Original Albums Collection
Laurel Aitken was there when ska was born in late 1950s Jamaica, recording some of its first sounds before reggae took over the island's musical consciousness. This Original Albums Collection gathers his earliest recordings, capturing his distinctive voice across ska and reggae styles. Tracks like "Streets Of Glory" are foundational ska recordings, while deeper cuts show his versatility across genres. Whether skiffing or reggae-ing, Aitken's voice carries warmth and conviction, supported by tight Jamaican session bands. If you want to understand where reggae came from, you need Laurel Aitken. This collection is essential.
Item Details+
| Genre | Reggae |
| Style | Ska Reggae |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Good Plus (VG+) Small rip bottom spine. WOC backside dots next to songtitels. CDs look generally great. |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Pressure Drop |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. Ska With Laurel
1-1. Laurel Aitken - Streets Of Glory
1-2. Laurel Aitken - Lonesome Traveller
1-3. Laurel Aitken - Madame Soroise
1-4. Laurel Aitken - We Shall Overcome
1-5. Laurel Aitken - Call The Doctor
1-6. Laurel Aitken - Freedom
1-7. Laurel Aitken - Hallelujah Train
1-8. Laurel Aitken - Looking For My Baby
1-9. Laurel Aitken - Woman Is Sweeter Than Man
1-10. Laurel Aitken - It's Coming Down
1-11. Laurel Aitken - Take Off My Pyjamas
1-12. Laurel Aitken - Leave My Woman Alone
. Laurel Aitken Says Fire
2-1. Laurel Aitken - Fire (In Your Wire)
2-2. The Classics - Worried Over Me
2-3. Laurel Aitken - Halfway To Paradise
2-4. Laurel Aitken - Coconut
2-5. Laurel Aitken - Quando Quando
2-6. Laurel Aitken - If You Need Me
2-7. Laurel Aitken - La La La (Means I Love You)
2-8. Laurel Aitken - Rice And Peas
2-9. Laurel Aitken - Stand By Me
2-10. The Detours (5) - Sunnyside (Swimming Pool)
2-11. Laurel Aitken - Mr Lee
2-12. Laurel Aitken - Gonna Get Married
. Scandal In A Brixton Market (Girlie And Laurel Aitken)
3-1. Laurel and Girlie - Scandal In A Brixton Market
3-2. Girlie (2) - Madam Straggae
3-3. Laurel Aitken - Stupied Married Man
3-4. Laurel and Girlie - Tammering
3-5. Laurel and Girlie - Have Mercy
3-6. Laurel Aitken - Night Cricket
3-7. Laurel Aitken - Run Powell Run
3-8. Laurel Aitken - Teddy Bear
3-9. Laurel Aitken - Mr Soul
3-10. Laurel Aitken - Woke Up This Morning
3-11. Laurel Aitken, Rico Rodriguez - Babylon
3-12. Laurel Aitken, Rico Rodriguez - Stop The War In Vietnam
. The High Priest Of Reggae
4-1. Laurel Aitken - Jesse James
4-2. Laurel Aitken - Mr Popcorn
4-3. Laurel Aitken - I Got To Have Your Love
4-4. Laurel Aitken - John B
4-5. Laurel Aitken - Shoo Bee Shoo Bee
4-6. Laurel Aitken - Hailes Selaise
4-7. Laurel Aitken - Landlords And Tenants
4-8. Laurel Aitken - Save The Last Dance
4-9. Laurel Aitken - Walk Right Back
4-10. Laurel Aitken - Don't Be Cruel
4-11. Laurel Aitken - Woppi King
4-12. Laurel and Girlie - Suffering Still
. Skinhead Train (1960s Singles And Rarities)
5-1. Laurel Aitken - Boogie In My Bones
5-2. Laurel Aitken - Drinkin' Whisky
5-3. Laurel Aitken - Mary Lee
5-4. Laurel Aitken - Bartender
5-5. Laurel Aitken - Brother David
5-6. Laurel Aitken - Lucille
5-7. Laurel Aitken - Adam And Eve
5-8. Laurel Aitken - I Shall Remove
5-9. Laurel Aitken - Lion Of Judah
5-10. Laurel Aitken - Don't Stay Out Late
5-11. Laurel Aitken - Clementine
5-12. Laurel Aitken - Propaganda
5-13. Laurel Aitken - Green Banana
5-14. Laurel Aitken - Rock Steady
5-15. Laurel Aitken - Blowin' In The Wind
5-16. Laurel Aitken - I'm Still In Love With You Girl
5-17. Laurel Aitken - Reggae Prayer
5-18. Laurel Aitken - The Rise And Fall (Of Laurel)
5-19. Laurel Aitken - Heile Heile (The Lion)
5-20. Laurel Aitken - Donkey Man
5-21. Laurel Aitken - Reggae '69
5-22. Laurel Aitken - Big Fight In Hell Stadium
5-23. Laurel Aitken - Pussy Price Gone Up
5-24. Laurel Aitken - Skinhead Train
5-25. Laurel Aitken - Apollo 12 (Skinhead Invasion)
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