Reggae (Reference)
The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated
(in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from
various sources.
The Abyssinians
- Satta Massagana [1993, Heartbeat], A
- Tree of Satta: Volume 1 [19692003, Blood & Fire], A
Africa Unite [1981 ]
- In Dub [2005, Echo Beach], A
African Head Charge
- My Life in a Hole in the Ground [1981, On-U Sound]
- Return of the Crocodile [198185, On-U Sound], B+(**)
- Off the Beaten Track [1986, Anthology], A
- Songs of Praise [1991, On-U Sound]
- In Pursuit of Shashamane Land [1994, On-U Sound/Restless], B+
- Churchical Chant of the Iyabinghi [199194, On-U Sound], B+(**)
- Shrunken Head [1980, On-U Sound]
- A Trip to Bolgatanga [2023, On-U Sound], B+(**)
Laurel Aitken
- The Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Vol. 1 [195766, Reggae Retro]
- Rasta Man Power [1992, ROIR]
- Blue Beat Years [(1996), Moon]
Dennis Alcapone (1947 )
- Forever Version [1971, Heartbeat], B+
Lillian Allen
- Revolutionary Tea Party [1986, Redwood], A
Roland Alphonso (193198)
- Something Special: Ska Hot Shots [195666, Heartbeat], B
Bob Andy (19442020)
- Bob Andy's Songbook [196668, Studio One], A
- Retrospective [197075, Heartbeat], B
Horace Andy (1951 )
- Skylarking [1972, Caroline], B+(**)
- Feel Good All Over: Anthology 19701976 [197076, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2CD], B+(**)
- In the Light [1977, Hungry Town], B+(***)
- In the Light / In the Light Dub [1977, Blood & Fire]
- The Prime of Horace Andy: 16 Massive Cuts From the 70s [197178, Music Club], B+
- Seek + You Will Find [1996, Blakamix]
- Wicked Dem a Burn: Best of Horace Andy [(2001), Varese]
- Legends of Reggae, Vol. 6 [(2001), Artists Only]
- Midnight Rocker [2022, On-U Sound], B+(*)
- Midnight Scorchers [2022, On-U Sound], B+(***)
Aswad [1975 ]
- New Chapter [1982, CBS]
- Distant Thunder [1988, Mango], B
- Crucial Tracks [197588, Mango], B
Buju Banton (1973 )
- Voice of Jamaica [1993, Mercury]
- 'Til Shiloh [1995, Loose Cannon], B+
- Inna Heights [1997, VP], B+
- Ultimate Collection [199299, Hip-O], B+
- Unchained Spirit [2000, Epitaph]
Pato Banton (1961 )
- Never Give In [1987, IRS]
- Wize Up! (No Compromize) [1990, IRS]
- Collections [198894, IRS], B+(***)
Dave Barker (1947 )
- Dave and Ansell Collins: Double Barrel [1971, Big Tree], B+(***)
Beenie Man (1972 )
- Blessed [1995, Island Jamaica]
- Art and Life [2000, VP/Virgin]
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 [197378, Blood & Fire, 3 CD], A
- Progress [1979, Negusa Nagast], A
- Rock Holy [1980, Negusa Nagast]
- Everyday Shank: The Best of Big Youth [1980, Trojan]
- A Reggae Collection [197380, Essex Entertainment], A
- Some Great Big Youth [1981, Heartbeat], B+
- The Chanting Dread Inna Fine Style [197382, Heartbeat], B+(***)
- Live at Reggae Sunsplash [1982, Sunsplash], B+(**)
- A Luta Continua [1984, Heartbeat], B+(**)
- Manifestation [1988, Heartbeat], B+(*)
- Higher Grounds [1995, VP], B+(*)
- Musicology [2005, Vizion Sounds]
Black Uhuru [1977 ]
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner [197980, 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 [198084, Mango, 2 CD], A
- The Best of Black Uhuru [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197984, Island], A
- Brutal [1986, RAS], B+(**)
- Brutal Dub [1986, RAS], B
- Positive [1987, RAS], B+
- Now [1990, Mesa], B+(**)
- Mystical Truth [1993, Rhino]
- Ultimate Collection [(2000), Hip-O]
Yami Bolo
Cedella Marley Booker
- Awake Zion [1990, Rykodisc]
Ken Boothe (1948 )
- Mr. Rock Steady [1968, Studio One], B+(**)
- Let's Get It On [1974, Trojan]
- Everything I Own [1974, Trojan]
- Live Good [1978, United Artists]
- Crying Over You: Anthology 19631978 [196378, Trojan]
- Everything I Own: The Best of Ken Boothe [196878, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
- A Man and His Hits [196684, Heartbeat], A
Bounty Killer (1972 )
Brigadier Jerry
- Jamaica Jamaica [1985, RAS]
Peter Broggs
- Rastafari Liveth! [1982, RAS]
- Reasoning [1990, RAS]
Cedric Im Brooks (1943 )
- Cedric Im Brooks and the Light of Saba [197476, Honest Jons], A
- United Africa [1978, Water Lily], B+
Dennis Brown (195799)
- Musical Heatwave: The Best of Dennis Brown 19721975 [197275, Trojan], B+
- The Golden Years 19741976 [197476, Cleopatra]
- Visions [1977, Shanachie]
- Words of Wisdom [1979, Shanachie]
- The Promised Land [197779, Blood & Fire]
- The Best of the Joe Gibbs Years [197283, Shanachie], A
- Inseparable [1988, VP]
- No Contest [1989, VP]
- Unchallenged [1990, VP]
- Some Like It Hot [(1992), Heartbeat]
- Open the Gate: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 [(1995), Heartbeat]
- The Prime of Dennis Brown: 16 Cuts From the Crown Prince of Reggae [197295, Music Club], B
- Love and Hate: The Best of Dennis Brown [(1996), VP]
- Crown Prince of Reggae [(1999), Charly]
- The Ultimate Collection [(2000), Hip-0]
- Dennis Brown in Dub [(2002), Rounder]
Glen Brown
- w/King Tubby: Termination Dub [197375, Blood & Fire]
Brown Sugar
- I'm in Love With a Dreadlocks: Brown Sugar and the Birth of Lovers Rock 197780 [197780, Soul Jazz], B
