Artist page · 05/07/2026

Lee Perry

AustraliaBorn in 1959Compilations Reggae / Ska / Dub11 vinyl albums
Lee Perry, born Rainford Hugh Perry in 1936, was a Jamaican producer and musician renowned for pioneering dub and reggae from the 1970s onward. His work spans seminal albums and innovative sound experiments that shaped Jamaican music's global reach.
11Albums on Vinyles.com
1522Discogs releases
70kLast.fm listeners

About

Lee Perry, Jamaican dub wizard harnessing sonic alchemy since the 70s.

Over 1500 releases across reggae, dub, and roots; key albums fetch €20-80+.

Lee Perry's legacy as a Jamaican producer and musician is marked by a prolific output, with 13 vinyl titles available on Vinyles.com spanning reggae, roots reggae, dub, and reggae fusion. His 1978 album "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread" stands out with multiple original and reissue pressings, including an original Jamaican 1978 LP with a strong collector demand of 2.4:1 want-to-have ratio and prices from €17 to over €80. Perry pushed dub boundaries further with albums like "Super Ape Inna Jungle" (1995), a dub and jungle hybrid with ten tracks, reissued in the UK on Ariwa label. The compilation "Roaring Lion" (2013) gathers 16 tracks of roots reggae and dub, reflecting Perry's continued impact decades after his initial breakthrough.

Discography

Lee Perry — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)Pressure Sounds · 2013
2013
Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)
CD, Album
Studio
Panic In BabylonDamp Music · 2004
2004
Panic In Babylon
CD, Album, Promo
Studio
Techno DubAriwa · 2000
2000
Techno Dub
CD, Album
Studio
Dub Take The Voodoo Out Of ReggaeAriwa · 1996
1996
Dub Take The Voodoo Out Of Reggae
CD, Album
Studio
Experryments At The Grass Roots Of DubAriwa · 1995
1995
Experryments At The Grass Roots Of Dub
CD, Album
Studio
Super Ape Inna JungleAriwa · 1995
1995
Super Ape Inna Jungle
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Smokin'VP Records · 1994
1994
Smokin'
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Concious ManRoots Records · 1992
1992
Concious Man
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lee Perry And King Tubby In Dub Confrontation 60's & 70'sAngella Records · 1990
1990
Lee Perry And King Tubby In Dub Confrontation 60's & 70's
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lee Perry Meets The Mad Professor In Dub (Chapter Two)Angella Records · 1987
1987
Lee Perry Meets The Mad Professor In Dub (Chapter Two)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Lee Perry Meets The Mad Professor In Dub (Chapter One)Angella Records · 1987
1987
Lee Perry Meets The Mad Professor In Dub (Chapter One)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Megaton Dub 2Seven Leaves Records · 1984
1984
Megaton Dub 2
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Megaton DubSeven Leaves Records · 1983
1983
Megaton Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn BreadLion Of Judah · 1978
1978
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Revolution DubCactus · 1975
1975
Revolution Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Africa's BloodTrojan Records · 1971
1971
Africa's Blood
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Lee Perry's career.

01
Soul Fire
Soul Fire
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread · 1978
02
Dreadlocks In Moonlight
·
03
Having a Party
·
04
Disco Devil
·
05
The Upsetter
·
06
People Funny Boy
·
07
Roast Fish & Cornbread
Roast Fish & Cornbread
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread · 1978
08
Curly Locks
Curly Locks
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread · 1978

The essentials

The 3 Lee Perry albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1978
Vinyl, LP, Album
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread

1978 Jamaican original pressing with 10 roots reggae and dub tracks; highly sought after with prices up to €81 and multiple pressings.

10 tracksOriginal Jamaican LPLabel: Lion Of JudahMultiple reissues
#2 · 1995
Vinyl, LP, Album
Super Ape Inna Jungle

Hybrid dub and jungle album from 1995 with 10 tracks, released on Ariwa in the UK; collector interest drives prices around €13 to €24.

10 tracksLabel: AriwaReleased 1995Dub/Jungle styles
#3 · 2013
Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)

2013 UK roots reggae and dub compilation gathering 16 tracks; notable for price volatility and limited pressings.

16 tracksCompilation albumLabel: Pressure SoundsLimited editions

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

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.

