Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026]
Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026]
Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026]
Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026]

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Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker [National Album Day 2026] Desmond Dekker

£28.99 Pre-Order
Genre: Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady.
Format: Black LIMITED EDITION LP

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Condition: Brand New
Release date: Oct 17, 2026
Catalogue number: 964257771
Barcode: 4099964257779

Limited edition Black 140G ecorecord vinyl in single sleeve with printed inner.

Condition: Brand New
Release date: Oct 17, 2026
Catalogue number: 964264522
Barcode: 4099964264524

1CD digisleeve, 4 panel, with booklet.

A well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker’s influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town),” it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience.

This is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker’s most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.

Track List:

CD

1. (Poor Mi) Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
2. You Can Get It If You Really Want – Desmond Dekker
3. 007 (Shanty Town) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
4. It Mek - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
5. Fu Man Chu - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
6. (Where Did It Go) The Song We Used to Sing
7. Rude Boy Train - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
8. King of Ska - Desmond Dekker & Cherry Pies
9. Intensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt) - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
10. Live and Learn (The More You Live) – Desmond Dekker
11. Unity - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
12. Get Up Edina - Desmond Dekker & The Four Aces
13. Generosity – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
14. Rudy Got Soul - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
15. It Pays - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
16. Licking Stick - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
17. Honour Your Mother and Father – Desmond Dekker
18. Problems - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
19. Young Generation - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
20. Mount Zion - Desmond Dekker & The Four Aces
21. Pretty Africa - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
22. Pickney Gal – Desmond Dekker
23. Sing A Little Song – Desmond Dekker
24. Jamaica Ska – Desmond Dekker & The Specials

Black LIMITED EDITION LP

Side A
A1 - (Poor Mi) Israelites
A2 - You Can Get It If You Really Want
A3 - 007 (Shanty Town)
A4 - It Mek
A5 - Fu Man Chu
A6 - King of Ska
A7 - Intensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt)

Side B
B1 - Unity
B2 - Get Up Edina
B3 - Licking Stick
B4 - It Pays
B5 - Pickney Gal
B6 - Sing A Little Song
B7 - Jamaica Ska

Format: Black LIMITED EDITION LP

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