For well over twenty years, there hasn’t been a more definitive collection of releases highlighting the legendary reggae label Studio One than what London’s Soul Jazz Records has managed to curate through expansive compilation releases, exclusive singles, and never-before-heard gems. Their latest release Rocksteady Got Soul is an absolutely brilliant collection of uplifting rocksteady and soulful reggae from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

As with all of the Studio One compilations on Soul Jazz, this incredible 18-track double-vinyl compilation features an unbelievable lineup of legendary reggae artists, including Alton Ellis, John Holt, The Heptones, Jackie Mittoo, The Ethiopians, Sound Dimension, Lee Perry and many others, with a good mix of both classic selections alongside some more obscure titles. For those that enjoy the more soulful side of reggae, this is an essential release to dive into.

This well-crafted release comes with full sleeve notes from author and Studio One authority Rob Chapman, discography and exclusive photography. 

As we enter into Spring and begin to approach those warmer days and months, this superb compilation should make for the perfect complimentary soundtrack.

Various — ‘Rocksteady Got Soul’
(Soul Jazz Records)

1. Alton Ellis – It’s True
2. The Heptones – You Turned Away
3. The Gladiators – Mr Sweet
4. The Jail Breakers – Work It Up
5. Lee Perry & The Gaylads – Run Rudie Run
6. The Heptones – Young Generation
7. Jackie Mittoo – Good Feeling
8. C. Marshall – I Need Your Loving
9. Alton Ellis – I’ll Be Waiting
10. The Clarendonians – The Tables Gonna Turn
11. Ken Parker – When You’re Gone
12. Sound Dimension – Traveling Home
13. Errol Dunkley – Get Up Now
14. John Holt – My Heart Is Gone
15. Freedom Singers and Larry Marshall –
    Monkey Man
16. The Ethiopians – Let The Light Shine
17. Im and David – Money Maker
18. The Viceroys – Lose and Gain

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• Compilation
• Reggae