Featuring Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Jackie Mittoo.

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

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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