Reggae — LPs 
Classic sounds from Kingston and beyond -- roots, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, ska, and more!
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Aggrovators —
Dub Justice ... LP Attack (UK), Mid 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Some choice Bunny Lee produced Aggrovators tracks, mixed mostly by King Tubby. 16 tracks in all, including "A Version Of Class", "Jah Jah Dub", "Creation Dub", "Forward Version", "Don't Try To Dub I", "A Thankful Version", "A ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 90s issue. Cover is bent a bit at the edges.)
Aggrovators & Revolutionaries —
Guerilla Dub ... LP Burning Sounds (UK), 1978. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A dub album as powerful as the image on its cover – mixed to perfection by Ossie Hibbert, with a nearly sci-fi blend of darkness and electricity! The core tracks were laid down by the Aggrovators and Revolutionaries at King Tubby's studio in Kingston – but it really seems to be Hibbert ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressing. Includes insert.)
Gladstone Anderson —
Glady Unlimited ... LP Moodisc (Jamaica), 1977. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Jackie Mittoo may be basking in the spotlight these days, but Gladdy Anderson was no joke on the keys either, and if your hip to Jackie's slick vibe, you need to get open on Gladdy! He plays piano on these Harry Mudie produced grooves, with a mellow, laidback vibe that leans nicely towards a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes poster. Cover has a bit of wear, and some tape near the top. Vinyl is nice!)
Gladstone Anderson —
It May Sound Silly ... LP Ashanti (UK), 1972. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of our favorite early 70s Harry Mudie sides, filled with moody instrumental soul reggae numbers from pianist Gladstone Anderson! The sound is great – done with a wonderful rolling soulful vibe that wouldn't be out of place on Brunswick or Cadet soul single from Chicago – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Jamaican orange M label pressing on Moodisc, with deep groove! Vinyl is very nice, but has a short click on side two. Cover has light staining in one corner, and some light scratches too.)
Bob Andy —
Lots Of Love & I ... LP High Note (Jamaica), 1977. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Bob Andy's come a long way here from his earlier work with Marcia Griffiths – taking on some new righteous rasta energy, as you might guess from the title – and singing in an even headier style than before – in a way that makes this record as important to the roots generation as ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US 180 gram MOV orange vinyl pressing #000747.)
Horace Andy —
In The Light/Blood & Fire/Simply Vinyl (UK), 1977. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Horace Andy is one of the few cats who can sing in the higher end of the vocal register, yet still come across with a totally badass vibe – thanks partly to the righteous message in his lyrics, and the hip-tripping grooves on the tracks – which could make just about any element sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 00s 180 gram pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the spine and bottom right corner.)
Aswad —
Crucial Tracks – Best Of Aswad ... LP Mango, 1980s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Baby Cham —
Wow The Story ... LP Artists Only, 2000. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has light wear & an index sticker.)
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
Pathe (France), 1985. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A soaring set from Afro reggae trailblazer Alpha Blondy – and one of his best! The blend of Jamaican influlences and African heritage combine as passionately as ever on a batch of songs that includes "Afriki", "Jah Houphouet", "Apartheid Is Nazism", "Idjidja ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Shanachie. Cover has some edge wear and is bent a bit at the spine.)
Ken Boothe —
Ken Boothe Collection – 18 Classic Songs ... LP Trojan (UK), Late 60s/1970s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful voices in Jamaican music – presented here in a wonderful collection that includes some of Ken Boothe's early rocksteady material, then runs through his bigger famous cuts of the 70s! Ken wasn't nearly as big a hit over here as artists like Jimmy Cliff or Bob Marley, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ken Boothe —
Mr Rock Steady ... LP Studio One, 1967. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
That's MISTER Rock Steady to you! Ken sings a sweet batch of Jamaican soul tunes in this classic album cut for Clement Dodd – with titles that include "Puppet On A String", "My Heart Is Gone", "Home Home Home", "Give Me Back My Heart", "Give Me ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early pressing – with red Studio One logo and deep groove! Cover has very light wear on the opening edge – but is quite nice overall.)