Burning Spear [1975 ]
- Creation Rebel: The Original Classic Recordings From Studio One [196972, Heartbeat], A
- Marcus Garvey [1975, Mango], A
- Man in the Hills [1976, Mango], B+
- Man in the Hills / Dry and Heavy [197677, Island/Chronicles], B+
- Live [1977, Mango], B+
- Social Living [1978, Blood and Fire], A
- Social Living [197880, Island], A
- Harder Than the Best [197578, Mango], A
- Reggae Greats: Burning Spear [197578, Mango], A
- People of the World [1986, Slash], B+(**)
- Mistress Music [1988, Slash], B
- Live in Paris [1989, Slash]
- Jah Kingdom [1991, Mango]
- Chant Down Babylon [197591, Island, 2 CD], A
- The Best of Burning Spear {20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197591, Island/Chroicles], A
- Thw World Should Know [1993, Heartbeat]
- Rasta Business [1995, Heartbeat]
Junior Byles (1948 )
- Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years [197074, Sanctuary/Trojan], A
- Curly Locks: The Best of Junior Byles [197076, Heartbeat]
- 129 Beat Street: Ja-Man Special 19751978 [197578, Blood & Fire]
Susan Cadogan (1951 )
- Hurt So Good [197275, Sanctuary/Trojan], B
Cornell Campbell (1945 )
- Money [1990, Ras]
- Cornell Campbell Meets Soothsayers: Nothing Can Stop Us [2013, Strut], B+(**)
Capleton (1967 )
Carlton and the Shoes
- Love Me Forever [1978, Studio One], B+(**)
Don Carlos
- Deeply Concerned [1972, RAS]
- Just a Passing Glance [1972, RAS]
- Time Is the Master [(1992), RAS]
- Laser Beam [(1995), Culture Press]
- Groove with Me [(1999), Orange Street]
The Chantells [19771979]
- The Children of Jah [197779, Blood & Fire], A
Charlie Chaplin
- Two Sides of Charlie Chaplin [1989, RAS]
- 20 Super Hits [(1990), Sonic Sounds]
Chronixx (1982 )
- Chronology [2017, Soul Circle Music/Virgin], B+(*)
Johnnie Clarke (1955 )
- Enter into His Gates [1975, Attack]
- Rockers Time Now [1976, Virgin]
- A Ruffer Version: Johnny Clarke at King Tubby's 197478 [197478, Trojan], B+(**)
- Dreader Dread 19761978 [197678, Blood & Fire], B+(***)
- 20 Massive Hits [(1985), Striker Lee]
- Don't Trouble Trouble [(1989), Attack]
- Authorised Rockers [1991, Frontline]
Jimmy Cliff (1948 )
- Wonderful World, Beautiful People [1970, A&M], B+
- The Harder They Come [1972, Mango], A
- The Harder They Come (Deluxe Edition) [196872, Hip-O/Island, 2 CD], A
- Music Maker [1974, Reprise], B
- Struggling Man [1974, Mango], B
- In Concert: The Best of Jimmy Cliff [1976, Reprise]
- We All Are One: The Best of Jimmy Cliff [196993, Columbia/Legacy], B
- Anthology [196293, Hip-O/Island/A&M, 2 CD], B+
- Ultimate Collection [(1999), Uptown/Universal]
- Sacred Fire EP [2011, Collective Sounds], B+(**)
- Rebirth [2012, Hip-O], B+(**)
Cocoa Tea (1959 )
- Rocking Dolly [1986, RAS]
- Riker's Island [1991, VP]
The Congos [1977 ]
- Heart of the Congos [197677, 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 (192676)
- 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 [197075, Soul Jazz], A
Creation Rebel
- Historic Moments, Vol. 1 [(1994), On-U-Sound]
- 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 19631968 [196368, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
- Israelites [1969, UNI]
- Israelites: The Best of Desmond Dekker [196371, Sanctuary/Trojan], A
- Rockin' Steady: The Best of Desmond Dekker [196373, Rhino], A
- Action! [196668, Lagoon]
- The Original Rude Boy [(1997), Music Club]
- Israelites: Anthology 19631999 [196399, Trojan, 2 CD]
Chaka Demus and Pliers
- Reggae Dance Hall Sensation [1970, Rohit]
- Gold [(2000), Jet Star]
- Help Them Lord [2001, RAS]
Dillinger (1953 )
- Bionic Dread [1976, Mango], B+
- CB 200 [1976, Mango], A
- The Ultimate Collection [197480, Hip-O/Island], A
- The Prime of Dillinger: Gangster, Prankster, and Rasta [(2001), Music Club]
Leonard Dillon (19422011)
- On the Road Again [1991, Heartbeat], A
Phyllis Dillon (19442004)
- Midnight Confessions: Classic Rock Steady and Reggae 196771 [196771, Westside]
- One Life to Live [1972, Trojan], B
The Disciples
- For Those Who Understand [199195, Partial], B+(**)
Dr. Alimantado (1952 )
- Best Dressed Chicken in Town [197376, Greensleeves], B+(***)
Clement Coxsone Dodd
- Musical Fever 19671968 [196768, Trojan, 2 CD]
Brent Dowe (19462006)
- Build Me Up [197378, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+(**)
- w/The Melodians: Build Me Up / Pre-Meditation [1974, Doctor Bird, 2CD], B+(***)
Mikey Dread (19542008)
- African Anthem [1979, RAS]
- World War III [1980, Dread at the Controls], B+(***)
- Pave the Way [1982, Heartbeat], B+(**)
- African Ahthem / Happy Family [(1986), RAS]
- Best Sellers [(1991), Rykodisc]
Don Drummond (193269)
- Jazz Ska Attack 1964 [1964, Jet Set], B+(**)
- Don Cosmic [196065, Studio One], B+(***)
- The Best of Don Drummond [(1989), Studio One]
Dub Club
- Foundation Come Again [2013, Stones Throw], B+(**)
Dub Syndicate [1982 ]
- Pounding System [1982, On U Sound]
- Classic Selection, Vol. 1 [(1989), On U Sound]
- Echomania [1994, Restless]
- 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 [196773, Trojan, 2CD], B+(*)
- Presents His Reggae Review [(1990), Heartbeat]
