Reggae

The Abyssinians

Satta Massagana [1993, Heartbeat], A–
Tree of Satta: Volume 1 [1969–2003, Blood & Fire], A

Africa Unite [1981– ]

In Dub [2005, Echo Beach], A–

African Head Charge

Return of the Crocodile [1981–85, On-U Sound], B+(**)
Off the Beaten Track [1986, Anthology], A–
In Pursuit of Shashamane Land [1994, On-U Sound/Restless], B+
Churchical Chant of the Iyabinghi [1991–94, On-U Sound], B+(**)
A Trip to Bolgatanga [2023, On-U Sound], B+(**)

Dennis Alcapone (1947– )

Forever Version [1971, Heartbeat], B+

Lillian Allen

Revolutionary Tea Party [1986, Redwood], A–

Roland Alphonso (1931–98)

Something Special: Ska Hot Shots [1956–66, Heartbeat], B

Bob Andy (1944–2020)

Bob Andy's Songbook [1966–68, Studio One], A–
Retrospective [1970–75, Heartbeat], B

Horace Andy (1951– )

Skylarking [1972, Caroline], B+(**)
Feel Good All Over: Anthology 1970–1976 [1970–76, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2CD], B+(**)
In the Light [1977, Hungry Town], B+(***)
The Prime of Horace Andy: 16 Massive Cuts From the 70s [1971–78, Music Club], B+
Midnight Rocker [2022, On-U Sound], B+(*)
Midnight Scorchers [2022, On-U Sound], B+(***)

Aswad [1975– ]

Distant Thunder [1988, Mango], B
Crucial Tracks [1975–88, Mango], B

Buju Banton (1973– )

'Til Shiloh [1995, Loose Cannon], B+
Inna Heights [1997, VP], B+
Ultimate Collection [1992–99, Hip-O], B+

Pato Banton (1961– )

Collections [1988–94, IRS], B+(***)

Dave Barker (1947– )

Dave and Ansell Collins: Double Barrel [1971, Big Tree], B+(***)

Big Youth (1949– )

Screaming Target [1972, Trojan/Sanctuary], A
Dreadlocks Dread [1975, Klik], B+(***)
Natty Cultural Dread [1976, Trojan], B
Hit the Road Jack [1976, Trojan], B+(*)
Isaiah First Prophet of Old [1978, Negusa Nagast], B+(**)
Natty Universal Dread [1973–78, Blood & Fire, 3 CD], A–
Progress [1979, Negusa Nagast], A–
A Reggae Collection [1973–80, Essex Entertainment], A–
Some Great Big Youth [1981, Heartbeat], B+
The Chanting Dread Inna Fine Style [1973–82, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Live at Reggae Sunsplash [1982, Sunsplash], B+(**)
A Luta Continua [1984, Heartbeat], B+(**)
Manifestation [1988, Heartbeat], B+(*)
Higher Grounds [1995, VP], B+(*)

Black Uhuru [1977– ]

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner [1979–80, Taxi], B+(***)
Sinsemilla [1980, Island/Chronicles], B+
Red [1981, Island/Chronicles], A
Chill Out [1982, Mango], B+(**)
Tear It Up: Live [1982, Mango], B+
The Dub Factor [1983, Island/Chronicles], B–
Anthem [1984, Mango], A+
Liberation: The Island Anthology [1980–84, Mango, 2 CD], A
The Best of Black Uhuru [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1979–84, Island], A–
Brutal [1986, RAS], B+(**)
Brutal Dub [1986, RAS], B
Positive [1987, RAS], B+
Now [1990, Mesa], B+(**)

Ken Boothe (1948– )

Mr. Rock Steady [1968, Studio One], B+(**)
Everything I Own: The Best of Ken Boothe [1968–78, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
A Man and His Hits [1966–84, Heartbeat], A–

Cedric Im Brooks (1943– )

Cedric Im Brooks and the Light of Saba [1974–76, Honest Jons], A
United Africa [1978, Water Lily], B+

Dennis Brown (1957–99)

Musical Heatwave: The Best of Dennis Brown 1972–1975 [1972–75, Trojan], B+
The Best of the Joe Gibbs Years [1972–83, Shanachie], A–
The Prime of Dennis Brown: 16 Cuts From the Crown Prince of Reggae [1972–95, Music Club], B

Brown Sugar

I'm in Love With a Dreadlocks: Brown Sugar and the Birth of Lovers Rock 1977–80 [1977–80, Soul Jazz], B

Burning Spear [1975– ]

