John Holt Memories By The Score – 2 LP, Reggae and Rocksteady, VP

John Holt – Memories By The Score, Reggae Ska Vinyl Records

Memories By The Score is a two-LP set with twenty-eight classics by John Holt, one of the most important voices of Jamaican music. The collection includes early rocksteady recordings from his days with The Paragons as well as the later reggae revival of the 1980s, when production was handled by Bunny Lee, Henry Junjo Lawes and King Jammy.

What's in the set

Two vinyl records released by VP Records, a label known for its care for Jamaican sounds. It is a good starting point for people who want to get to know Holt's output, and at the same time a pick for collectors looking for a solid compilation on an analog medium.

Release details

• Artist: John Holt
• Label: VP Records
• Media: 2 LP records
• Year of first release: 2016
• Genre: reggae, rocksteady

The set fits a home collection of reggae and ska vinyl records. Play the records on a turntable with a clean stylus, and after listening return them to their inner sleeves.

Vinyl with a Jamaican beat

Reggae vinyl sounds especially good thanks to warm bass lines and a rhythm that gains depth on an analog medium. This reggae LP works for an evening listening session at home, as well as a complement to a collection of Jamaican classics.