- Fatty Fatty: 19671970 [196770, Sanctuary/Trojan]
Eek-A-Mouse (1957 )
- Wa-Do-Dem [1981, Shanachie], B+(***)
- The Mouse and the Man [1983, Shanachie], B+
- Assassinator [1983, RAS], B
- Mouseketeer [1984, Shanachie]
- The Best of Eek-a-Mouse [(1987), Greensleeves]
- The Very Best of Eek-A-Mouse [1990, Shanachie], B
- U-Neek [1991, Island/Peace Posse], B+
Elephant Man (1974 )
- Higher Level [2002, Greensleeves]
- Let's Get Physical [2008, Bad Boy/VP]
Alton Ellis (19382008)
- Alton Ellis Sings Rock and Soul [1967, Coxsone], B+(*)
- The Best of Alton Ellis [196869, Studio One], B+(**)
- The Legendary Alton Ellis [(1990), Alltone]
- Cry Tough [(1993), Heartbeat]
- Sunday Coming [(1995), Heartbeat]
Equiknoxx
- Basic Tools [2021, Equiknoxx Music], B+(**)
The Ethiopians
- All the Hits [196672, Trojan]
- Slave Call [1977, Heartbeat], B+
- Reggae Hit the Town [(2001), Trojan]
- Stay Loose: The Best of the Ethiopians [(2001), Music Club]
- Everything Crash: The Best of the Ethiopians [(2003), Sanctuary/Trojan]
Clinton Fearon (1951 )
- Mi Deh Yah [2010, Makasound/Makafresh], B+(***)
Dean Fraser (1957 )
- Sings and Blows [1989, Shanachie]
Joe Gibbs (19452008)
- Explosive Rock Steady: Joe Gibbs' Amalgamated Label [196773, Heartbeat]
- 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 [196976, Sankofa], B+(*)
- Studio One Singles [196978, Heartbeat], B+(**)
- Symbol of Reality [1982, Omnivore], B+(**)
Gowanus Reggae and Ska Society
- GRASS on Fire [2010, Mighty Gowanus], B
Albert Griffiths
- w/The Gladiators: Country Living [1985, Heartbeat]
- On the Right Track [1989, Heartbeat]
Marcia Griffiths (1949 )
- Put a Little Love in Your Heart: The Best of Marcia Griffiths [196974, Trojan]
- Naturally [1978, Shanachie], B+(**)
- Indomitable [1993, Penthouse]
Half Pint
- One in a Million [(2001), Greensleeves]
Beres Hammond (1955 )
- w/Barrington Levy: Live and Learn Presents: Beres Hammond and Barrington Levy [1991, Live & Learn]
- A Love Affair [1992, Penthouse]
Derrick Harriott
- Riding the Musical Chariot [196871, Heartbeat]
Harry J All Stars [19691972]
- Liquidator: The Best of the Harry J All Stars [196972, Sanctuary/Trojan], B
Garrison Hawk
- w/Sly and Robbie: Survive [2012, MOD Technologies]
The Heptones [1967 ]
- On Top [1970, Studio One]
- Night Food [1973, Mango], B
- Party Time [1973, Mango], B+
- Cool Rasta [1976, Trojan], B+(*)
- The Meaning of Life: The Best of the Heptones 19661976 [196676, Trojan]
- Sea of Love [(1995), Heartbeat]
- Heptones and Friends, Vol. 12 [(1995), Trojan]
- Observer's Style [(1999), Culture Press]
Joe Higgs (194099)
- 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 (19422005)
- Carry Go Bring Come: The Anthology [196372, Trojan, 2CD], A
- Justin Hinds & the Dominoes: Jezebel [1976, Island], B+(***)
- Justin Hinds & the Dominoes: Just in Time [1978, Mango], A
John Holt (1947 )
- A Love I Can Feel [1970, Bamboo]
- I Can't Get You Off My Mind: 18 Greatest Hits [196872, Heartbeat], B+(***)
- Greatest Hits [(1972), Rohit]
- Still in Chains [1973, Trojan]
- Holt [1973, Trojan]
- Dusty Roads [1974, Trojan]
- 1000 Volts of Holt [1974, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+
- 20 Golden Love Songs [(1980), Trojan]
- Just the Two of Us [1982, CSA]
- Police in Helicopter [1983, Greensleeves]
- For Lovers and Dancers [1984, Trojan]
- 16 Songs for Soulful Lovers [1986, Platinum]
- Memories by the Score [(2000), West Side]
Keith Hudson (194684)
- Pick a Dub [1974, Blood & Fire], B+(**)
- Rasta Communication [1978, Greensleeves], B+(**)
- Brand [1979, Pressure Sound]
- Flesh on My Skin [1988, Atra]
- Studio Kinda Cloudy [(1988), Trojan]
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+
Impact All-Stars
- Forward the Bass: Dub from Randy's, 19721975 [197275, Blood & Fire]
Inner Circle [1974 ]
- The Best of Inner Circle: The Capitol Years 19761977 [197677, The Right Stuff], B+(**)
- State of Da World [2009, Shanachie], B+(*)
Tippa Irie
I-Roy (1949 )
- Don't Check Me with No Lightweight Stuff [197275, Blood & Fire], B+
Gregory Isaacs (1951 )
- The Prime of Gregory Isaacs [197576, Music Club], A
- Cool Ruler [1978, Caroline]
- Soon Forward [1979, Frontline]
- Best of Gregory Isaacs, Volumes One and Two [197781, Heartbeat], A
- More Gregory [1981, Island], A
- Extra Classic [1981, Rohit]
- Night Nurse [1982, Mango]
- Mr. Isaacs [1982, Shanachie], B
- Mr. Isaacs [1982, Blood & Fire]
- Out Deh! [1983, Mango]
- Private Beach Party [1986, RAS], B+
- Red Rose for Gregory [1988, RAS]
- Sly and Robbie Present Gregory Isaacs [1988, RAS]
- Ultimate Collection [197488, Hip-O], A
- Greatest Love Songs [197389, Hip-O/Island], A
- My Number One [(1990), Heartbeat], A
- Love Is Overdue [1991, Heartbeat]
- Not a One Man Thing [1995, RAS]
- All I Have Is Love: Anthology 19681995 [196895, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
- Mr Love [(1995), Caroline]
- Loving Pauper [(2001), Sanctuary/Trojan]
Israel Vibration [1978 ]
- The Same Song [1978, VP]
- The Unconquered People [1980, RAS]
- Strength of My Life [1989, RAS]
- Forever [1991, RAS]
- IV [1993, RAS], B+
- Free to Move [1996, RAS]
