Trojan Box Set: Reggae Sisters [BOX SET] [LIMITED EDITION] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 4, 2003)
• Original Release Date: March 4, 2003
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set, Limited Edition, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B00008DCT3
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #142,872 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely music, paltry manufacturing quality, April 5, 2003

By	Birdman (Minnetonka, MN USA) - See all my reviews

Except for Rita Marley, most reggae listeners may not recognize the names of these (mostly) splendid performers. Fans of the 50's "girl groups" in the US will feel instant affinity to this music. It rocks slowly, is sensual, and generally well remastered, and as with other Trojan boxes, it's a great value too, offering over 50 cuts on three CD's for the price of one. Problem is...My first box was missing CD #1 and my second box included a second CD that was almost mutiliated in packing. The e-mail addresses printed on the box weren't accepting mail when I attempted to inform the label of my problem. Personally, I'd rather pay a few bucks more and get better manufacturing quality than this stuff. Having said that, I can't imagine any fan of vintage rock or reggae who won't love this collection. From familiar covers of R&B classics to songs so catchy you'll wonder why you hadn't heard them 'till now. Also note, this collection captured five stars from MOJO magazine in March 2003.

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Keep A Good Woman Down, February 20, 2008

By	M. Wright "Hachiman" (Tokyo) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My discs were fine, so I can't confirm the maufacturing and packing problems. This is a wonderful collection of R&B covers by women singers. And you have probably never heard this stuff. Reggae as known in the west is predominately male, so this is a nice corrective. It will add needed variety to your reggae collection and shuffles. At the same time, one wonders why female reggae artists primarily recorded covers, while male artists recorded orginal material for the most part.