Artist page · 05/07/2026
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Over 12 vinyls listed including 1980’s Greensleeves releases; key originals fetch up to 40€.
Johnny Osbourne's catalog includes studio albums across the 1970s to 1990s with notable releases on the Greensleeves label and others. His style integrates traditional reggae, dub, and dancehall, reflecting Jamaica's evolving music scene. Key albums such as 'Fally Lover' (1980) and 'Never Stop Fighting' (1982) are available in various vinyl pressings, including notable UK original editions.
Collectors can find 12 vinyl references on Vinyles.com, highlighting pressings from the UK, Jamaica, and the US. Prices on originals vary with some premium editions commanding higher value, notably 'Never Stop Fighting' reaching 40 euros on the secondary market.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Baco Records · 2023
VP Records · 1991
Top Rank · 1989
Digital-B · 1989
Serious Business · 1989
Vibes And Vibes · 1985
Top Rank · 1985
Top Rank · 1984
Midnight Rock · 1984
Greensleeves Records · 1983
Jammy's Records · 1983
Greensleeves Records · 1982
Arrival · 1982
Jah Guidance · 1981
Cha Cha · 1981
Black Joy · 1981
Positive Sounds · 1980
Greensleeves Records · 1980
Studio One · 1979Playlist
The tracks that sum up Johnny Osbourne's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
This 1983 album on Greensleeves Records features 10 tracks, blending reggae rhythms and dub influences. The UK original pressings show a strong market interest.
A 1982 Greensleeves album with 10 tracks combining dub and dancehall styles. Vinyl availability includes a Jamaican unofficial release and UK pressings with variable pricing.
The 1980 'Fally Lover' LP on Greensleeves Records offers a foundational reggae collection with 10 tracks, widely collected in original UK pressings.
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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.
Johnny Osbourne is one of the rare Jamaican artists spanning all eras of reggae music.— Jamaican reggae overview
The 1983 UK original pressing of 'Water Pumping' on Greensleeves (catalog GREL 61) remains sought after with over 400 copies owned by collectors and 14 currently for sale at prices from 12.76€ to 31€.
The 1982 album 'Never Stop Fighting' is available as a UK Greensleeves pressing and as an unofficial Jamaican release. The UK version cataloged as GREL 38 can fetch up to 40€ depending on condition and rarity.
'Fally Lover' was released in 1980, with original UK pressings from Greensleeves cataloged as GREL 12 alongside Jamaican reissues. Its vinyl manifestations highlight Osbourne's foundational reggae style.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key collectible vinyl LPs include 'Fally Lover' (1980, Greensleeves), 'Never Stop Fighting' (1982, Greensleeves) and 'Water Pumping' (1983, Greensleeves UK original pressing).
Original pressings, especially from the UK on Greensleeves Records, tend to command higher prices compared to reissues and unofficial releases.
Johnny Osbourne was born in 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica.
His music spans reggae, roots reggae, dub, and dancehall styles.
While most releases are from Jamaica, UK, and the US, French reggae fans often seek Greensleeves UK pressings available on international vinyl markets.
Popular tracks include "We Need Love," "Ice Cream Love," "In Your Eyes," and "Water Pumping," all featured on various vinyl albums.
His latest album 'Right Right Time' was released in 2023, primarily on CD with some vinyl pressings noted.
French collectors find UK and Jamaican originals most attractive; vinyl availability varies, so tracking prices from European sellers is useful.
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This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
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