- Live Again! [1997, RAS]
- Pay the Piper [1999, RAS]
The Itals [1971 ]
- Early Recordings 19711979 [197179, 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+(**)
Jah9 (1983 )
Winston Jarrett
- Kingston Vibrations [1991, RAS]
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
- Independent Intavenshan: The Island Anthology [(1998), Polygram, 2 CD]
- More Time [1999, LKJ], B+
- Live in Paris With the Dennis Bovell Dub Band [2003, Wrasse], A
Jolly Boys
- Pop 'n' Mento [1989, Rykodisc]
Jump with Joey
- Strictly for You, Vol. 2 [1997, Rykodisc], B+
Ini Kamoze
- Ini Kamoze [1984, Island]
- Pirate [1986, Mango], B
- Here Comes the Hotstepper [1995, Columbia]
King Jammy
- A Man and His Music, Vol. 3: Hits Style [(1992), RAS]
King Tubby (194189)
- Dub Gone Crazy: The Evolution of Dub at King Tubby's [197577, Blood & Fire]
- Dub Like Dirt [197577, Blood & Fire], B+
- The Best of King Tubby: King Dub [197377, Music Club]
- King Tubby Special 19731979 [197379, Trojan]
- Dangerous Dub [1996, Greensleeves]
- Dub Gone 2 Crazy [(1996), Blood & Fire]
- w/Scientist: King Tubby's Meets Scientist at Dub Station [1996, Burning Sounds], B+
- Foundation of Dub [(2001), Trojan]
Koffee (2000 )
- Gifted [2022, RCA], B+(**)
Kotch [19881993]
Lady Saw (1972 )
- Passion [1997, VP], B+(*)
- Collection [(1998), Diamond Rush]
- Raw: The Best of Lady Saw [(1998), VP], B
Bunny Lee (1941 )
- Jumping With Mr. Lee [196768, Trojan]
- If Deejay Was Your Trade [197579, Blood & Fire]
Byron Lee
- Tiney Winey [1985, Dynamic Sounds]
- Soca Bacchanal [1989, Dynamic Sounds]
- Ska Reggae Soca Style 19641996 [196496, Music Club]
- Wine Miss Tiny [Dynamic Sounds]
Barrington Levy (1964 )
- 20 Vintage Hits [197985, Sonic Sounds], B+(**)
- The Barrington Levy Collection: Greatest Hits 19791989 [197989, Greensleeves]
J.C. Lodge
- Revealed [1985, RAS]
- Selfish Lover [1990, VP]
Luciano
- One Way Ticket [1994, VP]
- Where There Is Life [1995, Island Jamaica]
- Messenger [1997, VP]
- Sweep Over My Soul [1999, VP]
- Ultimate Collection [19932000, 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 )
- Captures Pato Banton [1988, RAS]
- Recaptures Pato Banton [1989, RAS]
- Who Knows the Secret of the Master Tape? [1990, Ariwa]
- New Decade of Dub [1996, RAS]
- RAS Portraits [(1997), RAS]
- 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 (194581)
- The Wailing Wailers: Simmer Down at Studio One [196366, Heartbeat], B
- One Love at Studio One [196366, Heartbeat, 2 CD]
- One Love: At Studio One 19641966 [196466, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)
- The Complete Wailers 19671972, Part 1: Selassie Is the Chapel [196772, Jad, 3 CD]
- The Complete Bob Marley and the Wailers 19671972, Part 2 [196772, Jad, 3 CD]
- African Herbsman [197072, 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 196978 [196978, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
- Survival [1979, Island], A
- Uprising [1980, Island], A
- Legend [197280, Tuff Gong], A
- Africa Unite: The Singles Collection [197080, Island/Chronicles], A
- Songs of Freedom [196280, Island, 4 CD], B
- Confrontation [1983, Island]
Damian Marley
- Welcome to Jamrock [2005, Universal], A
Ziggy Marley (1968 )
- Conscious Party [1989, Virgin]
- Jahmekya [1991, Virgin]
- The Best of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers [(1997), Virgin]
Larry Marshall
- Presenting Larry Marshall [(1992), Heartbeat]
Matisyahu (1979 )
- Youth [2006, JDub/Epic], B
Tommy McCook (193298)
- Tribute to Tommy: The Best of Tommy McCook and the Skatalites [196265, Heartbeat]
- Down on Bond Street [196668, Trojan], B
- Top Secret [1969, Beatville]
- Reggae in Jazz [1976, Pressure Sounds], A
- Tommy McCook & the Agrovators: Super Star / Disco Rockers [1977, Pressure Sounds], B+(**)
- Blazing Horns / Tenor in Roots [197880, Blood & Fire], B+
Freddie McGregor (1956 )
- Bobby Bobylon [1980, Heartbeat], A
- Big Ship [1988, Shanachie]
- Jamaican Classics [1991, VP], B+
- Jamaican Classics 2 [1992, VP]
- Jamaican Classics, Vol. 3 [1996, VP]
- Masterpiece [1997, VP], B
- The Anthology [(1999), VP]
The Meditations [1976 ]
- Greatest Hits [(1984), Shanachie]
The Melodians
- Rivers of Babylon: The Best of the Melodians 19671973, B
- Pre-Meditation [196878, Trojan/Sanctuary], B+(***)
- Irie Feeling [1990, RAS]
- Swing and Dine [(1992), Heartbeat]
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+(**)
Michigan and Smiley
- Rub-a-Dub Style [(1992), Heartbeat]
Mighty Diamonds [1976 ]
- Right Time [1976, Shanachie], A
- Indestructible [1982, Alligator]
Mighty Threes [19781979]
- Africa Shall Stretch Forth Her Hand [1978, Jah Fingers], B+(**)
Jacob Miller (1919 )
- Who Say Jah No Dread [(1994), Ras]
Sugar Minott (1956 )
- Smile [1977, VP]
- Black Roots [1980, Mango]
- Sufferer's Choice [1983, Heartbeat]
- The Roots Lover: 19781983 [197883, Moll-Selekta, 2 CD], B+(***)
- Slice of the Cake [1984, Heartbeat]
- Inna Reggae Dance Hall [1986, Heartbeat]
- African Soldier [1988, Heartbeat], B
- Sugar and Spice [1990, RAS]
- Happy Together [1991, Heartbeat]
- Breaking Free [1994, RAS]
