Various - Down Beat Shuffle - Vinyl LP

Studio One is one of Jamaica's most renowned record labels and recording studios, lovingly described as the'Motown of Jamaica'. The record label was involved with most of the major music movements in Jamaica during the 1960s and 1970s including ska, rock steady, reggae,dub and dance hall.
Founded by Clement 'Coxsone' Doddin 1954, the studio's first recordings were cut in 1963 on Brentford Road in Kingston. Dodd had previously issued music on a series of other labels and had built a name for himself running 'Sir Coxsone the Downbeat', one of the largest and most reputable sound systems in the Kingston ghettos. Much of the success of Studio One is credited to Dodd, from his earliest days as a producer he has understood the complexities of making a hit. Mr. Dodd values good singing, good song-writing, good horn lines and fierce bass lines... he is reggae's Phil Spector, Berry Gordy, and Dick Clark all wrapped into one.'

Among the earliest recordings made in Studio One were "Easy Snappin'" by Theopilus Beckford, backed by Clue J And His Blues Blastersand "That Man is Back" by famed trombonist Don Drummond, both featured on"˜Downbeat Shuffle - Studio One - The Birth Of A Legend'.This album aims to look back to the beginning of the studio's history as well as feature a number of famous Jamaican muses who started their careers at Studio One including Owen Gray, The Blues Busters, Derrick Morgan, Clancy Eccles and much more.
Buy now for a comprehensive look at a timeless collection of Jamaican music produced from one of the world's most unique and prolific recording studios!

CD 1

1. Dog It - Monty & The Cyclones
2. My Baby - Jackie Estick
3. Cherry - Bonnie & Skitter
4. Easy Snappping - Theo Beckford
5. Time To Pray - The Mellow Larks
6. Muriel - Alton & Eddy
7. Leave Earth - Derrick Morgan
8. No More Wedding - The Mellow Larks
9. River Jordan - Clancy Eccles
10. Over The River - The Jiving Juniors
11. Lover's Jive - Neville Esson
12. My Heaven - Alton & Eddy
13. Sinners Weep (And Mourn) - Owen Gray
14. Little Willie - Aubrey Adams
15. Another Moses - The Mellow Cats
16. Don Cosmic - Don Drummond
17. Georgie And The Old Shoe - Theo Beckford
18. Donna - The Blues Busters
19. Freedom - Clancy Eccles
20. Rock A Man Soul - The Mellow Cats
21. Jump And Shout - David Brown
22. There's Always Sunshine - The Blues Busters
23. How Can I Be Sure - Higgs & Wilson
24. On The Beach - Owen Gray
25. Schooling The Duke - Don Drummond
26. Jezebel - Owen Gray
27. Tell Me Why - The Blues Busters
28. Reload - Don Drummond

CD 2

1. I'm Crying Over You - Simms & Robinson
2. Real Gone Clown - Lascelles Perkins
3. Pine Juice - Clue J & The Blues Blasters
4. (Tell Me) Little Lady - Theo Beckford
5. Unknown Shuffle Blues - Clue J & The Blues Blasters
6. King Spinner - Busty & Cool
7. Shuffling Jug - Clue J & The Blues Blasters
8. Going Home - Theo Beckford
9. Love You Baby - The Mellow Larks
10. Proof Rum - Roland Alphonso
11. Jack And Jill Shuffle - Theo Beckford
12. Silky - Clue J & His Blues Blasters
13. Wee Wigger Shuffle - Derrick Morgan
14. Light Of My Life - The Mellow Larks
15. Grand National - Roland Alphonso
16. I Live And I Love - Clancy Eccles
17. That Man Is Back - Don Drummond
18. Do Du Wap - Chuck & Dobby
19. Hip Rub - The Jiving Juniors
20. Wicked And Dreadful - Neville Esson
21. Lullaby Angel - Alton & Eddy
22. Stew Peas And Cornflakes - Audrey Adams & E. Rodriquez
23. Answer Me, My Darling - Derrick Harriott
24. Salt Lane Shuffle - Clue J. And His Blues Blasters
25. Jeanie Girl - The Charmers
26. Ocean 11 - Roland Alphonso & C. McLaughlin
27. Just Cool - Don Drummond, C. McLaughlin
28. Set Back (Just Cool) - Roland Alphonso & Cecil Lloyd

CD 3

1. Get Drunk - Owen Gray
2. Lonely Robin - Lascelles Perkins
3. Loneliest Boy In Town (aka Lonely Boy) - The Charmers
4. Kingston To Mo' Bay - Busty & Cool
5. Jerk Pork - Roland Alphonso
6. That's Me - Theo Beckford
7. You're Driving Me Crazy - The Blues Busters
8. Margie - The Dew Droppers
9. I Do - Neville Essen
10. Grandma Grandpa - Owen Gray
11. Sweetest Little Girl (aka Honey Girl) - The Hi-Tones
12. You Had It So Wrong - The Blues Busters
13. Mighty Man - Higgs & Wilson
14. Searching - Simms & Robinson
15. Young Lover - Owen Gray
16. Sugar Plum - Owen & Millie
17. Four Corners Of The World - Roland Alphonso
18. Romantic Shuffle - The Shiners
19. Mr. Policeman - Busty & Cool
20. Independence Blues - Basil Gabbidon
21. Joy Bells For Independence - The Rhythm Aces
22. Pretty Girl - Owen Gray
23. Dew Drops - Don Drummond
24. I'll Be There - The Rhythm Aces
25. Counter Punch - Roland Alphonso
26. Darling Don't Leave Me - The Jiving Juniors
27. Going Steady - The Hi-Tones
28. Going Out - The Moonlighters