Creation Rebel: The Original Classic Recordings From Studio One [1969–72, Heartbeat], A–
Marcus Garvey [1975, Mango], A–
Man in the Hills [1976, Mango], B+
Man in the Hills / Dry and Heavy [1976–77, Island/Chronicles], B+
Live [1977, Mango], B+
Social Living [1978, Blood and Fire], A–
Social Living [1978–80, Island], A
Harder Than the Best [1975–78, Mango], A–
Reggae Greats: Burning Spear [1975–78, Mango], A–
People of the World [1986, Slash], B+(**)
Mistress Music [1988, Slash], B
Chant Down Babylon [1975–91, Island, 2 CD], A–
The Best of Burning Spear {20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1975–91, Island/Chroicles], A–

Junior Byles (1948– )

Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years [1970–74, Sanctuary/Trojan], A–

Susan Cadogan (1951– )

Hurt So Good [1972–75, Sanctuary/Trojan], B–

Cornell Campbell (1945– )

Cornell Campbell Meets Soothsayers: Nothing Can Stop Us [2013, Strut], B+(**)

Carlton and the Shoes

Love Me Forever [1978, Studio One], B+(**)

The Chantells [1977–1979]

The Children of Jah [1977–79, Blood & Fire], A–

Chronixx (1982– )

Chronology [2017, Soul Circle Music/Virgin], B+(*)

Johnnie Clarke (1955– )

A Ruffer Version: Johnny Clarke at King Tubby's 1974–78 [1974–78, Trojan], B+(**)
Dreader Dread 1976–1978 [1976–78, Blood & Fire], B+(***)

Jimmy Cliff (1948– )

Wonderful World, Beautiful People [1970, A&M], B+
The Harder They Come [1972, Mango], A
The Harder They Come (Deluxe Edition) [1968–72, Hip-O/Island, 2 CD], A
Music Maker [1974, Reprise], B–
Struggling Man [1974, Mango], B
We All Are One: The Best of Jimmy Cliff [1969–93, Columbia/Legacy], B
Anthology [1962–93, Hip-O/Island/A&M, 2 CD], B+
Sacred Fire EP [2011, Collective Sounds], B+(**)
Rebirth [2012, Hip-O], B+(**)

The Congos [1977– ]

Heart of the Congos [1976–77, Blood & Fire, 2 CD], B+

Hollie Cook (1987– )

Twice [2014, Mr. Bongo], B+(*)
Happy Hour [2022, Merge], B+(**)
Happy Hour in Dub [2023, Merge], B+(*)

Count Ossie (1926–76)

w/The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Grounation [1973, Dynamic Sounds, 2 CD], B+(***)
The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: The Roots of Reggae [1973, Recording Arts, 2 CD], B+(***)
w/Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [1975, Dynamic Sounds], A–
w/The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [1970–75, Soul Jazz], A–

Creation Rebel

Hostile Environment [2023, On-U Sound], A–

Culture [1977– ]

Two Sevens Clash [1977, Shanachie], A+
Two Sevens Clash (30th Anniversary Edition) [1977, Shanachie], A+
Cumbolo [1979, Shanachie], A
International Herb [1979, Shanachie], B+
Culture at Work [1986, Shanachie], B
Nuff Crisis! [1989, Shanachie], B+
Good Things [1989, RAS], B+(**)
Culture in Dub: 15 Dub Shots [1994, Heartbeat], B+

Desmond Dekker (1943– )

Rudy Got Soul: The Early Beverly's Sessions 1963–1968 [1963–68, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
Israelites: The Best of Desmond Dekker [1963–71, Sanctuary/Trojan], A–
Rockin' Steady: The Best of Desmond Dekker [1963–73, Rhino], A–

Dillinger (1953– )

Bionic Dread [1976, Mango], B+
CB 200 [1976, Mango], A–
The Ultimate Collection [1974–80, Hip-O/Island], A–

Leonard Dillon (1942–2011)

On the Road Again [1991, Heartbeat], A–

Phyllis Dillon (1944–2004)

One Life to Live [1972, Trojan], B–

The Disciples

For Those Who Understand [1991–95, Partial], B+(**)

Dr. Alimantado (1952– )

Best Dressed Chicken in Town [1973–76, Greensleeves], B+(***)

Brent Dowe (1946–2006)

Build Me Up [1973–78, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+(**)
w/The Melodians: Build Me Up / Pre-Meditation [1974, Doctor Bird, 2CD], B+(***)

Mikey Dread (1954–2008)

World War III [1980, Dread at the Controls], B+(***)
Pave the Way [1982, Heartbeat], B+(**)

Don Drummond (1932–69)

Jazz Ska Attack 1964 [1964, Jet Set], B+(**)
Don Cosmic [1960–65, Studio One], B+(***)

Dub Club

Foundation Come Again [2013, Stones Throw], B+(**)