- International [1996, RAS]
Jackie Mittoo (194890)
- Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Vendors: Evening Time [1968, Coxsone], A
- Now [1970, Studio One], B+(**)
- Tribute to Jackie Mittoo [196671, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+
- Champion in the Arena 19761977 [197677, Blood & Fire]
Derrick Morgan (1940 )
- Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years [196069, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+
- Tougher Than Tough (Rudie in Court) [1992, ROIR]
- Ska Man Classics [(1995), Heartbeat]
- Time Marches On: Derrick Morgan Sings Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae [(1997), Heartbeat]
Pablo Moses (1953 )
- Revolutionary Dream [1975, Shanachie]
- 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
- Reggae Greats [(1984), Mango]
- Tension [1985, Alligator], A
- Pave the Way Dub [1998, Tabou], B+(*)
- Mission [1995, RAS]
Judy Mowatt
- Mellow Mood [1975, Tuff Gong]
- Black Woman [1980, Shanachie]
Hugh Mundell (196283)
- Africa Must Be Free by 1983 [1975, RAS]
Junior Murvin (19492013)
- 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+
- Blakk Wi Blak ... K ... K ... [1991, Shanachie]
- The Ultimate Collection [(1996), Shanachie], A
Niney the Observer
- Niney and Friends: Blood and Fire [197172, Trojan], A
- Observation Station [(1990), Heartbeat]
Johnny Osbourne (1948 )
- Truth and Rights [1979, Heartbeat], B+(**)
Augustus Pablo (195499)
- The Great Pablo [197175, Music Club], A
- King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown [1976, Shanachie], A
- East of the River Nile [1977, Shanachie], A
- Original Rockers [1979, Shanachie]
- Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House [1980, Shanachie], A
- Earth's Rightful Ruler [1982, Shanachie]
- King David's Melody [197582, Shanachie], A
- Classic Rockers [(1995), Island]
- Dub, Reggae and Roots From the Melodica King [(2000), Ocho]
The Paragons
- My Girl Wears My Crown [196668, Trojan]
Frankie Paul (1965 )
- Greatest Hits [(1974), Tassa]
- Pass the Ku-Sheng-Peng [1985, Greensleeves]
- Get Closer [1990, Profile]
- The Best in Me [VP]
Sean Paul (1973 )
- Dutty Rock [2002, VP]
- Scorcha [2022, Island], B+(**)
Lee Scratch Perry (19362021)
- 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 [196971, Pama], B+(***)
- Upsetters 14 Dub Blackboard Jungle [1973, Auralux], A
- The Upsetters: Blackboard Jungle Dub [197173, Clocktower], B+(***)
- Chapter 2 of "Words" [197273, Sanctuary/Trojan]
- The Upsetter Shop, Vol. 2 [196973, Heartbeat]
- Cloak and Dagger [1973, Rhino]
- 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+(**)
- Scratch the Wire [1979, Island]
- Arkology [197578, Island, 3 CD], A
- Songs Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry: The Ultimate Collection [197079, Hip-O], A
- Some of the Best [196879, 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
- Mystic Miracle Star [1982, Heartbeat]
- History, Mystery and Prophesy [1984, Mango], B
- Reggae Greats [(1984), Mango]
- The Upsetter Compact Set [(1988), Trojan]
- Give Me Power [1988, Trojan]
- From the Secret Laboratory [1990, Mango], B+(***)
- Meets Bullwackie in Satan's Dub [1990, ROIR], B+(*)
- From the Secret Laboratory [1990, Mango]
- Lord God Muzick [1991, Heartbeat], B+
- Black Ark in Dub [(1993), Lagoon]
- w/Mad Professor: Black Ark Experryments [1995, Ariwa]
- Who Put the Voodoo 'pon Reggae? [1996, Ariwa]
- Words of My Mouth [1996, Trojan]
- Voodooism [(1996), Pressure Sound]
- Technomajikal [1997, ROIR]
- Lost Treasures of the Ark [(2000), Orchard, 3 CD]
- Jamaican E.T. [2002, Trojan]
- Panic in Babylon [2004, Narnack], A
- Rise Again [2011, MOD Technologies], B+(*)
- Back on the Controls [20112013, 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+(**)
Maxi Priest (1962 )
- The Best of Me [(1991), Charisma]
Prince Alla (1950 )
- The Best of Prince Alla [197679, Redemption Sounds], B+(**)
- Only Love Can Conquer [197679, Blood & Fire]
Prince Buster (19382016)
- Fabulous Greatest Hits [196468, Fab], A
- Let's Go to the Dance: Rock Steady Selection [196768, Rock A Shacka], B+(**)
- Greatest Hits: The Fabulous Prince Buster [(1994), Sequel]
- Roll on Charles Street [(2020), Rock A Shacka], B+(**)
Prince Far I (194483)
- Cry Tuff Dub Encounter, Chapter 3 [1980, Daddy Kool]
- The Golden Years 19771983 [197783, Cult]
- Heavy Manners: Anthology 197783 [197783, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], A
- Black Man Land [(1990), Frontline]
- Under Heavy Manners [2000, TP]
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 )
- Rebel Music [1990, Desire]
- Congo Natty: Jungle Revolution [2013, Big Dada], A
Duke Reid (191575)
- Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [196470, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)
Junior Reid
- Long Road [1991, Cohiba]
- Junior Reid and the Bloods [1995, RAS]
Max Romeo (1944 )
- Pray for Me: The Best of Max Romeo 19671973 [196773]
- 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 [197077, Hip-O/Island], A
- Open the Iron Gate 197377 [197377, Blood and Fire], A
- Reconstruction [1978, Mango]
