ALTON ELLIS - BIOGRAPHY:
Alton Nehemiah Ellis, (September 1, 1938 – October 10, 2008) was a Jamaican musician best known as one of the innovators of rocksteady music and was often referred to as the "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2006, he was inducted into the International Reggae And World Music Awards Hall Of Fame.
ALTON ELLIS - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Official Albums:
.1967 - Mr Soul Of Jamaica
.1967 - Sings Rock and Soul
.1969 - The Best Of - [Previously unreleased + Compilation - Official Album]
.1970 - Sunday Coming
.1973 - Greatest Hits - [Previously unreleased + Compilation - Reissue: "Cry Tough" 1993]
.1977 - Still In Love
.1979 - Love To Share
.1980 - Mr Ska Beana - (Alton Ellis & The Heptones)
.1980 - Many Moods Of Alton Ellis
.1982 - Slummin' - (Aka: "Daydreaming" 1983 and "Changes" 1983)
.1983 - A New Day
.1984 - Showcase - (Recorded in the mid 70's)
.1984 - 25th Silver Jubilee - [It includes old tracks revisited]
.1985 - Continuation
.1985 - Jubilee Volume 2 - (Reissue: "Jubilee Volume 2 Remix" 2009)
.1988 - Here I Am
.1989 - Sets A Better Example - [Previously unreleased + old tracks revisited]
.1990 - Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1 (Alton & Hortense Ellis) - [Reissue: "I'm Still In Love With You" 2006) - (Tracks recorded at the end of the 60's, includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
.1992 - Family Vibes (Alton Ellis & Friends)
.1994 - Man From Studio One
.1997 - Soul Groover - (Includes alternative versions recorded between (1959 - 72) + Rarities + Compilation].
.2001 - More Alton Ellis
.2002 - The Leggend (Alton Ellis Feat. I.A.Lion & Ana Konda) - (Cd Single)
.2002 - Live With Aspo: Workin' On A Groovy Thing
.2003 - Soul Of A Man (Alton Ellis & Ernest Ranglin)
.2007 - Muriel
.2008 - Soul Train Is Coming - [Previously unreleased + rarities + alternative versions + Compilation - Songs recorded between (1967 - 1973)].
.2009 - Peaceful Valley [7"]
.2009 - In Memoriam 1938-2008 (Live At The Jazz Cafe, London)- [Reissue: "Dance Crasher Live in London" (Cd + Dvd) 2018]
2) Unknown Album:
.2000 - Change My Mind (Orchard label)
3) Compilation/Best Of:
[Partial]:
.1996 - Reggae Valley Of Decision - (House Of Reggae)
.1996 - Alton Ellis Sings, Heptones Harmonise (Alton Ellis & The Heptones) - (Jet Styar)
.1999 - Arise Black Man - (Moll Selekta label)
.1999 - Get Ready For Rock Reggae Steady - (Jamaican Gold label)
.2000 - My Time Is The Right Time - (Original Rocksteady And Reggae Classics) (Westside label)
.2001 - The Legendary - (All Tone label)
.2003 - Reggae Max - (Jet Star label)
.2004 - Be True To Yourself - (Trojan label)
.2005 - Soul Of Jamaica - (Prestige Elite label)
.200? - Legend - (Cd) - (Attack Label)
.2006 - All My Tears (1965-68) - (Brook rec. labeel)
.2008 - Valley Of Decision - (Mbopdirect-Fountain Records)
.2008 - Two of a Kind (Alton Ellis & John Holt) - (Prestige Elite label)
.2008 - Gone But Not Forgotten
.2010 - Soul Train Is Coming - (All Tone UK label)
Alton Ellis' Discography:
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1) Official Albums:
.1967 - Mr Soul Of Jamaica
(Original Press):
Lp: "Mr Soul Of Jamaica" 1967 - (Treasure Isle Label)
Reissue Cd: "Mr Soul Of Jamaica" 199? - (Treasure Isle Label)
Reissue Cd: "Mr Soul Of Jamaica" 2003 - (Treasure Isle Label)
"Mr Soul Of Jamaica" 1967 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Breaking Up. 2) Why Birds Follow Spring. 3) I Can't Stop Now. 4) Ain't That Loving You. 5) You Make Me Happy. 6) Remember That Sunday. 7) All My Tears Come Rolling. 8) Baby I Love You. 9) Chatty Chatty. 10) Willow Tree. 11) If I Could Rule This. 12) What Does It Take.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Cry Tough. 14) I Can't Stand It. 15) La La Means I Love You. 16) Preacher.
