{"title":"Prince Buster – Vinyl, Singles \u0026 CDs","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Prince Buster at Copasetic through ska, rocksteady and reggae recordings on singles, LPs and CD. The selection brings vocal performances and instrumental sides together, including releases credited to Prince Buster All Stars and pairings with other performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse titles such as \u003cem\u003eI Feel the Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFunky Jamaica\u003c\/em\u003e, or follow a particular track through the 7-inch selection. Split-artist records are included where Prince Buster appears on either side, so check both credits when choosing a release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach product page provides the format, track details and notes on the specific edition offered. For more music from the same catalogue, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rock-a-shacka\"\u003eRock A Shacka selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prince-buster-all-stars-skahara-prince-buster-ling-ting-tong-7","title":"PRINCE BUSTER ALL STARS - Skahara \/\/ PRINCE BUSTER - Ling Ting Tong- 7inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock A Shacka is best known for releasing hand-picked tunes, carefully re-mastered and delivered in the best sound quality. \u003cbr\u003eHere they are back with a bang: Legit re-issue of ultra rare and much sought after Ska gems. \u003cbr\u003eThe A Side is miscredited \"Skahara\", but actually plays \"Baby Face Nelson\" (a different song on same backing track). \u003cbr\u003eJapan import comes with silk-screen printed labels. \u003cbr\u003eLabel: Voice Of The People\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34729206055076,"sku":"7-08-PB020","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/products\/7_dbpb020-a.jpg?v=1623705911"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-lion-of-judah-bore-nose-coolie-7","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - Lion Of Judah \/\/ Bore Nose Coolie - 7inch","description":"Rock A Shacka is best known for releasing hand-picked tunes, carefully re-mastered and delivered in the best sound quality. \u003cbr\u003eHere they are back with a bang: Legit re-issue of ultra rare and much sought after Ska gems. Japan import comes with silk-screen printed labels. \u003cbr\u003eLabel: Prince Buster","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34729206481060,"sku":"7-08-PB021","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/products\/7_dbpb021-a.jpg?v=1623705910"},{"product_id":"winston-samuels-holding-out-prince-buster-dark-end-of-the-street-7","title":"WINSTON SAMUELS - Holding Out \/\/ PRINCE BUSTER - Dark End Of the Street - 7inch","description":"‘Holding Out’ (aka ‘You Just Can’t Hide’), a rock-solid piece of rocksteady from Winston Samuels, with the unmistakable Lyn Tait and his band providing the rhythm, as they do on the flip side, where Buster stretches out his vocal chords with his rendition of James Carr’s soul classic ‘The Dark End Of The Street’. By the way, if you’re looking for another version or the chord changes sound familiar, Buster used a different take of the rhythm – without horns – for his groundbreaking ‘Rock \u0026amp; Shake’. This record is reissued on Buster’s celebrated ‘Orange Blossom’ imprint. \u003cbr\u003eLimited edition on ROCK A SHACKA in its usual high quality pressing with silk-screen printed labels.","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34729207103652,"sku":"7-08-PB23A","price":14.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/products\/7_dbpb23a.jpg?v=1623705914"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-funky-jamaica-lp","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - Funky JAMAICA - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock-A-Shacka presents the eagerly awaited third album from the vaults of the late, great Prince Buster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The album features 12 tracks spanning from Jamaican funk to rocksteady and early reggae. There are seven previously un-released\/alternative tracks included on the album, the selection stays true to its title with a funky edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Among the highlights is the original ’67 extended take of Prince Buster’s “A Tribute To The Toughest” aka \"Ghost Dance\" with Buster delivering a message and paying homage to his departed “rudeboy” friends….”Tell them, music is the food of love, so I forever sing on....baah tuff!” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Also included are alternative takes of Buster's \"Dark End of the Street\" (a soul original by James Carr), Buster Allstars -\"Come Get Me\", Winston Samuels \"I'm Still Here\", a beautiful rock steady track with Larry Marshall on backing harmonies. You also have Buster covering songs from the likes of - James Brown \"Bring It Up\" (Clap Your Hand), Beginning Of The End \"Funky Nassau\" (Funky Jamaica), The Clovers \"Don't You Know I Love You So\".....Buster loved good songs when he heard them! Lee Perry makes an appearance with \"Call On Me\".....\"so get my number - 6453708, just ask for the whup whop man!...\". Prince Buster and Teddy Charmers also feature on the album with two previously un-released gems - \"Got To Be Free\" and \"All My life\" both recorded in '69. The great Gregory Isaacs one and only recording \"Dancing Floor\" is also included for your musical pleasure. Last but not least, \"Black Soul\" by Prince Buster Allstars from '69, a beautiful horns instrumental from the early reggae era! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Prince Buster still remains one of the most iconic figure in Jamaican music and his music will forver live on. ROCK-A-SHACKA released another masterpiece and piece of history that will delight every serious collector and fan of jamaican music in general as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIMITED edition - JAPAN import!