Soul Jazz Records" Down Beat Special is a roller-coaster "greatest hits" ride through many of the all-time classic tunes hand-picked from across the mighty vaults of, without doubt, Jamaica"s finest ever record label and pioneering powerhouse of reggae music. Originally released as a one-off pressing limited edition (long-since deleted) 7" box set, this new edition is fully remastered and expanded to a massive 18 super rare and killer cuts from the Studio One empire. Featuring the Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Lone Ranger and many more, the album features rare and classic tracks throughout. Newly commissioned sleevenotes by Noel Hawks (History of the Jamaican Recording Industry) features a track by track historical and musical analysis, label scans and more added to this fantastic collection. TRACKS:1. The Eternals – Queen Of The Minstrels 2. Michigan & Smiley – Nice Up The Dance3. The Mad Lads – Ten To One 4. Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together5. Horace Andy – Just Say Who6. The Skatalites – Addis Ababa7. Sugar Minott – Live Loving8. Lone Ranger – Can't Stand It9. Wailing Souls – I've Got A Burning Fire 10. Bob Marley and The Wailers – Simmer Down11. Dub Specialist – Hooligan 12. Alton Ellis – Your Heart Is Gonna Pay 13. Roland Alphonso – Do It Good 14. Wailing Souls – You Should Have Known15. Dawn Penn – No, No, No16. Freddie McKay – You'll Be Sorry 17. Alton Ellis – We Need Love 18. Cornel Campbell – Best To Be Free