[Label: Treasure Isle (Lp: 1967)(Cd: 199?)(Cd: 2003)]
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.1967 - Sings Rock and Soul
(Original Versions):
"Sings Rock and Soul" - (First Edition)
"Sings Rock and Soul" - (Second Edition)
"Sings Rock and Soul" 1967 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) I'm Just A Guy. 2) Let Him Try. 3) Ain't That Loving You. 4) So Much Love. 5) Whiter Shade Of Pale. 6) Massachusetts. 7) Get Ready. 8) I'm Still In Love With You. 9) Never Love Again. 10) Mad Mad Mad. 11) Baby Now That I Found You. 12) Why.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
13) Operation Over [Previously Unreleased] - Hortence Ellis & Alton Ellis. 14) Operation Over [Previously Unreleased] - Harder & Harder (Alternative Take).
[Labels: Coxsone/Studio One (Lp: 1967), Studio One (Cd: 2002)]
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.1969 - The Best Of
[It includes previously unreleased + Compilation - (Official Album)]
(Original Press):
Lp Editions:
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Cd Editions:+cd.jpg)
Editions:"The Best Of" 1969 - (Original Version)
Lp Tracks:
1) Can I Change My Mind. 2) Breaking Up Is Hard. 3) This Feeling Of Love. 4) Land Of Loving. 5) Pearls. 6) Knock On Wood. 7) Jamaica. 8) Sitting In The Park. 9) La La La. 10) Set A Better Example. 11) Still Trying. 12) Willow Tree.
[Label: Coxsone/Studio One (Lp: 1969)]
"The Best Of" 2002 - (Original Version) - Includes Bonus Tracks
Cd Tracks:
1) Can I Change My Mind. 2) Breaking Up Is Hard. 3) This Feeling Of Love. 4) Land Of Loving. 5) Pearls. 6) Knock On Wood. 7) Can't Stop Now*. 8) Remember That Sunday*. 9) Baby I Love You*. 10) Jamaica. 11) Sitting In The Park. 12) Set A Better Example. 13) Chatty Chatty*. 14) Cry Tough*. 15) Still Trying. 16) Willow Tree.
[Label: Studio One (Cd: 2002)]
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.1970 - Sunday Coming
(Original Press):
Lp: "Sunday Coming" 1970 - (Studio One label)
Lp: "Sunday Coming" 1971 - (Bamboo Label)
Cd: "Sunday Coming" 1995 - (Heartbeat Label)+cd.jpg)
"Sunday Coming" 1970 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Joy In The Morning. 2) Sunday Coming. 3) These Eyes. 4) Hurting Me. 5) It's True. 6) Alton's Groove. 7) What Does It Take To Win Your Love. 8) The Picture Was You. 9) Gonna Take A Miracle. 10) Your Heart Is Gonna Pay. 11) Wide Awake In A Dream. 12) You Make Me So Very Happy. 13) Reasons In The Sky.
Cd Bonus Track:
14) The Winner [Extended Version].
[Labels: Studio One (Lp: 1970), Bamboo (Lp: 1971), Heartbeat (Cd: 1995)]
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.1973 - Greatest Hits - (Reissue: "Cry Tough" 1993)
[It includes previously unreleased + Compilation - (Official Album)]
(Original Press):
Lp: "Greatest Hits" 1973 - (Count Shelly Label)
Reissue Lp: "Greatest Hits" 1980 - (Third World Label)
Reissue Cd: "Cry Tough" 1993 - (Heartbeat Label)
Editions::"Greatest Hits" 1973 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Breaking Up. 2) Why Birds Follow Spring. 3) I Can't Stop Now. 4) Ain't That Loving You. 5) You Make Me So Very Happy. 6) Remember That Sunday. 7) All My Tears Come Rolling. 8) Baby I Love You. 9) Chatty Chatty People. 10) Willow Tree. 11) If I Could Rule This World. 12) What Does It Take.
