JUMP
UP
A Calypso label. For most of its life, starting in 1963, Jump Up was
part of Island Records. It expired in the mid '60s, and only comes into range of this site because
Trojan revived it briefly for two issues in 1971. The singles in question were 'Muhamed
Ali' by Mister Calypson b/w 'Undemocratic Rhodesia' by Sampson The Lark (JU-540; 3/71)
and 'Mr. Walker' b/w 'Mae Mae' by The Mighty Sparrow (JU-541; 6/71).
As can be seen, the 1960s label design (1) was more elaborate
than the 1970s one (2). Thanks to Robert Bowes for the second
scan.
Copyright 2006 Robert Lyons.