Cedric Im Brooks & Light Of Saba —
Cedric Im Brooks & Light Of Saba – Magical Light Of Saba ... LP Honest Jons (UK), 1970s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
How this burningly bad set has remained under wraps for so long is beyond us, but thanks to the folks at Honest Jon's, it's been brought to the much needed light of day! An excellent set collecting work from throughout the career of Cedric Im Brooks, spanning a wide assortment of styles, but all ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 00s issue in the fold-over gatefold cover. Includes the printed inner sleeve.)
Dennis Brown —
Good Vibrations ... LP Yvonne's Special (UK), 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Burning Spear —
People Of The World ... LP Slash, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Roy Burrowes, Clifford Jordan & Charles Davis —
Reggae Au Go Jazz ... LP Studio One, Late 90s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A sweet set of jazzy grooves and reggae rhythms – the late 90s Clement Dodd production Reggae Au Go Jazz – which features Roy "Bubbles" Burrows on trumpet and fluegelhorn and players that include Clifford Jordan, Charles Davis, Jackie Mittoo, Ernest Ranglin, Clement Dodd and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Cover has a slightly bumped corner, and a slightly unglued top seam. Vinyl is nice.)
Harold Butler —
My Life Part One ... LP Dynamic, 1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The great Harold Butler handles both acoustic piano and keyboards here – in a lineup that also features Cedric Im Brooks on alto, tenor, and flute! There's a nicely jazzy vibe to the album at times – with more trumpet, trombone, percussion, and guitar. LP, Vinyl record album
Cables —
What Kind Of World ... LP Studio One (Jamaica), Late 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The rare debut of this soulful Jamaican trio! Titles include "Baby Why", "What Kind Of World", "Cheer Up", "Let Them Talk", "Be A Man", "No New Love", and "Got To Find Someone". LP, Vinyl record album
Lloyd Charmers —
Lloyd Charmers Greatest Hits ... LP Strakers, Early 1970s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
US pressing of reggae classics from one of the greats – with titles that include "Fire Fire", "Memphis Underground", "Mucking Funch", "Big Five", "Dollars & Bonds", and "Who Done It". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light water staining on one side on the front – and back has a bit of peeling. Vinyl is nice.)
Sarge/K&K, 1979. Near Mint- ... $9.99
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(US pressing in a black & white cover. Cover is slightly yellowed from age along the opening.)
Lloyd Charmers —
Sweet Memories Vol 4 ... LP CPL (UK), Mid 80s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jimmy Cliff —
Follow My Mind ... LP Reprise, 1975. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Warmly-crafted work from Jimmy Cliff – a mid 70s set that has the singer emerging way past the Kingston scene, to a role where he feels much more like a global soul superstar overall! Make no mistake, there's definitely plenty of reggae on the album – but the record also marks that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Tan label stereo pressing. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
Jimmy Cliff —
Give Thankx ... LP Warner, 1978. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Jimmy Cliff —
I Am The Living ... LP MCA, 1980. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
8 tracks in all "I Am The Living", "Another Summer", "All The Strength We Got", "It's The Beginning Of An End", "Gone Clear", "Love Again", "Satan's Kingdom" and "Morning Train". LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes the insert. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, and a sticker spot.)
Reprise, 1976. Very Good ... $6.99
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(Cover has light ringwear, some edge wear, splitting in the bottom seam, and is bumped at the bottom left corner.)
Jimmy Cliff —
Wonderful World, Beautiful People ... LP A&M, 1970. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A great early album by Jimmy – and one that was issued in the US by A&M, but was licensed from London in the UK. The production is great, and tracks mix raw rocksteady rhythms with some great arrangements that add some nice baroque touches at times, especially on the title cut, which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
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.)
Combo Lulo —
Neotropic Dream ... LP Names You Can Trust, 2021. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Includes insert.)
