Artist page · 05/07/2026
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14 vinyl albums blending roots reggae and lovers rock, with originals from the '70s priced up to €39.
Gregory Isaacs emerged from Fletchers Land in Kingston, Jamaica, making a mark in reggae music with his smooth vocal delivery and deep roots in lovers rock and roots reggae. Beginning with his 1968 debut single "Another Heartache," Isaacs carved a niche featuring themes of love and social consciousness. In the 1970s, he jointly created the African Museum label and released numerous influential recordings.
He recorded significant albums such as "Mr. Isaacs" (1978), "Night Nurse" (1982), and "Cool Ruler" (1978), working with producers like Errol Dunkley and Alvin Ranglin. His career included contracts with major labels like Island Records and Virgin's Frontline, producing concept albums that boosted his international profile.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
VP Records · 1992
Lagoon · 1992
VP Records · 1992
Real Authentic Sound · 1991
ROIR · 1991
Alpha Enterprise · 1991
Shanachie · 1991
Digital-B · 1991
New Name Muzik · 1990
Rohit Records · 1990
Heartbeat Records · 1990
Techniques · 1990
Real Authentic Sound · 1990
Black Scorpio · 1989
Greensleeves Records · 1989
Jammy's Records · 1989
Mixing Lab · 1989
Jammy's Records · 1988
Greensleeves Records · 1988
Rohit Records · 1987
Kingdom Records · 1987
Skengdon · 1987
Tad's Record · 1986
Greensleeves Records · 1985
Greensleeves Records · 1984
Andy's · 1984
Mango · 1984
Rough Trade · 1984
Island Records · 1983
Island Records · 1982
PRE · 1981
African Museum · 1980
Plant Music · 1979
Front Line · 1979
Burning Sounds · 1978
Front Line · 1978
D.E.B. Music · 1978
Hit · 1974
Exodus London Records · 
Micron Music Limited · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Gregory Isaacs's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Isaacs's 1982 album on Island Records, a landmark lovers rock record featuring 8 tracks including the title hit and "Cool Down the Pace."
An influential 1978 roots reggae album with 9 tracks, including songs like "Storm" and "Slave Master," released on D.E.B. Music.
A 10-track dub exploration released in 1978 on Burning Sounds, featuring instrumental tracks emphasizing Isaacs's dub style.
Go further
Artists who share part of Gregory Isaacs's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
He was called The Cool Ruler for his smooth style and authoritative stage presence.— Gregory Isaacs nickname
In 1973, Gregory Isaacs co-founded the African Museum label with Errol Dunkley to release many of his early recordings with a focus on roots and lovers reggae.
The 1982 album "Night Nurse" saw multiple original vinyl pressings, notably the US Mango label release MLPS 9721, with current prices reaching €26+ among over 30 listings available.
"Mr. Isaacs" and "Slum In Dub," both released in 1978, represent critical moments in Isaacs's catalog, featuring UK and Jamaican original pressings that are sought after by collectors.
Isaacs recorded some of his popular tracks including "Number One" and "Border" on the GG's label, produced by Alvin Ranglin, expanding his sound in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
In the late 1980s, drug issues and a prison term affected Isaacs's voice and career, yet he returned with hits like "Rumours" in 1988 and continued recording through the 1990s.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Gregory Isaacs was born on July 15, 1951, in Fletchers Land, a neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
He is known for reggae, specifically roots reggae and lovers rock styles.
"Night Nurse," released in 1982 on Island Records, is considered a landmark lovers rock album.
He recorded with African Museum, Virgin's Frontline, Island Records, and GG's label, among others.
Original pressings from 1978 are available mainly from the UK and Jamaica, with prices ranging approximately from €12 to €39.
Original "Night Nurse" LPs on the Mango label from 1982 range from around €17 to €26 depending on condition and vendor.
He was active primarily in Jamaica and died in London, England in 2010.
Look for the 1982 US Mango label release with catalog number MLPS 9721 in stereo format, which is among the original pressings.
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