Artist: Desmond Dekker
Genre: Ska
Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer born in 1941, who became one of the first reggae artists to achieve international success. Dekker's biggest hit was 'Israelites' in 1968, which topped the UK charts and became one of the first internationally successful reggae songs. Other hits included '007 (Shanty Town)' and 'It Mek.' Dekker's music helped introduce ska and reggae to international audiences, paving the way for Bob Marley and others. His distinctive voice and ability to create catchy, socially conscious songs made him hugely popular. Dekker maintained his career for decades, particularly in the UK where he remained beloved. He passed away in 2006. Dekker represented reggae's international breakthrough, demonstrating that Jamaican music could achieve worldwide success and helping establish reggae as a major global genre.
Desmond Dekker vinyl records (11)
DESMOND DEKKER Please Dont Bend (1980 UK Stiff 7 vinyl single also including Workout [Groove Version] glossy flipback picture sleeve BUY87)
£14.00 used
THE REAL SOUNDS Featuring DESMOND DEKKER Walk For The World (1987 UK 2-track vinyl 7 single also featuring the London Community Gospel Church stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve on this copy has some storage marks with the vinyl in shop bought unplayed condition) Track Listing: 1. Walk For The World 2
£7.99 used
DESMOND DEKKER Hippopotamus (1984 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the legendary Leslie Kong produced track remixed at the Ideal Sound Studios backed with the heavyweight 007 [Shanty Town] and It Mek the picture sleeve displays only minorwear and the vinyl is in Excellent condition TROT9078)
£12.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Many Rivers To Cross (1980 UK Stiff label solid centre 7 vinyl single featuring his version of the Jimmy Cliff classic. Also includes Pickney Gal picture sleeve. This is an Excellent example with minimal wear or play BUY105) Track Listing: 1. Many Rivers To Cross 2. Pickney Gal
£12.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Book Of Rules (1982 UK Stiff Records 7 vinyl single also including Allamanna [produced by Robert Palmer] picture sleeve BUY144)
£12.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Unreleased Cuts (2013 UK Record Store Day exclusive limited edition 7 vinyl single with solid centre featuring two unreleased versions of 007 and Wise Man from the Island vaults. Housed ina die-cut stickered sleeve hand-numbered no. 197. The sleeve has minimal weare and the vinyl has only a few light signs of play WI-3161)
£17.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER It Miek (1969 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre featuring another skinhead scorcher from Dessi backed with Problems plain company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl on this copy remains in Excellent condition withjust a few light surface scuffs to show for its years PYR6068)
£23.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Double Dekker (2024 UK/EU limited edition 28-track double album 2-LP pressed on 180-gram Gold Coloured Vinyl featuring his greatest hits 007 Shanty Town Israelites It Mek and You Can Get It. Single pocket picture sleeve individually gold-foil numbered and limited to 750 copies plus gold hype sticker
£34.99 new
DESMOND DEKKER AND THE ACES It Pays (Rare 1967 UK 7 vinyl single with four-prong centre includes Young Generation plain die-cut sleeve. There is a faint sticker mark to the A side label and the vinyl is Excellent with minimal sign of play PYR6026)
£161.00 used
DESMOND DEKKER Many Rivers To Cross - A Label (1980 UK Stiff A label solid centre advance promotional vinyl 7 for the single release featuring his version of the Jimmy Cliff classic plus Pickney Gal. Housed in a Stiff records company sleeve. The vinyl is Near Mint BUYDJ105) Track Listing: 1. Many Rivers To Cross 2
£14.00 used