Congos —
Heart Of The Congos ... LP Black Art, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A classic slice of Jamaican roots – and an essential record from the godlike hands of Lee Perry! The set was produced by Perry at Black Ark – and instantly became the stuff of legend, even though the initial version of the album got very limited exposure – which has led to years ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Heart Of The Congos ... LP 24.99(Black & white label US VP pressing, with correct spelling on labels.)
Culture —
Cumbolo (Shanachie) ... LP Shanachie, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
As Culture moved to working with producer Sonia Pottinger, they began to develop more of their own distinctive style, rather than relying on the model of Burning Spear's harmony work. And though they achieved some of the greatest commercial success of any of the more hardcore roots groups, their ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Carl Dawkins —
Mr Satisfaction Vol 2 – 13 Hot Soulful Rocksteady & Reggae Tunes From 1966 to 1976 ... LP Patate (Italy), Late 1960s/Early 1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A deeper dig into the career of Carl Dawkins than the previous volume with the same title – and a set that really gets at the more righteous energy that Carl brought to the years of early reggae! The image on the front really gets at the power of the music here – this up-close, very ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Desmond Dekker —
Black & Dekker ... LP Stiff (UK), 1980. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Surprisingly great later work from the legendary Desmond Dekker – a set that should have been a sloppy cash-in during the ska revival, but material that shows Desmond still very much at the top of his game! The production and backings show a bit of a late 70s British touch, but Dekker's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Portuguese pressing. Cover has some gloss separation at the spine, partially unglued bottom seam, and yellowing from age in back.)
Junior Delgado —
Raggamuffin Year ... LP Mango, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Phyllis Dillon —
One Life To Live ... LP Treasure Isle, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic record from one of the first great female voices in Jamaican music – the completely righteous Phyllis Dillon, a singer who set a whole new standard for the genre! The tunes here are beautiful rocksteady numbers – a number of which just have bass, drums, and organ stepping ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice vintage Jamaican pressing – green label with deep groove, matrix TILP 228. Back cover has very light staining, but this is a great copy.)
Don Drummond —
Memorial Album ... LP Treasure Isle (Jamaica), 1960s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
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(White label with black print Sonic Sounds pressing.)
El Michels Affair & Liam Bailey —
Ekundayo Inversions ... LP Big Crown, 2021. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A really new setting for the vocals of singer Liam Bailey – and one that's a bit different for El Michels Affair! The group here are still very funky, and filled with all the fantastic sonic touches that we've always loved from leader Leon Michels – but the setting is more in a reggae ... (Deep Funk, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black vinyl pressing. Cover is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Alton Ellis —
Alton Ellis Sings Rock & Soul ... LP Coxsone (Jamaica), Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An early classic from the Studio One/Coxone catalog – and a set that has a sound that's every bit as iconic as its cover – the kind of record that really helped set a new standard for soulful sounds from Jamaica! Alton Ellis is almost in early Marvin Gaye territory here – working ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alton Ellis —
Mr Soul Of Jamaica ... LP Treasure Isle, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Mr Soul is right – as Alton Ellis was one of the greatest Jamaican singers of his generation, and an artist who was able to bring a deeper sense of soul than most! The music's got this laidback rocksteady vibe that really lets Ellis soar – with backings by Tommy McCook & The ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label with black logo and text – in cover with purple and yellow. Cover has some light wear, but this is a nice clean copy. Matrix Alton Ellis A/B.)
English Beat —
I Just Can't Stop It ... LP Sire, 1980. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The American debut of The English Beat – aka the UK group The Beat, who'd been making some big waves with import 45s on the 2Tone label, the burst forth on our US market with a slight shift in name, due to another group hogging their original moniker on our side of the Atlantic! That bit of ... (Rock, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available I Just Can't Stop It (magenta vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99(US pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has surface and edge wear.)
