The Life, Sound, and Legacy of Duke Reid and Treasure Isle Records

Before Duke Reid was a king of Jamaican music, he was a decorated cop. Before Treasure Isle was one of the greatest labels in reggae history, it was a small liquor store on Bond Street in Kingston. And before the world ever heard of U-Roy or Phyllis Dillon, Duke was already shaping the streets with a sound system so heavy it moved people physically and spiritually. He didn’t just play records—he ruled dances with a crown on his head, a revolver on his hip, and a shotgun slung across his back.

Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Botheration

The Melodians, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Everybody Bawling

Hopeton Lewis, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Boom-Sha-Ka-Lacka

Dave Barker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Lock Jaw

The Techniques, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Travelling Man

The Techniques – I'm in the Mood for Love

Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Come

Duke Reid, The Melodians – Passion Love

John Holt, Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams

The Ethiopians, Tommy McCook, The Soul Syndicate – Pirate

Rosalyn Sweat, The Paragons – Blackbird Singing

Justin Hinds – Sinners

Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Mighty Redeemer

Teacherman, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – The Lesson

The Three Tops, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Do It Right

U-Roy, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Rule the Nation

The Paragons – The Tide Is High

Alton Ellis, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Breaking Up (Is Hard to Do)

Sir Lord Comic, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – What a Situation (aka Black Man's Time)

Stranger Cole, Duke Reid's Band – Rough and Tough

Don Drummond, The Skatalites – Garden of Love

Ken Parker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – I Can't Hide