Roland Alphonso Featuring The Skatalites And Soul Brothers* - Something Special: Ska Hot Shots (CD, Comp, RP)

different runout (Disctronics) that does not correspond w/ any other listing at time of listing

Track 1 originally released as 45 on the D. Darling label in 1960.
Track 2 originally released as a 45 on the All Stars label in 1965, "skadapted" from John Barry's composition from the film "From Russia With Love".
Track 3 originally released as a 45 on the Studio One label in 1965. Alternate take.
Track 4 originally released as a 45 on the Studio One label in 1964.
Track 5 originally released as a 45 on the Supreme label in 1965. Inspired by Mongo Santamaria's band.
Track 6 originally released as a 45 on the ND Records label in 1961.
Track 7 previously unreleased (1966).
Track 8 originally released on "The Best of Roland Alphonso" LP on the Studio One label in 1968.
Track 9 originally released on "Ska Au Go Go" LP on the ND Records label in 1966.
Track 10 originally released on the "Soul Vendores On Tour" LP on the Coxsone label in 1967.
Track 11 originally released as a 45 on the Supreme label in 1965.
Track 12 originally released as a 45 on the Worldisc label in 1958.
Track 13 originally released as a 45 on the Studio One label in 1965. Adaptation of the "James Bond Theme".
Track 14 originally released as a 45 on the Studio One label in 1966.
Track 15 originally released as a 45 on the All Stars label in 1961.
Track 16 originally released as a 45 on the Sensational label in 1959.
Track 17 originally released as a 45 on the Coxsone label in 1966.
Track 18 originally released on late repressings of "Soul Vendors On Tour" LP under the title "Just a Bit O' Soul" in 1967.
Track 19 previously unreleased (1968).
Track 20 originally released as a 45 on the Studio One label in 1966. "Skadaption" of Los Indios Tabajeras from Brazil.

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    US  
Released:  
Genre:       Reggae
Style:         Ska

Track listing:

1. Roland Alphonso, Alley Cats (3) - Four Corners (AKA Four Corners Of The World) 2:41
2. Roland Alphonso, The Studio One Orchestra - From Russia With Love 4:18
3. Roland Alphonso, The Soul Brothers - Dr. Ring Ding 3:05
4. Roland Alphonso & Group - Jack Ruby 2:41
5. Roland Alphonso, The Studio One Orchestra - El Pussy Cat Ska (Take 2) 3:16
6. Roland Alphonso & Group - Federal Special 2:43
7. Roland Alphonso - Do It Good 3:18
8. Roland Alphonso - Jah Shakey (AKA Jack Steady) 2:05
9. Roland Alphonso, The Soul Brothers - Pepe To 2:57
10. The Soul Vendors - You Trouble Me 3:06
11. Roland Alphonso, The Soul Brothers - Rollie Pollie 2:17
12. Roland Alphonso, Clue J. & The Blues Blasters - Proof Rum 3:25
13. The Soul Brothers - James Bond 2:59
14. Roland Alphonso, The Soul Brothers - Provocation 2:19
15. Clue J. & The Blues Blasters - Grand National 3:00
16. Roland Alphonso, Alley Cats (3) - Hully Gully Rock 2:52
17. Roland Alphonso, The Soul Brothers - Something Special 3:27
18. Roland Alphonso - Rolando Special 3:22
19. Roland Alphonso, The Sharks (2) - Groovy Sax 3:14
20. Roland Alphonso, The Studio One Orchestra - Maria Elena 3:44