Label: Music On Vinyl

Reissued 11/21/2025, Originally released 1970

Symarip was a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating in the late 1960's. The group had built their reputation as Prince Buster's backing band. They are widely marked as one of the first skinhead reggae bands. Symarip recorded one studio album under this synonym, Skinhead Moonstomp. This album includes their hits ''Skinhead Girl'', ''Skinhead Jamboree'', and ''Skinhead Moonstomp''. Singer and trombone player Roy Ellis was the man behind many of their classics. Yes, this still is the ultimate party album, with an excellent mixture of ska, reggae, and soul music. Skinhead Moonstomp is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on silver colored vinyl.

Track listing:

1. Skinhead Moonstomp
   
2. Phoenix City
   
3. Skinhead Girl
   
4. Try Me Best
   
5. Skinhead Jamboree
   
6. Chicken Merry
   
7. These Boots Are Made for Walking
   
8. Must Catch a Train
   
9. Skin Flint
   
10. Stay with Him
    
11. Fung Shu
    
12. You're Mine