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The History Of Blue Beat - The Birth Of Ska BB76 - BB100: The A Sides

Various

Artist: Various
Label: Not Now Music
Catalog number: NOT2LP179
Format: LP · Compilation
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 2013
Genre: Rock
Barcode: 5060143491795

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Blue Beat Records played a foundational role in bringing Jamaican music to the United Kingdom, serving as the primary bridge that introduced ska to British audiences in the early 1960s. This compilation documents that pivotal transition by collecting the essential A-sides from the label’s golden era, preserving a vital chapter of musical history that laid the groundwork for the later reggae and two-tone movements.

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The History Of Blue Beat - The Birth Of Ska BB76 - BB100: The A Sides has 25 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Sunday Monday
Written-By
Derrick Morgan
A2Spanish Town Twist
Written-By
Bobby Muir
A3I'm Sorry
Written-By
Jimmy Cliff
A4Twist Around Town
Written-By
Karl Rowe
A5Babylon Gone
Written-By
Winston & Roy
A6Sinners Repent And Pray
Written-By
Eric "Monty" Morris
A7Don't You Know Little Girl
Written-By
Derrick Morgan
B1Money Can't Buy Life
Written-By
Eric "Monty" Morris
B2Back To New Orleans
Written-By
Laurel Aitken
B3Come On Over
Written-By
Derrick Morgan
B4Bad Bad Woman
Written-By
Errol Dixon
B5Walking Down King Street
Written-By
Theophilus Beckford
B6I'm Going Home
Written-By
Lloyd Flowers
C1Are You Mine
Written By
Miriam/Newton/Warner
C2Guilty Convict
Written-By
Rupie Edwards
C3Millie Girl
Written-By
Owen Gray
C4Evening Train
Written-By
Clive Bailey (2)
C5Never Never
Written-By
Cecil Bustamente Campbell
C6Meekly Wait
Written-By
Derrick Morgan
C1How Can I Be Sure
Written-By
Joe Higgs, Roy Wilson (2)
C2Sit And Cry
Written-By
Millie Small
C3Love Not To Brag
Written-By
Derrick Morgan
C4Daddy
Written-By
Kent Brown
C5Good Morning
Written-By
Lloyd Clarke
C6In My Heart
Written-By
Derrick Morgan

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Released in 2013 by the reissue label Not Now Music, this compilation serves as a curated retrospective of the foundational years of the Blue Beat label. Blue Beat was instrumental in introducing Jamaican music to the United Kingdom during the early 1960s, acting as a primary vessel for the transition from R&B and boogie-woogie into the upbeat, off-beat rhythm of ska. This collection highlights the pivotal period from 1960 to 1962, documenting the sound that soundtracked the rise of the Rude Boy culture and the early integration of Caribbean influence into the British musical landscape.

The compilation features essential early tracks that defined the label's signature output, focusing on the A-sides that captured the energy of artists such as Prince Buster, Derrick Morgan, and Laurel Aitken. The design of the reissue leans into the nostalgic aesthetic of mid-century vinyl, aiming to evoke the authentic feel of the original 45rpm singles while providing a comprehensive overview for modern listeners. It is recognized by music historians and collectors as a vital archival project that preserves the raw, formative recordings of a genre that would eventually influence generations of musicians in the UK and beyond.

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