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 [1969–2003, Blood & Fire], A

Africa Unite [1981– ]

• In Dub [2005, Echo Beach], A–

African Head Charge

• 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+

Laurel Aitken

• The Pioneer of Jamaican Music, Vol. 1 [1957–66, Reggae Retro]
• Rasta Man Power [1992, ROIR]
• Blue Beat Years [(1996), Moon]

Dennis Alcapone (1947– )

• Forever Version [1971, Heartbeat], B+

Prince Alla

• Only Love Can Conquer [1976, Blood & Fire]

Lillian Allen

• Revolutionary Tea Party [1986, Redwood], U

Roland Alphonso (1931–98)

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

Bob Andy

• Retrospective [(1986), Heartbeat], U

Horace Andy (1951– )

• Skylarking [1972, Caroline]
• Feel Good All Over: Anthology 1970–1976 [1970–76, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+(**)
• In the Light / In the Light Dub [1977, Blood & Fire]
• The Prime of Horace Andy: 16 Massive Cuts From the 70s [1971–78, 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]

Aswad [1975– ]

• New Chapter [1982, CBS]
• Distant Thunder [1988, Mango], B
• Crucial Tracks [1975–88, Mango], B

Buju Banton (1973– )

• Voice of Jamaica [1993, Mercury]
• 'Til Shiloh [1995, Loose Cannon], B+
• Inna Heights [1997, VP], B+
• Ultimate Collection [1992–99, Hip-O], B+
• Unchained Spirit [2000, Epitaph]

Pato Banton

• Never Give In [1987, IRS]
• Wize Up! (No Compromize) [1990, IRS]
• Collections [(1995), IRS], U

Beenie Man (1972– )

• Blessed [1995, Island Jamaica]
• Art and Life [2000, VP/Virgin]

Big Youth (1949– )

• Screaming Target [1973, Trojan/Sanctuary], A
• Dreadlocks Dread [1975, Frontline]
• Natty Cultural Dread [1976, Trojan]
• Hit the Road Jack [1976, Trojan]
• Isaiah First Prophet of Old [1978, Caroline]
• Natty Universal Dread [1973–78, Blood & Fire, 3 CD], A–
• Progress [1979, Negusa Nagast], U
• Everyday Shank: The Best of Big Youth [1980, Trojan]
• Some Great Big Youth [1981, Heartbeat], B+
• The Chanting Dread inna Fine Style [1983, Heartbeat]
• A Reggae Collection [1992, Pair], U

Black Uhuru [1977– ]

• Sinsemilla [1980, Island/Chronicles], B+
• Red [1981, Island/Chronicles], A
• Chill Out [1982, Mango]
• Tear It Up: Live [1982, Mango], B+
• The Dub Factor [1983, Island/Chronicles], B–
• Anthem [1984, Mango], A+
• Positive [1987, RAS], B+
• Now [1990, Mesa], U
• Mystical Truth [1993, Rhino]
• Liberation: The Island Anthology [(1993), Mango, 2 CD], A
• Ultimate Collection [(2000), Hip-O]
• The Best of Black Uhuru (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [(2004), Island]

Yami Bolo

• Ransom [Shanachie]

Cedella Marley Booker

• Awake Zion [1990, Rykodisc]

Ken Boothe (1948– )

• Let's Get It On [1974, Trojan]
• Everything I Own [1974, Trojan]
• Live Good [1978, United Artists]
• Crying Over You: Anthology 1963–1978 [1963–78, Trojan]
• Everything I Own: The Best of Ken Boothe [1968–78, Sanctuary/Trojan], B+
• A Man and His Hits [1966–84, Heartbeat], A–

Bounty Killer (1972– )

• My Xperience [1996, VP]

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 [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 Golden Years 1974–1976 [1974–76, Cleopatra]
• Visions [1977, Shanachie]
• Words of Wisdom [1979, Shanachie]
• The Promised Land [1977–79, Blood & Fire]
• The Best of the Joe Gibbs Years [1972–83, 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 [1972–95, 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 [1973–75, Blood & Fire]

