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Spanish Town Skabeats/Prince Buster All Stars - Stop That Train/Dark Destroyer

Sold Date: July 14, 2016
Start Date: June 14, 2016
Final Price: $17.00 (USD)
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 First up is 'Stop That Train' by the enigmatic Spanish Town Skabeats, widely acknowledged as the blueprint for the song that was elevated to legendary status a few years later by rocksteady masters Keith & Tex. Great vocal performance, a driving beat and blazing horns all add up to a ska classic that¡Çs been on the wants lists of collectors all over the world!  The other side features 'Dark Destroyer' (aka 'The Tickler'), a mellow horns instrumental from Buster's musical cohorts – the perfect soundtrack for a sunny afternoon! 

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A side : Spanish Town Skabeats [ Stop That Train ]
B side : Prince Buster All Stars [ Dark Destroyer ]
Label : Rock A Shacka
Format : 7inch ltd. edition vinyl label
Condition: Mint (reissue)
 

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