Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Nine notable vinyl releases including original 2003 France pressing of Leave Out A Babylon at €13 minimum.
Sugar Minott, native of Kingston, Jamaica, shaped reggae with a foundation in sound system culture before founding the African Brothers in 1969. His early recordings with Studio One in the late 1970s revitalized classic reggae sound while also pioneering dancehall. His solo breakthrough came with the 1979 hit "Hard Time Pressure," which gained UK attention. Returning to Jamaica, Minott established Black Roots label and Youth Promotion, fostering several reggae artists.
His extensive vinyl catalog ranges across roots reggae, dancehall, and ragga styles, featuring productions on labels such as VP Records, Studio One, and World Records. Pressings include original and reissues on LP and EP formats, with availability and prices tracked globally.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Stop, Look & Listen Records · 2008
Tad's Record · 2006
Discograph · 2003
Real Authentic Sound · 1996
VP Records · 1996
Heart Beat City Records · 1994
Real Authentic Sound · 1994
World Records · 1994
VP Records · 1993
Black Roots · 1992
Tassa Records · 1991
Heartbeat Records · 1991
Jammy's Records · 1990
VP Records · 1989
Heartbeat Records · 1989
Heartbeat Records · 1988
Youth Promotion · 1988
C & E Records · 1987
Nec Avenue · 1987
Taxi · 1986
Greensleeves Records · 1986
Black Roots · 1986
Power House · 1985
Greensleeves Records · 1985
Arrival · 1985
Power House · 1984
Heartbeat Records · 1984
Black Roots · 1984
Black Roots · 1983
Hit Bound · 1983
Studio One · 1982
Sonic Sounds · 1981
RCA · 1981
Black Roots · 1980
Studio One · 1979
Trojan Records · 1979
Mango · 1979
Studio One · 1977
Black Roots · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Sugar Minott's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This album stands out with roots reggae and dub influences, originally pressed in France by Discograph, offering collectors an accessible original vinyl at €13 minimum with multiple sellers worldwide.
Known for roots reggae style, this 1996 US original pressing on VP Records includes 14 tracks and is an attainable collector's item priced around €4.34.
Roots and ragga reggae album originally released in the UK by World Records, featuring a 10-track vinyl pressing identifiable with catalog number WRLP 007 and priced around €7.59.
Go further
Artists who share part of Sugar Minott'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.
Sugar Minott’s work with Studio One revitalized roots reggae during a challenging era for the genre.— Jamaican reggae analysis
In the late 1970s, Sugar Minott recorded key hits like "Vanity" and "Oh Mr DC" at Studio One with Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, contributing to the label's resurgence after notable departures.
Returning to Jamaica after gaining UK success in 1979, Sugar Minott founded the Black Roots label and Youth Promotion, discovering and producing artists like Garnett Silk and Barry Brown.
The 2003 original LP pressing of Leave Out A Babylon on Discograph in France is valued by collectors with a current minimum price around €13 and about 3 copies available for sale.
The US 1996 original vinyl release of Musical Murder on VP Records remains accessible with multiple copies for sale, priced approximately €4.34.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Sugar Minott was a Jamaican reggae singer, producer, and musician known for roots reggae, dancehall, and ragga styles.
Key vinyl albums include Leave Out A Babylon (2003), Musical Murder (1996), and Easy Squeeze (1994), with original pressings available internationally.
He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, where he started and developed his musical career before relocating to the UK briefly.
The 2003 French original LP pressing by Discograph offers roots reggae and dub with a minimum price around €13 and limited stock, attracting vinyl enthusiasts.
He founded the Black Roots label and Youth Promotion, producing emerging artists and promoting reggae talent in Jamaica.
His records are available on vinyl in original and reissue pressings from labels including VP Records and Studio One, tracked through global vendors.
Sugar Minott’s vinyl releases include LP albums and single EPs, with formats mainly in 12-inch vinyl showcasing roots reggae and dancehall tracks.
Yes, with some releases classified under reggae francophone and original French pressings of his albums available on the market.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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