Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Over 14 vinyl titles spanning ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, with limited 180g audiophile editions and key pressings from 1976 to 1987.
Born Winston Hubert McIntosh in 1944, Peter Tosh emerged from Jamaica’s Westmoreland Parish to become a vital figure in ska, rocksteady, and roots reggae. He began his career in the early 1960s by founding The Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, contributing as a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Tosh’s solo work is known for its militant and spiritual themes, with his catalog including seminal albums such as 'Legalize It' (1976), 'Equal Rights' (1977), and 'Bush Doctor' (1978).
Known for his powerful messages advocating cannabis legalization and social justice, Tosh’s vinyl records are prized by collectors, especially limited editions on 180g audiophile vinyl.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
RockBeat Records · 2014
Columbia · 2001
Parlophone · 1987
EMI America · 1984
EMI · 1983
EMI America · 1981
Intel Diplo · 1979
Intel Diplo · 1978
Intel Diplo · 1977
Columbia · 1976Playlist
The tracks that sum up Peter Tosh's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Peter Tosh's debut solo album promoting cannabis legalization, featuring key roots reggae tracks and a cover photo of Tosh in a ganja field.
A follow-up studio album recorded with the same musicians as Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, featuring militant tracks advocating equality and justice.
This album includes a successful duet with Mick Jagger on a re-recording of '(You Gotta Walk and) Don’t Look Back', blending roots reggae with rock influences.
Go further
Artists who share part of Peter Tosh'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.
Peter Tosh’s music was a powerful voice for justice and the Rastafari faith.— Reggae historian
Peter Tosh recorded his debut solo album 'Legalize It' for Columbia Records in 1976, with help from harmonica player Lee Jaffee and longtime collaborators who also worked with Bob Marley.
In 1978, Peter Tosh re-recorded '(You Gotta Walk and) Don’t Look Back' featuring Mick Jagger, which became an international hit blending reggae and rock sounds.
At the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston in April 1978, Peter Tosh criticized politicians live on stage, alongside Bob Marley and future guest Mick Jagger, marking a pivotal moment in Jamaican music and politics.
The 1987 original pressing of 'No Nuclear War' was issued by Parlophone in Brazil with the catalog number 068 240749 1, often sought after by collectors for its sound quality and historical value.
Peter Tosh founded the Intel-Diplo HIM label in the early 1970s to produce solo work affirming Rastafarian culture and his allegiance to Emperor Haile Selassie I.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key albums include 'Legalize It' (1976), 'Equal Rights' (1977), and 'Bush Doctor' (1978), available in various editions including 180g audiophile vinyl.
The 1987 Brazilian Parlophone LP with catalog number 068 240749 1 is an original pressing often sought by collectors.
Peter Tosh’s work spanned ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, and reggae with strong influences of Rasta spirituality and social activism.
His pioneering contributions alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, and strong socio-political messages make his vinyl discs key artifacts of roots reggae history.
Yes, many of his important albums like 'Equal Rights' and 'Bush Doctor' have been released in 180g audiophile vinyl editions for superior sound quality.
Yes, original vinyl pressings were issued in countries including Brazil, Canada, Australia, and Japan, offering variations in collectibility and price.
Collectors can compare prices on French vinyl marketplaces and specialty shops through platforms like Vinyles.com to find the best offers.
His work with The Wailers shaped his roots reggae style and militant themes, which he expanded in solo albums that are staples of reggae vinyl collections.
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