I Caught You Riddim – Treasure Isle

1969’s I Caught You riddim on Treasure Isle comes from Duke Reid’s rocksteady-era catalogue and pairs The Melodians’ I Caught You with U Roy’s Version Galore, a key early example of the label’s shift into the deejay style. The Melodians bring the original vocal cut, while U Roy’s version turns the same rhythm into one of those classic talk-over sides that helped define Treasure Isle’s late-’60s sound. Duke Reid’s production, backed by the Treasure Isle imprint, keeps the release rooted in that warm Kingston studio feel, and the two-track lineup makes the connection between song and version especially clear.