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–
• Reggae Greats: Burning Spear [(1984), Mango]
• 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–
• Curly Locks: The Best of Junior Byles [1970–76, Heartbeat]
• 129 Beat Street: Ja-Man Special 1975–1978 [1975–78, Blood & Fire]

Susan Cadogan (1951– )

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

Capleton (1967– )

• More Fire [2000, VP]

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 [1977–1979]

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

Charlie Chaplin

• Two Sides of Charlie Chaplin [1989, RAS]
• 20 Super Hits [(1990), Sonic Sounds]

Johnnie Clarke (1955– )

• Enter into His Gates [1975, Attack]
• Rockers Time Now [1976, Virgin]
• Dreader Dread 1976–1978 [1976–78, Blood & Fire]
• 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) [1968–72, 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 [1969–93, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Anthology [1962–93, Hip-O/Island/A&M, 2 CD], B+
• Ultimate Collection [(1999), Uptown/Universal]

Cocoa Tea (1959– )

• Rocking Dolly [1986, RAS]
• Riker's Island [1991, VP]

The Congos [1977– ]

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

Count Ossie

• w/The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Grounation [1973, Dynamic Sounds, 2 CD]
• The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: The Roots of Reggae [1973, Recording Arts, 2 CD], U
• w/Mystic Revelation of Rastafari: Tales of Mozambique [1975, Dynamic Sounds], A–

Creation Rebel

• Historic Moments, Vol. 1 [(1994), On-U-Sound]

Culture [1977– ]

• Two Sevens Clash [1977, Shanachie], A+
• Two Sevens Clash (30th Anniversary Edition) [1977, Shanachie], U
• Cumbolo [1979, Shanachie], A
• International Herb [1979, Shanachie], B+
• Culture at Work [1986, Shanachie], B
• Nuff Crisis! [1989, Shanachie], B+
• Good Things [1989, RAS], U
• 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–
• Action! [1966–68, Lagoon]
• The Original Rude Boy [(1997), Music Club]
• Israelites: Anthology 1963–1999 [1963–99, Trojan, 2 CD]

Chaka Demus and Pliers

• Reggae Dance Hall Sensation [1970, Rohit]
• Gold [(2000), Jet Star]
• Help Them Lord [2001, RAS]

Dillinger

• Bionic Dread [1976, Mango], B+
• The Ultimate Collection [1974–80, Hip-O/Island], A–
• The Prime of Dillinger: Gangster, Prankster, and Rasta [(2001), Music Club]

Leonard Dillon

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

Phyllis Dillon

• Midnight Confessions: Classic Rock Steady and Reggae 1967–71 [1967–71, Westside]

Doctor Alimantado

• Best Dressed Chicken in Town [1978, Greensleeves]

Clement Coxsone Dodd

• Musical Fever 1967–1968 [1967–68, Trojan, 2 CD]

Mikey Dread

• African Anthem [1979, RAS]
• Pave the Way [1982, Heartbeat]
• African Ahthem / Happy Family [(1986), RAS]
• Best Sellers [(1991), Rykodisc]

Don Drummond (1919– )

• The Best of Don Drummond [(1989), Studio One]

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–

Clancy Eccles

• Presents His Reggae Review [(1990), Heartbeat]
• Fatty Fatty: 1967–1970 [1967–70, Sanctuary/Trojan]

Eek-A-Mouse

• Wa-Do-Dem [1982, Shanachie]
• 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+

Alton Ellis

• The Best of Alton Ellis [(1988), Coxsone]
• The Legendary Alton Ellis [(1990), Alltone]
• Cry Tough [(1993), Heartbeat]
• Sunday Coming [(1995), Heartbeat]

The Ethiopians

• All the Hits [1966–72, 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]

Dean Fraser (1957– )

• Sings and Blows [1989, Shanachie]

Joe Gibbs (1945– )

• Explosive Rock Steady: Joe Gibbs' Amalgamated Label [1967–73, Heartbeat]

