Desmond Dekker –007 Shanty Town CD Album

A cornerstone of Jamaican music, 007 Shanty Town captures Desmond Dekker at his peak, blending ska, rocksteady and early reggae with his unmistakable vocal delivery. This 2015 reissue on Trojan Records presents the classic album in a cardboard sleeve edition, offering a crisp, modern pressing of one of Dekker’s most influential releases. Featuring essential cuts including “007 (Shanty Town)”, “Rudy Got Soul” and “Mother Pepper”, the album remains a defining document of late‑60s Jamaican sound system culture.

TRACK LISTING

1. 007 (Shanty Town)
2. Unity
3. Wise Man
4. Rudy Got Soul
5. Mother Pepper
6. It Pays
7. Rude Boy Train
8. Can’t You See
9. Sweet Music
10. You Got Soul
11. Personal Possession
12. Problems

Features

• 2015 CD reissue on Trojan Records
• Classic Desmond Dekker ska and rocksteady album
• Cardboard sleeve edition
• Includes original 12‑track album
• Studio recordings from the golden era of Jamaican music

Information

Artist: Desmond Dekker
Title: 007 Shanty Town
Label: Trojan Records
Catalogue Number: TOCKBX2 (confirm if needed)
Format: CD, Album, Reissue
Released: 2015
Country: Europe
Genre: Reggae
Style: Ska, Rocksteady, Early Reggae
Packaging: Cardboard sleeve