Prince Buster was one of the founding figures of Jamaican music.

His “Blue Beat Hits” refer to a prolific series of singles released on The Blue Beat Label, a term that in the early days became a general synonym for ska music and is still used today alongside “blue beat” and “ska.”

The tracks on this album are among Prince Buster’s most famous releases and biggest hits on The Blue Beat Label, including “Al Capone,” “One Step Beyond” (famously covered by Madness as their signature song), “Rough Rider” (also covered by The Beat), and “Enjoy It (Enjoy Yourself) – It’s Later Than You Think,” a hugely popular singalong track.

All tracks have been remastered from the original Blue Beat Label releases and are presented in the label’s latest, now iconic packaging.