various artists
listen to the music
pressure sounds
rare rocksteady gems from the caltone label ’66-’69, covering the late period of ska & early reggae featuring, tommy mccook, the clarendonians & more.
a 21 track set of rare 45s produced by caltone. bunny lee & phil pratt handled most of the hands-on production for founder ken lack, although there was undoubtedly much input from lynn tait, tommy mccook & johnny moore. the music, recorded at wirl, federal & treasure isle studios, is filled with the kind of creativity & attention to detail that has made original releases from the label so collectable to this day. comes with booklet featuring many original graphics & photos.
Tracklist
- Peter Austin &The Clarendonians with The Ernie Ranglin All Stars - I'm Sorry
- Lloyd & the Groovers With Tommy McCook and the Supersonics - Listen To The Music
- Tommy McCook & The Supersonics- Killer Joe
- Devon and The Tartans - Making Love
- Alva Lewis with Lynn Taitt and his Band - Return Home
- Chuck Jaques & with Lynn Taitt and the Comets - Dial 609
- The Uniques with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - The Journey
- The Kingstonians - Why Wipe The Smile From Your Face
- The Clarendonians - I'll Never Try
- Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Smooth Sailing
- The Kingstonians - Love Is The Greatest Science
- The Clarendonians with The Aubrey Adams All Stars - Lonely Heartaches
- The Cool Cats - Hold Your Love
- The Uniques With The Caltone Studio Orchestra - Do Me Good
- The Diplomats With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Going Along
- Lloyd and the Groovers with Lynn Taitt & his Band- My Heart And Soul
- Chuck Jaques & The Supersonics - Now That You've Gone
- Eric 'Monty' Morris - Hear Them Say
- Honey Boy Martin & The Voices with Tommy McCook and the Supersonics - Dreader Than Dread
- King Rocky & The Willows with the Super Sonics - You Are The One
- The Emotions with The Lynn Taitt Band - Gypsy