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Classic sounds from Kingston and beyond -- roots, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ska, and more!
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Aswad —
Aswad (with bonus tracks) ... LP 
Island (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99 32.99
A strong debut effort from one of the finer British roots acts – the mighty Aswad, a group who were big on the UK shores, but never got the same sort of international circulation as their peers Steel Pulse! Like many UK groups of the time, Aswad are nicely self-contained, different than the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Buju Banton —
Til Shiloh ... LP Loose Cannon/Island, 1995. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
11 tracks in all, including "Til I'm Laid To Rest", "Murderer", "Champion", "Not An Easy Road" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Burning Spear —
Chant Down Babylon – The Island Anthology ... CD 
Island/Chronicles, Late 70s/Early 90s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 35 tracks on 2 CDs. CD
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come ... LP Island, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mango/Island pressing. Cover has light wear and aging, and a bit of pen on the back.)
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come ... CD Island, 1972. Used ... Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more CD
Jimmy Cliff & Others —
Harder They Come (2CD Deluxe Edition) ... CD Island, 1972. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
A record that's not only a landmark in Jamaican music – but also a set that was to reggae what Curtis Mayfield's Superfly was to 70s soul! In other words, the set not only raised the bar for all the competition, it also ended up in a lot more record collections than most of them too – ... read more CD
Inner Circle —
Best Of Inner Circle Featuring Jacob Miller ... CD Mango/Island, 1979/1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Linton Kwesi Johnson —
Independent Intavenshan – The Island Anthology ... CD Island, Late 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(CONDITION NOTES-Booklet has a gold promo stamp, booklet and discs have radio station markings.)
Linton Kwesi Johnson —
Reggae Greats ... LP Island, Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has surface wear, a trace of a price sticker, and a promo stamp.)
Island, 1995. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
Bob Marley —
Bob Marley In Dub Vol 1 ... LP Island, 1970s/2012. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
Bob Marley dubs from the Island vaults – most of which were never released in the album format before this set! It's very well done, with a tight collection of numbers that feature spaced out, tripped up and otherwise echoey, dubby versions of the iconic Marley songbook! The original ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob Marley —
Exodus ... CD Island, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the best place to start if you're looking to dive into the short but incredible legacy of music left behind by Bob Marley – as the album marked a real global turning point for the singer, and includes a number of tracks that are still his standout classics after all these years! The ... read more CD
(BMG direct pressing.)
Bob Marley —
Exodus – Deluxe Edition ... CD Island, 1977. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Maybe the best place to start if you're looking to dive into the short but incredible legacy of music left behind by Bob Marley – as the album marked a real global turning point for the singer, and includes a number of tracks that are still his standout classics after all these years! The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Bob Marley —
Legend ... Cassette 
Island, 1970s. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-selling albums ever from Bob Marley – a classic collection of work from his all-too-short career – and one that's gone onto become as famous as Marley's individual records themselves! The collection really allows all the classics to resonate strongly, in a track order ... (Cassettes, Reggae) read more Cassette
Also available Legend (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 9.99
Bob Marley —
Legend ... LP Island, 1970s. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of the best-selling albums ever from Bob Marley – a classic collection of work from his all-too-short career – and one that's gone onto become as famous as Marley's individual records themselves! The collection really allows all the classics to resonate strongly, in a track order ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Legend (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 9.99
Bob Marley —
Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers ... CD Island, 1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
While we're not big on career retrospective best of's, especially artists like Marley, whose been collected over & over, this is actually a respectable set, and the vinyl's pretty darn hard to get ahold of anymore. Includes 14 classics, like "Get Up Stand Up", "Exodus", ... read more CD
Also available Legend (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 9.99
Bob Marley —
Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers ... CD Island, 1970s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
While we're not big on career retrospective best of's, especially artists like Marley, whose been collected over & over, this is actually a respectable set, and the vinyl's pretty darn hard to get ahold of anymore. Includes tons of classics, like "Get Up Stand Up", "Exodus", ... read more CD
Also available Legend (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 9.99
Bob Marley —
Legend (half speed master) ... LP Island, 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the best-selling albums ever from Bob Marley – a classic collection of work from his all-too-short career – and one that's gone onto become as famous as Marley's individual records themselves! The collection really allows all the classics to resonate strongly, in a track order ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Legend (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 9.99
