Trojan Records have released the final set of releases from their new The Essential Artist Collection, a brand new series of artist focused compilation albums showcasing some of the very best talent from the label’s esteemed roster, in Desmond Dekker & Marcia Griffiths. Championing their stellar catalogues, the series highlights the most important ska and reggae tracks from the most influential artists and vocal/instrumental groups with each title available in double colour vinyl, double CD and digital formats. Before Bob Marley‘s rise to pre-eminence, the title of the world’s leading reggae performer rested firmly with another young singer from Kingston: Jamaica’s Desmond Dekker. Between 1967 and 1970, Desmond enjoyed a succession of international hit singles, ...