Dub Syndicate [1982– ]

Pure Thrill Seekers [2005, Shanachie], B+

Clint Eastwood

w/General Saint: Two Bad D.J. [1981, Greensleeves], A–
w/General Saint: Stop That Train [1983, Greensleeves], B+(***)

Easy Star All-Stars

Ziggy Stardub [2023, Easy Star], B–

Clancy Eccles

Freedom: The Anthology [1967–73, Trojan, 2CD], B+(*)

Eek-A-Mouse (1957– )

Wa-Do-Dem [1981, Shanachie], B+(***)
The Mouse and the Man [1983, Shanachie], B+
Assassinator [1983, RAS], B
The Very Best of Eek-A-Mouse [1990, Shanachie], B
U-Neek [1991, Island/Peace Posse], B+

Alton Ellis (1938–2008)

Alton Ellis Sings Rock and Soul [1967, Coxsone], B+(*)
The Best of Alton Ellis [1968–69, Studio One], B+(**)

Equiknoxx

Basic Tools [2021, Equiknoxx Music], B+(**)

The Ethiopians

Slave Call [1977, Heartbeat], B+

Clinton Fearon (1951– )

Mi Deh Yah [2010, Makasound/Makafresh], B+(***)

Joe Gibbs (1945–2008)

Joe Gibbs & the Professionals: African Dub All-Mighty [1975, Joe Gibbs Record Globe], B+(***)
Joe Gibbs & the Professionals: African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 2 [1976, Joe Gibbs Record Globe], B+(***)
African Dub All-Mighty Chapter 3 [1978, Joe Gibbs Record Globe], A–
African Dub Chapter 4 [1979, Joe Gibbs Music], B+(**)
African Dub Chapter Five [1984, Joe Gibbs Music], B+(**)

Perfect Giddimani (1980– )

Live My Life Again [2017, Giddimani], B+(*)

The Gladiators [1976– ]

Presenting the Gladiators [1969–76, Sankofa], B+(*)
Studio One Singles [1969–78, Heartbeat], B+(**)
Symbol of Reality [1982, Omnivore], B+(**)

Gowanus Reggae and Ska Society

GRASS on Fire [2010, Mighty Gowanus], B

Marcia Griffiths (1949– )

Naturally [1978, Shanachie], B+(**)

Harry J All Stars [1969–1972]

Liquidator: The Best of the Harry J All Stars [1969–72, Sanctuary/Trojan], B

The Heptones [1967– ]

Night Food [1973, Mango], B
Party Time [1973, Mango], B+
Cool Rasta [1976, Trojan], B+(*)

Joe Higgs (1940–99)

Life of Contradiction [1975, Macola], B+
Unity Is Power [1979, Pressure Sounds], B+(**)
Triumph [1985, Alligator], A
Family [1988, Shanachie], B+
Blackman Know Yourself [1990, Shanachie], B+
w/Marcia Higgs: Joe and Marcia Together: Roots Combination [1995, Macola], B

Justin Hinds (1942–2005)

Carry Go Bring Come: The Anthology [1963–72, Trojan, 2CD], A–
Justin Hinds & the Dominoes: Jezebel [1976, Island], B+(***)
Justin Hinds & the Dominoes: Just in Time [1978, Mango], A–

John Holt (1947– )

I Can't Get You Off My Mind: 18 Greatest Hits [1968–72, Heartbeat], B+(***)
1000 Volts of Holt [1974, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+

Keith Hudson (1946–84)

Pick a Dub [1974, Blood & Fire], B+(**)
Rasta Communication [1978, Greensleeves], B+(**)

Winston Hussey

The Girl I Adore [1983, Live & Learn], A–

I Jahbar (1995– )

I Jahbar and Friends: Inna Duppy SKRS Soundclash [2019, Bokeh Versions], B–

Ijahman

Are We a Warrior [1979, Mango], B+

Inner Circle [1974– ]

The Best of Inner Circle: The Capitol Years 1976–1977 [1976–77, The Right Stuff], B+(**)
State of Da World [2009, Shanachie], B+(*)

I-Roy (1949– )

Don't Check Me with No Lightweight Stuff [1972–75, Blood & Fire], B+

Gregory Isaacs (1951– )

The Prime of Gregory Isaacs [1975–76, Music Club], A–
Best of Gregory Isaacs, Volumes One and Two [1977–81, Heartbeat], A–
More Gregory [1981, Island], A–
Mr. Isaacs [1982, Shanachie], B
Private Beach Party [1986, RAS], B+
Ultimate Collection [1974–88, Hip-O], A–
Greatest Love Songs [1973–89, Hip-O/Island], A–
My Number One [(1990), Heartbeat], A–
All I Have Is Love: Anthology 1968–1995 [1968–95, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A–