[Labels: Count Shelly (Lp: 1973), Third World (Lp: 1980)]
Reissue: "Cry Tough" 1993 with Bonus Tracks
Tracks:
1) Breaking Up. 2) Why Birds Follow Spring. 3) I Can't Stop Now. 4) Ain't That Loving You. 5) You Make Me So Very Happy. 6) Remember That Sunday. 7) All My Tears Come Rolling. 8) Baby I Love You. 9) Chatty Chatty People. 10) Willow Tree. 11) If I Could Rule This World. 12) What Does It Take. 13) Cry Tough [Take Six]. 14) Girl I've Got A Date [Soul Style]. 15) Can't Stand It [Extended Mix]. 16) I'm Just A Guy [Soul Style]. 17) La Means I Love You. 18) Why Did You Leave Me To Cry. 19) The Same Song. 20) Black Man, White Man [Take Two].
[Label: Heartbeat (Cd: 1993)]
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.1977 - Still In Love
(Original Press):
"Still In Love" 1977 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Change Of Plan. 2) Confusion. 3) Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. 4) Muriel. 5) Give Us The Reason. 6) Play It Cool. 7) I Am Still In Love. 8) Life Worth Living. 9) Reggae With You. 10) Stop A While. 11) I Believe In Love. 12) Rock Steady.
[Labels: Horse (Lp: 1977), Trojan (Lp/Cd: 1996)]
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.1979 - Love To Share
(Original Press):
"Love To Share" 1979 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Give Me Your Love. 2) Pain In My Heart. 3) Never Before. 4) I Love You True. 5) Goodnight Sweetheart. 6) You, I Adore. 7) Love To Share. 8) Let Him Try. 9) If You Love Me Still. 10) Moments Of Sadness.
[Label: Third World (Lp: 1979)]
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.1980 - Mr Ska Beana (Alton Ellis & The Heptones)
(Original Press):
"Mr Ska Beana" (Alton Ellis & The Heptones) - (First Edition)
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"Mr Ska Beana" (Alton Ellis & The Heptones) - (Second Edition)
Reissue Cd: "Many Moods Of" 2006 - (Makasound)[It includes the entire album "Mr Ska Beana" + Bonus Tracks]
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"Mr Ska Beana" (Alton Ellis & The Heptones) 1980 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Humble Will Stumble. 2) Hard To Be A Lover. 3) Pure Sorrow. 4) Inside My Soul. 5) Loving You. 6) Mr Ska Beana. 7) Bless You. 8) Children Are Crying. 9) Woe Child.
[Label: Cha Cha (Lp: 1980)]
Reissue Cd: "Many Moods Of" 2006
[It includes the entire album "Mr Ska Beana*" + Bonus Tracks]
Tracks:
1) Black On Black. 2) I’ll Take Your Hand. 3) Black My Experience. 4) Rise And Fall. 5) Ain’t No Music [Aka: "Woe Child"*]. 6) No Man Is Perfect. 7) Pure Sorrow*. 8) Bless You*. 9) Inside My Soul*. 10) The Humble Will Stumble*. 11) Mr Skabina*. 12) The Children Are Crying*. 13) Loving You*. 14) If I Could Rule The world [12’]. 15) It’s Hard To Be A Lover* [12’]. 16) Stronger [Cut 1]. 17) Stronger [Cut 2].
