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There swiftly followed extensive tours of the UK and mainland Europe, prompting Trojan to gather a dozen or so of their earlier works for a belated follow-up to their \u003ci\u003eMonkey Man \u003c\/i\u003eLP, namely \u003ci\u003eFrom The Roots\u003c\/i\u003e. Both albums feature on this essential boss reggae collection, which also includes three rare alternate versions of album tracks, notably \u003ci\u003eMonkey Man\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShe’s My Scorcher,\u003c\/i\u003e both of which make their CDdebut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doctor Bird","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50416520560971,"sku":"1037251","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/16cb6802-5050-412d-a545-c48f729816e2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726705184"},{"product_id":"essential-artist-collection-the-maytals","title":"Essential Artist Collection – The Maytals","description":"\u003cp\u003eLed by the dynamic Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, the Maytals are rightly regarded as one of the greatest singing trios in the history of Jamaican music. During an incredible recording career that spanned six decades, the group scored hit after hit on the island’s music charts, with their inimitable, unique blend of fervent gospel and downhome country seemingly impervious to changes in styles and fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best of their work, however, is widely regarded to be their rock steady and early reggae recordings for Leslie Kong’s revered Beverley’s Records during the late Sixties and early Seventies; a period that spawned groundbreaking work such as ’54 46’, ‘Monkey Man’ and ‘Do the Reggay’, to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Artist Collection brings together the very best of their output from this period, including the above tracks, along with numerous other classics, such as ‘Sweet And Dandy’, ‘Pressure Drop’ and ‘Night And Day’.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a 28 track double vinyl LP and a comprehensive 2CD compilation, both collections superbly demonstrate just why the unforgettable music of the Maytals will continued to be loved and revered for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trojan","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50420900823371,"sku":"2003364","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50420904329547,"sku":"2003365","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4_TROJAN-BEST-OF-SERIES-THE-MAYTALS-2CD-4050538860313-FRONT_STICKER_bdb24e78.jpg?v=1726754609"},{"product_id":"monkey-man","title":"Monkey Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst released by Trojan in the wake of the Maytals' 1969 UK hit,\u003ci\u003e Monkey Man,\u003c\/i\u003e the appropriately titled album quickly became a must-have for all British fans of the exciting new reggae sound that had emerged from Jamaica. The LP showcased the trios' inimitable style for an international audience and in so doing, proved instrumental in establishing the trio of Toots and the group as global stars. Despite the original album's popularity, copies have long since been collector's items, selling for sums well beyond the budgets of most record buyers. Now, at long last, this classic album, showcasing the work of one of Jamaica's most popular groups is finally available on vinyl once again. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Orange","offer_id":50470011142475,"sku":"403928","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50470011830603,"sku":"1110317","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Yellow","offer_id":52299662721355,"sku":"R8818-4258","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/df87562c-fbbf-41b4-b3d5-04d0704f11e5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727371020"},{"product_id":"from-the-roots-1","title":"From the Roots","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing The Maytals’ signing to Island Records in 1973 they recorded and released their fourth album \u003ci\u003eFrom the Roots\u003c\/i\u003e. Leaving behind their early ska days they had yet to settle into the slower tempos which were used more common in the mid-‘70s. As a result, music here generally gallops, and vocals fall in line. As heard on gems like \u003ci\u003eKoo Koo, Got To Feel\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePee Pee Cluck Cluck\u003c\/i\u003e, the Maytals’ lyrics tend mostly towards love and the pursuit thereof. The recording quality is outstanding for the era, and some of their most explosive tracks can be found on this record. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Orange | LP","offer_id":50487120986443,"sku":"1083519","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50487120593227,"sku":"1144396","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50487121740107,"sku":"2164811","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/261f97c3-9bc0-4de1-a2e3-cda7040ba503_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727621181"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/the-maytals.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}