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
5 Desmond Dekker new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
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