[Label: Makasound (Cd: 2006)(Digital Release: 2006)]
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.1980 - Many Moods Of Alton Ellis
[It includes 7 tracks from the album "Mr Ska Beana*, 1980" and 3 previously unreleased]
(Original Press):
Lp: "Many Moods Of Alton Ellis" 1980 - (Tele Tech)
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[It includes the entire album "Many Moods Of Alton Ellis" and 2 previously unreleased Dub versions]
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It includes all the songs from the albums:
"Mr Ska Beana, 1980" + "Many Moods Of Alton Ellis, 1980" + 5 Bonus tracks°.
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"Many Moods Of Alton Ellis" 1980 - (Original Version)
[It includes 7 tracks from the album "Mr Ska Beana*, 1980" and 3 previously unreleased^]
Tracks:
1) The Humble Will Stumble*. 2) Rise And Fall^. 3) Bless You*. 4) No Man Is Perfect^. 5) Mr Scabina*. 6) Black My Experience^. 7) Ain't No Music [Aka: "Woe Child"*]. 8) Pure Sorrow*. 9) Inside My Soul*. 10) The Children Are Crying*.
[Label: Tele Tech (Lp: 1980)]
Reissue Cd: "Many Moods Of" 2000
[It includes the entire album "Many Moods Of Alton Ellis" and 2 previously unreleased Dub versions*]
Tracks:
1) The Humble Will Stumble. 2) Rise And Fall. 3) Rise Version*. 4) Bless You. 5) No Man Is Perfect. 6) No Man Version*. 7) Mr Scabina [Maxi Version]. 8) Black My Experience. 9) Ain't No Music [Aka: "Woe Child" (Maxi Version)]. 10) Pure Sorrow. 11) Inside My Soul. 12) The Children Are Crying.
[Label: Culture Press: (Cd: 2000)]
Reissue Cd: "Many Moods Of" 2006
It includes all the songs from the albums:
"Mr Ska Beana*, 1980" + "Many Moods Of Alton Ellis^, 1980" + 5 Bonus tracks°.
Tracks:
1) Black On Black°. 2) I’ll Take Your Hand°. 3) Black My Experience^. 4) Rise And Fall^. 5) Ain’t No Music [Aka: "Woe Child"*]. 6) No Man Is Perfect^. 7) Pure Sorrow*. 8) Bless You*. 9) Inside My Soul*. 10) The Humble Will Stumble*. 11) Mr Skabina*. 12) The Children Are Crying*. 13) Loving You*. 14) If I Could Rule The world° [12’]. 15) It’s Hard To Be A Lover* [12’]. 16) Stronger° [Cut 1]. 17) Stronger° [Cut 2].
[Label: Makasound (Cd: 2006)(Digital Release: 2006)]
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.1982 - Slummin' - (Aka: "Daydreaming" 1983 and "Changes" 1983)
(Original Press):
Lp: " Slummin'" - (La Rue Label, 1982) and (Abraham/Clocktower, 1983)
Lp: "Daydreaming" 1983 - (Silver Camel Label)
Aka: "Changes" 1983 - (Abraham/Clocktower Label)
Editions:"Slummin'" 1982 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Reason In The Sky. 2) Black Man's Pride. 3) Darling It's True. 4) Day Dreaming. 5) Earth Needs Love. 6) Sinners Gonna Weep. 7) Changes. 8) Stronger Than Before.
[Labels: La Rue (Lp: 1982), Abraham/Clocktower (Lp: 1983)]
"Daydreaming" 1983 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Reason In The Sky. 2) Black Man's Pride. 3) Darling It's True. 4) Day Dreaming. 5) Earth Needs Love. 6) Sinners Gonna Weep. 7) Changes. 8) Stronger Than Before.
[Label: Silver Camel (Lp: 1983)]
Aka: "Changes" 1983 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Reason In The Sky. 2) Black Man's Pride. 3) Darling It's True. 4) Day Dreaming. 5) Earth Needs Love. 6) Sinners Gonna Weep. 7) Changes. 8) Stronger Than Before.
[Label: Abraham/Clocktower (Lp: 1983)]
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.1983 - A New Day
(Original Press):
"A New Day" 1983 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Seven Days A Week. 2) Stronger. 3) I'll Be There. 4) Love On Top. 5) Children Of The Ghetto. 6) In A Vision. 7) Why Birds Follow Spring.
