--- product_id: 60273013 title: "Skatalites: Independence Ska and the Far East Sound" brand: "soul jazz records presents" price: "16.42 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60273013-skatalites-independence-ska-and-the-far-east-sound store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Skatalites: Independence Ska and the Far East Sound **Brand:** soul jazz records presents **Price:** 16.42 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Skatalites: Independence Ska and the Far East Sound by soul jazz records presents - **How much does it cost?** 16.42 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60273013-skatalites-independence-ska-and-the-far-east-sound) ## Best For - soul jazz records presents enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted soul jazz records presents brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Skatalites brought the sound of Jamaica to the world. At the start of the 1960s, in the space of just a couple of years Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, Jackie Mittoo, Ernest Ranglin, Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore, Lloyd Knibbs, Lloyd Brevett and others defined the exciting beat of 'Ska' as the sound of newly independent Jamaica. Original Ska Sounds From The Skatalites As the house band at Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's newly launched Studio One Records at 13 Brentford Road, the group comprising the finest jazz musicians on the island played on literally 1000s of recordings - Bob Marley and The Wailers, Toots and The Maytals, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis and many, many more. During their existence (1963-65) The Skatalites also recorded 100s of their own songs, released either under their own name, or The Studio One Orchestra, or that of band members Drummond, McCook etc. This is the first collection on Soul Jazz Records to bring you some of their finest material - from classics such as 'Guns of Navarone', 'El Pussy Cat Ska', 'Christine Keeler' through to some serious rarities such as Dizzy Johnny and The Studio One Orchestra's 'Sudden Destruction' and Don Drummond's 'Coolie Boy'. The Skatalites' ska sound brought together aspects of jazz, latin, rhythm and blues, proto-Rastafarianism (tracks such as 'Full Dread', 'Beardsman Ska') and more. The intensity and energy of their sound was matched by the experimentation of the troubled genius of Don Drummond whose 'far east' modal trombone sound added a complex melancholy to the music of the Skatalites (the group split-up after Drummond was charged with murdering his wife, dancer Margarita Mahfood). This album was originally released as a limited-edition Record Store Day collectors 7-inch box set (now deleted) and is now available for the first time as a double LP edition, CD and digital release complete with 10 extra bonus tracks and new extensive sleeve notes. ## Images ![Skatalites: Independence Ska and the Far East Sound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tcEbuf7jL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure!!!!! *by T***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2020* More like 10 stars!!! Amazing sounds and spot on pressing. Still sounds fresh the original SKA band... just get it a real treasure!And what amazing titles......Guns of Navarone,El.. Pussycat Christine Keeler ... Jack Ruby shows it’s real age.Great times 1967 Catford Witchdoctor and DJ Steve Maxsted ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Ska Scorcher *by I***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 June 2017* Blazing Ska from Soul Jazz Records,the Studio First re-issue specialists.The majority of these tracks were only previously available in a limited RSD seven inch box set.Now an essential purchase for one and all.Produced by Mr. Clement Seymour Coxsone Dodd,quality music from the 60's. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The very relaxing sounds of the 60s Ska/Reggae/Jazz - fantastic, takes you back in time to the good ... *by D***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2017* The very relaxing sounds of the 60s Ska/Reggae/Jazz - fantastic, takes you back in time to the good old days.For something a bit faster you must buy the Reggae Firebeat CD by King Stitt - probably the best from that era. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60273013-skatalites-independence-ska-and-the-far-east-sound](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/60273013-skatalites-independence-ska-and-the-far-east-sound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*