Artist page · 05/07/2026
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10 vinyls tracked; originals prized, including 2017 US VP Records Waterhouse Dub LP from 11.6€.
As a prominent figure in Jamaican music, King Jammy rose to recognition under the mentorship of King Tubby. His work spans dub, roots reggae, and the early digital dancehall era he helped pioneer with the Sleng Teng riddim in the mid-1980s. His vinyl discography includes numerous albums on influential labels like VP Records, Greensleeves, and Beat Records, showcasing a range of acoustic and electronic reggae sounds.
Vinyles.com tracks 10 vinyl releases by King Jammy, covering styles from roots reggae to dub and ragga, with pressings primarily from Jamaica, the UK, Japan, and the US. Notable LPs include "Waterhouse Dub" (2017), "Dub Of Thrones" (2015), and "King Jammy Destroys The Virus With Dub" (2022), all originally released on major reggae labels and available in collectible p…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Greensleeves Records · 2022
Greensleeves Records · 2018
VP Records · 2017
VP Records · 2016
Greensleeves Records · 2015
Beat Records · 2000
Jammy's Records · Playlist
The tracks that sum up King Jammy's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 15-track dub album released on VP Records' US label with a rich mix of deeply echoing tracks like 'Lethal Dub' and 'Queen's Highway.'
Dub album inspired by medieval themes, featuring a dozen tracks with titles like 'Iron Throne Dub' and 'Dub Cinderella,' issued by Greensleeves UK.
Recent 12-track dub record reflecting pandemic themes, released on Greensleeves UK with tracks such as 'Lockdown Dub' and 'Dub Tribute To All Hospital Workers.'
Go further
Artists who share part of King Jammy'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.
Prince Jammy developed a distinctive acoustic sound intertwined with echo, effects, and vocal snippets.— King Jammy's signature style
King Jammy recorded an album with King Tubby, Errol Thompson, and Maxie at the famed Channel One studio in Kingston, a key site in reggae and dub production.
In 1985, King Jammy pioneered the first digital dancehall riddim, Sleng Teng, which ushered a new era in Jamaican music with a distinctive synthetic bass and rhythm pattern.
King Jammy produced remixes and recordings with artists like Black Uhuru, Johnny Osbourne, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, and Scientist, extending his influence across major reggae acts.
The 2022 album 'King Jammy Destroys The Virus With Dub' features tracks themed around the pandemic period, including 'Dub Tribute To All Hospital Workers.'
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
King Jammy is a Jamaican producer and musician known for dub, reggae, roots reggae, and dancehall, active since the late 1970s.
Vinyl albums by King Jammy were released on VP Records, Greensleeves, Beat Records, and other reggae-focused labels.
Important original pressings include 'Waterhouse Dub' (2017, US VP Records) and 'Dub Of Thrones' (2015, UK Greensleeves), both available around 11.6€.
King Jammy was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and his work is mainly associated with the Jamaican music scene.
King Jammy created the Sleng Teng riddim in 1985, the first digital dancehall riddim that revolutionized Jamaican music with its synthetic bass and rhythms.
Yes, pressings of King Jammy’s albums exist from Jamaica, the UK, the US, and Japan, reflecting his international appeal among vinyl collectors.
Most King Jammy vinyl albums on Vinyles.com are LPs with track counts ranging from 10 to 15 songs, showcasing dub and reggae styles.
His productions mix acoustic instruments like bass and guitar with digital effects, echo, and synthetic rhythms, blending traditional and modern reggae sounds.
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