- Holding Out My Love to You [1981, Shanachie]
Roots Radics [1982 ]
- World Peace III [1992, Heartbeat]
Michael Rose (1957 )
- Michael Rose [1995, Heartbeat]
- Be Yourself [1996, Heartbeat]
- Dance Wicked [1997, Heartbeat]
Sanchez (1967 )
- Number One Dub [1989, RAS]
- One in a Million: The Best of Sanchez [(1997), VP]
Mista Savona
- Havana Meets Kingston [2017, Baco]
- Havana Meets Kingston Part 2 [2022, ABC Music], B+(**)
Scientist (1960 )
- Heavyweight Dub Champion [1980, Greensleeves]
- 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+(**)
- Tribute to King Tubby Dub [1990, ROIR]
- Dub in the Roots Tradition [(1996), Blood & Fire]
- w/Hempress Sativa: Scientist Meets Hempress Sativa in Dub [2018, Conquering Lion], B+(***)
Bunny Scott (19482014)
- 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
- Unity [1988, Elektra]
- The Real Rock [1990, Elektra], B+
Leroy Sibbles (1949 )
Garnet Silk (197094)
- It's Growing [1992, VP], B+(**)
- Tony Rebel Meets Garnett Silk in a Dancehall Conference [1994, Heartbeat]
SK Simeon
- w/Yaw Faso: Maskya [2015, Big Dada, EP], B+(**)
Sizzla (1976 )
- Black Woman and Child [1997, VP]
- Praise Ye Jah [1997, Exterminator]
- Bobo Ashanti [2000, Greensleeves], B+(**)
- Rise to the Occasion [2003, Greensleeves], B
The Skatalites
- Ska Authentic [1964, Studio One]
- Foundation Ska [196465, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
- Ska Boo-Da-Ba: Top Sounds from Top Deck, Vol. 3 [1966, West Side]
- Ska Authentic, Vol. 1 [1967, Studio One], B+(**)
- Ska Authentic, Volume 2 [1970, Studio One], B+(***)
- Heroes of Reggae Dub [(1975), Triple X]
- Scattered Lights [1984, Alligator]
- Stretching Out [(1987), ROIR]
- 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
- The Ultimate Collection: In Good Company [(2001), Hip-O]
- Blackwood Dub [2012, Groove Attack]
- 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 . . . [197277, Kingston Sounds], B+(***)
- Superstar [1977, Justice], B+(**)
- Dread Hot in Africa [1977, Burning Sounds]
- Impressions of Leroy Smart [1977, Burning Sounds]
- Jah Loves Everyone [1978, Burning Sounds]
Slim Smith (194873)
- The Best of the Uniques 19671969 [196769, Trojan]
- Born to Love [1979, Heartbeat]
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 [197880, Mango], B+(***)
- True Democracy [1982, Elektra]
- Earth Crisis [1984, Elektra]
- State of Emergency [1988, MCA]
- The Best of Steel Pulse [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197891, Hip-O], B+(***)
- Rastanthology [197896, Wise Man Doctrine], A
- Ultimate Collection [197897, Hip-O], B+
- Sound System: The Island Anthology [(1997), Polygram, 2 CD]
Steely and Clevie
- Play Studio One Vintage [1992, Heartbeat], A
Super Cat
- Don Dada [1992, Columbia]
- The Good, the Better, the Best of Super Cat [(1998), Columbia]
Taxi Gang
- Hail Up the Taxi [1995, Island]
The Techniques [19641966]
- Run Come Celebrate: Their Greatest Reggae Hits [(1993), Heartbeat]
The Tennors
- Rock Steady Classics [196773, Nighthawk]
Terror Fabulous
- Lyrically Rough [1996, Greensleeves]
Third World [1973 ]
- Third World [1975, RCA]
- Third World [1976, Island], B
- 96 Degrees in the Shade [1977, Mango]
- Journey to Addis [1978, Island]
- Sense of Purpose [1985, CBS]
- Reggae Ambassadors: 20th Anniversary Collection [(1993), Mercury, 2 CD]
- Greatest Hits [(1995), Alex]
- Ultimate Collection [(2001), Hip-O]
- 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 [19622020]
- The Maytals: Never Grow Old: Presenting the Maytals [196263, Heartbeat], B+(***)
- Do the Reggae 196670 [196670, Attack]
- Funky Kingston [1973, Mango], A
- Funky Kingston / In the Dark [197376, Island], A
- Reggae Got Soul [1976, Mango], B+
- Just Like That [1980, Mango], A
- Live [1980, Mango]
- An Hour Live [1982, Genes]
- Reggae Greats [(1985), Mango], A
- Toots in Memphis [1988, Mango], B+
- Time Tough: The Anthology [196388, Island, 2 CD], A
- Bla Bla Bla [(1993), Lagoon]
- Never Grow Old [(1997), Heartbeat]
- 5446 Was My Number: Anthology 19642000 [19642000, Sanctuary/Trojan], A
- True Love [2004, V2], B+(***)
- Got to Be Tough [2020, BMG], B+(*)
Andrew Tosh
- Make Place for the Youth [1989, Tomato]
Peter Tosh (194487)
- Legalize It [1976, Columbia], B+
- Equal Rights [1977, Columbia], A
- The Essential Peter Tosh: The Columbia Years [197677, Columbia/Legacy], B+
- Bush Doctor [1978, Trojan], B
- Scrolls of the Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh [196481, Columbia/Legacy], A
- Mama Africa [1983, Capitol]
- Best of Peter Tosh 19781987 [197887, Capitol]
- The Toughest [(1988), Heartbeat]
- Honorary Citizen [(1997), Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD]
- Live at the One Love Peace Concert [(2000), Jad]
- Complete Captured Live [(2002), Capitol]
Twinkle Brothers
- Live at Reggae Sunsplash: Since I Throw [1984, Sunsplash]
- Free Africa [1990, Frontline]
UB40 [1980 ]
- Signing Off [1980, Virgin], B+(***)
- Present Arms [1981, Virgin], A
- UB44 [1982, DEP International], B+(***)
- 198083 [198083, 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+
- UB40 CCCP: Live in Moscow [1987, A&M]