Bob Marley —
Mix Up, Mix Up/
Island, 1983. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Bob Marley —
Songs Of Freedom (4 CD set) ... CD Island/Tuff Gong, 1960s/1970s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Includes 77 tracks on 4 CDs! CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Babylon By Bus ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
A classic double live album from Bob Marley & The Wailers – presented and packaged at a level that's really a cut above the usual set of that nature from the time! The group's in excellent form in a concert setting – and there's more than enough magic here to warrant the extended ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing in the die-cut cover, with printed inner sleeves and poster! Cover has a promo stamp, bumped corners, and a light fray at the right edge of the "window" on the right.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Live ... LP Island, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great global showcase for the growing power of Bob Marley – an excellent live set recorded in London in 1975, and a date that shows Bob and The Wailers working with the crowd in this really universal spirit! The group's almost got a funkier current here than on some of their studio record ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK black label pressing with TRIDENT etch in a cover with white text in back. Cover has some edge wear and lightly bent panels. Includes the catalog inner sleeve and a newspaper clipping of an album review.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Burnin' ... CD Tuff Gong/Island, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly THE Bob Marley album – or at least the record that really exploded the man from the Jamaican scene into huge global fame – thanks to a universally soulful sound that moved the record way past the barriers that were holding the rest of Kingston sounds back from the ... read more CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Burnin' ... LP Island, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly THE Bob Marley album – or at least the record that really exploded the man from the Jamaican scene into huge global fame – thanks to a universally soulful sound that moved the record way past the barriers that were holding the rest of Kingston sounds back from the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Catch A Fire (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD Island, 1973. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... read more CD
Island, 1973. New Copy 3CD ... $32.99 35.99
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... read more CD
Also available Catch A Fire (3LP/(50th anniversary edition, includes 24 page booklet and bonus tracks!)
Island, 1973. New Copy 4LP ... $81.99 89.99
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Catch A Fire (3CD set) ... CD 32.99(50th Anniversary edition, includes 24 page booklet, bonus tracks, and features a cool etching on one of the LPs!)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Catch A Fire (with bonus tracks) ... CD Island, 1973. Used ... Out Of Stock
The first Bob Marley album on Island Records – and the start of a really legendary run that would not only transform reggae in the 70s, but the rest of popular music as well! Chris Blackwell's partially at the helm on production, but the album was mostly recorded in classic Kingston studios ... read more CD
Also available Catch A Fire (3CD set) ... CD 32.99
Catch A Fire (3LP/
Island, 1977. Near Mint- ... $49.99
Sweet grooves from the great Bob Marley – a set cut at a time when Marley was really riding his international fame – and able to create the kind of music that reached out way more than conventional reggae! The Kingston roots of the sound are still very firmly in place – but there' ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing with Sterling stamp. Includes the heavy inner sleeve. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Island, 1970s. Used 2CD ... $9.99
While we're not big on career retrospective best of's, especially artists like Marley, whose been collected over & over, this is actually a respectable set, and the deluxe edition includes a full CD of bonus tracks, all remixes from the 80s. Don't worry though, we know there's clubby remixes ... read more CD
(Plain sticker over slipcover barcode.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Natty Dread ... CD Island, 1974. Used ... Out Of Stock
A breakthrough album from Bob Marley – a set that was recorded equally in Kingston and London, and which has a globe-spanning vibe to match! Marley's star had already been rising by the time of this set – but this album helped cement both his lasting power, and the worldwide influence ... read more CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Rastaman Vibration ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A righteous classic from the legendary Bob Marley – and a set that really pushed the roots reggae sound strongly into the mainstream – almost making the mode the defining global understanding of Jamaican music, thanks to the power and presence of the album! All the Marley Tuff Gong ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Purple label pressing with Sterling stamp, in a cover with a barcode on the back.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Rebel Music ... LP Island, 1970s. Very Good Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
One of many posthumous compilations of Marley's work with the Wailers, and not a bad one at that. Without setting out to be a greatest hits, this compilation focuses on some of Marley's more topical, political songs, including the classics "Get Up, Stand Up" & "Them Belly ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Island, 1979. Near Mint- ... $24.99
One of the sharpest, most righteous albums from Bob Marley – in case you couldn't guess from the title, which is his response to a recent assassination attempt! The whole thing's got a very classic vibe – and the lyrics have even more of a political current than some of Marley's other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mid 80s black label pressing with Sterling/SRC stamps. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover is lightly bent at the sides.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Talkin' Blues ... Cassette Tuff Gong/Island, 1973/1975/1991. Used ... $2.99
