Between 1967 and 1975, Desmond Dekker reached the UK charts seven times, becoming one of the genre’s most recognisable voices. His landmark hit “Israelites” made history in April 1969 as the first Jamaican-produced single to reach No.1 in the UK.

Wishing Prince Buster a Heavenly Birthday #PrinceBuster #Ska #BlueBeat

Born on this day in 1938: Prince Buster (Cecil Bustamente Campbell OD) #ReggaeSky @scotspostpunk.bsky.social @jamminreggae.bsky.social @jazzbluesrb.bsky.social @houseofreggae.bsky.social

71 years old today: Jerry Dammers of #TheSpecials and founder of 2 Tone Records. Pics; Clare Muller Yours truly (Caribbean to Coventry Exhibition) Kerstin Rodgers John Rodgers youtu.be/mdu7xOFk1QI?...

Released on this day in 1982: House Of Fun #Madness youtu.be/GJ2X9SANsME?si…

Don’t let these cunts win

Don't be one.

Starting Thursday with #TheInterrupers have a stomping day #SKA

Passed away on this day in 2020: Millie Small. Pics; Derek Preston Michael Custance youtu.be/HiuPND4W6KM?si…

Released on this day in 1979: Gangsters, the debut single by #TheSpecials youtu.be/lgCZN1rU5co?si…

Starting the day with @thespecials.bsky.social have a fab weekend all u stompers

Desmond Dekker's "Israelites" - a song that always gets you moving!

Released on this day in 1983: Our Lips Are Sealed #FunBoyThree youtu.be/JdlhLfwCE6c?...

Released 48 years ago today: "Angels with Dirty Faces," a single by the English punk rock band Sham 69, featured on their second studio album, "That's Life." SHAM 69 - Angels With Dirty Faces (Top Of The Pops) 11th May 1978 #punk #punks #punkrock #sham69 #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Just arrived @PrinceBusterska @RSDUK have a fab all u stompers

Released on this day in 1980: Mirror In The Bathroom #TheBeat youtu.be/O3PwyGIZxX8?si…

It's 2Tone Friday @thespecials.bsky.social @thespecials2.bsky.social #2tone have a fab one Stompers 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

Released 47 years ago today Jimmy Jimmy, the third single by the Northern Irish band The Undertones Jimmy Jimmy - The Undertones (Old Grey Whistle Test 1979) #punk #punks #punkrock #theundertones #jimmyjimmy #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Record store day done @MadnessNews @RSDUK.

Out with hubby having a few #SKA so injoy yourself all u stompers

Released on this day in 1981: Grey Day #Madness youtu.be/JmBA7e-G21Q?si…

Released on this day in 1981: Stiff Little Fingers 3rd album entitled "Go for It" #PunkSky

Born on this day in 1955: Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks @ollypunk.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social @ian-geordie-clark.bsky.social @georgiosmasman.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @strangenewwave.bsky.social @toonarmypunk.bsky.social @indashadoz.bsky.social

Pencil logo sketches by Jerry Dammers for 2Tone, 1979. On show from Saturday at the new V&A East museum.

Today is World Art Day 🎨 #WorldArtDay @ian-geordie-clark.bsky.social @indashadoz.bsky.social @ollypunk.bsky.social @toonarmypunk.bsky.social @bits-o-glass.bsky.social @strangenewwave.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @georgiosmasman.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Horace Faith's "Black Pearl" is our track of the day! What Trojan record is currently on your turntable?

Released on this day in 1983: Can't Get Used to Losing You (Remix Version) #TheBeat youtu.be/Xjx3M08qhiU?...

47 years ago today Jake Burns (right) from Stiff Little Fingers and Tony James (left) from Generation X perform at the finale of the Rock Against Racism Red Rhino Tour, Alexandra Palace, London, April 14, 1979 📸 Virginia Turbett #punk #punks #punkrock #history #punkrockhistory

Redskins: Bring it Down! youtu.be/OaACUnN5XTQ?... @londonrecords.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @stevomusicman.bsky.social @muzicgeezer.bsky.social

Afternoon all u stompers #SKA having a few with hubby 🍻🍻🍻

On this very day in 1976 Pluto Shervington's 'Ram Goat Liver' entered into the UK charts. Do you remember where you first heard this tune?

Joe Strummer, Jimmy Pursey of Sham 69, Mick Jones and Steve Jones of Sex Pistols jam to ‘White Riot’ during a Clash gig at Music Machine in London, England (1978) 📷 Janette Beckmann @ollypunk.bsky.social @strangenewwave.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @georgiosmasman.bsky.social

“The original idea for the Official Trojan Appreciation Society was apparently the brainchild of reggae enthusiasts Helen and Rose, who were keen to share all the latest news from their favourite record company with fellow fans.” - The Story of Trojan Records

Susan Cadogan’s 'Hurt So Good' is a release that played a key role in shaping the lovers rock sound and introducing Jamaican reggae to a wider global audience. Check out the lyric video here https://Trojan.lnk.to/hurtsogoodvidFA

67 years old today: Ali McMordie, most famously of #StiffLittleFingers Pics; Marc Broussely Ebet Roberts youtu.be/aF74PjeZNQ0?si…

45 YEARS AGO - On this day in 1981, up 11 places to No.12 was... D-Days by Hazel O'Connor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KnY... #Music #TOTP #Eighties

Wishing the King of Ska Derrick Morgan a very happy birthday! 🎈

Passed away on this day in 2000: Ian Dury #KilburnAndTheHighRoads #IanDuryAndTheBlockheads Pics; Michael Putland Angela Deane-Drummond Tom Hill youtu.be/sBlAOw6J16E?si…

Passed away on this day in 2019: Ranking Roger (Roger Charlery) #TheBeat #GeneralPublic Pics; Laura Levine Fin Costello youtu.be/CwhdNK1pWS0?si…

Remembering Aretha Franklin on her birthday. Here's a remarkable concert recording from 1968 📺▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Happy 78th birthday to one of the greatest Jamaican singers, Mr Ken Boothe. Here he is in full flow in 1970, on the BB Seaton penned anthem that became a huge No. 1 hit in Jamaica... youtu.be/mOhIO0WIFrc?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky #kenboothe

A Stomping night watching @stifflittlefingers.bsky.social

Boots cleaned ready for @stifflittlefingers.bsky.social tonight 🍻🍻🍻

Born on this day in 1959: Terry Hall #TheSpecials #FunBoyThree #TheColourfield Pics; David Corio Ebet Roberts Ebet Roberts Mirrorpix youtu.be/on-y9Pv-CJA?...

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀 Joe Strummer & The Pogues performing 'London Calling' live at the Town & Country Club, London, March 17, 1988 Rest in Peace Shane & Joe 💔🖤 #punk #punks #punkrock #punklegends #punkrockhistory

Happy paddy's day all u stompers 🍻

Ok, let’s make this interesting. If Tottenham win at Liverpool, one licky person to repost this will win the magnificent TUFAC Retirement Timepiece: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/the-...

It's Friday time for #SKA

Strong women pave the way for the next generation. Today, we’re celebrating some of Trojan Records’ most iconic female artists, past and present. #IWD2026