[Label: Body Music (Lp: 1983)]
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.1984 - Showcase - (Recorded in the mid 70') - (Official Album)
(Original Press):
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"Showcase" 1984 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Someone. 2) Hurting Me. 3) We Need Love. 4) So Much Love. 5) Back To Africa. 6) Alphabetically Yours. 7) Blessing Of Love. 8) Tumbling Tears.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1984)]
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.1984 - 25th Silver Jubilee - (It includes old tracks revisited)
(Original Press):
"25th Silver Jubilee" 1984 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Breaking Up. 2) I'm Still In Love. 3) I'm Just A Man. 4) Ooh We Baby. 5) Why. 6) You Make Me Happy. 7) Girl I've Got A Date. 8) Can I Change My Mind. 9) Too Late To Turn Back Now. 10) Blackman's Pride. 11) Never Fall In Love Again. 12) Birds Follow Spring. 13) Rocksteady. 14) Mad Mad. 15) Fatty Fatty. 16) Ain't That Loving You. 17) Love Me Forever. 18) I Love Her. 19) Only Sixteen.
[Label: Sky Note (Lp: 1984)(Cd: 2008)]
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Album without pause between tracks
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.1985 - Continuation
(Original Press):
"Continuation" 1985 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) I. 2) Sweet & Slow. 3) To Marry You. 4) Miss Ruben Dub. 5) In My Time. 6) Land In A Million. 7) I Dig You Baby. 8) I Need A Girl.
[Label: All Tone (Lp: 1985)]
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.1985 - Jubilee Volume 2 - (Reissue Cd: "Jubilee Volume 2 Remix" 2009)
[It includes old tracks revisited]
(Original Press):
Lp: "Jubilee Volume 2" 1985 - (Sky Note Label) - (First Edition)
Lp: "Jubilee Volume 2" 19?? - (Sky Note Label) - (Second Edition)
Reissue Cd: "Jubilee Volume 2 Remix" 2009 - (Same Album, Same title Tracks)
Editions:"Jubilee Volume 2" 1985 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Willow Tree. 2) What Does It Take. 3) Since I Fell For You. 4) Good, Good loving. 5) Sunday Coming. 6) Girl. 7) La La La La. 8) Feeling Of Love. 9) Lord Deliver Us. 10) Sitting In The Park. 11) Tumbling Tears. 12) Reggae With You. 13) So Much Love. 14) Live And Learn. 15) Ain't That Loving. 16) And I Love Her. 17) Land of Love. 18) Jamaica.
[Label: Sky Note (Lp: 1985)(Lp: 19??)]
Reissue: "Jubilee Volume 2 Remix" - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) Willow Tree. 2) What Does It Take. 3) Since I Fell For You. 4) Good, Good loving. 5) Sunday Coming. 6) Girl. 7) La La La La. 8) Feeling Of Love. 9) Lord Deliver Us. 10) Sitting In The Park. 11) Tumbling Tears. 12) Reggae With You. 13) So Much Love. 14) Live And Learn. 15) Ain't That Loving. 16) And I Love Her. 17) Land of Love. 18) Jamaica.
[Label: Sky Note (Cd: 2009)]
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Album without pause between tracks.
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.1988 - Here I Am
(Original Press):
"Here I Am" 1988 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Here I Am. 2) Misty Blue. 3) Try Me. 4) Hanging Up My Heart. 5) Love Letters. 6) I Do Love You. 7) Losing You. 8) Baby Baby.
[Label: Angella (Lp: 1988)]
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.1989 - Sets A Better Example
[It includes previously unreleased + old tracks revisited]
(Original Press):
"Sets A Better Example" 1989 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Reggae With You. 2) Pearl. 3) You re So Sweet. 4) Lord Deliver Us. 5) Jamaica. 6) Set A Better Example. 7) Love Me Forever. 8) Sunday Coming. 9) Fatty Fatty. 10) Never Let You go.