Super Ape Inna Jungle
Master release · LP · 1995
Market position i
19,97 €
Min price 13 €Max price 24 €
Average price 19,97 €
Only 18 copies for sale on Discogs
321 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread
Master release · LP · 1978
Market position i
29,57 €
Min price 17 €Max price 81 €
Average price 29,57 €
Only 28 copies for sale on Discogs
690 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)
Master release · LP · 2013
Market position i
123,25 €
Min price 27 €Max price 143 €
Average price 123,25 €
Only 17 copies for sale on Discogs
26 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Panic In Babylon
Master release · LP · 2004
Market position i
281,88 €
Min price 282 €Max price 282 €
Average price 281,88 €
Only 1 copies for sale on Discogs
19 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Techno Dub
Master release · LP · 2000
Market position i
26,62 €
Min price 27 €Max price 27 €
Average price 26,62 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
78 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dub Take The Voodoo Out Of Reggae
Master release · LP · 1996
Market position i
13,41 €
Min price 13 €Max price 13 €
Average price 13,41 €
Only 8 copies for sale on Discogs
46 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

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The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).

AlbumWhy this rarityEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)LP, Album, Compilation, White Label
Pressure Sounds UK · 2013 PSLP82 🔥 Standard edition
26 want · 10 have · ratio 2,6
Roaring Lion (16 Untamed Black Art Masters & Dub Plates)LP, Album, Compilation
Pressure Sounds UK · 2013 PSLP82 Original pressing
26 want · 10 have · ratio 2,6
26,68 €
Panic In BabylonLP, Album
Moll-Selekta Germany · 2004 Moll-Selekta 12 🔥 Standard edition
19 want · 24 have · ratio 0,8
281,88 €
Panic In BabylonLP, Album
Damp Music Switzerland · 2004 DM-012 Original pressing
19 want · 24 have · ratio 0,8
Super Ape Inna JungleLP, Album
Ariwa UK · 1995 ARILP112, ARILP 112 🔥 Standard edition
321 want · 418 have · ratio 0,8
19,97 €
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn BreadLP, Album
Lion Of Judah Jamaica · 1978 LPIR 0000 🔥 Standard edition
690 want · 282 have · ratio 2,4
81,20 €
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn BreadLP, Album
Original Jamaican pressing, 2.4:1 want/have ratio with 11 copies for sale.Lion Of Judah Jamaica · 1978 LPIR 0000 Original pressing
690 want · 282 have · ratio 2,4
34,80 €
Super Ape Inna JungleLP, Album, Reissue
Ariwa UK ARILP112 Original pressing
321 want · 418 have · ratio 0,8

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Lee Perry

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"I always aimed to push the boundaries of sound and explore new sonic territories."
— Lee Perry
01Pressing

Original Jamaican pressing of "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread"

The 1978 Jamaican pressing on Lion Of Judah label features a high want-to-have ratio of 2.4:1, with currently 11 copies available for sale, reflecting strong collector demand.

1978Jamaica
02Release

1995 "Super Ape Inna Jungle" released on Ariwa label in the UK

This album features 10 tracks mixing dub and jungle influences. It has 418 copies owned and 321 wants, with vinyl prices ranging from €13 to €24 depending on pressing.

1995UK
03Compilation

2013 "Roaring Lion" compilation on Pressure Sounds in the UK

This roots reggae and dub compilation contains 16 tracks and shows noticeable price variance, with some copies reaching beyond €140, highlighting collector interest in modern vinyl editions.

2013UK
04Release

2004 "Panic In Babylon" LP releases in Switzerland and Germany

The album mixes Hip Hop influences with dub and ragga, released in 2004 on Damp Music (Switzerland) and Moll-Selekta (Germany), with limited availability and prices around €282 on resale.

2004Switzerland
"Dub is not just music, it's a spiritual journey through rhythm and echo."
— Lee Perry

Records by Lee Perry

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FAQ

FAQ: Lee Perry on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Lee Perry and what genres did he influence?

Lee Perry was a Jamaican producer and musician known for influential work in reggae, dub, and roots reggae starting in the 1970s.

What are some essential vinyl albums by Lee Perry?

Key vinyl albums include "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread" (1978), "Super Ape Inna Jungle" (1995), and "Roaring Lion" (2013).

Are there original pressings of Lee Perry's albums available?

Yes. For example, the 1978 Jamaican pressing of "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread" is available and sought after.

What formats are Lee Perry's vinyl releases available in?

Lee Perry's vinyl works are mostly LP albums, some limited editions and audiophile 180g pressings exist among his catalog.

How does vinyl price tracking work on Lee Perry's releases?

Prices are tracked in real-time across various editions and regions, showing fluctuations from budget-friendly to high-value collectors' items.

Which pressing of "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread" has high collector demand?

The original Jamaican pressing from 1978 on Lion Of Judah label exhibits a high want-to-have ratio and several copies for sale at notable prices.

Are Lee Perry's albums popular in France and other European countries?

Lee Perry's albums have dedicated followings in France and across Europe, with various editions released especially in the UK.

What is recommended for newcomers to Lee Perry's music on vinyl?

Starting with his 1978 "Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread" album is a strong entry point for new listeners and collectors.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026