Soul Jazz collects the sounds of young Jamaica on new Studio One 2xLP

Featuring Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Jackie Mittoo.

Soul Jazz is releasing a new compilation called Studio One Freedom Sounds, this September.

The double album showcases the rapidly developing ska, rock steady and reggae sound cultivated and released by Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One during its heyday, from 1965-1969.

“Studio One functioned as hit factory on the scale of Motown in the USA, shaping and defining reggae music for decades to come,” shares Soul Jazz.

The 18-track album includes music by Jackie Mittoo’s Soul Brothers, Alton Ellis, and Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Studio One Freedom Sounds 2xLP comes with sleeve notes and track-by-track info by reggae historian Noel Hawks.

It follows Soul Jazz’s Nigerian Fuji drum music collection and Boombox 3 ’70s-’80s hip-hop compilation.

Check out the track list ahead of its 21st September release, and cover art below.

Tracklist

2. The Gaylads – Morning Sun

3. Delroy Wilson – Just Because Of You

4. Alton Ellis – Sunday Coming

5. Jackie Opel – I Am What I Am

6. Peter Tosh – I Am The Toughest

7. 7. Delroy Wilson – Get Ready

8. Mr. Foundation – Timo-Oh

9. Roland Alphonso & The Soul Brothers – Provocation

10. Leroy & Rocky – Love Me Girl

11. Slim & Delroy – Look Who Is Back Again

12. The Skatalites – Spread Satin

13. Barrington Spence – Contemplating Mind

14. Ernest Ranglin – Psychedelic Rock

15. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Destiny

16. Roland Alphonso – Reggae In The Grass

17. Zoot Simms – We Can Talk It Over

18. Jackie Mittoo – Hi Jack