The History Of Blue Beat - The Birth Of Ska BB101 - BB125 The A Sides
Various
- Artist
- Various
- Label
- Not Now Music
- Catalog number
- NOT2LP183
- Format
- LP · Compilation
- Country
- UK & Europe
- Released
- 2013
- Genre
- Reggae
- Barcode
- 5060143491832
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Released in 2013 by the boutique reissue label Not Now Music, this compilation serves as a curated retrospective of the early years of the Blue Beat record label. The collection focuses on the transformative period between 1960 and 1962, capturing the pivotal moment when Jamaican musicians began blending traditional mento and calypso with the rhythmic sensibilities of American rhythm and blues. This synthesis birthed the upbeat, offbeat-driven sound of ska, which served as the foundational music for Jamaica's burgeoning independent identity.
The compilation includes a significant run of the label's formative releases, specifically tracking catalog numbers BB101 through BB125. By focusing exclusively on the A-sides of these singles, the collection highlights the work of foundational artists such as Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken, and The Folkes Brothers. The design of the package reflects a commitment to the aesthetic of the original 1960s 7-inch singles, aimed at collectors looking to experience the raw, energetic production typical of the era's recording studios in Kingston.
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