Hits
Various: Young Gifted & Black - 20 Classic Reggae Hits Art-Nr.: CDSPEC2071

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(2011/UNIVERSAL) 20 tracks (64:54) Fantastic Party compilation of original classics 1968-93. Special Price Offer!Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Nicky Thomas a.o. 'Boom Shak-A-Lag'
$6.73 $16.92
007 Shanty Town (1967)
Desmond Dekker: 007 Shanty Town (1967) Art-Nr.: CDSPEC1004

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(2010/SANTUARY) 12 tracks (30:40) 1967 album classic!
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Island Records Present - SKA 1962-66 (2-CD)
Various: Island Records Present - SKA 1962-66 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSPECX2092

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(2013/SPECTRUM) 40 tracks, Early Jamaican Rhythm & Blues and early Ska, recorded for the Jamaican Island label! A fantastic compilation in stunnish quality!
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Island Records - Rock Steady 1967-68 (2-CD)
Various: Island Records - Rock Steady 1967-68 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSPECX2093

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(2013/SPECTRUM) 40 tracks recorded in the legendary Jamaican Island studios! Ska and Rock Steady at its best! ORIGINAL RECORDINGS!
$13.52
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Groovin' With The Moon Invaders
Doreen Shaffer: Groovin' With The Moon Invaders Art-Nr.: CDGRO104

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(2009/GROVER) 14 tracks, impressive Ska album in the style of the Ska masters like Laurel Aitken, Toots & The Maytalls and the early Bob Marley! Nothing is overproduced - just like it has to be!!
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African Roots - with the Skatalites
Lloyd Brevette: African Roots - with the Skatalites Art-Nr.: CDGRO009

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CD on GROVER RECORDS by Lloyd Brevette - African Roots - with the Skatalites
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Kingston Lounge - Jamaican Cocktail Music
Various: Kingston Lounge - Jamaican Cocktail Music Art-Nr.: CDGRO073

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(2003/GROVER) 18 tracks of Latin Jazz influenced Ska and Reggae music
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Godfather Of Ska - 1963-66
Laurel Aitken: Godfather Of Ska - 1963-66 Art-Nr.: CDGRO039

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(2000/GROVER) 21 tracks, recorded 1963-66, a mixture of classic Ska, Jamaican Rhythm And Blues and Blue Beat, which was very popular in the U.K. in the 1960s!
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Rudi Got Married - The 80s Collection
Laurel Aitken: Rudi Got Married - The 80s Collection Art-Nr.: CDGRO064

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(2002/GROVER) 18 tracks, recorded 1980-89, including his top hit Rudi Got Married! The recordings are in fantastic quality and you'll get biographical and discographical information in a nice little booklet too!
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The Story So Far ... (2002)
Laurel Aitken: The Story So Far ... (2002) Art-Nr.: CDGRO008

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(2002/GROVER) 13 songs, ...the story so far! New versions of his old material, recorded 2002 with the creme de la creme of today's Ska musicians! A nice tribute of Aitken to Aitken and his tremendous five decades output!
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The Rise And Fall - 1960-79
Laurel Aitken: The Rise And Fall - 1960-79 Art-Nr.: CDGRO055

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(2001/GROVER) 20 tracks, recorded 1960-79. This collection incl. the personal selections of Aitken himself! The tracks on this album are not on the other Laurel Aitken collections from Grover!
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Jamboree - with Court Jester's Crew (2000)
Laurel Aitken: Jamboree - with Court Jester's Crew (2000) Art-Nr.: CDGRO048

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(2000/GROVER) 12 tracks recorded in the year 2000 together with the German Ska outfit Court Jester's Crew!
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Ska Madness - 20 Reggae Classics
Various: Ska Madness - 20 Reggae Classics Art-Nr.: CD5323311

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(2010/UNIVERSAL) 20 master tracks 1961-74.
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Ska - The Essential Recordings (2-CD)
Various: Ska - The Essential Recordings (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDPRIMO6125

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(2011/PRIMO) 40 classics (no data)
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Vol.5, Trojan Reggae Chartbusters
Various: Vol.5, Trojan Reggae Chartbusters Art-Nr.: CD2711952

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CD Compilation on UNIVERSAL RECORDS by Various Artists - Vol.5, Trojan Reggae Chartbusters
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Original Album Classics 1982-85 (3-CD)
Jimmy Cliff: Original Album Classics 1982-85 (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CD53302

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$14.66
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Absolutely (2-CD)
MADNESS: Absolutely (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSALVO650

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CD on SALVO RECORDS by MADNESS - Absolutely (2-CD)
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Randy's 50th - Reggae Anthology (2-CD&DVD)
Various: Randy's 50th - Reggae Anthology (2-CD&DVD) Art-Nr.: CDVP4100

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(2008/VP) 50 tracks from the vaults of Randy's Record Shop (Jamaika), plus nice DVD Documentary (NTSC, Code 0, English, ca.40 Min.) Digipac with 20 page booklet.
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Afrosound Of Columbia (2-CD)
Various: Afrosound Of Columbia (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDVAMPI108

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(2010/VAMPI SOUL) 43 tracks 1960/70s - digipac with 36 page booklet.
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Boogie In My Bones - All Major Hits 1957-60
Laurel Aitken: Boogie In My Bones - All Major Hits 1957-60 Art-Nr.: CD680821

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(2010/PRESSURE DROP) 28 tracks - original Mento and R&B from Jamaica's first singing superstar, often named the Godfather of Ska. With 16 page booklet.
$28.24
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The Early Years
Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Early Years Art-Nr.: CD36292

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CD on SONY BMG RECORDS by Bob Marley & The Wailers - The Early Years
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