--- product_id: 31252321 title: "The Best of Desmond Dekker: Rockin' Steady" brand: "desmond dekker" price: "€ 17.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31252321-the-best-of-desmond-dekker-rockin-steady store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Best of Desmond Dekker: Rockin' Steady **Brand:** desmond dekker **Price:** € 17.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Best of Desmond Dekker: Rockin' Steady by desmond dekker - **How much does it cost?** € 17.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31252321-the-best-of-desmond-dekker-rockin-steady) ## Best For - desmond dekker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted desmond dekker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description This CD is an out of print collectible! It is the original 1992 release. .com While he's generally classed as a ska artist, Dekker's biggest hits, which he recorded with producer Leslie Kong, were prime examples of rock steady and early reggae. But what hits! "Israelites," "007 (Shanty Town)," "It Mek" wrapped the cool riddims around some glorious pop music to become international hits, all led by Dekker's high distinctive voice. To be fair, when you get past the prime period, not everything here is USDA, but most of the tracks here are juicy enough to get you salivating. And when he was great, Dekker was up there with the giants; 30 years later, the best still sounds wonderful. --Chris Nickson ## Images ![The Best of Desmond Dekker: Rockin' Steady - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SRKBTNCHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Music Lovers *by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014* If you are into Rocksteady, Ska or Reggae, you need to listen to artists like Desmond Dekker. These are the artists from Jamaica that have had a major influence on today's music. Desmond's voice is beautiful and smooth. The music is very hypnotic. I also love how the Jamaican artists sing these protest songs that don't sound angry. They pull you in with their beauty and then you realize what they are about. Great introductory record from Desmond Dekker. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Just try to keep your feet still *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2005* I like reggae, but I'm hardly an expert. I first heard of Desmond Dekker after falling in love with "The Israelites" while wathcing "Drugstore Cowboy." I eventually bought this CD, and it's been a favorite for several years. It's a pretty comprehensive catalog of his best work, and there isn't a song on it I don't like. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Early Reggae *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2007* When I was in Europe in the late 1960's, I was rockin to the music on Radio London. When I got home to the USA, I expected to hear the same songs on the American charts but, surprizingly, only half of them were. One song I had enjoyed and expected to hear more of back here was Desmond Dekker's "007". It was my intro to Reggae music and, although the lyrics were hard to understand, I liked the sound of it. Later Dekker hit the US charts with "The Israelite", another good tune. Last Spring I was on a cruise and had a side trip on a catamaran in Montego Bay. There was a Reggae CD playing and I found myself enjoying the sound again. I never caught the name of the artist but, when I got to town, I thought I'd buy a Reggare CD of my own. I asked for a Desmond Dekker CD but no one selling had heard of him. I figured I'd get one off Amazon.com when I got home.I chose "Rockin' Steady" and I'm glad I did. It contained the two hits I previously mentioned and some more that I'm starting to enjoy. Two in particular are the Reggae Gospel song "Honour Your Mother and Your Father" and the anti-war "Warlock". Others are also starting to grow on me. In time I may see this as deserving higher than the "3 star" rating I'm giving it now. For the time being, however, I'm content to enjoy it without feeling the need to overrate it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31252321-the-best-of-desmond-dekker-rockin-steady](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/31252321-the-best-of-desmond-dekker-rockin-steady) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-15*