In London in 1960 Emil Shallit and Siggy Jackson launched The Blue Beat Label to record and distribute Jamaican music in the UK and in the process created one of the most iconic, legendary, best-loved, influential and acclaimed independent record labels of all time. Later the label established the legendary and popular Blue Beat nights at the Marquee Club in London and played a major role in the popularisation of ska. The Blue Beat Label is as culturally significant and love

The Blue Beat Label is delighted to announce that Prince Buster - Blue Beat Hits is out on The Blue Beat Label on August 7th 2026. Prince Buster was one of the foundational figures in Jamaican music. His "Blue Beat Hits" refer to a prolific series of singles released on The Blue Beat Label, a term that eventually became a generic synonym for ska music during the early era and continues to this day as blue beat and ska. The tracks on the album are among Prince Buster's most f

The legendary Prince Buster On Tour recorded during his tour of the UK in 1967, featuring classic tracks such as Madness, Cincinnati Kid, Al Capone and others. Remastered and released on 12" vinyl with updated design, a gatefold sleeve with a fascinating list of the tour dates (The Marquee and The West Indies Club, Ritz Ballroom for example), some brand new sleeve notes about the tour, Prince Buster, The Blue Beat Label and the songs themselves. Originally released on The Bl