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACKS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 Funky Jamaica A2 Clap Your Hands A3 Got To Be Free A4 Black Soul A5 Dark End Of The Street A6 All In My Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1 Tribute To The Toughest B2 Call On Me B3 Don’t You Know I Love You So B4 Dancing Floor B5 I’m Still Here B6 Come Get Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51135018467595,"sku":"LP-27-RSP002","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/files\/LP_PBuster_FunkyJamaica.jpg?v=1742834546"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-got-to-be-free-7inch","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - Got To Be Free \/\/ Black Soul - 7inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecond coupling of the FUNKY JAMAICA album released by ROCK A SHACKA (Japan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previously unreleased track \"GOT TO BE FREE\" features hot snare fills, an even hotter horn theme, and Buster's boiling vocals. It's an up-tempo early reggae that's sure to be a hit on the dance floor. It's a highly polished unreleased song that makes you wonder why Buster didn't release it at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-side \"BLACK SOUL\" has a refreshing African feel and a fast-paced sound. The sax is probably by Roland Alphonso, followed by a galloping trumpet solo (is that Johnny Moore?). It's early reggae instrumental at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited release - JAPAN import!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213200523531,"sku":"7-27-RSP7019","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/files\/7_PBuster_GotFree.jpg?v=1742837871"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-funky-jamaica-7inch","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - Funky Jamaica \/\/ Clap Your Hands - 7inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst coupling of the FUNKY JAMAICA album released by ROCK A SHACKA (Japan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFUNKY JAMAICA is a cover of Beginning of the End's \"FUNKY NASSAU.\" It's thought to be from 1971. The indescribably good funky bass adds a nice touch. This boss tune will get the crowd going when you drop the needle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previously unreleased flip-side \"CLAP YOUR HANDS\" is a funky reggae remake of James Brown's \"BRING IT UP.\" The Jamaican JB, Prince Buster's shiny black style is hot, and it's one of the highlights of the FUNKY JAMAICA album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited release - JAPAN import!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213204979979,"sku":"7-27-RSP7018","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/files\/7_PBuster_FunkyJA.jpg?v=1742836724"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-funky-jamaica-cd","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - Funky JAMAICA - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock-A-Shacka presents the eagerly awaited third album from the vaults of the late, great Prince Buster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features 12 tracks spanning from Jamaican funk to rocksteady and early reggae. 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Lee Perry makes an appearance with \"Call On Me\".....\"so get my number - 6453708, just ask for the whup whop man!...\". Prince Buster and Teddy Charmers also feature on the album with two previously un-released gems - \"Got To Be Free\" and \"All My life\" both recorded in '69. The great Gregory Isaacs one and only recording \"Dancing Floor\" is also included for your musical pleasure. Last but not least, \"Black Soul\" by Prince Buster Allstars from '69, a beautiful horns instrumental from the early reggae era! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Buster still remains one of the most iconic figure in Jamaican music and his music will forver live on. ROCK-A-SHACKA released another masterpiece and piece of history that will delight every serious collector and fan of jamaican music in general as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJAPAN import!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACKS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Funky Jamaica \u003cbr\u003e2 Clap Your Hands \u003cbr\u003e3 Got To Be Free \u003cbr\u003e4 Black Soul \u003cbr\u003e5 Dark End Of The Street \u003cbr\u003e6 All In My Life\u003cbr\u003e7 Tribute To The Toughest \u003cbr\u003e8 Call On Me \u003cbr\u003e9 Don’t You Know I Love You So \u003cbr\u003e10 Dancing Floor \u003cbr\u003e11 I’m Still Here \u003cbr\u003e12 Come Get Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213211795723,"sku":"CD-27-RSP002","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/files\/LP_PBuster_FunkyJamaica.jpg?v=1742834546"},{"product_id":"prince-buster-i-wont-let-you-cry-7inch","title":"PRINCE BUSTER - I Won't Let You Cry \/\/ I'm Sorry - 7inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e1966 Ska gems\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock A Shacka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51279325790475,"sku":"7-27-RSP7012","price":14.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/7969\/4756\/files\/7-RSP7012.jpg?v=1744875872"},{"product_id":"dawn-penn-long-day-short-night-7inch","title":"DAWN PENN - Long Day Short Night \/\/ PRINCE BUSTER - Rock \u0026 Shake - 7inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo outstanding Jamaican foundation cuts paired on one essential 7\" — this top-quality Japan import combines Dawn Penn’s soulful “Long Day Short Night” with Prince Buster’s explosive “Rock \u0026amp; Shake.” Originally produced during the golden era of 1966–1967, both tracks showcase the raw creativity and irresistible groove that made Prince Buster one of the true architects of ska and early reggae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDawn Penn’s side delivers beautiful rock steady soul with timeless vocal elegance, while “Rock \u0026amp; Shake” fires back with vintage Jamaican dancefloor energy, packed with classic rude boy rhythm and unmistakable Buster production power. 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