Israel Vibration [1978– ]

IV [1993, RAS], B+

The Itals [1971– ]

Early Recordings 1971–1979 [1971–79, Nighthawk], B+(*)
Brutal Out Deh [1981, Nighthawk], B+(***)
Give Me Power [1983, Nighthawk], B+(**)
Rasta Philosophy [1985, Nighthawk], B+(***)
Cool and Dread [1988, Nighthawk], B+(**)

Linton Kwesi Johnson (1952– )

Dread Beat an' Blood [1977, Frontline], B+
Forces of Victory [1979, Mango], A
Bass Culture [1980, Mango], B+
Making History [1984, Mango], A+
In Concert with the Dub Band [1985, Shanachie], B+
Tings An' Times [1991, Shanachie], A
More Time [1999, LKJ], B+
Live in Paris With the Dennis Bovell Dub Band [2003, Wrasse], A–

Jump with Joey

Strictly for You, Vol. 2 [1997, Rykodisc], B+

Ini Kamoze

Pirate [1986, Mango], B

King Tubby (1941–89)

Dub Like Dirt [1975–77, Blood & Fire], B+
w/Scientist: King Tubby's Meets Scientist at Dub Station [1996, Burning Sounds], B+

Koffee (2000– )

Gifted [2022, RCA], B+(**)

Lady Saw (1972– )

Passion [1997, VP], B+(*)
Raw: The Best of Lady Saw [(1998), VP], B

Barrington Levy (1964– )

20 Vintage Hits [1979–85, Sonic Sounds], B+(**)

Luciano

Ultimate Collection [1993–2000, Hip-O/Island], B
Lessons of Life [2004, Shanachie], B+

Macka-B

Sign of the Times [1986, Ariwa], B+(***)
Looks Are Deceiving [1988, RAS], A–
Buppie Culture [1989, RAS], B+
Natural Suntan [1990, RAS], A–

Mad Professor (1955– )

w/Jah9: Mad Professor Meets Jah9 in the Midst of the Storm [2017, VP], B+(**)

Major Lazer

Guns Don't Kill People . . . Lazers Do [2009, Domino], B+(**)
Lazers Never Die [2010, Interscope], B+(*)
Free the Universe [2013, Secretly Canadian], B+(***)
Peace Is the Mission [2015, Mad Decent], B+(*)
Music Is the Weapon [2020, Mad Decent], B+(**)

Bob Marley (1945–81)

The Wailing Wailers: Simmer Down at Studio One [1963–66, Heartbeat], B
One Love: At Studio One 1964–1966 [1964–66, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)
African Herbsman [1970–72, Silverline/Sanctuary], A–
The Wailers: Catch a Fire [1973, Island], A
The Wailers: Burnin' [1973, Island], A
Talkin' Blues [1973, Tuff Gong], A–
The Capitol Session '73 [1973, Mercury/Tuff Gong], A–
Natty Dread [1974, Island], A+
Live! [1975, Island], A–
Rastaman Vibration [1976, Island], B+
Live at the Roxy [1976, Tuff Gong/Island/Chronicles, 2CD], B+
Exodus [1977, Island], A–
Kaya [1978, Island], B+
Babylon By Bus [1978, Island], B
Easy Skanking in Boston '78 [1978, Island/Tuff Gong], A–
Trenchtown Rock: The Anthology 1969–78 [1969–78, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
Survival [1979, Island], A–
Uprising [1980, Island], A–
Legend [1972–80, Tuff Gong], A
Africa Unite: The Singles Collection [1970–80, Island/Chronicles], A–
Songs of Freedom [1962–80, Island, 4 CD], B

Damian Marley

Welcome to Jamrock [2005, Universal], A–

Matisyahu (1979– )

Youth [2006, JDub/Epic], B

Tommy McCook (1932–98)

Down on Bond Street [1966–68, Trojan], B
Reggae in Jazz [1976, Pressure Sounds], A–
Tommy McCook & the Agrovators: Super Star / Disco Rockers [1977, Pressure Sounds], B+(**)
Blazing Horns / Tenor in Roots [1978–80, Blood & Fire], B+

Freddie McGregor (1956– )

Bobby Bobylon [1980, Heartbeat], A–
Jamaican Classics [1991, VP], B+
Masterpiece [1997, VP], B

The Melodians

Rivers of Babylon: The Best of the Melodians 1967–1973, B
Pre-Meditation [1968–78, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+(***)

Ras Michael (1943– )

Nyahbinghi [1974, Charly], B+(**)
Dadawah — Peace & Love / Nyahbinghi [1974, Trojan], A–
Rally Round [1985, Shanachie], A
Know Now [1989, Shanachie], B+(*)
Live by the Spirit [2020, Hen House Studios], B+(**)

