Trojan Records

Trojan Records is a British record label founded in 1968. It specialises in ska, rocksteady, reggae and dub music. The label currently operates under the Sanctuary Records Group. The name Trojan comes from the Croydon-built Trojan truck that was used as Duke Reid's sound system in Jamaica. The truck had "Duke Reid - The Trojan King of Sounds" painted on the sides, and the music played by Reid became known as the Trojan Sound. Trojan was instrumental in introducing reggae to a global audience and by 1970 had secured a series of major UK chart hits. Successful Trojan artists from this period including Tony Tribe, Lee "Scratch" Perry's Upsetters, Bob and Marcia, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Harry J All Stars, The Maytals, The Melodians, Nicky Thomas and Dave and Ansel Collins.
== Links to Peel ==
As one of the UK's leading sources of Jamaican music from the late 1960s, Trojan had a major influence on Peel's musical tastes, leading him to feature increasing amounts of reggae on his shows. Many of the reggae records he played came from the label, especially later re-issues of vintage material. In the 1960s, label owner Lee Gopthal founded the Musicland chain of record shops, most of which sold reggae, ska and blue beat records to London's West Indian community and were advertised on Radio London. On Peel's daytime Radio London show of 02 August 1967, he reads an ad for two Musicland shops as "Radio London Disc Centres"; one in Dalston,and the most famous branch, in Berwick Street, Soho, where JP would go in the late 1960s to obtain American import LPs. In the early 1970s, Elton John supplemented his earnings with a Saturday job there.
But while the record shops changed ownership in the 1970s, the Trojan label's reputation continued to grow in subsequent decades. As well as reggae releases, in the early 1970s Trojan subsidiary label B&C (Beat and Commercial) released records by folk and progressive rock artists Peel favouredIt evolved into Charisma Records, run by Tony Stratton-Smith, described by Peel as one of the few record company executives he actually liked. B&C also distributed Stable Records, run by Simon Stable, DJ , International Times columnist and record shop proprietor. Stable was home to a number of late 1960s underground acts including the Deviants, whose leader Mick Farren wrote in his autobiography Give The Anarchist A Cigarette, that the label "turned out really to be owned by bluebeat gangsters" (p.207) . On rare occasions, Trojan also released African compilation albums that Peel would play.
In a 1988 LPs Of The Year list for the Observer newspaper, Peel mentioned "reggae reissues on Trojan" in his highlights of the previous 12 months. Apart from albums by particular artists, he also played many of the label's themed compilations of old reggae sounds from an earlier era. Tracks from "Flashing Echo: Trojan In Dub 1970-1980" were featured on his shows for six months between October 2002 and March 2003.
From the late 60's until his death, nearly every Peel show had an artist that was either signed or had links to the Trojan record label.
== Trojan Compilations ==
Plays by Peel of various artist (v/a) compilations from Trojan. Please add more information if known.
	
	
(2xLP - Rebel Music - An Anthology Of Reggae Music)
* 09 July 1979: Bob Andy: You Don't Know
* 16 July 1979: Freddie McKay: High School Dance
* 26 July 1979: Keith & Tex: Tonight
* 14 August 1979: Heptones: Hypocrite
(LP - Creation Rockers Volume 1)
* 02 January 1980: Prince Far I: I And I Are The Chosen One
* 03 January 1980: Baba Brooks: Gun's Fever
* 09 January 1980: Upsetters: Keep On Skanking
(LP - Creation Rockers Volume 6)
* 07 January 1980: Observer Allstars and King Tubby: Rebel Dance
* 31 January 1980: Johnny Clark: Cold I Up
(LP - Creation Rockers Volume 4)
