V/A – Trojan Records Tighten Up Reggae Volume 1
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Part of series of newly created Trojan Records compilations celebrating the re-launch of Trojan Records. When Reggae burst onto the Jamaican music scene late in 1968, the style was anything but the cool,laid-back sound many people now associate with the genre. These early recordings were notable for their pulsating, rapid tempo, and acquired a title of its own, Boss or Tighten Up Reggae. Features 12 classic tracks from John Holt, The Beltones, Max Romeo, Richard Ace and more
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