Engine '54

The beloved harmony Jamaican group The Ethiopians released their debut album Engine 54 in 1968. Train imagery is the main focus on the album, with excellent falsettos and consistent music from the prime of the rock steady period.

Train to Skaville is the hit classic which appeared on this specific album. It made a huge impact overseas and brought the group their first tour in the UK. The Ethiopians was one of Jamaica’s most popular bands during the late ska, rocksteady, and early reggae periods.

The band was founded by Leonard Dillon, Stephen Taylor, and Aston Morrison. This seminal album has been expanded to include the remainder of the group’s output from the rocksteady era and features numerous best sellers alongside a number of rarities from the latter half of 1968.

The album includes a total of 27 tracks.