The first volume of this Jamaican doo wop and R&B series with tracks from the late '50s and early '60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, including Prince Buster, Derrick Harriott and more, and provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably proflific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.. TRACKS: 01. Alton & Eddie - Muriel 02. Jiving Juniors - Dearest Darling 03. The Echoes & Celestials - Are You Mine 04. Jimmy Cliff - Dearest Beverley 05. Keith & Enid - Send Me 06. The Downbeats - Midnight Love 07. Chuck & Dobby - 'Til The End Of Time 08. The Mellowlarks - Album Of Memory 09. Horthens & Stranger - True Love 10. Dobby Dobson - Diamonds & Pearls 11. The Charmers - I'm Going Back 12. The Blues Busters - Pleading For Mercy 13. Owen & Millie - Do You Know 14. Laurel Aitken - Heavenly Angel