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Ska Island

Island 314-524 392-2 CD/CS / PRCD 7553-2 CD, released 1997 (U.S.)
Island 12 24392 CD, released 1997 (Canada)
Island 524 392-2 CD, released 1997 (Europe)
Island ISLANDCD 3, released 1997 (UK)
Island PHCR-1856 CD, released 1997 (Japan)
Contains the Fishbone track "Crazy Bald Heads" and the Hepcat track "Penny Reel"

This was on of my absolute favorite compilations from the third wave ska period. It was released in conjunction with the anniversary of Island Records. It features ska bands covering classic Island songs. Fishbone does "Crazy Bald Heads" by the Wailers. Solid. Honestly, most tracks on here are really good. Hepcat covers "Penny Reel" by Eric Morris. The Japanese version of this disc has several bonus tracks on it. There are additional exclusive songs from the Ska Flames, Determinations, and Dreamlets.

Version Value ($) Scarcity Price Trending
314-524 392-2 CD (U.S.) 3-5 1 Stable
PRCD 7553-2 Promo CD (U.S.) 4-6 2 Stable
12 24392 CD (Canada) 5-8 5 Stable
524 392-2 CD (Europe) 4-6 1 Stable
ISLANDCD 3 Promo CD (UK) 3-5 2 Stable
PHCR-1856 CD (Japan) 5-8 5 Down

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Scarcity Score Definition
10 Near impossible: Fewer than 50 copies or publicly sold every few years
8-9 Very rare: 50-199 copies or publicly sold 1-2 times per year
6-7 Rare: 200-499 copies or publicly sold a few times a year
4-5 Medium: 500-999 copies or publicly sold ~10 times a year
1-3 Common: 1000+ copies, readily available, or publicly sold 20+ times a year

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