Monkey Business 7″ Vinyl Box – Now Out!

The past few years has seen a significant surge in demand for ‘skinhead’ or ‘boss’ reggae from the late sixties and early seventies.

Last year, in response to this growing demand, we released an expanded version of Dave Hendley‘s classic ‘Monkey Business’ LP, which originally saw issue as a vinyl LP in 1980, at the height of the 2Tone era.

The CD version quickly became a best-seller, with numerous custiomers requesting a vinyl equivalent, and in reponse to that demand we can now proudly present the Monkey Business 7″ Box Set – a 10 7″ single collection  comprising 20 of the most popular dancefloor fillers from the boss reggae era, performed and produced by some of Jamaica’s greatest talents, spread across ten 7″ vinyl singles – the format for which they were originally intended.

Mastered from the best available analogue source, all of the records come housed in a ‘Hot Shot’ card sleeve that replicates those manufactured by Trojan during the original era, while the set also includes a attractive card insert, featuring eye-catching imagery and fascinating commentaries on each of the singles.

For a taster of this essential boss reggae hits package, check out the YouTube video, simply by clicking here!

This instant collector’s item can now be ordered from all good vinyl retailers, including the Trojan Shop  and Pledge Music.

Details for the set are as follows:

MONKEY BUSINESS – THE VINYL 7″ BOX SET – TJBOX002 (4050538254334)

TBX001: A. Israelites- Desmond Dekker & The Aces / B. 007 – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (produced by Leslie Kong)

TBX002: A. Return Of Django – The Upsetters / B. Tighten Up – The Inspirations (produced by Lee Perry)

TBX003: A. Wet Dream – Max Romeo / B. Bangarang – Stranger Cole & Lester Sterling (produced by Bunny Lee)

TBX004: A. John Jones – Rudy Mills / B. Sufferer – The Kingstonians (produced by Derrick Harriott)

TBX005: A. Hang ‘Em High – Richard Ace / B. No More Heartaches – The Beltones (produced by Harry Johnson)

TBX006: A. Mama Look Deh – The Reggay Boys / B. Them A Laugh And Ki Ki – The Soul Mates (produced by Joe Gibbs)

TBX007: A. Monkey Man – The Maytals / B. Long Shot Kick De Bucket – The Pioneers (produced by Leslie Kong)

TBX008: A. Young, Gifted And Black – Bob & Marcia / B. Liquidator – The Harry J All Stars (produced by Harry Johnson)

TBX009: A. 54 46 Was My Number – The Maytals / B. Pressure Drop – The Maytals (produced by Leslie Kong)

TBX010: A. Double Barrel – Dave & Ansel Collins / B. Monkey Spanner – Dave & Ansel Collins (produced by Winston Riley)