The 6th August 2012 sees fifty years of Jamaican independence and Trojan Records will mark the anniversary with a series of rare and classic releases, themed on a different reggae artist or label each month.

April will see four releases from the famous Treasure Isle label:

Treasure Isle Presents Ska; Treasure Isle Presents Rock Steady, Treasure Isle Presents Original Reggae and a limited 7" single featuring two previously unissued Ska sides, 'Easter Bonnet' and 'Feeling of Love'.

May 2012 will see six titles themed under 'Classic Island Records Artists' which will include Toots and the Maytals "Pressure Drop", Black Uhuru "Guess Who's Coming / Best Of" and Steel Pulse "Prodigal Sons", as well as 'Best Of' collections from Sly & Robbie, Burning Spear and Aswad.

Lee Scratch Perry kicked off the season in March with three releases including: Lee Scratch Perry Presents Candie McKenzie, George Faith 'Super Eight (aka To Be A Lover)' and The Full Experience 'Young, Gifted and Broke'.

Johnny Hudson, Head of Marketing at Trojan Records stated: "The themed monthly releases are just one of a number of exciting initiatives we are rolling out to mark the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence this year. Trojan Records and its artists have played a significant part in the history and cultural influence of Jamaican music, and so we’re incredibly excited to be associated with this landmark event. We're also looking forward to announcing several other exciting partnerships for this year soon too."

Fans can access full information and purchase music from the Trojan Records website:

Trojan Records Official Website