Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 7 major vinyl albums including the 1976 'War Ina Babylon', original pressings valued up to €380.
Max Romeo emerged from Jamaica's reggae scene initially as part of groups like the Hippy Boys before going solo. His works often combine social commentary with Rastafari faith elements, collaborating notably with producer Lee Perry during the 1970s. Albums such as 'Revelation Time' and 'War Ina Babylon' capture the spirit of roots reggae during this era.
Max Romeo's vinyl releases span from original 1970s pressings to modern reissues across multiple countries, with varied editions on labels like Island Records, VP Records, and Gorgon. His catalog on Vinyles.com includes 7 records covering reggae international, francophone reggae, and roots reggae styles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nu Roots Records · 2016
Unity · 2006
Ariwa · 2006
Jamaican Recordings · 2005
Jah Shaka Music · 1995
Leggo Studios · 1994
Esoldun · 1992
Jah Shaka Music · 1992
NEC Avenue · 1988
Kingston Records · 1985
Woorell Records · 1983
Solid Groove Records · 1982
Shanachie · 1981
Mango · 1977
Federal Records · 1976
Tropical Sound Tracs · 1975
Dynamic Sounds · 1971
Pama Records · 1969
Mediacom · 
Impact! · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Max Romeo's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Produced with Lee Perry, this roots reggae album features 9 tracks including 'Chase The Devil' and 'One Step Forward', with original Island Records Canadian pressings highly collectible.
Roots reggae album featuring 10 tracks like 'Open The Iron Gate' and 'No Peace', originally released on Black World label in Jamaica, key to Max Romeo's 1970s catalog.
Features 14 tracks including 'I Woke Up In Love Orgy' and 'Every Man Ought To Know', released on Impact! in US and VP Records Europe, notable for original test pressings rare among collectors.
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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.
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…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"My songs often speak truth to power and reflect the struggles of the people."— Max Romeo
'War Ina Babylon' was produced in 1976 by Max Romeo alongside Lee Perry, with Perry writing most tracks and co-writing lyrics, defining the album's dub and roots reggae sound.
The original 1976 Canadian pressing of 'War Ina Babylon' on Island Records (ILPS 9392) commands a median price of around €40, with high collector demand reflected by a 7.2:1 want/have ratio and few units available.
The controversial 1969 single 'Wet Dream' gained unexpected chart success despite censorship attempts, becoming a hit in Jamaica and reaching the UK Top Ten charts.
In 2006, Max Romeo performed at the Zénith in France alongside Pierpoljak and Lee Perry, marking a significant moment in his European touring career.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Max Romeo is a Jamaican reggae singer born in 1947 in Saint James, recognized for roots and dub reggae classics primarily from the 1970s onward.
'War Ina Babylon' (1976 original pressings), 'Revelation Time' (1975 original Jamaican pressing), and 'Every Man Ought To Know' test pressings are especially sought after by collectors.
The original 'War Ina Babylon' album was pressed in several countries, with notable original pressings from Canada (Island Records, ILPS 9392) and Jamaica on Island Records.
'Revelation Time' features 10 tracks, including 'Open The Iron Gate' and 'Blood Of The Prophet' parts I and II.
His music reflects Rastafarian themes, often combining biblical references with social and political commentary throughout his 1970s roots reggae albums.
Max Romeo has performed in France, including at the Zénith in Paris in 2006, enjoying a dedicated following among reggae enthusiasts.
His albums have been released on labels including Island Records, VP Records, Gorgon, and Partial Records across various countries and formats.
Yes, albums like 'Revelation Time' and 'Every Man Ought To Know' have seen reissues, including test pressings and remastered versions available internationally.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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