DISCOGRAPHY
TRIBUTE TO JACKIE MITTOO
JACKIE MITTOO - BIOGRAPHY:
Jackie Mittoo (3 March 1948 — 16 December 1990) was a Jamaican keyboardist, songwriter and musical director. He was a founding member of The Skatalites and was a mentor to many younger performers, primarily through his work as musical director for the Studio One record label.
JACKIE MITTOO - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Official Albums:
.1967 - In London
.1968 - Evening Time (Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors)
.1969 - Keep On Dancing
.1970 - Now - (Reissue: "Anthology Of Reggae Collectors Series Vol. 4" 1978)
.1970 - Macka Fat
.1971 - Wishbone
.1972 - Reggae Magic!
.1975 - Let's Put It All Together
.1976 - Showcase
.1977 - Hot Blood
.1977 - Showcase Volume 3 - (New Tracks + Compilation) - (Reissue: "The Jackie Mittoo Showcase" 1978) and [Reissue "Champion In The Arena (1976-77)" - 2003]
.1978 - In Cold Blood
.1978 - The Keyboard King
.1979 - The Money Makers
.1979 - Stepping Tiger
.1989 - Wild Jockey - (Reissue: "Jackie Mittoo At Wackies" 1991 with Bonus Tracks)
.1997 - In Africa - (Includes previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1985)
.2008 - Rides On - [Includes previously unreleased versions, tracks recorded (1977-1978)]
2) EPs:
.1981 - These Eyes - (12") - (Black Roots Music)
[Includes previously unreleased tracks]
3) Tribute to Jackie Mittoo's Music:
.1985 - Version Studio - (Various Artist)
.2004 - A Tribute to Reggae's Keyboard King: Jackie Mittoo - (Various Artists)
.2008 - Jackie 'The Great' Mittoo - (Various Artists)
4) Collaborations & Guest Appearances:
[Partial]:
Album:
.1979 - Moving Away (Jah Stitch) - [Reissue: "Love & Harmony" (Jah Stitch & Jackie Mittoo) 1994]
5) Compilation/Best Of:
.1978 - The Original - (Third World Label)
.1991 - Plays Hits From Studio One & More (Jackie Mittoo & Winston Wright) - (Rhino Label)
.1995 - Tribute To Jackie Mittoo - (Heartbeat label)
.1997 - Showcase (Striker Lee) - (Culture Press label)
.2000 - The Keyboard King At Studio One - (Soul Jazz Records label)
.2003 - Drum Song - (Attack label)
.2003 - Last Train To Skaville - (Soul Jazz Records label)
.2004 - Jackie Mittoo Featuring Winston Wright At King Tubbys - (Attack label)
.2005 - Jah Rock Style - (Trojan label)
and .........
See also:
Jackie Mittoo with The Skatalites - Discography
See Photos and Music Videos:
Jackie Mittoo's Discography:
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1) Official Albums:
.1967 - In London
(Original Press):
"In London" 1967 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Something Stupid. 2) Whiter Shade Of Pale. 3) Massachusetts. 4) Ain't That Loving You. 5) Kicksie. 6) Darker Shade Of Black. 7) Ram Jam. 8) Winchester Cathedral. 9) Who Done It. 10) Midnight Special. 11) How Soon. 12) Soul Finger.
[Labels: Coxsone/Studio One (Lp: 1967), Studio One (Cd: 1997)]
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.1968 - Evening Time (Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors)
(Original Press):
"Evening Time" (Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors) 1968 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Evening Time. 2) One Step Beyond. 3) Napoleon Solo. 4) Best By Request. 5) Love Is Blue. 6) Hip Hug. 7) Hot Milk. 8) Autumn Sounds. 9) Full Charge. 10) Hot Shot. 11) Rock Steady Wedding. 12) Drum Song.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Loving You. 14) Dancing Groove.
[Labels: Coxsone/Studio One (Lp: 1968), Studio One (Cd: 1998)]
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.1969 - Keep On Dancing
(Original Press):
Lp: "Keep On Dancing" 1969 - (Coxsone/Studio One Label)
Reissue Cd: "Keep On Dancing" 2002 - (Studio One Label)
"Keep On Dancing" 1969 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Clean Up. 2) Taste Of Soul. 3) This Scorcher. 4) Water Hole. 5) Blue Lue. 6) Taste Of Living. 7) Juice Box. 8) Keep On Dancing. 9) Mellow Fellow. 10) Can I Change My Mind. 11) Spring Time. 12) Hang 'Em High.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Lazy Bones. 14) Hello Studio One.