One of many, many posthumous compilations, but one with some nice rare bits. Comprised mostly of live recordings fromteh Wailers prime early 70s years, plus a few nice studio outtakes, and interspersed with snippets from a radio interview with Marley. Inlcudes "Talkin' Blues", "Burn ... (Cassettes, Reggae) read more Cassette
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Uprising ... CD Island, 1980. Used ... Out Of Stock
The last studio album issued by Bob Marley during his too-short lifetime – and the kind of record that continued to keep him at the top of the global scene – not just a reggae star, but a worldwide superstar who would have kept the fire burning for decades! The group is rock-solid ... read more CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Uprising ... LP Island, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The last studio album issued by Bob Marley during his too-short lifetime – and the kind of record that continued to keep him at the top of the global scene – not just a reggae star, but a worldwide superstar who would have kept the fire burning for decades! The group is rock-solid ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bob Marley/Island (UK), 1982. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Jacob Miller & Inner Circle —
Reggae Greats ... LP Island/Mango, 1970s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great batch of roots from one of the best singers of the mid 70s golden age of reggae, Jacob Miller, all tracks cut with Inner Circle. 12 tracks in all, inclduing "Shaky Girl", "Tenement Yard", 'Suzy Wong", "Sinners", "Healing Of The Nation", "80,0 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Nas & Damian Jr Gong Marley —
Distant Relatives ... LP Island/Def Jam/VP, 2010. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
A full length collabo from Nas & Damien "Jr Gong" Marley – who've worked together in the past on a track two – and overall it's a win that goes well beyond simple hip hop/dancehall fusion! The duo samples Mulatu, collaborate with K'Naan , Dennis Brown, Stephen Marley and ... (Hip Hop, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Lee Perry & The Upsetters —
Super Ape ... LP Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The King Kong of dub albums, a real standard-setting record that put both the movement and Lee Perry forever on the musical map! The whole thing is classic Lee Perry and an essential dub album – one that mixes Scratch's dense, multi-layered Black Ark rhythms in all their raw glory, with ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Max Romeo & The Upsetters —
War Ina Babylon ... LP Island/4 Men With Beards, 1976. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A stone 70s classic in the Island Records catalog – proof that although the label was scoring big with some of their superstar acts, they still had a great ear out for groundbreaking reggae material! The mighty Max Romeo works here with Lee Scratch Perry in the studio – who gives him ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sly & Robbie —
Language Barrier ... LP Island, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice 80s digital dub era grooves from Sly & Robbie! For years, We'd back and forth on how we feel about Bill Laswell's slick modern production – but we've really come around on it more recent years, especially considering how influential the 80s style turned out to be in post-millennium ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sly & Robbie —
Rhythm Killers ... CD Island, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
We love Sly & Robbie – really we do. And while they were responsible for many of the toughest rhythms ever laid to wax, they did cut their share of material that hits nice and hard, but may not be as sublime as their finest and fattest. While on paper this Bill Laswell produced session ... read more CD
Sly & Robbie —
Rhythm Killers ... LP Island, 1987. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
We love Sly & Robbie – really we do. And while they were responsible for many of the toughest rhythms ever laid to wax, they did cut their share of material that hits nice and hard, but may not be as sublime as their finest and fattest. While on paper this Bill Laswell produced session ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Smith (Mikey Smith) —
Mi Cyaan Believe It ... LP Island/Universal (France), 1982. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
The great Michael Smith departed this planet all too soon, yet managed to leave behind this righteous gem from the early 80s – a set that's got superb production from Dennis Bovell and Linton Kwesi Johnson, and a vibe that's very much like the best work of the latter! Smith's as much a poet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Smith (Mikey Smith) —
Mi Cyaan Believe It (with bonus tracks) ... LP Island/Universal (France), 1982. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The great Michael Smith departed this planet all too soon, yet managed to leave behind this righteous gem from the early 80s – a set that's got superb production from Dennis Bovell and Linton Kwesi Johnson, and a vibe that's very much like the best work of the latter! Smith's as much a poet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Steel Pulse —
Sound System – The Island Anthology ... CD Island, Late 70s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Third World —
Arise In Harmony ... LP Island, 1980. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Stay", "Arise", "Visit From Mozambique", "Uptown Rebel", "Stand Up On Your Own Two Feet", and "Give A Little Something". LP, Vinyl record album
Third World —
Journey To Addis ... LP Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
It may be commercial reggae, but the strength of the group's version of "Now That We Found Love" really pushed them over the top! That track's the real winner here – a smooth modern soul number with just a slight hint of Kingston, grooving away in a crossover style that we still ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, in fantastic shape, with inner sleeve and promo stamp.)