Marcia Griffiths

• Put a Little Love in Your Heart: The Best of Marcia Griffiths [1969–74, Trojan]
• Naturally [1978, Shanachie]
• 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 [1968–71, Heartbeat]

Harry J All Stars [1969–1972]

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

The Heptones

• On Top [1970, Studio One]
• Night Food [1973, Mango], B
• Party Time [1973, Mango], B+
• The Meaning of Life: The Best of the Heptones 1966–1976 [1966–76, Trojan]
• Sea of Love [(1995), Heartbeat]
• Heptones and Friends, Vol. 1–2 [(1995), Trojan]
• Observer's Style [(1999), Culture Press]

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

Justin Hinds

• Just in Time [1979, Mango]

John Holt (1947– )

• A Love I Can Feel [1970, Bamboo]
• I Can't Get You Off My Mind: 18 Greatest Hits [1968–72, 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 (1946–84)

• Pick a Dub [1974, Blood & Fire]
• 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–

Ijahman

• Are We a Warrior [1979, Mango], B+

Impact All-Stars

• Forward the Bass: Dub from Randy's, 1972–1975 [1972–75, Blood & Fire]

Inner Circle [1974– ]

• The Best of Inner Circle: The Capitol Years 1976–1977 [1976–77, The Right Stuff], U

Tippa Irie

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–
• Cool Ruler [1978, Caroline]
• Soon Forward [1979, Frontline]
• Best of Gregory Isaacs, Volumes One and Two [1977–81, 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 [1974–88, Hip-O], A–
• Greatest Love Songs [1973–89, 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 1968–1995 [1968–95, 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 1971–1979 [1971–79, Nighthawk]
• Brutal Out Deh [1982, Nighthawk]
• Give Me Power [1983, Nighthawk]

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 (1941–89)

• Dub Gone Crazy: The Evolution of Dub at King Tubby's [1975–77, Blood & Fire]
• Dub Like Dirt [1975–77, Blood & Fire], B+
• The Best of King Tubby: King Dub [1973–77, Music Club]
• King Tubby Special 1973–1979 [1973–79, 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]

Kotch [1988–1993]

• Kotch [1988, Mango]

Lady Saw (1972– )

• Passion [1997, VP]
• Collection [(1998), Diamond Rush]
• Raw: The Best of Lady Saw [(1998), VP], B

Bunny Lee (1941– )

• Jumping With Mr. Lee [1967–68, Trojan]
• If Deejay Was Your Trade [1975–79, Blood & Fire]

Byron Lee

• Tiney Winey [1985, Dynamic Sounds]
• Soca Bacchanal [1989, Dynamic Sounds]
• Ska Reggae Soca Style 1964–1996 [1964–96, Music Club]
• Wine Miss Tiny [Dynamic Sounds]

Barrington Levy (1964– )

• The Barrington Levy Collection: Greatest Hits 1979–1989 [1979–89, Greensleeves]
• 20 Vintage Hits [(1992), Sonic Sounds], U

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

Macka-B

• Sign of the Times [1986, Ariwa], U
• Buppie Culture [1990, RAS], B+
• Looks Are Deceiving [1990, RAS], A–
• Natural Suntan [1990, RAS], A–

Mad Professor

• 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]

Bob Marley (1945–81)

• The Wailing Wailers: Simmer Down at Studio One [1963–66, Heartbeat], B
• One Love at Studio One [1963–66, Heartbeat, 2 CD]
• One Love: At Studio One 1964–1966 [1964–66, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The Complete Wailers 1967–1972, Part 1: Selassie Is the Chapel [1967–72, Jad, 3 CD]
• The Complete Bob Marley and the Wailers 1967–1972, Part 2 [1967–72, Jad, 3 CD]
• 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–

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 (1932–98)

• Tribute to Tommy: The Best of Tommy McCook and the Skatalites [1962–65, Heartbeat]
• Down on Bond Street [1966–68, Trojan], B
• Top Secret [1969, Beatville]
• Blazing Horns / Tenor in Roots [1978–80, 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 1967–1973, B
• Irie Feeling [1990, RAS]
• Swing and Dine [(1992), Heartbeat]

