Name: Unity Is Strength - Trojan Records Presents
Brand: Various

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 679007

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Colour

orange

Colour details

Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Gatefold

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4050538679007

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

CD 679038

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4050538679038

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Various

Genre US

Reggae-Dub

Label US

A collection of powerful songs from across the Trojan catalogue, calling for unity and solidarity.

Trojan Records played a pivotal role in bringing Jamaican music to the UK and Europe; not only did it provide comfort and a sense of home for the Caribbean community living in the UK, but it also became an outlet for many thousands of white, working class youths, drawn to the exciting new sounds of reggae. This in turn created a new youth subculture within the UK.

Trojan became more than a music label, it also brought people together through culture, style and fashion. For the first time, people of all races and creeds would unite in the dancehalls, and friendships blossomed because people shared a common love for one thing - the music. 

This collection of songs communicates an intergenerational, international story that, on the one hand, elucidates the black experience; on the other, repeats the call for us all to come together in unity.

It features Desmond Dekker and The Aces, The Heptones, Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, Maytals, Delroy Wilson and more.