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Prince Buster's Record Shack

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Prince Buster's landmark record shop on Orange Street ('Beat Street') in downtown Kingston, later the International Record Shack at #127, a fixture of the street that was once the mecca of Jamaican music. It served as retail and distribution outlet for Buster's own productions.

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Discogs (Prince Buster Records Shack), Tallawah and Jamaica Gleaner.

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Story · Well supportedOrange Street to North Parade: Kingston's record district

A few downtown blocks pressed, sold and clashed the whole music into being.

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