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Sir J.J. Special: J.J. Johnson's Ska And Rock Steady Productions 1966-1968

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Give Me Justice - Lee Perry - Lee Perry
2 I Need Your Love - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives
3 Evil Love - The Uniques - The Uniques
4 Baby Why - Earl Lowden with The Fugitives - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives
5 The Wood Man - Lee Perry - Lee Perry
6 Never Go Away - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives
7 Be Good - Be Good - The Rulers - The Rulers
8 Baby I Love You - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
9 People Of Today - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives - Earl Lowden & The Fugitives
10 Don't Be Rude - The Rulers - The Rulers
11 J.J. Special - Val Bennett & The Carib Beats - Val Bennett & The Carib-Beats
12 Hard Time - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
13 Too Late - The Rulers - The Rulers
14 I'm Depending On You - The Vibrators - The Vibrators
15 I Won't Give In - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
16 Copasetic - The Rulers - The Rulers
17 Addams Family Rock Steady - The Carib Beats - The Carib Beats
18 All Of A Sudden - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
19 Man Free - The Viceroys - The Viceroys
20 Why Don't You Change - The Rulers - The Rulers
21 Hep Time (Help Time) - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
22 Nosey People - The Viceroys - The Viceroys
23 Dangerous Tool - The Inspirations - The Inspirations
24 Running Shoes - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
25 Innocent Man - The Viceroys - The Viceroys
26 Wrong Emboyo - The Rulers - The Rulers
27 Hot And Sticky - Carl Dawkins - Carl Dawkins
28 Calling Soul - Raymond Harper & The Carib Beats - Raymond Harper & The Carib-Beats

Disc: 2

1 Winey Winey - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
2 Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - The Soul Leaders - The Soul Leaders
3 Let My People Go - The Rulers - The Rulers
4 I Don't Care - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
5 I Need Money - Inspirations - The Inspirations
6 Your Safe Keep - Primo & Hopeton - Primo & Hopeton
7 More Wine - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
8 Be Mine - The Rulers - The Rulers
9 Pour On The Sauce - The Soul Leaders - The Soul Leaders
10 Crime Don't Pay - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
11 Loving And Kind - Primo & Hopeton - Primo & Hopeton
12 Hokey Pokey - The West Indians - The West Indians
13 Fun Galore - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
14 Well Covered - The Rulers - The Rulers
15 I Mean It - The West Indians - The West Indians
16 Mommy And Daddy - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
17 Soul Food - Lyn Taitt & The Jets - Lyn Taitt & The Jets
18 Falling In Love - The West Indians - The West Indians
19 False Witness - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
20 Slot Machine - Ossie & The Kilowatts - Ossie & The Kilowatts
21 Right On Time - The West Indians - The West Indians
22 Girls Like Dirt - The Kingstonians - The Kingstonians
23 Real Cool Operator - Ossie & The Kilowatts - Ossie & The Kilowatts
24 Bring It On Home To Me - The Kilowatts - The Kilowatts
25 Music Flames - Errol Brown
26 Put Down Your Fire - The Kingstonians
27 What A Wonderful World - The Kilowatts
28 Merry Christmas - The Kingstonians

Product description

  • 34 tracks new to CD
  • Most tracks unavailable for over 50 years!
  • Includes some of the biggest Jamaican hits of the rock steady era
  • Discerning Clash fans will spot the inclusion of the original version of ‘Wrong Emboyo’ (The Rulers)

Soon after embarking on a career as a record producer in 1966, record retailer and jukebox businessman Karl ‘J.J.’ Johnson, enjoyed a series of significant Jamaican hits with a number of local artists, notably the Rulers and Carl Dawkins.

The hits continued throughout the rock steady era, with the Kingstonians and Eric Donaldson’s West Indians joining Johnson’s small, but popular roster of acts. These and many more feature on this, the very first compilation to focus on J.J. Johnson’s pre-reggae output.

A superb collection on its own or as a companion volume to the recently released “Reggae Power” 2CD anthology, this essential set includes 34 tracks new to CD and many more that have remained unavailable for years.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.6 x 14.1 x 1.3 cm; 121.9 g
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Doctor Bird
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Doctor Bird
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DC63RFJ
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Best Sellers Rank: 130,397 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Cornishpasty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic compilation of late ska & rocksteady
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2020
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    This is a fantastic compilation of mostly rare ska and rocksteady tracks from the vaults of Sir J J Johnson. I'm a big ska and early reggae fan, but the large majority of these tracks were completely new to me. Some fantastic tracks by the Rulers and the Kingstonians among many others. I usually find several duff tracks and a few not-so-good ones amongst these Dr Bird compilations, but this one is all good. Thoroughly recommended!
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  • Central Scrutinizer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 July 2021
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    Hats off to Doctor Bird for putting this magical music back out into the world for appreciation, this is a fantastic compilation of long lost JA rarities. If you are a fan of original Ska & Rocksteady you won’t be disappointed, chock full of absolute belters.
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  • Nick Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Early ska collection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2021
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    Great early ska collection
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  • Kek,skin!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2020
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    Another great collection of mid 60s Jamaican music, the crossover from ska to Rocksteady 🇯🇲🎶
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  • hugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Remind me of my father's
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 February 2021
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    An excellent album with various artists
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  • John Trainor
    5.0 out of 5 stars great tracks
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2020
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    good tunes
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  • rousselle manu
    4.0 out of 5 stars Boss reggae
    Reviewed in France on 5 November 2023
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    Très bonnes compilations !
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  • Hawaiian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Doctor Bird al rescate
    Reviewed in Spain on 1 October 2023
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    Gran recopilación de JJ. Estaba buscando algo así y no me.ha defraudado.
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