VARIOUS: Island Reggae (Universal)

LAUNCHED by Chris Blackwell in 1959, the Island label helped to bring reggae to the world, and this 60-track compilation, over three CDs, is a perfect summer soundtrack. It’s a comprehensive selection, with classic Island singles by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Sly & Robbie and Junior Murvin nestling beside hits originally on the Trojan label. Even Amy Winehouse makes the cut, covering Toots & The Maytals’ Monkey Man.