Ras Michael

• Nyahbinghi [1974, Lagoon]
• Dadawah — Peace & Love / Nyahbinghi [1974, Trojan], A–
• Rally Round [1985, Shanachie], A
• Know Now [1989, Shanachie], U

Michigan and Smiley

• Rub-a-Dub Style [(1992), Heartbeat]

Mighty Diamonds [1976– ]

• Right Time [1976, Shanachie]
• Indestructible [1982, Alligator]

Jacob Miller (1919– )

• Who Say Jah No Dread [(1994), Ras]

Sugar Minott (1956– )

• Black Roots [1980, Mango]
• The Roots Lover: 1978–1983 [1978–83, Moll-Selekta, 2 CD], B+(***)
• Slice of the Cake [1984, Heartbeat]
• African Soldier [1988, Heartbeat], B

Jackie Mittoo (1948–90)

• Tribute to Jackie Mittoo [1966–71, Heartbeat, 2 CD], B+
• Champion in the Arena 1976–1977 [1976–77, Blood & Fire]

Derrick Morgan (1940– )

• Moon Hop: Best of the Early Years [1960–69, 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]
• A Song [1980, Mango], B+
• In the Future [1983, Alligator], A
• Tension [1985, Alligator], A–
• Pave the Way Dub [1998, Tabou], U

Judy Mowatt

• Mellow Mood [1975, Tuff Gong]
• Black Woman [1980, Shanachie]

Hugh Mundell (1962–83)

• Africa Must Be Free by 1983 [1975, RAS]

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+
• Blakk Wi Blak ... K ... K ... [1991, Shanachie]
• The Ultimate Collection [(1996), Shanachie], A–

Niney the Observer

• Niney and Friends: Blood and Fire [1971–72, Trojan], A
• Observation Station [(1990), Heartbeat]

Johnny Osbourne

• Truth and Rights [1980, Heartbeat], U

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
• Original Rockers [1979, Shanachie]
• Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House [1980, Shanachie], A
• Earth's Rightful Ruler [1983, Shanachie]
• King David's Melody [1975–82, Shanachie], A–
• Classic Rockers [(1995), Island]
• Dub, Reggae and Roots From the Melodica King [(2000), Ocho]

The Paragons

• My Girl Wears My Crown [1966–68, 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

• Dutty Rock [2002, VP]

Lee Scratch Perry (1936– )

• Chapter 2 of "Words" [1972–73, Sanctuary/Trojan]
• The Upsetter Shop, Vol. 2 [1969–73, Heartbeat]
• Cloak and Dagger [1973, Rhino]
• Super Ape [1976, Mango]
• Roast Fish Collie Weed and Corn Bread [1976, VP]
• Scratch the Wire [1979, Island]
• Songs Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry: The Ultimate Collection [1970–79, Hip-O], A–
• The Return of Pipecock Jackson [1980, Black Art]
• History, Mystery and Prophesy [1984, Mango], B
• Reggae Greats [(1984), Mango]
• Some of the Best [(1986), Heartbeat]
• The Upsetter Compact Set [(1988), Trojan]
• Give Me Power [1988, Trojan]
• From the Secret Laboratory [1990, Mango]
• Meets Bullwackie in Satan's Dub [1990, ROIR]
• 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]
• Arkology [(1997), Island, 3 CD], A–
• Lost Treasures of the Ark [(2000), Orchard, 3 CD]
• Panic in Babylon [2004, Narnack], A–

Maxi Priest (1962– )

• The Best of Me [(1991), Charisma]

Prince Buster (1938– )

• Fabulous Greatest Hits [(1998), Sequel]
• Greatest Hits: The Fabulous Prince Buster [(1994), Sequel]

Prince Far I (1944–83)

• Cry Tuff Dub Encounter, Chapter 3 [1980, Daddy Kool]
• The Golden Years 1977–1983 [1977–83, Cult]
• Heavy Manners: Anthology 1977–83 [1977–83, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2 CD], A–
• Black Man Land [(1990), Frontline]
• Under Heavy Manners [2000, TP]