Mighty Diamonds [1976– ]

Right Time [1976, Shanachie], A–

Mighty Threes [1978–1979]

Africa Shall Stretch Forth Her Hand [1978, Jah Fingers], B+(**)

Sugar Minott (1956– )

The Roots Lover: 1978–1983 [1978–83, Moll-Selekta, 2 CD], B+(***)
African Soldier [1988, Heartbeat], B

Jackie Mittoo (1948–90)

Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Vendors: Evening Time [1968, Coxsone], A–
Now [1970, Studio One], B+(**)
Tribute to Jackie Mittoo [1966–71, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+

Derrick Morgan (1940– )

Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years [1960–69, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+

Pablo Moses (1953– )

I Love I Bring [1975, United Artists], B+(***)
A Song [1980, Mango], B+
Pave the Way [1981, Mango], B+(*)
In the Future [1983, Alligator], A
Tension [1985, Alligator], A–
Pave the Way Dub [1998, Tabou], B+(*)

Junior Murvin (1949–2013)

Police and Thieves [1977, Mango], B+
Police and Thieves [1977, Island], A–

Mutabaruka

Check It! [1983, Alligator], B
The Mystery Unfolds [1986, Shanachie], B
Any Which Way ... Freedom [1989, Shanachie], B+
The Ultimate Collection [(1996), Shanachie], A–

Niney the Observer

Niney and Friends: Blood and Fire [1971–72, Trojan], A

Johnny Osbourne (1948– )

Truth and Rights [1979, Heartbeat], B+(**)

Augustus Pablo (1954–99)

The Great Pablo [1971–75, Music Club], A–
King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown [1976, Shanachie], A
East of the River Nile [1977, Shanachie], A
Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House [1980, Shanachie], A
King David's Melody [1975–82, Shanachie], A–

Sean Paul (1973– )

Scorcha [2022, Island], B+(**)

Lee Scratch Perry (1936–2021)

The Upsetters: Return of Django [1969, Trojan], B+(***)
Clint Eastwood [1970, Pama], B+(***)
The Upsetters: The Good, the Bad and the Upsetters [1970, Trojan], B+(***)
Africa's Blood [1971, Trojan], B+(*)
Lee Scratch Perry: The Specialist: The Pama Years [1969–71, Pama], B+(***)
Upsetters 14 Dub Blackboard Jungle [1973, Auralux], A–
The Upsetters: Blackboard Jungle Dub [1971–73, Clocktower], B+(***)
The Upsetters: Super Ape [1976, Mango], A–
Roast Fish Collie Weed and Corn Bread [1978, VP], A–
The Upsetters: Return of the Super Ape [1978, Upsetter], B+(**)
Arkology [1975–78, Island, 3 CD], A–
Songs Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry: The Ultimate Collection [1970–79, Hip-O], A–
Some of the Best [1968–79, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Soundzs From the Hot Line [1970, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Upsetter in Dub: Upsetter Shop Volume One [1970, Heartbeat], B+(**)
The Return of Pipecock Jackson [1980, Black Star Liner], B
History, Mystery and Prophesy [1984, Mango], B
From the Secret Laboratory [1990, Mango], B+(***)
Meets Bullwackie in Satan's Dub [1990, ROIR], B+(*)
Lord God Muzick [1991, Heartbeat], B+
Panic in Babylon [2004, Narnack], A–
Rise Again [2011, MOD Technologies], B+(*)
Back on the Controls [2011–2013, Upsetter Music, 2CD], A–
w/Subatomic Sound System: Super Ape Returns to Conquer [2017, Subatomic Sound], A–
Rainford [2019, On-U Sound], A–
Life of the Plants [2019, Stones Throw], B+(***)
Heavy Rain [2019, On-U Sound], A–

Popcaan (1988– )

Where We Come From [2014, Mixpak], B+(***)
Forever [2018, Mixpak], B+(**)
Fixtape [2020, OVO Sound/Warner], B+(**)
Great Is He [2023, OVO Sound], B+(**)

Prince Alla (1950– )

The Best of Prince Alla [1976–79, Redemption Sounds], B+(**)

Prince Buster (1938–2016)

Fabulous Greatest Hits [1964–68, Fab], A–
Let's Go to the Dance: Rock Steady Selection [1967–68, Rock A Shacka], B+(**)
Roll on Charles Street [(2020), Rock A Shacka], B+(**)

Prince Far I (1944–83)

Heavy Manners: Anthology 1977–83 [1977–83, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], A–

Prince Polo

Brooklyn Bodega [2011, DubShot], B+(*)