Third World —
Now That We Found Love/Island, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest reggae crossover tunes of all time! "Now That We Found Love" is a killer tune written by Gamble & Huff – and redone by Third World in a smooth stepping mode that forges Philly modern with Jamaican rhythms, a perfect blend in this case, and an instant classic! 12-inch, Vinyl record
Third World —
Story's Been Told ... LP Island, 1979. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Irie Ites", "Come Together", and "The Story's Been Told". LP, Vinyl record album
Third World —
Third World ... LP Island, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The first LP from a group that would go on to become one of the most well known Jamaican artists, largely due to their crisply produced crossover sound that appealed to fans of modern soul. The sound here's a shade rootsier than the album's that would garner them wider appeal, with 8 numbers in ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Toots & The Maytals —
Funky Kingston/Island, 1972. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
While the original Island issue of the album Funky Kingston here in the states was actually a compilation of tracks from the original Jamaican and UK issues of the album by that title and the In The Dark LP cut the same year, this two-for-one CD reissue finally sets the record straight, packaging ... read more CD
Toots & The Maytals —
Time Tough – The Anthology ... CD Island, 1960s/1970s/1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
... CD
(BMG pressing.)
Bunny Wailer —
Blackheart Man ... LP Island, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The legendary solo debut of Bunny Wailer – a set that maybe marks him as the most righteous member of The Wailers! The style here is heavy on the roots tip, but there's also a special sort of vibe going on too – these warm currents that are laced with occasional touches of jazz, amidst ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with Sterling stamp. Cover has a cut corner & light wear.)
Bunny Wailer —
Protest ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Late 70s solo effort from this founding member of the Wailers, self-produced on his own Solomonic label and then licensed to Island for worldwide distribution. A solid roots effort from one of the most significant moments in Jamaican music history, this album maintains Livingston's nicely crafted ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s US Mango/Island pressing. Cover has a light corner bend, but looks great overall.)
Vivian Weathers —
Bad Weathers (with bonus track) ... LP Frontline/Virgin (UK), 1978. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An overlooked gem from the glory days of Virgin's Frontline series – a homegrown effort from UK singer Vivian Weathers – a really unique talent with a style that's very much his own! At some level, Vivian's got the warmth of the lover's rock generation, but mixes it with some of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Island 40 Vol 1 – Ska's The Limit – 1959 to 1964 ... CD Island, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Music from Laurel Aitken, Owen Gray, the Jiving Juniors, the Beans, Lord Creator, Lord Kitchener, Roy & Millie, the Blues Busters, Derrick Morgan, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Eric Morris, and more. CD
(Advance copy in a standard jewel case.)
Various —
Tougher Than Tough – The Story Of Jamaican Music (4CD boxset) ... CD Island/Mango (UK), Late 50s/1960s/1970s/1980s/Early 90s. Used 4 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Music from Owen Gray, Derrick & Patsy, the Wailers, Prince Buster, Delroy Wilson, Bob Andy, U Roy, Niney, the Heptones, Culture, Tenor Saw, Tiger, Shaggy & more. CD
(Limited and numbered edition. A lovely copy!)
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