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+

Duke Reid

• Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [1964–70, Heartbeat, 2 CD]

Junior Reid

• Long Road [1991, Cohiba]
• Junior Reid and the Bloods [1995, RAS]

Max Romeo

• Pray for Me: The Best of Max Romeo 1967–1973 [1967–73]
• 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–
• Open the Iron Gate [1978, United Artists]
• Reconstruction [1978, Mango]

Roots Radics [1982– ]

• World Peace III [1992, Heartbeat]

Michael Rose (1957– )

• Michael Rose [1995, Heartbeat]
• Be Yourself [1996, Heartbeat]
• Dance Wicked [1997, Heartbeat]

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+
• 1990 [1990, Sire]

Sanchez (1967– )

• Number One Dub [1989, RAS]
• One in a Million: The Best of Sanchez [(1997), VP]

Scientist (1960– )

• Heavyweight Dub Champion [1980, Greensleeves]
• Scientist Meets the Space Invaders [1981, Greensleeves]
• Scientist Rids the World ... of the Evil Curse of the Vampires [1981, Greensleeves]
• Tribute to King Tubby Dub [1990, ROIR]
• Dub in the Roots Tradition [(1996), Blood & Fire]

Shaggy

• Pure Pleasure [1993, Virgin], U
• Hot Shot [2000, MCA], B+

Shinehead

• Unity [1988, Elektra]
• The Real Rock [1990, Elektra], B+

Leroy Sibbles (1949– )

Garnett Silk (1970–94)

• Tony Rebel Meets Garnett Silk in a Dancehall Conference [1994, Heartbeat]

Sizzla (1976– )

• Black Woman and Child [1997, VP]
• Praise Ye Jah [1997, Exterminator]
• Rise to the Occasion [2003, Greensleeves], B

The Skatalites

• Ska Authentic [1964, Studio One]
• Foundation Ska [1964–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], A–
• Ska Boo-Da-Ba: Top Sounds from Top Deck, Vol. 3 [1966, West Side]
• 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]
• Language Barrier [1985, Island], B+
• Rhythm Killers [1987, Island], A
• Silent Assassin [1989, Island], A–
• The Ultimate Collection: In Good Company [(2001), Hip-O]

Leroy Smart

• Dread Hot in Africa [1988, Burning Sounds]

Slim Smith (1948–73)

• The Best of the Uniques 1967–1969 [1967–69, Trojan]
• Born to Love [1979, Heartbeat]

Steel Pulse [1975– ]

• Handsworth Revolution [1978, Mango], B+
• Tribute to the Martyrs [1979, Mango], B+
• Reggae Fever [1980, Mango]
• Rastanthology [1978–80, Wise Man Doctrine], U
• Reggae Greats [(1984), Mango]
• Ultimate Collection [1978–97, 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 [1964–1966]

• Run Come Celebrate: Their Greatest Reggae Hits [(1993), Heartbeat]

The Tennors

• Rock Steady Classics [1967–73, 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 [1962– ]

• Never Grow Old: Presenting the Maytals [1962–63, Heartbeat]
• Do the Reggae 1966–70 [1966–70, Attack]
• 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–
• Live [1980, Mango]
• An Hour Live [1982, Genes]
• Reggae Greats [(1985), Mango], A–
• Toots in Memphis [1988, Mango], B+
• Time Tough: The Anthology [1963–88, Island, 2 CD], A–
• Bla Bla Bla [(1993), Lagoon]
• Never Grow Old [(1997), Heartbeat]
• 54–46 Was My Number: Anthology 1964–2000 [1964–2000, Sanctuary/Trojan], A–

Andrew Tosh

• Make Place for the Youth [1989, Tomato]

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–
• Mama Africa [1983, Capitol]
• Best of Peter Tosh 1978–1987 [1978–87, 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– ]

• Present Arms [1981, Virgin]
• 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–
• Anansi [1995, Rabbit Ears]
• Who You Fighting For? [2005, Rhino], B+(***)

The Upsetters [1969– ]

