Reggae

The Abyssinians

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

Africa Unite [1981– ]

• In Dub [2005, Echo Beach], A–

African Head Charge

• Off the Beaten Track [1986, Anthology], A–
• In Pursuit of Shashamane Land [1994, On-U Sound/Restless], B+

Dennis Alcapone (1947– )

• Forever Version [1971, Heartbeat], B+

Roland Alphonso (1931–98)

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

Horace Andy (1951– )

• Feel Good All Over: Anthology 1970–1976 [1970–76, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The Prime of Horace Andy: 16 Massive Cuts From the 70s [1971–78, Music Club], B+

Aswad [1975– ]

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

Buju Banton (1973– )

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

Big Youth (1949– )

• Screaming Target [1973, Trojan/Sanctuary], A
• Natty Universal Dread [1973–78, Blood & Fire, 3 CD], A–
• Some Great Big Youth [1981, Heartbeat], B+

Black Uhuru [1977– ]

• Sinsemilla [1980, Island/Chronicles], B+
• Red [1981, Island/Chronicles], A
• Tear It Up: Live [1982, Mango], B+
• The Dub Factor [1983, Island/Chronicles], B–
• Anthem [1984, Mango], A+
• Positive [1987, RAS], B+
• Liberation: The Island Anthology [(1993), Mango, 2 CD], A

Ken Boothe (1948– )

• Everything I Own: The Best of Ken Boothe [1968–78, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
• A Man and His Hits [1966–84, Heartbeat], A–

Cedric Im Brooks (1943– )

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

Dennis Brown (1957–99)

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

Burning Spear [1975– ]

• Marcus Garvey [1975, Mango], A–
• Man in the Hills [1976, Mango], B+
• Man in the Hills / Dry and Heavy [1976–77, Island/Chronicles], B+
• Live [1977, Mango], B+
• Social Living [1978, Blood and Fire], A–
• Social Living [1978–80, Island], A
• Harder Than the Best [(1979), Mango], A–
• Mistress Music [1988, Slash], B
• Chant Down Babylon [1975–91, Island, 2 CD], A–

Junior Byles (1948– )

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

Susan Cadogan (1951– )

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

The Chantells [1977–1979]

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

Jimmy Cliff (1948– )

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

The Congos [1977– ]

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

Count Ossie

• w/Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [1975, Dynamic Sounds], A–

Culture [1977– ]

• Two Sevens Clash [1977, Shanachie], A+
• Cumbolo [1979, Shanachie], A
• International Herb [1979, Shanachie], B+
• Culture at Work [1986, Shanachie], B
• Nuff Crisis! [1989, Shanachie], B+
• Culture in Dub: 15 Dub Shots [1994, Heartbeat], B+

Desmond Dekker (1943– )

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

Dillinger

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

Leonard Dillon

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

Dub Syndicate [1982– ]

• Pure Thrill Seekers [2005, Shanachie], B+

Clint Eastwood

• w/General Saint: Two Bad D.J. [1981, Greensleeves], A–

Eek-A-Mouse

• The Mouse and the Man [1983, Shanachie], B+
• Assassinator [1983, RAS], B
• The Very Best of Eek-A-Mouse [1990, Shanachie], B
• U-Neek [1991, Island/Peace Posse], B+

The Ethiopians

• Slave Call [1977, Heartbeat], B+

Harry J All Stars [1969–1972]

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

The Heptones

• Night Food [1973, Mango], B
• Party Time [1973, Mango], B+

Joe Higgs (1940–99)

• Life of Contradiction [1975, Macola], 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

John Holt (1947– )

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

Winston Hussey

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

Ijahman

• Are We a Warrior [1979, Mango], B+

I-Roy (1949– )

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

Gregory Isaacs (1951– )

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

Israel Vibration [1978– ]

• IV [1993, RAS], B+

Linton Kwesi Johnson (1952– )

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

Jump with Joey

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

Ini Kamoze

• Pirate [1986, Mango], B

King Tubby (1941–89)

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

Lady Saw (1972– )

• Raw: The Best of Lady Saw [(1998), VP], B

Luciano

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

Macka-B

• Buppie Culture [1990, RAS], B+
• Looks Are Deceiving [1990, RAS], A–
• Natural Suntan [1990, RAS], A–

Bob Marley (1945–81)

