LP V.A - Ska From The Vaults Of Federal Records
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Reference:
Federal Records was the first domestic Jamaican studio. It opened its doors in 1961 owned by Ken Khouri, who first licensed American records to Jamaica before cutting his own songs, which were some of the earliest Jamaican RnB and Ska singles. In 1981 Ken Khouri sold the complex to Bob Marley, who renamed the premises Tuff Gong Studios and whose legacy continues to this day. Here are some of the best ska tracks to emerge from the Federal Vaults, featuring some of the best artists, musicians of the time. The great Lord Tanomo, Don Drummond, Rico Rodriguez, Roland Alphonso and some lesser known artists.
Size Chart
| CLOTHES |
| MEASURE | XS/34 | S/36 | M/38-40 | L/40-42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| USA | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| FRA | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| Waist (cm) | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Chest (cm) | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93 |
| Seat (cm) | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 |
| Inseam (cm) | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
| SHOES |
| FOOT IN INCHES | FOOT IN CM | USA | Euro | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9¼ | 23.5 | 6 | 39 | 5 |
| 9½ | 24.1 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 5.5 |
| 9¾ | 24.8 | 7.5 | 40 | 6 |
| 10 | 25.4 | 8 | 41 | 7 |
| 10¼ | 25.7 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 7.5 |
| 10½ | 26 | 9 | 42 | 8 |
| 10¾ | 27.3 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 |
| CLOTHES |
| MEASURE | XS/34 | S/36 | M/38-40 | L/40-42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| USA | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| FRA | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| Waist (cm) | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Chest (cm) | 81 | 85 | 89 | 93 |
| Seat (cm) | 89 | 93 | 97 | 101 |
| Inseam (cm) | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
| SHOES |
| FOOT IN INCHES | FOOT IN CM | USA | Euro | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9¼ | 23.5 | 6 | 39 | 5 |
| 9½ | 24.1 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 5.5 |
| 9¾ | 24.8 | 7.5 | 40 | 6 |
| 10 | 25.4 | 8 | 41 | 7 |
| 10¼ | 25.7 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 7.5 |
| 10½ | 26 | 9 | 42 | 8 |
| 10¾ | 27.3 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 |
How to Take Clothing Measurements
- Get a flexible measuring tape. These are often sold in craft stores
- Neck:
- Measure around the base of the neck in inches.
- Round up to the nearest half inch.
- Chest:
- Wrap tape measure under armpits around fullest part of chest (usually right above nipples
- Sleeve:
- Bend your elbow and rest your hand on your hip.
- Have someone measure from the middle of the back of your neck to your wrist by putting the tape measure over your shoulder, around your elbow and to your wrist.
- Waist:
- Wrap tape measure around where you normally wear your pants. Keep tape measure a little loose by keeping a finger between the tape measure and your waist.
- Inseam:
- Put on a pair of shoes.Have someone measure from your crotch to back of the heel, where you want your pants to end.
- Hands:
- Measure around the hand at the fullest part (exclude thumb). The number of inches shows the size of the glove.
Tracklist:
A1 Reuben Anderson - Ambition Of Men
A2 Lord Tanamo - Come Down
A3 The Decons - Hungry Man
A4 Roland Alphonso & Don Drummond - Yard Broom
A5 The Skatalites - Good News
A6 Ferdie Nelson - Birds & Beers
A7 Bibby & The Astronauts - Please Beverley
B1 Don Drummond & The Skatalites - Eastern Standard Time
B2 Lord Tanamo - I Am Holding On
B3 Ferdie Nelson - Lonely & Blue Boy (Yours)
B4 Rico Rodriguez - Let George Do It
B5 Ferdie Nelson & Ivan Yap - Ska Down Jamaica Way (South Of The Border)
B6 Bibby & The Astronauts - Sweet Dreams
B7 Jackie Opel - Valley Of Green
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Specific References
Federal Records was the first domestic Jamaican studio. It opened its doors in 1961 owned by Ken Khouri, who first licensed American records to Jamaica before cutting his own songs, which were some of the earliest Jamaican RnB and Ska singles. In 1981 Ken Khouri sold the complex to Bob Marley, who renamed the premises Tuff Gong Studios and whose legacy continues to this day. Here are some of the best ska tracks to emerge from the Federal Vaults, featuring some of the best artists, musicians of the time. The great Lord Tanomo, Don Drummond, Rico Rodriguez, Roland Alphonso and some lesser known artists.