{"product_id":"melody-maker","title":"Melody Maker","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare anthology of early productions from one of Jamaica’s most revered music-makers, \u003cstrong\u003eKeith Hudson\u003c\/strong\u003e. Launched after his Inbidimts Records breakthrough in 1969 with \u003cstrong\u003eKen Boothe\u003c\/strong\u003e’s hit \u003cem\u003eOld Fashioned Way\u003c\/em\u003e, this 2CD set traces Hudson’s rise into the early 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the new decade, Hudson had become one of Jamaica’s most inventive figures, responsible for some of early reggae’s most popular and exciting recordings. Despite his lasting reputation among reggae fans, compilations of this period are scarce, with \u003cem\u003eHudson Affair\u003c\/em\u003e from 2004 long deleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together many of his finest productions from reggae’s golden age, with numerous tracks new to CD. Across 49 cuts, it features essential sides by \u003cstrong\u003eU Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Alcapone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Holt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlton Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHorace Andy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Clarke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Heptones\u003c\/strong\u003e and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doctor Bird","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":57891282551115,"sku":"R0798-0322","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17at18.09.25.png?v=1784318641","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/melody-maker","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}