[Label: Half Way (Lp: 1989)]
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.1990 - Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1 - (Reissue: "I'm Still In Love With You" 2006)
[Tracks recorded at the end of the 60s, it includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
(Original Press):
"Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1" 1990 - (Heartbeat Label)
Reissue: "I'm Still In Love With You" 2006 - (Heartbeat Label) with bonus Tracks.
Editions:"Alton & Hortense Ellis At Studio 1" 1990 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Hortense Ellis - "Willow Tree". 2) Hortense Ellis & Alton Ellis - "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". 3) Alton Ellis - "Lord Deliver Us". 4) Hortense Ellis - "Breakfast In Bed". 5) Alton Ellis - "When I'm Down". 6) Hortense Ellis - "Cry Together". 7) Alton Ellis - "You Said It Again". 8) Hortense Ellis - "Sitting In The Park". 9) Alton Ellis - "Can't Get Used To Losing You". 10) Hortense Ellis - "People Make The World Go Round". 11) Alton Ellis - "I'll Be Waiting". 12) Hortense Ellis - "Can I Change My Mind". 13) Alton Ellis - "Wide World". 14) Alton Ellis - "The Picture Was You".
[Label: Heartbeat (Lp/Cd: 1990)]
Reissue: "I'm Still In Love With You" 2006 with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Alton Ellis - "I'm Still In Love With You". 2) Hortense Ellis - "Willow Tree". 3) Alton Ellis - "Can't Get Used To Losing You". 4) Hortense Ellis - "Sitting In The Park". 5) Hortense Ellis & Alton Ellis - "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". 6) Alton Ellis - "Live And Learn" [Extended Mix]. 7) Hortense Ellis - "Breakfast In Bed" [With Jackie Mitto's 1989 Organ Overdubs]. 8) Alton Ellis - "The Picture Was You". 9) Hortense Ellis - "People Make The World Go Round". 10) Alton Ellis - "I'll Be Waiting". 11) Hortense Ellis - "Can I Change My Mind". 12) Alton Ellis - "Wide World". 13) Hortense Ellis - "Why Birds Fly". 14) Alton Ellis - "Lord Deliver Us". 15) Hortense Ellis - "Secretly". 16) Alton Ellis - "You Said It Again". 17) Hortense Ellis - "Cry Together". 18) Alton Ellis - "When I'm Down".
[Label: Heartbeat (Cd: 2006)]
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.1992 - Family Vibes (Alton Ellis & Friends)
(Original Press):
"Family Vibes" (Alton Ellis & Friends) 1992 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Hortense Ellis - "Greatest Love". 2) Noel Ellis & Ellis Junior - "Bonifie". 3) Ellis Junior - "Money Too Tight". 4) Steve Ellis - "Life". 5) Alton Ellis - "Tyson*". 6) Noel Ellis - "Take My Hand". 7) Alton Ellis - "Let Him Try". 8) Lovers Ellis & Ellis Junior - "Medley". 9) Noel Ellis - "Tangle". 10) Alton Ellis - "Woman*".
[Label: All Tone (Lp: 1992)]
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This Album includes 2 previously unreleased (*)]
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.1994 - Man From Studio One
(Original Press):
Lp:
"Man From Studio One" 1994 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Evil One. 2) Abortion. 3) Never Happen Again. 4) Sing For You. 5) Searching. 6) Man From Studio One. 7) Movie Star. 8) Woman. 9) Love Me Forever. 10) Tribute To Jackie Mittoo.
[Label: All Tone (Lp: 1994)]
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.1997 - Soul Groover
(It includes alternative versions recorded between (1959 - 72) + rarities + Compilation].
(Original Press):
"Soul Groover" 1997 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Dance Crasher. 2) Girl I've Got A Date. 3) Rocksteady. 4) Duke Of Earl. 5) All My Tears [Come Rolling]. 6) Ain't That Loving You. 7) Why Birds Follow Spring. 8) Oowee Baby [Baby I Love You].9) How Can I. 10) Willow Tree. 11) My Time Is The Right Time. 12) The Message. 13) Trying To Reach My Soul. 14) If I Had The Right. 15) Give Me Your Love. 16) Breaking Up. 17) Personality. 18) Diana. 19) Remember That Sunday. 20) What Does It Take To Win Your Love. 21) You've Made Me So Very Happy. 22) I'll Be Waiting. 23) Soul Groover. 24) Lord Deliver Us. 25) You Are Mine. 26) All That We Need Is Love.
