As reggae grew in popularity in Britain during the late 1960s, mainstream media coverage remained limited. Trojan Records responded by giving Jamaican recordings a more polished, orchestrated sound aimed at reaching a wider audience. Featuring The Pioneers, Marcia Griffiths, Desmond Dekker, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Nicky Thomas, Dave Barker and many more, this collection captures the label’s distinctive crossover approach, bringing reggae together with the production standards of contemporary British pop.