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2009 release, the ffifth volume in this recently reactivated popular Reggae series from the Trojan label. Another taste of what might have been had Trojan maintained the series, this fifth compilation picks up where the previous volume left off, highlighting a score of the most popular Reggae sides from the mid '70s. The growing influence of Roots and Dub is illustrated through tracks by Rupie Edwards, Johnny Clarke and Junior Byles, but as with the preceding four collections, the emphasis is firmly on more chart-friendly styles, with Ken Boothe's `Everything I Own' among the assortment of UK hits scattered throughout this impressive set. Launched by Trojan late in 1969, the Reggae Chartbusters album series swiftly became one of the best-selling lines in the company's catalogue. Following the simple, but effective formula of highlighting a dozen of the biggest Reggae hits of the preceding months, the LPs provided a showcase for both Trojan and the new style from Jamaica. 20 tracks. Sanctuary.