The Federal was the oldest of the Jamaican studios that shaped the history of Reggae. Opened in 1961 by Ken Khouri and associated to his companies Federal Records and Federal Record Mfg. Co. Ltd. and label Federal.
Ernest Ranglin was musical director and in the 1960s Sam Mitchell was the in-house producer, Keith Scott also involved in the production.
Recording and mixing engineers known to have worked at the studio include: George Raymond and Louis Davidson a.k.a. Buddy Davidson.
Acquired by Rita Marley in 1981 and reopened as the "New" Tuff Gong recording Studio.
01. The Maytals - My Daily Food
02. Eric "Monty" Morris - In The Garden [Beautiful Garden]
03. Keith Lyn & Ken Lazarus - I Don't Love You Anymore
04. The Granville Williams Orchestra - Hi-Life aka High Life aka Happy Brass
05. Hopeton Lewis - Sounds and Pressure
06. The Tartans - Dance All Night
07. Hopeton Lewis - Take It Easy
08. The Paragons - Talking Love
09. The Gaylettes - Silent River [Runs Deep]
10. Lyn Taitt & The Jets - Napoleon Solo
11. Bob Andy - Games People Play
12. Techniques - Any Little Bit
13. Ken Lazarus - Pum Pum A Go Kill You
14. The Music Specialists - Dynamic Pressure
15. The Gaylettes - Son of a Preacher Man
16. Ken Lazarus - Put Yourself In My Place
17. Bob Andy - The Sun Shines For Me
18. John Holt - Stagger Lee
19. Boris Gardiner - It's Nice To Be With You
20. Thunderbirds - Old Beirut
21. Ernie Smith - Pitta Patta
22. The Now Generation - Alone Again Naturally
02. Eric "Monty" Morris - In The Garden [Beautiful Garden]
03. Keith Lyn & Ken Lazarus - I Don't Love You Anymore
04. The Granville Williams Orchestra - Hi-Life aka High Life aka Happy Brass
05. Hopeton Lewis - Sounds and Pressure
06. The Tartans - Dance All Night
07. Hopeton Lewis - Take It Easy
08. The Paragons - Talking Love
09. The Gaylettes - Silent River [Runs Deep]
10. Lyn Taitt & The Jets - Napoleon Solo
11. Bob Andy - Games People Play
12. Techniques - Any Little Bit
13. Ken Lazarus - Pum Pum A Go Kill You
14. The Music Specialists - Dynamic Pressure
15. The Gaylettes - Son of a Preacher Man
16. Ken Lazarus - Put Yourself In My Place
17. Bob Andy - The Sun Shines For Me
18. John Holt - Stagger Lee
19. Boris Gardiner - It's Nice To Be With You
20. Thunderbirds - Old Beirut
21. Ernie Smith - Pitta Patta
22. The Now Generation - Alone Again Naturally
Disc 2 - Play De Music (1973-1982)
23. Johnny Nash - Ooh What A Feeling
24. Funky Brown - This Song Will Last Forever
25. Boris Gardiner - You Make Me Feel Brand New
26. Marcia Griffiths - I Just Don't Want To Be Lonely
27. Ken Boothe & Lloyd Charmers - Everything I Own/ My Own Version
28. Ken Boothe & B.B. Seaton - [It's The Way] Nature Planned It
29. Derrick Harriott - Look Over Your Shoulder
30. Delroy Wilson - I'm Still Waiting [04:00] {889 kbps}
31. Bob Andy - Fire Burning
32. Ernie Smith - Duppy Gun Man
33. Pluto Shervington - Ramgoat Liver
34. Tinga Stewart - Play De Music
35. Pluto Shervington - Dat
36. Marcia Griffiths - Sweet Bitter Love
37. Pluto Shervington - Your Honour
38. Lord Creator - Creation Medley: Evening News/ Don't Stay Out Late/ Remember Ma and Pa/ We Will Be Lovers/ Unfaithful Baby/ End Of The World
39. Wayne Wade - Lady
40. Lord Laro - Irie Tempo