Winston Francis —
Mr Fix It ... LP Coxsone (Jamaica), 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Eddy Grant —
Going For Broke ... LP Portrait, 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Eddy Grant —
Killer On The Rampage ... LP Epic/Ice, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
An unlikely contender to the throne of king of electro, this early 80s effort from Eddie Grant helps to prop him up there quite nicely. Heavy synth driven grooves bubble along nicely with that crisp Linn Drum sound, and though this album benefited from some wider pop appeal, there's more than a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing on Portrait/Ice. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Owen Gray —
Hit After Hit After Hit ... LP Pioneer International (Canada), 1984. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Beres Hammond —
Beres Hammond ... LP WKS (Jamaica), 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Beres Hammond —
Music Is Life ... LP VP, 2001. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Keith Hudson —
Playing It Cool & Playing It Right ... LP Joint International, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A rare side from Keith Hudson, teaming up with Bullwackie Barnes for a mighty set – two of our favorite producers in one place – and one that's been painfully hard to come by for some time. Issued originally on the Joint International imprint in the early 80s, we can't remember the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Peter Humphrey —
Fire, Bring Water...Plenty Water ... LP PC, 1995. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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I Roy —
Observer Book Of I Roy ... LP 17 North Parade, 1976/1977. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
The uber-classic Observer Book Of I-Roy – the masterful collection of mid 70s material, which collected, add up to some of the very finest recordings that great Jamaican deejay I-Roy recorded with writer, arranger, producer Niney The Observer! The album is essential a top notch round-up of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light edge wear.)
Ras Iley —
King Of The Stage ... LP WIRL (Barbados), 1993. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Gregory Isaacs —
Private Beach Party ... LP RAS/Air Jamaica, 1985. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A later effort from Isaacs, but still cool and smooth lover's rock, produced by Gussie Clarke. Includes "Private Beach Party", "Wish You Were Mine", "Feeling Irie", "No Rushings", "Better Plant Some Loving", "Special To Me", "Got To ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jah Lion —
Colombia Colly ... LP Mango, 1976. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest mainstream 70s efforts from Lee Scratch Perry – a wonderful collaboration with Jah Lion – who serves up rhymes of knowledge and wisdom over some dubby genius from Scratch himself! The album skews towards the roots side of the spectrum, but has a looser, more open ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(US Mango/Island pressing. NOTE – Cover is slightly wavy at the bottom 4 inches, with large peeled patches in front, and a large patch of paper stuck to the back.)
Linton Kwesi Johnson —
Reggae Greats ... LP Island, Late 70s/Early 80s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has surface wear, a trace of a price sticker, and a promo stamp.)
King Tubby —
King Tubby's Special 1973 to 1976 ... LP Trojan (UK), Mid 70s. Very Good+ 2LP ... Out Of Stock
30 essential dubs, from the golden age of reggae. King Tubby works his echoplex magic on a set culled half from Niney the Observer productions, and half from Striker Lee. You could waste your time on the 4 or 5 dozen other collections out there that are just capitalizing on Tubby's name, or stick ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
King Tubby, Tommy McCook & The Aggrovators —
King Tubby Meets The Aggrovators At Dub Station ... LP Live & Love (UK), 1975. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic blend of saxophone and dub – one that shows just how much big the shift in Jamaican production styles was during the 70s! In the previous decade, reedman Tommy McCook was right on top of the mix on most of his performances – echoing the tenors of American R&B and soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent Radiation reissue. Cover is nice.)
Lady Saw —
Strip Tease ... LP VP, 2004. Near Mint- 2LP ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
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(Cover has an unglued bottom seam and a line of marker through the barcode.)