• The Wailing Wailers: Simmer Down at Studio One [1963–66, Heartbeat], B
• One Love: At Studio One 1964–1966 [1964–66, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)
• African Herbsman [1970–72, Silverline/Sanctuary], A–
• The Wailers: Catch a Fire [1973, Island], A
• The Wailers: Burnin' [1973, Island], A
• Talkin' Blues [1973, Tuff Gong], A–
• 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
• Trenchtown Rock: The Anthology 1969–78 [1969–78, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], B+
• Survival [1979, Island], A–
• Uprising [1980, Island], A–
• Legend [1972–80, Tuff Gong], A
• Africa Unite: The Singles Collection [1970–80, Island/Chronicles], A–
• Songs of Freedom [1962–80, Island, 4 CD], B

Damian Marley

• Welcome to Jamrock [2005, Universal], A–

Matisyahu (1979– )

• Youth [2006, JDub/Epic], B

Tommy McCook (1932–98)

• Down on Bond Street [1966–68, Trojan], B
• Blazing Horns / Tenor in Roots [1978–80, Blood & Fire], B+

Freddie McGregor (1956– )

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

The Melodians

• Rivers of Babylon: The Best of the Melodians 1967–1973, B

Ras Michael

• Dadawah — Peace & Love / Nyahbinghi [1974, Trojan], A–
• Rally Round [1985, Shanachie], A

Sugar Minott (1956– )

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

Jackie Mittoo (1948–90)

• Tribute to Jackie Mittoo [1966–71, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+

Derrick Morgan (1940– )

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

Pablo Moses (1953– )

• A Song [1980, Mango], B+
• In the Future [1983, Alligator], A
• Tension [1985, Alligator], A–

Junior Murvin (1949– )

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

Mutabaruka

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

Niney the Observer

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

Augustus Pablo (1954–99)

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

Lee Scratch Perry (1936– )

• Songs Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry: The Ultimate Collection [1970–79, Hip-O], A–
• History, Mystery and Prophesy [1984, Mango], B
• Lord God Muzick [1991, Heartbeat], B+
• Arkology [(1997), Island, 3 CD], A–
• Panic in Babylon [2004, Narnack], A–

Prince Far I (1944–83)

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

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+

Max Romeo

• War Ina Babylon [1976, Mango], B+
• Ultimate Collection [1970–77, Hip-O/Island], A–
• Open the Iron Gate 1973–77 [1973–77, Blood and Fire], A–

David Rudder (1953– )

• w/Charlies Roots: This Is Soca: With David Rudder and Charlies Roots [1987, Sire, 2 LP], A–
• w/Charlies Roots: Haiti [1987, Sire], B+

Shaggy

• Hot Shot [2000, MCA], B+

Shinehead

• The Real Rock [1990, Elektra], B+

Sizzla (1976– )

• Rise to the Occasion [2003, Greensleeves], B

The Skatalites

• Foundation Ska [1964–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A–
• From Paris With Love [2001, World Village], B+

Sly and Robbie [1978– ]

• Language Barrier [1985, Island], B+
• Rhythm Killers [1987, Island], A
• Silent Assassin [1989, Island], A–

Steel Pulse [1975– ]

• Handsworth Revolution [1978, Mango], B+
• Tribute to the Martyrs [1979, Mango], B+
• Ultimate Collection [1978–97, Hip-O], B+

Steely and Clevie

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

Third World [1973– ]

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

Shelly Thunder

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

Ticklah

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

Toots and the Maytals [1962– ]

• Funky Kingston [1973, Mango], A
• Funky Kingston / In the Dark [1973–76, Island], A–
• Reggae Got Soul [1976, Mango], B+
• Just Like That [1980, Mango], A–
• Reggae Greats [(1985), Mango], A–
• Toots in Memphis [1988, Mango], B+
• Time Tough: The Anthology [1963–88, Island, 2 CD], A–
• 54–46 Was My Number: Anthology 1964–2000 [1964–2000, Sanctuary/Trojan], A–

Peter Tosh (1944–87)

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

UB40 [1980– ]

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

Bunny Wailer (1947– )

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

Delroy Wilson (1948–95)

• The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Twelve [1964–67, Heartbeat], B+
• The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Eighteen Deluxe Edition [1964–70, Heartbeat], A–
• Once Upon a Time: The Best of Delroy Wilson [1967–74, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+

Yabby You (1950– )

• Jesus Dread [1972–77, Blood and Fire], B+
• One Love, One Heart [1983, Shanachie], B+
• Fleeing from the City [1985, Shanachie], B+

Yellowman

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

Various Artists

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