Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 25 vinyl releases blending dub and roots reggae—key albums like East Of The River Nile prized on vinyl.
Specializing in dub and roots reggae, Augustus Pablo emerged in the 1970s as a distinctive voice through his deployment of the melodica, crafting ethereal melodies atop traditional riddims. His work includes collaborations with major producers and sound systems, establishing Rockers International as a notable label. Noteworthy albums such as "East Of The River Nile" (1978) and "Africa Must Be Free By... 1983 Dub" (1978) highlight his deep connection to roots culture and dub innovation.
Pablo's discography features a mix of studio albums, dub treatments, and influential collaborations, with vinyl pressings from Jamaica, UK, and US. Prices vary widely with rare pressings of "Africa Must Be Free By...
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Griffiths Records · 2019
17 North Parade · 2014
Jamaican Recordings · 2012
Real Authentic Sound · 1999
Rockers Productions · 1999
Message · 1992
Rockers Productions · 1991
Rockers · 1988
Real Authentic Sound · 1988
Greensleeves Records · 1986
Rockers Productions · 1982
Abraham · 1981
Shanachie · 1980
Message · 1978
Message · 1978
Nationwide · 1975
Starapple · 1974
Kaya Records · 1974
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Message · 
Message · 
Yard Music · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Augustus Pablo's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A seminal studio album blending roots reggae and dub with 12 tracks including "Chant To King Selassie I" and the title track. It displays Pablo's signature melodica and dub production.
A dub album featuring eight tracks of politically charged and spiritually resonant dub versions, notable for its rarity and collectible value.
One of Pablo's more recent studio albums with 10 dub tracks. Available on multiple pressings with prices ranging from 12.9 to 15 euros.
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Artists who share part of Augustus Pablo'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.
Augustus Pablo was renamed by Herman Chin-Loy and became the signature artist for the Aquarius Records label.— Music industry anecdote
At age 15, Horace Swaby auditioned with Herman Chin-Loy who produced his first single "Iggy Igy" within 24 hours, marking the debut for Pablo's melodica-driven sound under the name Augustus Pablo.
"East Of The River Nile" was mixed at Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio, embedding mystical and roots reggae heritage into the album's dub soundscape in 1978.
The iconic dub album "King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown" features production by Augustus Pablo and King Tubby, noted for its devastating remix of Jacob Miller's "Baby I Love You So".
Augustus Pablo and his brother started the Rockers label and sound system in 1972 to gain control over their productions and to release new dub riffs and riddims.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Augustus Pablo was a Jamaican dub and roots reggae musician known for his pioneering use of the melodica as his main melodic instrument.
Key vinyl albums include "East Of The River Nile" (1978), "Africa Must Be Free By... 1983 Dub" (1978), and "Born To Dub You" (2014), spanning classic dub to modern productions.
Augustus Pablo has over 25 vinyl albums including studio, dub, and compilation releases available across different labels and countries.
Prices vary widely; rare original pressings like "Africa Must Be Free By... 1983 Dub" reach above 60 euros, while others like "Born To Dub You" are found between 12 and 15 euros.
Born in Saint Andrew, Jamaica in 1954, Augustus Pablo passed away in 1999 and left a lasting legacy in dub and reggae music.
Yes, several albums including "East Of The River Nile" are available in stereo vinyl pressings, enhancing the dub experience for collectors.
Labels such as Greensleeves and VP Records have released Augustus Pablo's music in France, often through reissues and compilations.
This album features a collaboration with dub legend King Tubby and is notable for its influential dub mixes of tracks like Jacob Miller's "Baby I Love You So".
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