[Label: Coxsone/Studio One (Lp: 1969), Studio One (Cd: 2002)]
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.1970 - Now - (Reissue: "Anthology Of Reggae Collectors Series Vol. 4" 1978)
(Original Press):
"Now" 1970 - (Studio One Label)
"Now" 1970 - (Bamboo/UK Label)
Editions:
"Now" 1970 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Hairy Mary. 2) Stereo Freeze. 3) Hot Tamale. 4) Eleanor Rigby. 5) Holy Holy. 6)Peanie Walie. 7) Totally Together. 8) Yellow River. 9) Toronto Express. 10) Sure Soul.
[Labels: Studio One (Lp: 1970), Bamboo/UK (Lp: 1970)]
Reissue: "Anthology Of Reggae Collectors Series Vol. 4" 1978
Tracks:
1) Hairy Mary. 2) Stereo Freeze. 3) Hot Tamale. 4) Eleanor Rigby. 5) Get Up And Get It. 6) Sunshine Of Your Love. 7) Change The Mood. 8) Black Out. 9) Soul Ride.
[Label: United Artists Records (Lp: 1978)]
Reissue Cd: "Now" 2000 with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Bloody Mary. 2) Stereo Freeze. 3) Hot Tamale. 4) More Than Yesterday. 5) Hi Finish. 6) Eleanor Rigby. 7) Best Of Request. 8) Holly Holy. 9) Peanie Wallie. 10) Totally Together. 11) Yellow River. 12) Toronto Express. 13) Sure Soul. 14) Be Thankful. 15) Bad Gas.
[Label: Studio One (Cd: 2000)]
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.1970 - Macka Fat
(Original Press):
Lp: "Macka Fat" 1970 - (Studio One Label)
Reissue Lp: "Macka Fat" 1976 - (Studio One Label)
Reissue Cd: "Macka Fat" 2002 - (Studio One Label)
"Macka Fat" 1970 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Henry The Great. 2) Good Feeling. 3) Macka Fat. 4) Lazy Bones. 5) Fancy Pants. 6) Something Else. 7) Happy People. 8) Purple Heart. 9) Whoa Whoa. 10) Division One. 11) Ghetto Organ. 12) Dad Is Home.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1970)(Lp: 1976)(Cd: 2002)]
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.1971 - Wishbone
(Original Press):
Lp: "Wishbone" 1971 - (Summus Label)
Reissue Cd: "Wishbone" 2006 - (Light In The Attic Label)
"Wishbone" 1971 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Satisfaction. 2) Groovy Spirit. 3) Love Life. 4) Wishbone. 5) Grand Funk. 6) La La Girls & Cha Cha Boys. 7) Dry Wine. 8) Love Of Life. 9) Soul Bird. 10) Steeple In The Snow. 11) Mother Funk. 12) Right Track.
[Labels: Summus (Lp: 1971), Light In The Attic (Lp/Cd: 2006)]
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.1972 - Reggae Magic!
(Original Press):
"Reggae Magic!" 1972 - (Studio One Label)
"Reggae Magic!" 1972 - (Canadian Talent Library Label)
Reissue: "Reggae Magic!" 1980 - (Pickwick Label)
"Reggae Magic!" 1972 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Too Late To Turn Back Now. 2) For All We Know. 3) Steady Rock. 4) Someday Soon. 5) Bananas. 6) Wintergreen. 7) Alone Again, Naturally. 8) Wishful Thinking. 9) Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. 10) Sledgehammer. 11) Telstar. 12) Reggae Magic!.
[Labels: Studio One (Lp: 1972), Canadian Talent Library (Lp: 1972), Pickwick (Lp: 1980)]
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.1975 - Let's Put It All Together
(Original Press):
"Let's Put It All Together" 1975 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Laughter In The Rain. 2) Ram Jam. 3) Ebb Tide. 4) Highways. 5) One Man Woman - One Man Woman. 6 )The Rattler. 7) Fell Like Makin' Love. 8) Drum Song. 9) We're Running Out. 10) Frangipani. 11) Let's Put It All Together. 12) Reggae Roots.
[Labels: United Artists (Lp: 1975), Birchmount (Lp: 1975)]
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.1977 - Showcase
(Original Press):
"Showcase" 1977 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Lovers Rock. 2) Wall Street. 3) No Woman No Cry. 4) Night In Ethiopia. 5) Oboe. 6) Rang Man.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1977)]
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.1977 - Hot Blood
(Original Press):
"Hot Blood" 1977 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Merry Go Round. 2) Lock And Key. 3) Hot Blood. 4) Man On The Hill. 5) Disco Jack. 6) Channel One Crash. 7) Brain Mark. 8) Dub Cut.
