{"product_id":"desmond-dekker-essential-artist-collection-national-album-day","title":"Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection (National Album Day)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 403px; height: 78.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 184.271px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.729px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17\/10\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 184.271px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.729px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLP Black\/\u003cbr\u003eCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 184.271px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.729px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 184.271px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 200.729px; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e964257771\/\u003cbr\u003e964264522\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker’s influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town),” it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker’s most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD TRACKLIST:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. (Poor Mi) Israelites - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. You Can Get It If You Really Want – Desmond Dekker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. 007 (Shanty Town) - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. It Mek - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Fu Man Chu - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. (Where Did It Go) The Song We Used to Sing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Rude Boy Train - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. King of Ska - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; Cherry Pies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Intensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt) - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Live and Learn (The More You Live) – Desmond Dekker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11. Unity - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12. Get Up Edina - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Four Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13. Generosity – Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14. Rudy Got Soul - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15. It Pays - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16. Licking Stick - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17. Honour Your Mother and Father – Desmond Dekker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18. Problems - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19. Young Generation - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20. Mount Zion - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Four Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21. Pretty Africa - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22. Pickney Gal – Desmond Dekker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23. Sing A Little Song – Desmond Dekker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24. Jamaica Ska – Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP TRACKLIST:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.    (Poor Mi) Israelites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.    You Can Get It If You Really Want\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.    007 (Shanty Town)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.    It Mek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.    Fu Man Chu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.    King of Ska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.    Intensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Unity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Get Up Edina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Licking Stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. It Pays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Pickney Gal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Sing A Little Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. 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