Protoje (1981– )

Ancient Future [2015, Indiggnation Collective/Overstand], A–
A Matter of Time [2018, Easy Star], B+(*)
In Search of Lost Time [2020, RCA], B+(**)

Ernest Ranglin

In Search of the Lost Riddim [1998, Palm Pictures], A–
Memories of Barber Mack [1998, Island], B+
Surfin' [2005, Tropic/Telarc], B+

Shabba Ranks (1966– )

Rappin' With the Ladies [1990, Greensleeves], B+
A Mi Shabba [1995, Epic], B+

Rebel MC (1965– )

Congo Natty: Jungle Revolution [2013, Big Dada], A–

Duke Reid (1915–75)

Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [1964–70, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)

Max Romeo (1944– )

Revelation Time [1975, 17 North Parade], B+(*)
Open the Iron Gate [1975, United Artists], B+(**)
Max Romeo & the Upsetters: War Ina Babylon [1976, Mango], B+
Ultimate Collection [1970–77, Hip-O/Island], A–
Open the Iron Gate 1973–77 [1973–77, Blood and Fire], A–

Mista Savona

Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 [2022, ABC Music], B+(**)

Scientist (1960– )

Scientist Meets the Space Invaders [1981, Greensleeves], B+(***)
Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires [1981, Greensleeves], A–
Scientist Encounters Pac-Man [1982, Greensleeves], B+(**)
Scientist Wins the World Cup [1982, Greensleeves], B+(**)
w/Hempress Sativa: Scientist Meets Hempress Sativa in Dub [2018, Conquering Lion], B+(***)

Bunny Scott (1948–2014)

To Love Somebody [1975, Freestyle], B+(*)

Shaggy

Pure Pleasure [1993, Virgin], B+(**)
Hot Shot [2000, MCA], B+

Shanique Marie

Gigi's House [2021, Equiknoxx Music], B+(*)

Shenseea (1996– )

Alpha [2022, Rich Immigrants/Interscope], B+(***)

Shinehead

The Real Rock [1990, Elektra], B+

Garnet Silk (1970–94)

It's Growing [1992, VP], B+(**)

SK Simeon

w/Yaw Faso: Maskya [2015, Big Dada, EP], B+(**)

Sizzla (1976– )

Bobo Ashanti [2000, Greensleeves], B+(**)
Rise to the Occasion [2003, Greensleeves], B

The Skatalites

Foundation Ska [1964–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A–
Ska Authentic, Vol. 1 [1967, Studio One], B+(**)
Ska Authentic, Volume 2 [1970, Studio One], B+(***)
From Paris With Love [2001, World Village], B+

Sly and Robbie [1978– ]

Sly and Robbie Present Taxi [1981, Mango], B+(***)
Language Barrier [1985, Island], B+
Rhythm Killers [1987, Island], A
Silent Assassin [1989, Island], A–
Underwater Dub [2014, Groove Attack], B+(***)
Dubrising [2014, Taxi], A–
Sly & Robbie Meet Nils Petter Molvaer Feat Eivind Aarset and Vladislav Delay: Nordub [2016, Okeh], A–
w/Roots Radics: The Final Battle: Sly and Robbie vs. Roots Radics [2019, Serious Reggae], B+(**)
Dub Serge [2019, Taxi], B+(*)

Leroy Smart (1952– )

The Don Tells It Like It Is . . . [1972–77, Kingston Sounds], B+(***)
Superstar [1977, Justice], B+(**)

Joe Spalding (1954– )

Big Joe: Keep Rocking and Swinging [1977, Live and Love], B+(***)

Steel Pulse [1975– ]

Handsworth Revolution [1978, Mango], B+
Tribute to the Martyrs [1979, Mango], B+
Reggae Fever [1980, Mango], B+(**)
Reggae Greats [1978–80, Mango], B+(***)
The Best of Steel Pulse [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1978–91, Hip-O], B+(***)
Rastanthology [1978–96, Wise Man Doctrine], A–
Ultimate Collection [1978–97, Hip-O], B+

Steely and Clevie

Play Studio One Vintage [1992, Heartbeat], A–

Third World [1973– ]

Third World [1976, Island], B–
Black, Green and Gold [2005, Shanachie], C+

Shelly Thunder

Fresh Out the Pack [1989, Mango], B+

Ticklah

Ticklah vs. Axelrod [2007, Easy Star], B+(***)

Toots and the Maytals [1962–2020]