[Label: Third World (Lp: 1977)]
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.1977 - Showcase Volume 3 - (Contains: New Tracks + Compilation)
[Reissue: "The Jackie Mittoo Showcase" - 1978]
and
[Reissue "Champion In The Arena (1976-77)" - 2003].
First Original Edition:
Lp: "Showcase Volume 3" 1977 - (Abraham Label)
(Original Press):
Reissue Cd: "Showcase Volume 3" 1993 - (Abraham/Clocktower Label)
Reissue: "The Jackie Mittoo Showcase" 1978 - (Sonic Sounds Label)
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Reissue: "Champion In The Arena 1976-77" 2003 - (Blood And Fire Label) - (with Bonus Tracks).
Editions:
"Showcase Volume 3" 1977 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Peace Treaty. 2) North Of The Sun. 3) Jumping Jack. 4) Super Charge. 5) One Step Forward. 6) Champion Of The Arena. 7) Hot Milk. 8) Darker Song. 9) Drum Song. 10) The Sniper.
[Labels: Abraham (Lp: 1977), Abraham/Clocktower (Cd: 1993)]
Reissue: "The Jackie Mittoo Showcase" 1978 - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) Champion Of The Arena. 2) Hot Milk. 3) Darker Shade Of Black. 4) Drum Song. 5) The Sniper. 6) Peace Treaty. 7) North Of The Sun. 8) Jumping Jack. 9) Super Charge. 10) One Step Forward.
[Label: Sonic Sounds (Lp: 1978)(Cd: 1998)]
Reissue: "Champion In The Arena 1976-77" 2003 with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Champion Of The Arena. 2) Hot Milk. 3) Darker Shade Of Black. 4) Drum Song. 5) The Sniper. 6) Peace Treaty. 7) North Of The Sun. 8) Jumping Jack. 9) Super Charge. 10) One Step Forward. 11) Ram Jam. 12) Brain Mark. 13) In Cold Blood. 14) Earthquake. 15) Atom Sounds. 16) Death Trap. 17) Clean Up The Arena.
[Label: Blood And Fire (2 Lp: 2003)(Cd: 2003)]
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.1978 - In Cold Blood
(Original Press):
"In Cold Blood" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) The Ranking King. 2) Death Trap. 3) Rockers Delete. 4) Melodous. 5) The Mistrious. 6) Earthquake. 7) Atom Sounds. 8) Sky King Jack. 9) A Revolting Rockers.
[Labels: Third World (Lp: 1978), Justice/Basement (Lp: 1978)]
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.1978 - The Keyboard King
(Original Press):
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"The Keyboard King" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) The Thriller. 2) You´ll Never Find. 3) A Rocking Sensation. 4) World Of Love. 5) Creative Rock. 6) The Avenger. 7) The Penetrator. 8) Mediator. 9) A Standing Ovation. 10) Jah Rock Style.
[Labels: Third World (Lp: 1978), Weed Beat (Lp: 1978)]
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.1979 - The Money Makers
(Original Press):
"The Money Makers" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Casa Nova. 2) Sweet Music Sweet. 3) Gimme Little Sunshine. 4) Dubble Trubble. 5) Disco Dub. 6) I Hear You Madagascar. 7) President Roots. 8) All My Children. 9) Bathurst Street Yank. 10) Nyah Red.
[Labels: A Jackie Mittoo Music Production (Lp: 1979), Creole Stream Music [Jpn] (Cd: 2008)]
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.1979 - Stepping Tiger
(Original Press):
Lp: "Stepping Tiger" 1979 - (Rite Sound Inc. Label)
Reissue Cd: "Stepping Tiger" 2003 - [Corn-Fed Productions Label] with Bonus Tracks.
Reissue Cd: "Stepping Tiger" 2010 - [Creole Stream Music (Jpn) Label]
Editions:
"Stepping Tiger" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Russian Satelite. 2) Harder Than The Rest. 3) Stepping Tiger. 4) World Of Love. 5) Mystic World. 6) Special Mission. 7) Totally Together. 8) Sugar Jar.
[Labels: Rite Sound Inc. (Lp: 1979), Creole Stream Music [Jpn] (Cd: 2010)]
Reissue Cd: "Stepping Tiger" 2003 with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Russian Satelite. 2) Harder Than The Rest. 3) Stepping Tiger. 4) World Of Love. 5) Mystic World. 6) Special Mission. 7) Totally Together. 8) Sugar Jar. 9) Mash Down Babylon [Discomix]. 10 Give Thanks To Jah Jah [Version II] - [Feat. Don Carlos]. 11) Rocking Universally [Feat. Bongo Jean]. 12) Armagideon Rock. 13) Mash Down Babylon [Dub]. 14) After Christmas [Feat. Bagga, Brentford All Stars, Pablove Black]. 15) Wall Street. 16) These Eyes [Discomix].
