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Jamaica

Lack of activity due to heavy school schedule, hopefully things will chill out soon.
Good news is I got a few shipments from Jamaica recently, TONS of amazing music. So many 45's I want to post, but short on time so here are a couple gems:

1.)The Rulers w/ The Carib Beats - Don't Be Rude b/w Be Good (JJ Records 1967)
What can I say about this record? It's a rocksteady KILLER. Just amazing pre-reggae vocal harmony with a beat that demands action. One of my favorite songs ever period. Desert island material in my opinion. Though the original pressing is on Rio, the JJ version is very much an early, sought-after copy.


2) Phyllis Dillon - Don't Stay Away b/w Lynn Tait with Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Lara's Theme Instrumental (Original Treasure Isle Pressing 1966? Disregard the Incorrect A-side label, it was common occurrence for small record companies *even Treasure Isle* to run out of labels and use whatever was available.)
It's Dillon, not Diller, big difference there... Another rocksteady THRILLER! Phillis had one of the most distinctive voices in the Jamaican music scene. This is an amazing song and I am seriously worried about wearing the grooves out of this 45. It just gets better with age. Don't ask why, it just does. That said listen to it and see for yourself.