Trojan Records release The Skatalites’ and The Maytals’ The Essential Artist Collection albums, the first two installments from a brand new series of artist-focused compilation albums showcasing some of the very best talent from the label’s esteemed roster. Championing their stellar catalogues, the series highlights the most important ska and reggae tracks from the most influential artists with each title available in double colour vinyl, double CD and digital formats. As the sound of ska exploded upon Jamaica’s musical landscape in the early 60s, the driving dynamic sound was championed by a group frequently credited as the originators of ska and the greatest ensemble of musicians ever to have performed and recorded on the island, The Skatalites. Formed in 1964, th...