007 (Shanty Town) stands as the breakthrough debut album from Desmond Dekker & The Aces, capturing the pivotal moment when mid‑’60s Jamaican ska evolved into the smoother, deeper pulse of rocksteady. With Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard providing tight vocal backing, Dekker delivers socially charged storytelling rooted in Calypso‑Mento tradition—songs of love, politics, independence celebrations, rude‑boy culture, and everyday life. Featuring the international hit “007 (Shanty Town),” this limited purple‑vinyl edition highlights the early foundations of a career that would soon produce global classics like “Israelites” and “It Miek.”

Track Listing

Side 1
007 (Shanty Town)
Unity
Wise Man
Rude Boy Train
You’ve Got Your Troubles
Rudie Got Soul

Side 2
Mother Young Gal
Keep a Cool Head
Shing‑A‑Ling
Mother Long Tongue
Personal Possession
Sweet Music

Features

Limited edition of 750 copies
Individually numbered
Purple coloured vinyl
Classic 1967 debut album
Early ska‑to‑rocksteady transition
Desmond Dekker & The Aces recordings

Information

Artist: Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Title: 007 (Shanty Town)
Format: Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Purple Vinyl
Released: 2026
Genre: Reggae
Style: Ska, Rocksteady

Barcode: 8719262039988