• The Melodians – Rivers Of Babylon
    • The Melodians – Sweet Sensation
    • 1. Rivers Of Babylon
    • 2. Sweet Sensation

    The original from 1970 produced by Lesie Kong, 8 years later made world famous by German disco band Boney M!!

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    • – Trouble Deh Bush
    • – Drive Back
    Derrick MorganForward MarchBeverley's
    Two early ska classics back to back on clean reissue pressings
    • Derrick Morgan – Forward March
    • Jimmy Cliff – Miss Jamaica
    Desmond Dekker And The AcesHappy Birthday JamaicaBeverley's
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    Killer rocksteady early reggae cut on a slow brooding backing from The Aces with a rare instrumental version on the flip.
    • – Mother Young Gal
    • – Version
    Johnny MelodyCover Your MouthBeverley's
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    • Johnny Melody – Cover Your Mouth
    • Larry Marshall – Money Gal
    Bob MarleyOne Cup Of CoffeeBeverley's
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    • Bob Marley – One Cup Of Coffee
    Derrick Morgan & Desmond DekkerWhat A RevengeBeverley's
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