* 16 January 1980: I-Roy: Buck & The Preacher
(LP - Creation Rockers Volume 3)
* 17 January 1980: Don Drummond: Man In The Street
* 23 January 1980: Big Youth: Cool Breeze
* 04 February 1980: Bunny & Ricky: Brushwood Contrash
(LP - Creation Rockers Volume 2)
* 21 January 1980: John Holt: My Satisfaction
* 22 January 1980: Peter Tosh: Brand New Second-Hand
(LP - Tighten Up Volume 2)
*04 June 1980: Bleechers: Come Into My Parlour
*10 June 1980: Dandy: Reggae In Your Jeggae
*19 June 1980: Rudy Mills: John Jones
* 21 June 1980 (BFBS): Rudy Mills: John Jones
(LP - Version To Version)
* 11 June 1980: Jah T: Lick The Pipe Peter
(LP - Version To Version Vol.3)
* 07 July 1980: Prince Jazzbo: Meaning Of One
(3xLP - The Trojan Story)
* thumb|330x330px04 February 1981: Evan And Jerry & Carib Beats: The Rock Steady Train
* 09 February 1981: Eric "Monty" Morris & Drumbago All Stars: Humpty Dumpty
* 13 March 1993: Slickers: Nana
* 21 January 1994: Techniques: Oh Babe
(LP - The Best Of Beverley's Records (Or Masterpieces From The Works Of Leslie Kong))
* 21 September 1981: Peter Tosh: Soon Come
*27 September 1981 (BFBS): Peter Tosh: Soon Come
(LP - Melodica Melodies)
* 23 November 1981: Glen Brown: 2 Wedden Skank
(LP - Gems From Treasure Isle Or Real Cool Rock Steady)
* 15 March 1982: Tommy McCook: Soul For Sale
* 17 March 1982: Three Tops: It's Raining
* 22 September 1987: Tommy McCook & The Supersonics: Mabrouk (Wailing)
(3xLP - The Trojan Story Volume Two)
* 21 March 1983: I. Roy: Musical Pleasure
*22 March 1983: Ethiopians: The Selah
*30 March 1983: Delroy Wilson: Better Must Come
(LP - Loch Ness Monster)
* 13 January 1986: King Horror: Dracula Prince Of Darkness
* 15 January 1986: Girlie And Jomo: African Meeting
* 28 January 1986: Girlie And Jomo: African Meeting
* Caribbean Celebration: Girlie And Jomo: African Meeting
(LP - Tighten Up Volume 3)
*19 October 1987: G.G. All Stars: Man From Carolina
(LP - "Keep On Coming Through The Door…" Jamaican Deejay Music 1969 - 1973)
* 01 March 1988: King Stitt & Clancy Eccles: Dance Beat
* 02 March 1988: Sir Lord Comic: Jack Of My Trade
* 07 March 1988: Samuel The First: Sounds Of Babylon
* 09 March 1988: King Stitt: Fire Corner
*16 March 1988: Dillinger: Headquarters
*21 March 1988: King Stitt: Fire Corner
*29 March 1988: Prince Jazzbo: Mr Harry Skank
* Peel March 1988 Lee Tape 5: Sir Lord Comic: Jack Of My Trade
* 04 April 1988: Dennis Alcapone: Back Biter
* 06 April 1988: Herman: To The Fields
(LP - Blow Mr. Hornsman (Instrumental Reggae 1968-1975))
* 04 May 1988: Hippy Boys: Death Rides
* 24 May 1988: Soulmates: On The Move
* 06 June 1988: Roland Alphanso & The Upsetters: Roll On
* 08 June 1988: Joe Gibbs Allstars: Franco Nero Version 2
* 13 July 1988: Roland Alphanso & The Upsetters: Roll On
* 18 July 1988: Jo Gibbs Allstars: Ghost Capturer
* 01 August 1988: Vin Gordon: 'If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
(CD - Studio Kinda Cloudy - Keith Hudson And Friends)
* 31 May 1988: U-Roy: Dynamic Fashion Way
*21 June 1988: Keith Hudson: Satan Ride
*02 August 1988: Keith Hudson: Satan Ride
*03 August 1988: Soul Syndicate: Riot
* 30 August 1988: Jah Woosh: I'm Alright
(LP - Dance Crasher (Ska To Rock Steady))
*19 July 1988: Maytals: Hallelujah
*25 July 1988: Stranger Cole: Rough And Tough
*02 September 1988 (BFBS): Skatalites: Latin Goes Ska
* 21 September 1988: Skatalites: Beardman Ska
* 05 October 1988: Skatalites: Beardman Ska 
* 11 October 1988: Skatalites: Street Corner
* 19 October 1988: Carlos Malcolm & The Afro Caribs: Bonanza Ska
* 26 October 1988: Alton Ellis & The Flames: Dance Crasher
* 22 November 1988: Skatalites: Ball O' Fire
*12 December 1988: Ethiopians: Owe Me No Pay Me
(LP - Joe Gibbs & Various ‎– The Reggae Train 1968 - 1971)
* thumb|330x330px16 August 1988: Reggae Boys: Me No Born Yah