- The Best of UB40, Vol. 1 [(1987), Virgin], A
- UB40 [1988, A&M], B
- Labour of Love II [1989, Virgin], B
- Proises and Lies [1993, Virgin]
- Anansi [1995, Rabbit Ears]
- Who You Fighting For? [2005, Rhino], B+(***)
U-Roy (19422021)
- Your Ace From Space [196970, Trojan], A
- 30 Massive Shots From Treasure Isle [197074, Attack], B+(**)
- Version of Wisdom [197174], A
- Foundation Skank: 19711975 Rare Sides by the DJ Originator [197175, Sound System], B+(***)
- Dread in a Babylon [1975, Virgin], B+(**)
- The Lost Album: Right Time Rockers [1976], A
- Rasta Ambassador [1977, Frontline]
- Jah Son of Africa [(1977), Live & Love]
- Natty Rebel: Extra Version [197678, Front Line/Virgin]
- Love Is Not a Gamble [1980, TR International], B+(***)
- Natty Rebel [1991, Plan]
- Serious Matter [1999, Tabou], B+(*)
- Super Boss: The Best of U Roy [(2002), Nascente]
- Babylon Burning: The Mighty Songs of U-Roy [(2002), Fuel]
- Solid Gold [2021, Trojan], B+(*)
Bunny Wailer (19472021)
- 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 [197982, Shanachie], A+
- Roots Radics Rockers Reggae [1983, Shanachie], A
- Live [1983, Solomonic]
- Marketplace [1985, Shanachie], B+(*)
- Rootsman Skanking [1987, Shanachie], B+
- Rule Dance Hall [1987, Shanachie]
- Liberation [1989, Shanachie], B+(**)
- Gumption [1990, Shanachie]
- Retrospective: Classic Tracks From a Legendary Artist [198592, Shanachie], A
- Just Be Nice [1993, RAS]
- 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+(***)
- Fire House Rock [1980, Shanachie]
Willi Williams
- Unification: From Channel One to King Tubby's [1979, Shanachie], A
- Armagideon Time [1992, Heartbeat]
Delroy Wilson (194895)
- The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Twelve [196467, Heartbeat], B+
- Good All Over [1968, Coxsone]
- The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Eighteen Deluxe Edition [196470, Heartbeat], A
- Once Upon a Time: The Best of Delroy Wilson [196774, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
- Dub Plate Style [1978, Pressure Sounds], B+(**)
Yabby You (19502010)
- King Tubby's Prophecies of Dub [1976, Pressure Sounds], B+(***)
- Jesus Dread [197277, Blood and Fire], B+
- Deliver Me From My Enemies [1977, Blood and Fire]
- Deeper Roots: Dub Plates and Rarities 19761978 [197678, Pressure Sounds]
- Dub It to the Top: 19761979 [197679, Blood and Fire]
- One Love, One Heart [1983, Shanachie], B+
- Fleeing From the City [1985, Shanachie], B+
- Dread Prophecy: The Strange and Wonderful Story of Yabby You [197285, Shanachie, 3CD], B+(***)
Yellowman
- Mister Yellowman [1982, Shanachie]
- Live at Reggae Sunsplash [1983, Sunsplash]
- King Yellowman [1984, Columbia], A
- Galong Galong Galong [1985, Shanachie], B+
- The Negril Chill [1987, Relativity]
- One in a Million [1989, Shanachie]
- w/Josey Wales: Two Giants Clash [1990, Shanachie]
Tapper Zukie (1955 )
- Man Ah Warrior [1973, MER], B+(***)
- Tappa Zukie: In Dub [1976, Blood & Fire], A
Various Artists
- The Best of Studio One [196780, Heartbeat], A
- The Best of Studio 1, Vol. 1 [(1990), Heartbeat]
- The Best of Studio 1, Vol. 2: Full Up [(1990), Heartbeat]
- The Best of Studio 1, Vol. 3: Downbeat the Ruler [(1990), Heartbeat]
- Blow Mr. Hornsman: Instrumental Reggae, 19681975 [196875, Trojan], A
- The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years [196768, 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 [197793, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+(***)
- Dancehall 101, Vol. 1 [(2000), VP, 2 CD], B+
- Dancehall 101, Vol. 2 [(2000), VP]
- Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 1 [1989, Profile], A
- Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 2 [1990, Profile]
- Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 3 [1992, Profile]
- Dancehall Stylee: The Best of Reggae Dancehall Music Vol. 4 [1993, Profile], A
- Darker Than Blue: Soul From Jamdown 19731977 [197377, Blood & Fire]
- Disco Reggae Rockers [197386, Soul Jazz], B
- Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals From Studio One [196674, Heartbeat], A
- Drums of Defiance: Jamaican Maroon Music From the Earliest Free Black Communities of Jamaica [197791, Smithsonian/Folkways], B
- Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [(1992), Heartbeat, 2 CD]
- Fire Down Below: Scorchers from Studio One [(1990), Heartbeat], A
- Flashing Echo: Trojan in Dub 19701980 [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD]
- Full Up: More Hits From Studio One [196782, Heartbeat], B+(***)
- Groove Yard [(1989), Mango]
- Gunz in Da Ghetto [(2000), VP]
- Hardcore Ragga [(1992), VP]
- Haul and Pull Up Selecta: Heavy Weight Dancehall 197982 [197982, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
- High Explosion: DJ Sounds From 1970 to 1976 [197076, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
- History of Trojan Records, Vol. 1: 19681971 [196871, Trojan, 2 CD]
- History of Trojan Records, Vol. 2: 19721995 [197295, Trojan, 2 CD]
- If Deejay Was Your Trade: The Dreads at King Tubby's 19741977 [197477, Blood & Fire], A
- Intensified! Original Ska 19621966 [196266, Mango], A