[Label: Trojan (Cd: 1997)]
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.2001 - More Alton Ellis
[It includes previously unreleased + old tracks revisited]
(Original Press):
"More Alton Ellis" 2001 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Sweet Cup Of Tea. 2) Through The Window. 3) I'll Be Waiting. 4) I'm Not Ready. 5) Living Down Here. 6) Big Bad Boy. 7) Cheer Up. 8) Bounce About. 9) Movements. 10) The Prayer. 11) Rock Steady. 12) Living Down Here Version 2. 13) Cry Tuff. 14) I'm Not Ready Version 2.
[Label: Joe Gibbs Music (Cd: 2001)]
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.2002 - The Leggend (Alton Ellis Feat. I.A.Lion & Ana Konda)
(Original Press):
Cd Single: "The Leggend" (Alton Ellis Feat. I.A.Lion & Ana Konda) 2002.
Digital Single: "Cannot Change My Mind" 2002.
Editions:"The Leggend" (Alton Ellis Feat. I.A.Lion & Ana Konda) 2002 - (Original Version)
Cd Single:
Tracks:
1) Alton Ellis "Cannot Change My Mind*". 2) I.A.Lion "Man A Earth". 3) Ana Konda "Me And Mi Gal A War". 4) Alton Ellis "Cannot Change My Mind" [Accapella]. 5) Alton Ellis "Cannot Change My Mind" [Instrumental].
[Label: Jahfiya Muzik (Cd Single: 2002)]
"Cannot Change My Mind" 2002
Digital Single:
1) Cannot Change My Mind*. 2) Cannot Change My Mind (Accapella).
[Label: Jahfiya Muzik/Jfm (Digital Single: 2002)]
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.2002 - Live With Aspo: Workin' On A Groovy Thing
(Original Press):
"Live With Aspo: Workin' On A Groovy Thing" 2002 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Medley. 2) Girl I've Got A Date. 3) Rock Steady. 4) I Can't Stand It. 5) You've Made Me So Very Happy. 6) I'm Still In Love With You. 7) Ain't That Loving You. 8) Reggae With You. 9) My Willow Tree. 10) Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. 11) I'm Just A Guy. 12) La La Means I Love You. 13) Dance Crasher.
[Labels: Patate Records (Cd: 2002), Belleville International (Cd: 2002)]
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.2003 - Soul Of A Man (Alton Ellis & Ernest Ranglin)
(Original Press):
"Soul Of A Man" (Alton Ellis & Ernest Ranglin) 2003 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1) Got To Find A Way. 2) A Warning. 3) Pretty Melody. 4) Earth Needs Love. 5) Mission. 6) If I Follow My Heart. 7) Danger I See. 8) Sing Like Gregory. 9) La La Means. 10) Loving Melody. 11) It No Good. 12) Live As One. 13) One Step Ahead. 14) Love On Top.
[Label: All Tone (Cd: 2003)]
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.2007 - Muriel
(Original Press):
"Muriel" 2007 - (Original Version)Tracks
1) We Can Make It. 2) Never Before. 3) You I Adore. 4) Love. 5) Love To Share. 6) Muriel. 7) Stop A While. 8) Let Him Try. 9) Moment Of Sadness. 10) Very Happy. 11) Love Me Still. 12) Shake It.
[Label: All Tone (Cd: 2007)]
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Official Album, Not Compilation.
