- Lord Creator - Independent Jamaica
- The Jiving Juniors - Sugar Dandy
- Roland Alphonso - Back Beat
- Jimmy Cliff - Hurricane Hattie
- Desmond Dekker - Mount Zion
- The Maytals - My New Name
- Millie - My Boy Lollipop
- Derrick & Patsy - Housewife's Choice
- The Upsetters - Country Girl
- Tommy McCook - Rocket Ship
- The Cherry Pies - Do You Keep On Dreaming
- Slim Smith - Gypsy Woman
- Joyce Bond - Sugar
- Derrick Morgan - The Hop
- Lord Kitchener - Love In The Cemetery
- Stranger Cole - Stranger At The Door
- Roy & Paulette - Since You're Gone
- Jackie Edwards - The Same One
- Inez And Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
- Don Drummond - Cool Smoke
- Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
- Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man
- Owen Gray - Incense
- Lord Tanamo - Come Down
- Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle
- Max Romeo - Chase the Devil
- Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose a Good Thing
- Wynder K Frog - Green Door
2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. No doubt there will be an official compilation released at some point this year. But for now a look at 50 essential tracks released on the label. Disc one covers 1959-69 and some of the early reggae cuts. You'll find some little known gems in between the classics here, but every track will have you on your feet..
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