- Island 40, Vol. 1: 19591964: Ska's the Limit [195964, Island], B+
- Island Records Presents Rock Steady: 40 Soulful Classics [(2013), Island, 2CD]
- Jamaica All Stars [Studio One] [197074, Studio One], B+(*)
- The King Kong Compilation: The Historic Reggae Recordings [1981, Mango], A
- King Size Ska [(1998), Trojan]
- Knotty Vision [1983, Nighthawk], A
- Let's Do Rocksteady: The Story of Rocksteady 196668 [196668, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
- Mash Up the Place: The Best of Reggae Dancehall [198695, Rhino], B+
- Mojo Rocksteady [(1994), Heartbeat]
- More Intensified! Original Ska 196367, Vol. 2 [196367, Mango], B+
- A Place Called Africa: Songs of the Lost Tribe [196783, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B
- The Power of the Trinity: Great Moments in Reggae Harmony [(1997), Shanachie], A
- Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 19751980 [197580, Trojan], A
- Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground [19732005, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
- Putumayo Presents: World Reggae [(2004), Putumayo World Music], B
- Ragga Essentials: In a Dancehall Style [198697, Hip-O], A
- Ragga Ragga Ragga! 2003 [2003, Greensleeves], B+
- Raiders of the Lost Dub [1981, Mango], B+(**)
- Rastafari: The Dreads Enter Babylon 195583 [195583, Soul Jazz], A
- Reggae Dance Hall Classics [1987, Sleeping Bag], A
- Reggae Dance Hall II [1988, Sleeping Bag], B+
- Reggae for Kids [(1992), RAS]
- Reggae Greats: The DJs [(1989), Mango]
- Reggae Greats: Strictly for Lovers [(1990), Mango]
- Rise Jamaica! Jamaican Independence Special [1962, Trojan, 2CD], B+(***)
- The Roots All Stars: Gathering of the Spirits [1998, Shanachie]
- Rough and Tough: The Story of Ska 19601966 [196066, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
- The Rough Guide: Reggae [(1997), World Music Network]
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Jamaica [195793, World Music Network], A
- Scorcha! Skins, Suedes and Style From the Streets 19671973 [196773, 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 [197984, Omnivore], B+(***)
- Shufflin' on Bond Street: Jamaican R&B and Ska Instrumentals [195966, Trojan]
- 600% Dynamite [(2003), Soul Jazz]
- Ska After Ska After Ska [196266, Heartbeat]
- Ska All Mighty: Top Ska Classics From the Treasure Isle Label [(2002), Heartbeat], A
- Ska Beats, Vol. 1 [(1990), ROIR]
- Ska Bonanza: The Studio One Ska Years [196165, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
- Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years [196165, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A
- Solid Gold: Coxsone Style [(1992), Heartbeat]
- Spirits in the Material World: A Reggae Tribute to the Police [2007, Shanachie], B
- Streets of Ska [1995, Heartbeat], B+
- Strictly Underground: Reggae's Next Generation [(1996), Atlantic]
- Studio One Classics [196481, Soul Jazz], A
- Studio One Showcase, Vol. 1 [(1999), Heartbeat]
- Studio One Women [196681, Soul Jazz], B+
- This Is Ska! [196270, Music Club], A
- This Is Ska Too! [(1997), Music Club], B+
- Tighten Up: Trojan Reggae Classics 196874 [196874, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
- Trojan Dub Massive: Chapter One [2005, Sanctuary], B
- The Trojan Story [196171, Trojan, 3CD], B+(**)
- Tougher Than Tough: The Story of Jamaican Music [195993, 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: D.J. [(1999), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Dub [(1998), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B+
- Trojan Box Set: Dub, Volume 2 [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Ganja Reggae [197085, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD], B
- Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Hits [196073, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A
- Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Superstars [(1999), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Lovers [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Nyahbinghi [196875, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A
- Trojan Box Set: Rocksteady [(1998), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
- Trojan Box Set: Roots [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Ska, Volume 2 [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Tighten Up [(2000), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD]
- Trojan Box Set: Upsetter [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], A
- Trojan Box Set: X-Rated [196675, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
- Trojan Jamaican Hits [196073, Trojan, 2 CD]
- UB40's Jukebox: 18 Original Reggae Hits Later Recorded by UB40 [(1998), Fuel 2000], B+
- Ultimate Reggae: 20 Classic Reggae Riddims! [19722001, UTV], A
- Version Dread: 18 Dub Hits From Studio One [196682, Heartbeat], B+(***)
- Watch How the People Dancing: Unity Sounds From the London Dancehall, 19861989 [198689, Honest Jon's], A
- What a Bam Bam! Dancehall Queens [1996, Shanachie]
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