The Maytals: Never Grow Old: Presenting the Maytals [1962–63, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Funky Kingston [1973, Mango], A
Funky Kingston / In the Dark [1973–76, Island], A–
Reggae Got Soul [1976, Mango], B+
Just Like That [1980, Mango], A–
Reggae Greats [(1985), Mango], A–
Toots in Memphis [1988, Mango], B+
Time Tough: The Anthology [1963–88, Island, 2 CD], A–
54–46 Was My Number: Anthology 1964–2000 [1964–2000, Sanctuary/Trojan], A–
True Love [2004, V2], B+(***)
Got to Be Tough [2020, BMG], B+(*)

Peter Tosh (1944–87)

Legalize It [1976, Columbia], B+
Equal Rights [1977, Columbia], A–
The Essential Peter Tosh: The Columbia Years [1976–77, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Bush Doctor [1978, Trojan], B
Scrolls of the Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh [1964–81, Columbia/Legacy], A–

UB40 [1980– ]

Signing Off [1980, Virgin], B+(***)
Present Arms [1981, Virgin], A–
UB44 [1982, DEP International], B+(***)
1980–83 [1980–83, A&M], A
Labour of Love [1983, A&M], A
Geffery Morgan [1984, A&M], B+
Little Baggariddim [1985, A&M], A–
Rat in the Kitchen [1986, A&M], B+
The Best of UB40, Vol. 1 [(1987), Virgin], A–
UB40 [1988, A&M], B
Labour of Love II [1989, Virgin], B–
Who You Fighting For? [2005, Rhino], B+(***)

U-Roy (1942–2021)

Your Ace From Space [1969–70, Trojan], A–
30 Massive Shots From Treasure Isle [1970–74, Attack], B+(**)
Version of Wisdom [1971–74], A–
Foundation Skank: 1971–1975 Rare Sides by the DJ Originator [1971–75, Sound System], B+(***)
Dread in a Babylon [1975, Virgin], B+(**)
The Lost Album: Right Time Rockers [1976], A–
Love Is Not a Gamble [1980, TR International], B+(***)
Serious Matter [1999, Tabou], B+(*)
Solid Gold [2021, Trojan], B+(*)

Bunny Wailer (1947–2021)

Blackheart Man [1976, Island], A–
Protest [1977, Island], B
Dubd'sco Volumes 1 and 2 [1978, RAS], B
Struggle [1979, Solomonic], A–
Bunny Wailer Sings the Wailers [1980, Mango], B+
Rock 'n' Groove [1981, Solomonic], B+(***)
Tribute [1981, Solomonic], B+(**)
Time Will Tell: A Tribute to Bob Marley [1981, Shanachie], B+(***)
Hook, Line and Sinker [1982, Solomonic], B+
Crucial! Roots Classics [1979–82, Shanachie], A+
Roots Radics Rockers Reggae [1983, Shanachie], A–
Marketplace [1985, Shanachie], B+(*)
Rootsman Skanking [1987, Shanachie], B+
Liberation [1989, Shanachie], B+(**)
Retrospective: Classic Tracks From a Legendary Artist [1985–92, Shanachie], A–
The Never Ending Wailers [1993, RAS], B+
Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Bob Marley's 50th Anniversary [1995, RAS, 2 CD], B+
Communication [2000, Solomonic], A–

Wailing Souls

Wild Suspense [1979, Mango], A–
Wild Suspense [+ Dub] [1979, Mango], B+(***)

Willi Williams

Unification: From Channel One to King Tubby's [1979, Shanachie], A–

Delroy Wilson (1948–95)

The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Twelve [1964–67, Heartbeat], B+
The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Eighteen Deluxe Edition [1964–70, Heartbeat], A–
Once Upon a Time: The Best of Delroy Wilson [1967–74, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
Dub Plate Style [1978, Pressure Sounds], B+(**)

Yabby You (1950–2010)

King Tubby's Prophecies of Dub [1976, Pressure Sounds], B+(***)
Jesus Dread [1972–77, Blood and Fire], B+
One Love, One Heart [1983, Shanachie], B+
Fleeing From the City [1985, Shanachie], B+
Dread Prophecy: The Strange and Wonderful Story of Yabby You [1972–85, Shanachie, 3CD], B+(***)

Yellowman

King Yellowman [1984, Columbia], A–
Galong Galong Galong [1985, Shanachie], B+

Tapper Zukie (1955– )

