Good Ska/Early reggae comp' recommendations.

Looking to get into a bit more of this stuff. I love The Specials and some of the other late 70's early 80's stuff but want to try some original bits.

Looking for some good comps with varied music and decent lyrics.

Any ideas?

Cheers...

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Permalink Reply by Mick Modernist on May 1, 2012 at 11:50

The Liquidators - Comp CD (very dodgy cover with guns, used to be a train)

This was my first step into 1960s Ska. I have bought loads more on the back of this; it was a great starting point for me.

On Amazon for £7 or second hand for less than a fiver. I always go for second hand on Amazon and stick them straight onto the computer/ipods. When I win the lottery I will collect the originals on vinyl!!!!!

Be warned some of the TROJAN collections are not great points to start; if that makes sense!

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Permalink Reply by Robert McAlister on May 1, 2012 at 12:12

The people on here have already mentioned the Trojan box sets - 3 come to mind -

Trojan Ska Box Set - The Rock Steady Box Set - but I really like the Mod Reggae Box Set - not because of the M word but it has the wider range of songs - some of which pre date reggae and are rooted in R and B.

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Permalink Reply by boy_about_town on May 1, 2012 at 13:56

Again, thanks!

Mick that sounds right up my street! I am on to it now!

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Permalink Reply by Gordon on May 1, 2012 at 21:25

By the way folks The Skatalites, one of the original Ska bands are on tour soon. I'd grab ticket quick if i was you. The are playing The Liverpool o2 Academy on Monday 28th May. Tickets are £21.30

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Permalink Reply by Derek Gardner on May 2, 2012 at 9:03

Are you not on Vuze ? almost every Ska compilation is on there and it's free to download.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Miller on May 2, 2012 at 14:01

i picked up a great a trojan comp called sounds and pressure: mod-reggae, well worth a listen