*20 August 1988 (BFBS): Sir Gibbs: People Grudgeful
* 23 August 1988: Slickers: Man Beware
* 31 August 1988: Lee Perry: Kimble
* 05 September 1988: Tommy McCook Band: Soulful Mood
* 13 September 1988: Soulmates: Jump It Up
* 19 September 1988: Reggae Boys: The Wicked Must Survive
* 03 April 1993: Sir Gibbs: People Grudgeful
* 19 March 1998: Soul Mates: Jump It Up
(LP - Niney And Friends - Blood And Fire 1971-1972)
* 08 November 1988: Murt, Turt & Purt: When Jah Speak
(LP - Clancy Eccles And Friends - Fatty Fatty 1967 - 1970)
* 06 December 1988: Cynthia Richards: Foolish Fool
* 25 January 1989: Dynamites: Herbsman
(LP - Harry Mudie & Friends : Let Me Tell You Boy)
* 09 January 1989: Slim Smith & The Uniques: Give Me Some More Loving
(LP - U Roy And Friends - With A Flick Of My Musical Wrist (Jamaican Deejay Music 1970-1973))
* thumb|330x330px01 February 1989: Charlie Ace: Ontarious Version
* 27 February 1989: U-Roy: On Top Of the Peak
* 15 March 1989: I. Roy: Musical Drum Sound
* 20 March 1989: King Sporty: For Our Desire
* 22 March 1989: U. Roy: Love I Tender
* 29 March 1989: King Tony: Speak No Evil
(LP - Ba Ba Boom)
* 13 March 1989: Tennors: Hopeful Village
(LP - Jumping With Mr. Lee 1967-68)
* Peel March April 1989 Lee Tape 33: Sensations: Long Time Me No See You Girl
* 03 April 1989: Val Bennett & Bunny Lee All Stars: Jumping With Mr. Lee
* 05 April 1989: Lester Sterling: Tribute To King Scratch
* 11 April 1989 (Radio Bremen): Val Bennett: Jumping With Val
* 13 April 1989: Slim Smith & The Uniques: The Beatitude
(2xLP - Clement "Coxsone" Dodd - Musical Fever 1967-1968)
* 31 May 1989: Bennett & Davis: Puppy Love
* 07 June 1989: Winston & Robin: Bad Mind Grudgeful
*13 June 1989: Sultans: Hip Hugger 
* 15 June 1989: Winston & Robin: Wailing Time
* 28 June 1989: Eric Frater: Venus
(LP - Now This Is What I & I Call Version)
* 01 January 1990: Success All Stars: Everybody Needs Love (Heavy Heavy Version)
* 02 January 1990: Aggrovators: Everybody Needs Version
* 11 January 1990: Jeff Barnes: One Thousand Tons Of Version
* 16 January 1990: Dennis Alcapone: Two Of A Kind
(LP - Various With The Upsetters ‎– Version Like Rain)
* 28 March 1990: Upsetters: Double Wine
* 02 April 1990: U Roy: Stick Together
* 03 April 1990: Junior Byles: Fever
* 04 April 1990: Upsetters: Influenza Version
* 05 April 1990: Junior Byles: Beat Down Babylon
* 12 April 1990: Upsetters: Outformer Version
* 24 April 1990: Upsetters: Iron Wolf
(LP - It's Rockin' Time: Duke Reid's Rock Steady 1967 - 1968)
* 17 April 1990: Three Tops: The Sound Of Music
(3xLP - The Upsetters With Lee Perry And Friends ‎– Build The Ark)
* 15 May 1990: Winston Heywood: Long Long Time
* 22 May 1990: Lee Perry: White Belly Rat
* 04 June 1990: Shadows(2): Brother Noah
* 05 June 1990: Lord Sassafrass: Green Bay Incident
* 12 June 1990: Shaumark & Robinson: Peace & Love
* 14 June 1990: Sons Of Light: Land Of Love
* 18 June 1990: Upsetters: Peace A Dub
(LP - Rupie Edwards, Various ‎– Let There Be Version)
* 16 May 1990: Shorty The President: Half Way Tree Pressure
* 17 May 1990: Shorty The President: Yamaha Skank
* 22 May 1990: Hugh Roy Junior: Doctor Come Quick
(LP - Township)
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* 25 September 1990: Spokes Mashiyane: Manyatele
* 27 September 1990: Hamilton Nzimande: Mangena Special
* 06 October 1990 (BFBS): Harry Mathaba: Phata Phata No.2
* 21 October 1990: Jerry Mhlanga: Obhokweni
* 03 November 1990 (BFBS): West Nkosi & Rupert Bopape: Steven Mabone
* Songs From The Frontline Vol.2: Hamilton Nzimande: Badilize
(LP - Bringing It Down - South African Sax Jive)
* 30 September 1990: L.Pelo: Permit
(LP - Transkei Special)
* 01 December 1990: Jonhjon Mkhalali: Qamata Great Palace
* 08 December 1990: Eugene Mthethwa: Intswela Boya
(LP - "Solid Gold" From The Vaults)
*28 April 1991: Dave Barker: Shocks 71
