Prince Buster - FABulous Greatest Hits Vinyl

Artist: Prince Buster

Title: FABulous Greatest Hits

Label: FAB Records

Catalogue Number: MS 1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1968

Pressing Year: 1968 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

FABulous Greatest Hits is one of the essential ska and rocksteady compilations, bringing together many of Prince Buster's most influential recordings from the golden age of Jamaican music. Released in 1968, the album showcases the pioneering artist whose work laid the foundations for ska, rocksteady and reggae while inspiring the British 2 Tone movement a decade later.

Featuring timeless classics including Al Capone, Judge Dread, Earthquake, Texas Hold-Up, Freezing Up Orange Street, Ten Commandments and Barrister Pardon, the album remains one of the finest introductions to Prince Buster's legendary catalogue and an essential record for collectors of Jamaican music.

Pressing Notes

Original 1968 UK pressing on FAB Records, catalogue number MS 1.

Issued on the short-lived FAB label following Prince Buster's hugely successful Blue Beat releases, this compilation gathers many of his biggest ska and rocksteady recordings in one place. Original UK pressings are highly prized for their authentic analogue sound and are among the most collectible Prince Buster LPs.

Track Listing

Side One

Earthquake
Texas Hold-Up
Freezing Up Orange Street
Free Love
Julie
Take It Easy

Side Two

Judge Dread
Too Hot
Ghost Dance
Ten Commandments
Al Capone
Barrister Pardon
Additional Information
Original 1968 UK pressing
FAB Records
Catalogue number MS 1
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Features Al Capone
Includes Judge Dread
Features Earthquake
Includes Texas Hold-Up
Features Freezing Up Orange Street
Includes Ten Commandments
Essential ska and rocksteady compilation
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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