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.2008 - Soul Train Is Coming
[It includes previously unreleased tracks + rarities + alternative version + Compilation. Songs recorded Between (1967 - 1973)]
(Original Press):
"Soul Train Is Coming" 2008 - (Original Version)Tracks
1) Alton Ellis - "My Time Is The Right Time". 2) Alton Ellis - "I Love You Girl". 3) Alton Ellis, Flames - "Denvor". 4) Alton Ellis - "Keep On Yearing". 5) Alton Ellis - "Again". 6) Alton Ellis - "Dedication". 7) Alton Ellis - "Big News". 8) Alton Ellis - "Baby Talk". 9) Johnny Moore - "Tribute To Sir Alex". 10) Alton Ellis - "Past Time". 11) Alton Ellis - "Soul Train Is Coming". 12) Alton Ellis - "A Little Bit More". 13) Alton Ellis - "I Don't Know Why". 14) Alton Ellis - "It's Alright Girl". 15) Hortense Ellis - "Love Is The Key". 16) Hortense Ellis - "I Miss You So". 17) Alton Ellis - "Wild World". 18) Alton Ellis - "If I Had The Right". 19) Alton Ellis - "Bam Bye".
[Label: Rock A Shamba (Cd: 2008)]
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.2009 - Peaceful Valley - [Alton last song]
(Original Press):
7":
Digital Single:
"Peaceful Valley" 2009 - (Original Version)Tracks:
1)Peaceful Valley. 2) Ministerio Del Dub In the Valley.
[Label: Heartical (7": 2009)(Digital Single: 2009)]
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.2009 - In Memoriam 1938-2008 (Live At the Jazz Cafe, London)
Reissue: Dance Crasher Live in London (Cd + Dvd) 2018
(Original Press):
Dvd Edition:
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Reissue: Dance Crasher Live in London (Cd + Dvd) 2018
"In Memoriam 1938-2008 (Live At the Jazz Cafe, London)" 2009
Dvd Tracks:
1) Harder And Harder. 2) I'm Just a Guy. 3) Breaking Up Is hard To Do. 4) (My) Willow Tree. 5) Satta Massagana. 6) La-La Means I Love You. 7) Muriel. 8) Let Him Try. 9) Girl I've Got A Date/I'll Take You There. 10) Ain't That Lovin' You. 11) I'm Still In Love With You. 12) Dance Crasher.
[Label: Secrets Records (Dvd: 2009)]
"In Memoriam 1938-2008 (Live At the Jazz Cafe, London)" 2009
Digital Release Tracks:
1) Harder And Harder. 2) I'm Just a Guy. 3) Breaking Up Is hard To Do. 4) (My) Willow Tree. 5) Satta Massagana. 6) La-La Means I Love You. 7) Muriel. 8) Let Him Try. 9) Girl I've Got A Date/I'll Take You There. 10) Ain't That Lovin' You. 11) I'm Still In Love With You. 12) Dance Crasher.
[Label: Secret Records Limited (Digital Release: 2009)]
Reissue: Dance Crasher Live in London (Cd + Dvd) 2018
Cd Tracks:
1) Harder And Harder. 2) I'm Just a Guy. 3) Breaking Up Is hard To Do. 4) (My) Willow Tree. 5) Satta Massagana. 6) La-La Means I Love You. 7) Muriel. 8) Let Him Try. 9) Girl I've Got A Date/I'll Take You There. 10) Ain't That Lovin' You. 11) I'm Still In Love With You. 12) Dance Crasher.
Dvd Tracks:
1) Harder And Harder. 2) I'm Just a Guy. 3) Breaking Up Is hard To Do. 4) (My) Willow Tree. 5) Satta Massagana. 6) La-La Means I Love You. 7) Muriel. 8) Let Him Try. 9) Girl I've Got A Date/I'll Take You There. 10) Ain't That Lovin' You. 11) I'm Still In Love With You. 12) Dance Crasher.
[Label: Secret Records (Cd+Dvd: 2018)(Cd: 2018)(Digital Release: 2018)]
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[Live Filmed At "The Jazz Cafe" in London on 10th Aug. 2008]
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Live: "Alton Ellis meets Aspo"
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Discography compiled by:
Weststar
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Tribute to Alton Ellis, his legend lives forever
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