Toots & The Maytals

Funky Kingston Toots & The Maytals

This landmark recording is presented in a limited turquoise and

cream white split colored pressing exclusively for RSD 2021

The music world lost a true pioneer in September of 2020 with the passing of Toots Hibbert. His

inuence on reggae cannot be understated, he was not only a key gure in the development of the

genre, he was also among the rst to utilize the word in a song title which lead to the popularization

of the very term reggae.

Funky Kingston features "Pressure Drop", named by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Songs

Of All Time. This international hit inuenced (and was covered by) The Clash, The Specials, The

Selecter and more. To celebrate Toots' lifetime of accomplishments and achievements Get On Down

presents Funky Kingston in a special one-time only turquoise & cream white split colored pressing.