Ken Lazarus —
Reggae Greatest Hits ... LP FRM/K&K, 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Titles include "Let Them Say"," Hello Carol", "Skokian", "Put Yourself In My Place", "Everythng Crash", "No More Heartaches", and "Bangarang". LP, Vinyl record album
Byron Lee & the Dragonaires —
Heat In De Place ... LP Dynamic Sounds (Jamaica), 1984. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Byron Lee & The Dragonaires —
Rock Steady 67 ... LP Bra, 1967. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Nice bit of rocksteady material by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, touted on the cover as "Carribean's Number One Band". The cover goes onto say "It's Oily! Oily! And Sweet!" – and it's right! This stuff has a nice raw feel, with a stone cold 60s reggae groove, and a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires —
Soft Lee Vol 2 ... LP Dynamic Sounds (Jamaica), 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has a touch of waviness.)
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires —
Soft Lee Vol 3 ... LP Dynamic Sounds (Jamaica), 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Barrington Levy —
Run Come Ya ... LP Puff (Canada), 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features rhythms by the Roots Radics – and titles that include "I'm Not In Love", "Run Come Ya Man", "Time Hard", "Full Understanding", and "Lost & Found". LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Canadian pressing, with MVC logo on back cover. Cover has a light water stain in one corner, but this is a nice copy overall.)
Hopeton Lewis —
All Night Bubblin' ... LP Boss (Jamaica), 1985. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Eddie Lovette —
Let's Try Again ... LP K&K, 1986. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Eddie Lovette —
Rockers For Lovers ... LP K&K, 1980. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features work from Winston Wright on organ and Willie Lindo on guitar – on titles that include "Can't You Tell It's Me", "Hold Me Tight", "Shining Star", "Sail On", "Hold Me Tight", and "Mr Sea". LP, Vinyl record album
TSOJ (Jamaica), 1989. Near Mint- ... $4.99
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(Cover has light wear and is lightly bent at the sides.)
TSOJ (Jamaica), 1989. Very Good+ ... $1.99 3.99
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(In a VP disco sleeve.)
Luciano —
Where There Is Life ... LP Xterminator (Jamaica), 1995. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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(US Island pressing. Cover has minimal wear and slightly wavy panels, with a peeled spot in back.)
Madness —
One Step Beyond ... LP Stiff (UK), 1979. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Madness back when they were strongly in a ska vein! Titles include "One Step beyond", "Tarzan's Nuts", "Madness", "Chimunks Are Go", "Razor Blade Alley", and "Land Of Hope & Glory". (Rock, Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
(2nd US Sire pressing with Warner rim text. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some yellowing from age.)
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 & 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 —
Birth Of A Legend (single LP version) ... LP Calla, 1960s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early, early Coxsone Dodd produced sides of groovy rocksteady, voiced by a young Bob Marley with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. While we don't find this material nearly as compelling as his later work produced by Lee Perry and then his huge international hits, it's great Studio One rocksteady and an ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s white label promo. Cover has a promo stamp, light wear, small price sticker remnants, remnants from a tracklist sticker in front. Label has an ink stamp.)
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' ... 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 —
Kaya ... LP Island, 1977. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
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.)
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Natty Dread ... LP Island, 1974. Very Good+ ... Temporarily 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 LP, Vinyl record album
(US rasta color label pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has a lightly bent corner.)
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
Bob Marley & The Wailers —
Soul Revolution Part 2 (Black Heart) ... LP Blackheart, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Early work from the great Bob Marley – material cut with the initial lineup of The Wailers, at a time before the group would go onto much greater global fame on Island Records! The equally legendary Lee Scratch Perry is at the helm on production – and although the music here has more ... 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 —
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
Rita Marley —
Who Feels It Knows It (Shanachie) ... LP Shanachie, 1981. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Righteous sounds from Rita Marley – a set that's one of her best-remembered albums, and done in a well-crafted style that definitely lives up to the Marley family name! The set was recorded at Tuff Gong, with a lean quality and laidback groove that lets Rita really step out front on vocals ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers —
Conscious Party ... LP Virgin, 1988. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Mighty Diamonds —
Ice On Fire ... LP Virgin, 1974. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
The harmony vocal stylings of the Mighty Diamonds are given a New Orleans funk tinge by the production team of Allen Toussaint and Marshall Seehorn. The set includes New Orleans classics like "Get Out Of My Life Woman" and "Sneakin Sally Through The Alley", plus other nice ones ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo. Cover has a promo stamp, some ring and edge wear, and a tracklist sticker.)
