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Merritone Rock Steady 2: This Music Got Soul 1966-1967 (2LP)
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Dub Store Records JPN
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¥5380 (US$36.06)
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In 1954 Ken Khouri had numbered among the first far sighted entrepreneurs to produce mento records with local musicians (mento is Jamaica’s original indigenous music) before progressing to opening Jamaica’s first record manufacturing plant. Three years later he moved his operation to Foreshore Road (later renamed Marcus Garvey Drive) where, with the assistance of the inestimable Graeme Goodall, he updated and upgraded his recording studio. The importance of this enterprising move was critical to the development of Jamaican music and its influence both profound and far reaching.
“It was Ken Khouri’s Federal Recording Studio, the womb that gave birth to the talented writers, artists and musicians that gave Jamaica its musical identity.” Prince Buster
Federal Records was not only the place for the sound system men to record their music but it was also where they had their records manufactured and, consequently, the company enjoyed a near total monopoly on recording and record pressing in Kingston. In 1963 Ken Khouri sold his one track board to Clement ‘Coxsone’ Dodd, who established Studio One, and Ken imported the first stereo equipment to Jamaica and Federal began making stereo records. The following year WIRL (West Indies Records Limited) opened but the competition served to drive the company on to higher heights. Ken Khouri continued to work on his own productions and, in 1966, the seven inch release of Hopeton Lewis’ ‘Take It Easy’, recorded under the guidance of Trinidadian guitarist Lynn Taitt, ushered in the rock steady era.
These two essential albums showcase a stunning selection of well known hits, and not so well known rarities, from the vast Federal catalogue. All tracks have been transferred direct from the master tapes and assembled with the invaluable assistance of Ken Khouri’s son, Paul Khouri, who generously gave Dub Store unlimited access to the Federal tape vaults. The extensive liner notes feature extracts from extensive interviews with Paul Khouri whose knowledgeable recollections of working on Marcus Garvey Drive, not only as a producer but as an engineer and musician, are illuminating and educational. Both sets present an insight into the birth and growth of Federal Records and the Jamaican recording industry and are essential to an understanding of the real roots of reggae music.
A:
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1)
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Hopeton Lewis - This Music Got Soul
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2)
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Hopeton Lewis - Let Me Come On Home
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3)
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The Zodiacs (5) - Walk On By
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4)
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The Termites - We Gonna Make It
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5)
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The Dynamites - Fountain Bliss
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B:
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1)
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Hopeton Lewis - Rock A Shacka
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2)
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Hopeton Lewis - Don't Cry
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3)
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The Royals - House Upon The Hill
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4)
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The Tartans - Real Gone Sweet
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5)
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The Tartans - Rolling Rolling
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C:
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1)
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Hopeton Lewis - I Don't Want Trouble
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2)
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Lester Sterling - Lester Sterling Special
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3)
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The Dynamites - If You Did Love Me (Take 1)
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4)
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The Tartans - Don't Take That Train
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5)
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Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Batman (Early Take)
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D:
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1)
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Hopeton Lewis - Oh Tell Me Darling (Take 1)
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2)
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The Tartans - I'm Ready
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3)
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Henry Buckley - Take Me Back
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4)
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Roland Alphonso - Sounds Of Silence
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5)
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Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Batman (Early Take - Rehearsal)
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6)
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The Federal All Stars - Merritone False Starts 2
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Various
100% Dynamite: Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Roots & Dub (2LP)
(LP)
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Various Artists
Jamaica Jazz From Federal Records: Carib Roots, Jazz, Mento, Latin, Merengue & Rhumba 1960-1968 (2LP
(LP)
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Dave Barker
Your Love Is A Game
(7")
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Willie Lindo
Far And Distant
(CD)
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Polylined Card Sleeve
7" Handmade Brown Polylined Card -- Yellow Edge QTY. 50 (Made in Japan)
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King Kong
Don't Tell Me Your Loving
(7")
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T Shirt
Dub Store Records -- White L (5.6oz)
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Various
Reggae History A-Z Volume 1
(LP)
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Ernest Ranglin
Boss Reggae
(CD)
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Various
Reggae Showcase Volume 1
(LP)
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Val Bennett
Russians Are Coming
(7")
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Alton Ellis
Legendary Alton Ellis
(LP)
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Various
Duke Reid Golden Hits
(LP)
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Ethiopians
Engine 54
(LP)
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Ken Boothe
More Of Ken Boothe (Red Viny) (Aside Off Center)
(LP)
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Lord Tanamo
I'm In The Mood For Love (Take 2)
(7")
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Bob Andy
Song Book
(LP)
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Lord Creator
Greatest Hits: Don't Stay Out Late 1962-1966
(LP)
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Skatalites
Skatalites & Friends At Randy's
(LP)
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Jackie Mittoo
Last Train To Skaville (with The Soul Brothers) (2LP)
(LP)
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Card Sleeve
12"/LP Red Plain Jacket with Hole
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Polythene Cover
12"/LP Polyprop Cover
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Paper Sleeve
12" White Paper
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Card Sleeve
12"/LP Purple Plain Jacket with Hole
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Cleaner
Carbon Fiber Record Brush
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