ALL STAR TOP HITS - 1961 Federal Record Mfg Original JA 1st Mono Press VG+ Ska

$

375

ALL STAR TOP HITS - RARE 1961 Federal Record Mfg Original Jamaican 1st Press Mono Vinyl LP - Generic Cover.

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This is one of the earliest authentic ska LPs pressed in Jamaica, featuring foundational ska musicians who directly shaped the genre’s golden age.

Original 1961 Jamaican 1st mono pressing of All Star Top Hits on the All Stars label, manufactured by Federal Record Mfg. Co. Ltd. Jamaica.

Matrix/runouts: Side 1: C-LP-2; Side 2: C-LP-1 plus LW, consistent with first-run Federal pressings.

Track Listing:

Side 1:

1. Stew Peas And Cornflakes — Aubrey Adams

2. Answer Me My Darling — D. Harriott

3. River Jordan — Clancy Eccles

4. Salt Lane Shuffle — Clue J. & His Blues Blasters

5. Jeanie Girl — The Charmers

6. Don Cosmic — Don Drummond

Side 2:

1. Ocean II — Roland Alphonso, Cecil Lloyd

2. Over The River — The Jiving Juniors

3. My Heaven — Alton and Eddy

4. Just Cool — Don Drummond

5. Du-Du-Wap — Chuck and Dobby

6. Lonely Moments — Lascelles Perkins

These tracks were recently reissued on a UK compilation album entitled “All Star Jamaican Blues”

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. BEYOND SCARCE, HELLA RARE, IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND

A historic ska compilation with contributions from legends like Don Drummond, Roland Alphonso, Clancy Eccles, Alton & Eddy, The Charmers, and others, showcasing the formative sounds of Jamaica’s music revolution. This authentic first pressing is extremely rare, with no documented 1960s reissues and few known surviving examples. Vinyl is visually VG with numerous scuffs, play-graded VG+ with light surface noise, no skips, fully playable. Labels show moderate spindle wear. Original plain inner sleeve graded EX with age spots, housed in a generic archival outer sleeve. Stored archivally in a poly sleeve.

Condition:

   •   Vinyl: VG+ (audibly; visual VG)

   •   Original inner sleeve: EX (no tears, mild spots)

   •   Outer sleeve: NM (generic archival)

   •   No original printed jacket included

Shipping:

Ships within 3 business days of payment. Will be professionally packed, insured, and shipped with tracking and signature confirmation.

This is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Jamaican ska history. Sold as-is. Please examine all photos and details carefully.

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