Man Ah Warrior [1973, MER], B+(***)
Tappa Zukie: In Dub [1976, Blood & Fire], A–

Various Artists

The Best of Studio One [1967–80, Heartbeat], A–
Blow Mr. Hornsman: Instrumental Reggae, 1968–1975 [1968–75, Trojan], A–
The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years [1967–68, Moll-Selekta], A–
Calling Rastafari [1981, Nighthawk], B+(***)
Classic Reggae: The DeeJays [(2000), Music Club], B+
Club Ska '67 [1967, Mango], A–
Dancehall: The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture [1977–93, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
Dancehall 101, Vol. 1 [(2000), VP, 2 CD], B+
Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 1 [1989, Profile], A–
Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 4 [1993, Profile], A–
Disco Reggae Rockers [1973–86, Soul Jazz], B
Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals From Studio One [1966–74, Heartbeat], A–
Drums of Defiance: Jamaican Maroon Music From the Earliest Free Black Communities of Jamaica [1977–91, Smithsonian/Folkways], B
Fire Down Below: Scorchers from Studio One [(1990), Heartbeat], A–
Full Up: More Hits From Studio One [1967–82, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Haul and Pull Up Selecta: Heavy Weight Dancehall 1979–82 [1979–82, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
High Explosion: DJ Sounds From 1970 to 1976 [1970–76, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
If Deejay Was Your Trade: The Dreads at King Tubby's 1974–1977 [1974–77, Blood & Fire], A–
Intensified! Original Ska 1962–1966 [1962–66, Mango], A–
Island 40, Vol. 1: 1959–1964: Ska's the Limit [1959–64, Island], B+
Jamaica All Stars [Studio One] [1970–74, Studio One], B+(*)
The King Kong Compilation: The Historic Reggae Recordings [1981, Mango], A–
Knotty Vision [1983, Nighthawk], A–
Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 1966–68 [1966–68, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A–
Mash Up the Place: The Best of Reggae Dancehall [1986–95, Rhino], B+
More Intensified! Original Ska 1963–67, Vol. 2 [1963–67, Mango], B+
A Place Called Africa: Songs of the Lost Tribe [1967–83, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B
The Power of the Trinity: Great Moments in Reggae Harmony [(1997), Shanachie], A–
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975–1980 [1975–80, Trojan], A
Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground [1973–2005, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
Putumayo Presents: World Reggae [(2004), Putumayo World Music], B
Ragga Essentials: In a Dancehall Style [1986–97, Hip-O], A–
Ragga Ragga Ragga! 2003 [2003, Greensleeves], B+
Raiders of the Lost Dub [1981, Mango], B+(**)
Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 1955–83 [1955–83, Soul Jazz], A–
Reggae Dance Hall Classics [1987, Sleeping Bag], A–
Reggae Dance Hall II [1988, Sleeping Bag], B+
Rise Jamaica! Jamaican Independence Special [1962, Trojan, 2CD], B+(***)
Rough and Tough: The Story of Ska 1960–1966 [1960–66, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
The Rough Guide to the Music of Jamaica [1957–93, World Music Network], A–
Scorcha! Skins, Suedes and Style From the Streets 1967–1973 [1967–73, Trojan], B+(*)
Select Cuts from Blood and Fire [(2000), Select Cuts], A–
Select Cuts from Blood and Fire: Chapter 2 [(2001), Select Cuts], A–
Send I a Lion: A Nighthawk Reggae Joint [1979–84, Omnivore], B+(***)
Ska All Mighty: Top Ska Classics From the Treasure Isle Label [(2002), Heartbeat], A–
Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years [1961–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years [1961–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
Spirits in the Material World: A Reggae Tribute to the Police [2007, Shanachie], B
Streets of Ska [1995, Heartbeat], B+
Studio One Classics [1964–81, Soul Jazz], A–
Studio One Women [1966–81, Soul Jazz], B+
This Is Ska! [1962–70, Music Club], A
This Is Ska Too! [(1997), Music Club], B+
Tighten Up: Trojan Reggae Classics 1968–74 [1968–74, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
Trojan Dub Massive: Chapter One [2005, Sanctuary], B
The Trojan Story [1961–71, Trojan, 3CD], B+(**)
Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music [1959–93, Island, 4 CD], A+
Trojan Box Set: Bob Marley and Friends [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
Trojan Box Set: Dancehall [(2000), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B+
Trojan Box Set: Dub [(1998), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B+
Trojan Box Set: Ganja Reggae [1970–85, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD], B–
Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Hits [1960–73, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A–
Trojan Box Set: Nyahbinghi [1968–75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A–
Trojan Box Set: Rocksteady [(1998), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
Trojan Box Set: Upsetter [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A–
Trojan Box Set: X-Rated [1966–75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
UB40's Jukebox: 18 Original Reggae Hits Later Recorded by UB40 [(1998), Fuel 2000], B+
Ultimate Reggae: 20 Classic Reggae Riddims! [1972–2001, UTV], A–
Version Dread: 18 Dub Hits From Studio One [1966–82, Heartbeat], B+(***)
Watch How the People Dancing: Unity Sounds From the London Dancehall, 1986–1989 [1986–89, Honest Jon's], A–

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