• The Good, the Bad and the Upsetters [1970, Trojan]

U-Roy

• Your Ace from Space [1969–70, Trojan], U
• Dread in a Babylon [1975, Frontline]
• Rasta Ambassador [1977, Frontline]
• Jah Son of Africa [(1977), Live & Love]
• Natty Rebel [1991, Plan]
• Super Boss [(1994), Lagoon]

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+
• Rock 'n' Groove [1981, Solomonic]
• Tribute [1981, Solomonic]
• Hook, Line and Sinker [1982, Solomonic], B+
• Crucial! Roots Classics [1979–82, Shanachie], A
• Live [1983, Solomonic]
• Roots Radics Rockers Reggae [1983, Shanachie], A–
• Rootsman Skanking [1987, Shanachie], B+
• Liberation [1989, Shanachie]
• Time Will Tell: A Tribute to Bob Marley [1990, Shanachie]
• Retrospective: Classic Tracks From a Legendary Artist [1985–92, Shanachie], A–
• The Never Ending Wailers [1993, RAS], B+
• Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Bob Marley's 50th Anniversary [1995, RAS, 2 CD], B+
• Communication [2000, Solomonic], A–

Wailing Souls

• Wild Suspense [1979, Mango], U
• Fire House Rock [1980, Shanachie]

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+
• King Tubby's Prophesy of Dub [(1995), Blood & Fire]

Yellowman

• Mister Yellowman [1982, Shanachie]
• 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 [1974, MER]
• In Dub [1976, Blood & Fire]

Various Artists

• The Best of Studio One [1967–80, 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, 1968–1975 [1968–75, Trojan], A–
• The Bunny Lee Rocksteady Years [1967–68, Moll-Selekta], A–
• Calling Rastafari [(1982), Nighthawk]
• Classic Reggae: The DeeJays [(2000), Music Club], B+
• Club Ska '67 [1967, Mango]
• 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 1973–1977 [1973–77, Blood & Fire]
• 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
• Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [(1992), Heartbeat, 2 CD]
• Fire Down Below: Scorchers from Studio One [(1990), Heartbeat], A–
• Flashing Echo: Trojan in Dub 1970–1980 [(2002), Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD]
• Full Up: More Hits From Studio One [1967–82, Heartbeat], B+(***)
• Groove Yard [(1989), Mango]
• Gunz in Da Ghetto [(2000), VP]
• Hardcore Ragga [(1992), VP]
• 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
• History of Trojan Records, Vol. 1: 1968–1971 [1968–71, Trojan, 2 CD]
• History of Trojan Records, Vol. 2: 1972–1995 [1972–95, Trojan, 2 CD]
• 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–
• King Size Ska [(1998), Trojan]
• 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+
• Mojo Rocksteady [(1994), Heartbeat]
• 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+
• Reggae for Kids [(1992), RAS]
• Reggae Greats: The DJs [(1989), Mango]
• Reggae Greats: Strictly for Lovers [(1990), Mango]
• The Roots All Stars: Gathering of the Spirits [1998, Shanachie]
• Rough and Tough: The Story of Ska 1960–1966 [1960–66, Sanctuary/Trojan, 2 CD], A
• The Rough Guide: Reggae [(1997), World Music Network]
• 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–
• Shufflin' on Bond Street: Jamaican R&B and Ska Instrumentals [1959–66, Trojan]
• 600% Dynamite [(2003), Soul Jazz]
• Ska After Ska After Ska [1962–66, 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 [1961–65, Heartbeat, 2 CD], U
• Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years [1961–65, 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 [1964–81, Soul Jazz], A–
• Studio One Showcase, Vol. 1 [(1999), Heartbeat]
• 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: 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 [1970–85, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3CD], B–
• Trojan Box Set: Jamaican Hits [1960–73, 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 [1968–75, 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 [1966–75, Sanctuary/Trojan, 3 CD], B
• Trojan Jamaican Hits [1960–73, Trojan, 2 CD]
• 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–
• What a Bam Bam! Dancehall Queens [1996, Shanachie]