{"product_id":"essential-artist-collection-desmond-dekker-national-album-day-2026","title":"Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker (National Album Day 2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-curated compilation highlighting Desmond Dekker’s influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. Featuring standout tracks like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town),” it captures the sound that helped bring Jamaican music to an international audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a more concise version of the 2023 Essential Collection, pressed on Black ecorecord for National Album Day 2026 (10th October 2026) as well as a 1CD digisleeve format with a booklet. This release offers a clear, warm listening experience and serves as a concise overview of Dekker’s most important recordings. A reliable addition for collectors and an easy entry point for anyone exploring classic reggae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSide A  \u003cbr\u003e(Poor Mi) Israelites  \u003cbr\u003eYou Can Get It If You Really Want  \u003cbr\u003e007 (Shanty Town)  \u003cbr\u003eIt Mek  \u003cbr\u003eFu Man Chu  \u003cbr\u003eKing of Ska  \u003cbr\u003eIntensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide B  \u003cbr\u003eUnity  \u003cbr\u003eGet Up Edina  \u003cbr\u003eLicking Stick  \u003cbr\u003eIt Pays  \u003cbr\u003ePickney Gal  \u003cbr\u003eSing A Little Song  \u003cbr\u003eJamaica Ska    \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Poor Mi) Israelites - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eYou Can Get It If You Really Want – Desmond Dekker  \u003cbr\u003e007 (Shanty Town) - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eIt Mek - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eFu Man Chu - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003e(Where Did It Go) The Song We Used to Sing  \u003cbr\u003eRude Boy Train - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eKing of Ska - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; Cherry Pies  \u003cbr\u003eIntensified ’68 (Music Like Dirt) - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eLive and Learn (The More You Live) – Desmond Dekker  \u003cbr\u003eUnity - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eGet Up Edina - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Four Aces  \u003cbr\u003eGenerosity – Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eRudy Got Soul - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eIt Pays - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eLicking Stick - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eHonour Your Mother and Father – Desmond Dekker  \u003cbr\u003eProblems - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eYoung Generation - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003eMount Zion - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Four Aces  \u003cbr\u003ePretty Africa - Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Aces  \u003cbr\u003ePickney Gal – Desmond Dekker  \u003cbr\u003eSing A Little Song – Desmond Dekker  \u003cbr\u003eJamaica Ska – Desmond Dekker \u0026amp; The Specials\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":53097919709501,"sku":"964257771","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53097919742269,"sku":"964264522","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1884\/9839\/files\/DesmondDekkerLP17.10.26.jpg?v=1789645099","url":"https:\/\/sisterray.co.uk\/products\/essential-artist-collection-desmond-dekker-national-album-day-2026","provider":"Sister Ray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}