[Label: Corn-Fed Productions (Cd: 2003)]
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.1989 - Wild Jockey - (Reissue: "Jackie Mittoo At Wackies" 1991 with Bonus Tracks).
(Original Press):
"Wild Jockey" 1989 - (Wackie's Label)
Reissue: "Jackie Mittoo At Wackies" 1991 - [Alpha Enterprise (Jpn) Label] - with Bonus Tracks.
Editions:
"Wild Jockey" 1989 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Out Of Exile. 2) Cowboy Lollipop. 3) Wild Jockey. 4) Organ Grinder. 5) Revival Jumper. 6) Dibby Girl. 7) Ska Revival. 8) Energizer. 9) Wives And lovers. 9) Autumn Song. 10) Western Piper.
[Label: Wackie's (Lp: 1989)]
Reissue: "Jackie Mittoo At Wackies" 1991 - with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Out Of Exile. 2) Cowboy Lollipop. 3) Wild Jockey. 4) Organ Grinder. 5) Revival Jumper. 6) Dibbi Dibbi Girl. 7) Ska Revival. 8) Energizer. 9) Wives And Lovers. 10) Autumn Song. 11) Western Piper. 12) Mr. Music Man. 13) Christal Clear. 14) Cruise Missile. 15) Memories In Negril. 16) Nobody Knows. 17) Man From Beyond. 18) Just Another Drink. 19) Hero's Rock. 20) Cup Of Nature.
[Label: Alpha Enterprise [Jpn] (Cd: 1991)]
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.1997 - In Africa - (Includes Previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1985)
(Original Press):
"In Africa" 1997 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Play For The Prisoners 2) Gaffer With Cedis. 3) Major T-Bay ;pves Girls. 4) Shake A Leg High Life. 5) One Touch. 6) African Thriller. 7) All Night In Accra. 8) Jah Bless Africa. 9) No Show In Togo. 10) Lonely Nights Of Lome. 11) Where Did The Major Go (Remix). 12) Thrilla (Night Of The Assasin) (Remix).
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Midnight In Accra (Remix). 14) No Show In Togo (Remix).
[Label: Quartz Record (Lp/Cd: 1997)]
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.2008 - Rides On - [Includes previously unreleased versions, tracks recorded (1977-1978)]
(Original Press):
"Rides On" 2008 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Jah Jah Harmony. 2) Natty Congo Rides On. 3) Soulful Times. 4) Jumping Up. 5) Freedom Smile. 6) Taking You Somewhere. 7) Nanny Skank. 8) Look At Life. 9) Hard Times. 10) Pray To Play. 11) Too Bad Bull. 12) No Get Dub Over.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Done Upon The Rhythm. 14) Ain't To Proud To Play. 15) Locksome.
[Label: Jamaican Recordings (Lp/Cd: 2008)]
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2) EPs:
.1981 - These Eyes
(Original Press):
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1) These Eyes. 2) Wall Street. 3) Killer Thriller.
[Label: Black Roots Music (Vinyl 12": 1981)]
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Includes previously unreleased
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3) Tribute to Jackie Mittoo's Music:
.1985 - Version Studio - (Various Artists)
(Original Press):
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"Version Studio" (Various Artists) 1985 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Jackie Mittoo & Chosen One "Hot Milk Medley". 2) Alton Ellis "Experience". 3) Frankie Paul "Rub-A-Dub". 4) Sugar Minott "Rambo". 5) Cinderella "Cinderella". 6) Ranking Dread "Stung Champion". 7) Sassafras "Ten Below". 8) Mikey Dread "Ready When You Roll".
[Label: Marcher Music (Lp: 1985)]
!!! Riddim Album.
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.2004 - A Tribute To Reggae's Keyboard King: Jackie Mittoo (Various Artists)
(Original Press):
Editions:
"A Tribute To Reggae's Keyboard King: Jackie Mittoo" (Various Artists) 2004
Lp Tracks:
1) "Evening Time" - Monty Alexander. 2) "West Of The Sun" - Dalton Browne. 3) Hot Milk" - Neville Hinds. 4) "Autumn Sounds" - Robbie Lyn. 5) "One Step Beyond" - Jon Williams. 6) "Who Done It" - Keith Sterling. 7) "Mission Impossible" - Tyrone Downie. 8) "Ram Jam" - Ibo Cooper. 9) "Dancing Groove" - Mallory Williams. 10) "Full Charge" - Gladstone Anderson. 11) "Napoleon Solo" - Peter Ashbourne. 12) "Drum Song" - Marjorie Whylie.