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
Missing Brazilians —
Warzone ... LP On-U Sound (UK), 1984. Sealed ... Out Of Stock
One of the coolest studio projects from the early years of the On-U Sound label – a record that's maybe a bit more subtle overall than some of the Tackhead and Mark Stewart projects of the time, but which has an equally similar genre-busting quality! The vibe here is nice and lean – ... (Rock, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jackie Mittoo —
Evening Time ... LP Studio One, Late 60s. Good ... Out Of Stock
Excellent rocksteady organ and piano tracks from the legendary Jackie Mittoo! Jackie's one of the true keyboard geniuses of the 20th Century, and his sound and style is instantly recognizeable on any recording. This set brings together some of his best for Clement Dodd from the 60s – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Studio One white label Jamaican pressing. Cover has surface & edge wear, a small split on the top seam, and a few small stains.)
Denroy Morgan —
I'll Do Anything For You ... LP Becket, 1981. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An album with a bit of a split personality, a combination of slick modern reggae, and crisp 80s groove soul numbers. While the reggae numbers aren't much to write home about, the soul tracks are an outstanding example of the best of the 80s groove style, with horn lines punctuating Morgan's ... (Soul, Reggae) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout notch, light wear, and light waviness from moisture.)
Morgan Heritage —
Three In One ... LP VP, 2003. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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Pablo Moses —
In The Future ... LP Alligator, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Harry Mudie & King Tubby —
Harry Mudie Meet King Tubby's In Dub Conference Vol 1 ... LP Moodisc, 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Excellent! One of the more underrated producers, perhaps because he wasn't as prolific as some of the others in Jamaica, Harry Mudie produced a body of fine rhythms nonetheless, laced with sweet strings and beautiful melodies over heavy drum & bass workouts. He turns them over to King Tubby ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Musical Youth —
Youth Of Today ... LP MCA, 1982. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A novelty group if there ever was one, but they still had their day with the big hit "Pass the Dutchie", not that any of them were even old enough to know what they were singing about, or should have been. Beyond that track there's not a whole lot that's remarkable about their commercial ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Gem Myers —
One Man Woman ... LP Stage (Jamaica), 1987. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Most tracks are written by Grub Cooper, who handles drums and keyboards – and titles include "One Man Woman", "Heartbreaker", "Don't Hassle Me", "What Kind Of World", "I Tired", "I'm On Fire", "Doodrops", and "Mr Big ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lots of pen and some light surface & edge wear.)
Jackie Opel —
Cry Me A River ... LP Studio One, Late 1960s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Soulful gems from one of the early Studio One greats – tracks that include "Try Me", "I Am Free", "Wipe These Tears", "Shelter The Storm", "Forever Forever", and "Eternal Love". LP, Vinyl record album
(White label with blue Studio One logo. Matrix has "KK mastering". Cover has light wear – vinyl is great!)
Johnny Orlando —
Hold On To What You've Got ... LP Londisc (UK), Mid 80s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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RCA, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $11.99
One of the earliest mainstream steel band records issued in the US – by a group sponsored by Pan Am Airlines! (Global Grooves, Reggae) LP, Vinyl record album
(A very cool package – in a die-cut cover, with a booklet inside!)
Frankie Paul —
Love Line ... LP Glory Gold, 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Lee Perry & The Upsetters —
Eastwood Rides Again ... LP Trojan (UK), 1970. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
If there's anyone who could make the idea of Italian westerns and Jamaican grooves come together, it's the young Lee Scratch Perry – the mad musician who always had a great talent for mixing it up! Eastwood Rides Again follows the theme of The Upsetters previous classic, Return Of Django ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
