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Soul Jazz Records Presents - Studio One Classics (Colored Vinyl, Limited Edition, Purple, RSD 2022)

Soul Jazz Records Presents - Studio One Classics (Colored Vinyl, Limited Edition, Purple, RSD 2022)

Format: LP

UPC: 5026328300962

Release Date: 06/18/22

Condition: N

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Event: RSD DROPS 2022 - June 18
Release Date: 6/18/2022
Format: 2 x LP
Label: Soul Jazz Records
Quantity: 1500
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release 

Soul Jazz Records' new 20th anniversary one-off limited-edition heavyweight special-edition purple coloured double vinyl pressing + download code and striking 'Wailers' alternative gatefold sleeve only available for Record Store Day 2022.

Studio One Classics features a non-stop selection of stone-cold classic Studio One killers! Spanning 40 years of the legendary label, this album is a celebration of the music of Studio One Records and features a who's who of Jamaican Reggae: Bob Marley, The Heptones, Horace Andy, Sugar Minott, Don Drummond, Prince Jazzbo & more.

This collection contains numerous legendary tracks, including Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Simmer Down'," "Love Me Forever" by Carlton & His Shoes, Slim Smith's "Rougher Yet," Horace Andy's "Fever,", Alton Ellis's 'I'm Just A Guy', The Skatalites' blazing 'Confucious' and loads more. Timeless stuff ' every track here is indeed a classic!

Studio One produced literally hundreds of hits and this selection includes some of the label's most enduring songs. Often described as both the University of Reggae and the Motown of Jamaica, Sir Coxsone nurtured countless artists who began their musical careers at Studio One. It is simply impossible to imagine modern Jamaican music without Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, founder of the iconic label, and virtually every singer and musician of note in Reggae cut their teeth at Studio One.

In over four decades Coxsone Dodd pioneered nearly every new form of Jamaican music as it developed over time and this album includes Ska, Dancehall, Roots, Rocksteady, DJ, Lovers and more.

This is probably the best entry of the many Soul Jazz Studio One releases if you're after a primer in the Studio One sound. It's all here from the stomping Ska of the Skatalites to The Lone Ranger's Rub-a-dub stylee!

Like it says on the wrapper 'Classics' pretty much sums it up.

A
1. The Skatalites – El Pussy Ska
2. Carlton and the Shoes – Love Me Forever
3. Sound Dimension – Rockfort Rock
4. Johnny Osbourne – Sing Jah Stylee
5. The Heptones – Pretty Looks Isn’t All
B
1. Slim Smith – Rougher Yet
2. Lone Ranger – Automatic
3. Horace Andy – Fever
4. Prince Jazzbo – School
5. The Wailers – Simmer Down
C
1. Burning Spear – Rocking Time
2. Alton Ellis – I’m Just A Guy
3. Sugar Minott – Oh Mr DC
4. Jennifer Lara – Consider Me
D
1. Don Drummond – Confucious
2. Michigan and Smiley – Rub A Dub Style
3. Sound Dimension – Full Up
4. Dennis Brown – No Man Is An Island 

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GRADING

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New (N) (Not typically included in the Goldmine Standard)
New records are purchased directly from the label, distributor, or registered wholesaler. Records are still sealed. Jackets may have slight shelf wear, but media has never been played.
Mint (M)
Still sealed. Never played. No observable flaws.  Items have been purchased secondhand.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint (NM) record will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
The cover (and any additional packaging) has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable defects.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
The disc and LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be gently marred by spindle marks, paper scuffs, wrinkled corners, etc.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident, but will not overpower the music. Disc may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels, jackets, and inserts will have visible cosmetic flaws such as wrinkles, cut-outs, slight splitting, etc. However, it will usually have less than a dozen minor flaws.
Good (G)
A record in Good condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback. 
Poor (P), Fair (F)
The record may be cracked, badly warped, or won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve may be water damaged, split, or heavily marred by wear and writing.
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