[Label: VP Records (Lp: 2004)]
"A Tribute To Reggae's Keyboard King: Jackie Mittoo" (Various Artists) 2004
Cd Tracks:
1) "Evening Time" - Monty Alexander. 2) "Drum Song" - Marjorie Whylie. 3) "West Of The Sun" - Dalton Browne. 4) "Hot Milk" - Neville Hinds. 5) "Autumn Sounds" - Robbie Lyn. 6) "One Step Beyond" - Jon Williams. 7) "Lazy Bones" - Harold Butler. 8) "Oboe" - Lloyd "Obeah" Denton. 9) "Who Done It" - Keith Sterling. 10) "Full Charge" - Gladstone Anderson. 11) "Ram Jam" - Ibo Cooper. 12) "Dancing Groove" - Mallory Williams. 13) "Hot Shot" - Sidney Thorpe. 14) "Napoleon Solo" - Peter Ashbourne. 15) "Mission Impossible" - Tyrone Downie. 16) "Highways" - Carrol (Bowie) Mclaughlin. 17) "Darker Shade" - Paul (Wrongmove) Crossdale. 18) "Clean Up" - Wycliffe Johnson.
[Label: VP Records (Cd: 2004)]
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.2008 - Jackie 'The Great' Mittoo - (Various Artists)
(Original Press):
"Jackie 'The Great' Mittoo" (Various Artists) 2008 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Leroy Simmons "At The Dance". 2) Steve Harper "Can I Have A Dance". 3) Willie Williams "Heart Of Medley". 4) Marlon Stewart "You're The One". 5) Sugar Minott "Friends". 6) U Roy "Lovers Rock". 7) Thriller "Slavery Days". 8) Patrick Andy "Dress Up". 9) Robery Emmanuel "Weh Dem A Go Do". 10) Rick Wayne "Time Is The Master". 11) Tad Hunter "Life Goes On". 12) Glen Vibes "Jah Love". 13) Mike Brooks "Want Want". 14) Peter Hunnigale "Show Some Love". 15) Nitty Gritty "Smile A While". 16) Tyrone Taylor "The Tears I Cry". 17) Mike Anthony, Gussie P "Tribute To Jackie".
[Label: Sprint Uk (Cd: 2008)]
!!! Riddim Album.
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4) Collaborations & Guest Appearances:
Album:
.1979 - Moving Away (Jah Stitch)
[Reissue: "Love & Harmony" (Jah Stitch & Jackie Mittoo) 1994]
(Original Press):
"Moving Away" (Jah Stitch) 1979 - [Live and Love]
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"Moving Away" (Jah Stitch) 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Autrem Season. 2) Make A Joyful Noise To Jah. 3) Natty Dread Skank. 4) Dummley Shuffle. 5) Different Fashion. 6) Love And Harmony. 7) Music Hold You. 8) No Love In Community. 9) Put On You Dancing Shoe. 10) The Wisest Dread. 11) No Dog Bark. 12) Moving Away From The Rest Of The Field.
[Label: Live and Love (Lp: 1979)]
Reissue: "Love & Harmony" (Jah Stitch & Jackie Mittoo) 1994 - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) Autumn Season. 2) Make A Joyful Noise To Jah. 3) Natty Dread Skank. 4) Bummley Shuffle. 5) Different Fashion. 6) Love And Harmony. 7) Music Hold You. 8) No Love In Community. 9) Put On Your Dancing Shoe. 10) The Wisest Dread. 11) No Dog Bark. 12) Moving Away From The Rest Of The Field.
[Label: Rhino (Cd: 1994)]
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5) Compilation/Best Of:
.1978 - The Original - (Third World Label)
.1991 - Plays Hits From Studio One & More (Jackie Mittoo & Winston Wright) - (Rhino Label)
.1995 - Tribute To Jackie Mittoo - (Heartbeat label)
.1997 - Showcase (Stiker Lee) - (Culture Press Label)
.2000 - The Keyboard King At Studio One - (Soul Jazz Records label)
.2003 - Drum Song - (Attack label)
.2003 - Last Train To Skaville - (Soul Jazz Records label)
.2004 - Jackie Mittoo Featuring Winston Wright At King Tubbys - (Attack label)
.2005 - Jah Rock Style - (Trojan label)
