

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.
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 |
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