Remembering the Godfather of Ska, Laurel Aitken, on what would have been his 99th birthday 🧡

We are shining the spotlight on Laurel Aitken as our Artist of the Week! Widely recognised as the Godfather of Ska, he was one of the genre’s founding pioneers, celebrated for classic tracks including “Little Sheila” and “Rudi Got Married”. Check out all his hits here https://bit.ly/3Qg5Pwd

Wishing a very happy 77th birthday to Big Youth 🎈!

Today we remember Alva Lewis on what would have been his birthday. The Jamaican guitarist was a member of The Hippy Boys and The Upsetters, and was widely recognised for playing alongside Bob Marley and The Wailers. 🧡

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

Big Youth is our Artist of the Week! Which of his hits is in your rotation? Check them all out here open.spotify.com/playlist/6AEipqQmCrvhAwj...

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?

“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

This Record Store Day, a Trojan gem returns!

Leslie Butler’s "Ja-Gan" is being reissued on limited transparent vinyl, marking its first availability since 1975.

Available 18th April - find your nearest participating store via the Record Store Day website. #RSD26

Our artist of the week is the late Pluto Shervington 🧡

Born in Kingston in 1950, he started out young with Tomorrow’s Children before moving into a solo career, releasing tracks such as “Your Honour”, “Ram Goat Liver”, “Dat” and “I Man Born Ya”.

What’s your favourite Pluto Shervington track?

"Hurt So Good" was first a major US hit for Millie Jackson, but it was Susan Cadogan’s more understated take that brought the track to a wider audience.

Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry at his Black Ark Studio, her version entered the charts on this very day in 1975

A look back to 1980 - an original advert unveiling the ‘Trojan Explosion’ 7” maxi-single EP series.

Record Store Day UK is back on 18th April!

To mark the occasion, Ja-Gan by Leslie Butler is being reissued on limited transparent vinyl - its first availability since 1975.

Find your nearest participating store via the Record Store Day website. #RSD26

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

Susan Cadogan takes the spotlight for our Artist of the Week! Which of her tracks tops your list?

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

On this day in 1975, John Holt released “You Baby”. What's your favourite John Holt track? 🎶

We've got Derrick Harriott's "Being In Love" on repeat today!

Brand new release from Trojan Records on LP and CD.

"Funk the Reggae Beat" features your favourite funk-flavoured tunes by the likes of Lee 'Scratch'Perry, Lloyd Charmers, Nicky Thomas and more.

See the full track-list and order your copy now! https://trojan.lnk.to/funkthereggaebeat

On this very day in 1936 a true visionary was born. Happy Birthday Lee "Scratch" Perry 🎂

The final part of our journey into into the world of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is here!

In this final episode, we reflect on the enduring influence and legacy of a true innovator.

Take a look at the second instalment of our dive into the groundbreaking work of Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

Head to our YouTube channel to watch the full video https://Trojan.lnk.to/LSPPLAYLISTYTFA

Words from Lee "Scratch" Perry 🧡

This week we’re spotlighting the legendary Lee 'Scratch' Perry as our Artist of the Week!

Explore his story and watch the full documentary now on our YouTube channel https://Trojan.lnk.to/perrystoryFA

Today we’re remembering Don Drummond on what would have been his birthday - a remarkable trombonist, gifted composer, and founding force behind The Skatalites.

The Trojan community always delivers when it comes to Trojan tattoos! Do you have any Trojan ink?

Record Store Day UK returns on 18th April, and we’re marking the occasion with a special release - a colour pressing of "Ja-Gan" by Leslie Butler.

Head to the Record Store Day website to find your nearest participating shop. #RSD26

Our Artist of the Week is Don Drummond.He first gained recognition as a standout soloist on Jamaica’s live circuit in the 1950s, before becoming a key member of The Skatalites, recording many of the defining ska tracks of the era.

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

Between 1966 and 1973 Phyllis Dillon crafted some of the most iconic rocksteady and reggae tracks ever released.

Which of her songs is your favourite?