* 22 June 1991: Bleechers: Everything For Your Fun
(LP - Tighten Up Volume 5)
*07 July 1991: Jimmy London & The Impact Allstars: Bridge Over Troubled Water
*14 July 1991: Dynamites: Hello Mother
*14 July 1991: Julian & The Chosen Few with The Gaytones: Joy To The World
(LP - Club Reggae)
* 13 July 1991: Fabulous Flames: Holly Holy
* 13 July 1991: Pioneers: I Need Your Sweet Inspiration
(LP - Save The Last Dance For Me (18 Fab Fifties And Swinging Sixties Reggae Classics))
* 10 April 1993: Cornell Campbell: Shotgun Wedding
(CD - Tighten Up Volumes Three & Four)
* 10 April 1993: King Stitt: Herbsman
(LP - Rudies All Around)
* thumb|330x330px23 July 1993: Spanishtownians: Rudie Gets Plenty
* 24 July 1993: Valentines: Blam Blam Fever
* 24 July 1993: Rio Grandes: Soldiers Take Over
* 30 July 1993: Bobby Aitken: Curfew
* 30 July 1993: Rulers: Copasetic
* 06 August 1993: Clarendonians: Rudy Bam Bam
* 07 August 1993: Derrick Morgan: Cool Off Rudies
* 13 August 1993: Stranger Cole & The Conquerors: Drop The Ratchet
* 20 August 1993: Overtakers: Beware
* 21 August 1993: Joe White: Rudies All Round
* 03 September 1993: Valentines: Stop The Violence
* 04 September 1993: Tartans: What Can I Say
(CD - People Funny Boy)
* 18 June 1994: Mellotones: Nonesuch Busted Me Bet
* 01 July 1994: Mellotones: Uncle Charlie
(CD - Lee Perry & Friends - Chapter 2 Of 'Words')
*07 February 2000 (BFBS): I. Roy & Lee Perry: Space Flight
(2xCD - Return Of The Liquidator By Harry J & His Friends)
* 22 March 2001: Harry J. All Stars: Jay Moon Walk
(CD - Tougher Than Tough)
* 31 October 2001: Clarendonians: Rude Boy Gone Jail
* 27 November 2001: Starlites: You're A Wanted Man
* 06 December 2001: Jackie Edwards: Johnny Gunman
(LP - Tighten Up)
*11 June 2002: Joya Landis: Kansas City
*12 June 2002: Val Bennett: Spanish Harlem
(2xCD - Let's Do Rocksteady - The Story Of Rocksteady 1966-68)
* 25 September 2002: Hopeton Lewis: Take it Easy
* 26 September 2002: Alton Ellis & The Flames: Rocksteady
(2xCD - Flashing Echo: Trojan In Dub 1970-1980)
* thumb|330x330px16 October 2002: Upsetters: Kinky Mood
* 17 October 2002: Gloria's All-Stars: Jumping Dick
* 22 October 2002: Dynamites: Phantom
* 23 October 2002: Hippy Boys: Voodoo
* 24 October 2002: Joe Gibbs And The Professionals: More Dub (Chapter 2)
* 05 November 2002:  Leo Graham And The Upsetters: Flashing Echo
* 06 November 2002: Riley's All-Stars: Concrete Rock
* 13 November 2002: Upsetters: Rejoicing Skank
* 14 November 2002: Aggrovators: This Is The Hardest Version
* 26 November 2002: Observers: Rebel Dance
* 27 November 2002: Rupie Edwards: Irie Feelings
* 28 November 2002: Treasure Isle All Stars: Arabian Dub
* 05 December 2002: King Tubby and the Aggrovators: I Trim The Barber
* 10 December 2002: Upsetters: Dubbing In The Back Seat
* 11 February 2003: Observers: One Train Load Of Dub
* 12 February 2003: Upsetters: Callying Butt
* 18 February 2003: Joe White: Ganja
* 19 February 2003 (Radio Mafia): Observers: One Train Load Of Dub
* 04 March 2003: Dennis Brown: Funny Feeling Dub
* 05 March 2003: Aggrovators: Channel One Is A Joker
* 06 March 2003: Gregory Isaacs All-Stars: Leggo Beast
* 19 March 2003: Ashanti Waugh: Babylon Wrong Dub
(3xCD - Trojan Jamaican Hits Box Set)
* 03 April 2003: Lloyd Parks: Officially
* 09 April 2003: Wailers: Trenchtown Rock
(2xCD - Don Letts Presents The Mighty Trojan Sound)
* 20 May 2003: I-Roy: Buck And The Preacher
(3xLP - Haul And Pull Up Selecta (Heavy Weight Dancehall 1979-82))
* 24 June 2003: Tristan Palma: Bad Boys
* 24 July 2003: Scientist & Soul Syndicate: Good Dub
== See Also ==
* Record Boxes: Don Letts
* Reggae Compilations
*Peel's Record Box: Compilations
== External Links ==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
== References ==
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