Artist page · 05/07/2026

Prince Jammy

Montego BayBorn in 1947Dub8 vinyl albums
Prince Jammy, born Lloyd James in 1947 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a dub, reggae, and dancehall producer and musician active since the late 1970s. Known for pioneering digital dancehall, his productions span roots reggae and heavy dub styles.
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162Discogs releases
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About

Prince Jammy, Jamaican dub pioneer evolving into digital dancehall.

10 vinyl albums, including 1986's Computerised Dub, tracked with original UK pressings valued over €30.

Prince Jammy's career began under the mentorship of King Tubby in the late 1970s, emerging as a key figure in Jamaican dub music. His early works included collaborations with influential figures like Errol Thompson and Lee 'Scratch' Perry. He produced in studios such as Channel One in Kingston, crafting soundscapes with extensive use of echo and reverb amid rhythmic bass and skank guitar.

In 1985, Jammy introduced the digital era in dancehall music with the Sleng Teng riddim, marking a shift to synthetic melodies and rhythms. His discography contains notable vinyl records starting with the 1979 Kamikazi Dub and including the 1986 album Computerised Dub.

Discography

Prince Jammy — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Dubwise RevolutionJet Star · 2000
2000
Dubwise Revolution
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Sensi Dub Vol. 3Original Music · 1990
1990
Sensi Dub Vol. 3
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Computerised DubGreensleeves Records · 1986
1986
Computerised Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Osbourne In DubCSA Records · 1983
1983
Osbourne In Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
His Majestys DubSky Juice · 1983
1983
His Majestys Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Scientist And Jammy Strike Back!Trojan Records · 1982
1982
Scientist And Jammy Strike Back!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Prince Jammy Destroys The Invaders...Greensleeves Records · 1982
1982
Prince Jammy Destroys The Invaders...
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Strictly DubJammy's Records · 1981
1981
Strictly Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
First, Second And Third Generation Of DubKG Imperial · 1981
1981
First, Second And Third Generation Of Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Big ShowdownJah Guidance · 1980
1980
Big Showdown
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ShowcaseJammy's Records · 1980
1980
Showcase
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Big ShowdownGreensleeves Records · 1980
1980
Big Showdown
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Fatman Dub ContestStar · 1979
1979
Fatman Dub Contest
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Kamikazi DubTrojan Records · 1979
1979
Kamikazi Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Prince Jammy's career.

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Throne of Blood
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02
Conspiracy On Neptune
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03
Fist Of Fury
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04
Rude Boy
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05
Martian Encounter
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06
Brothers of the Blade
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07
Saturn Bombardment
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08
Shaolin Temple
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The essentials

The 3 Prince Jammy albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1986
Vinyl, LP, Album
Computerised Dub

This album marked Jammy's embrace of digital production in dub, featuring 10 tracks with electronic influences paired with traditional reggae elements.

10 tracksOriginal UK pressing (GREL 92)Greensleeves RecordsDub and Electronic styles
#2 · 1980
Vinyl, LP, Album
Showcase

Roots reggae blended with dub on this album, containing 5 tracks including 'Best Things In Life' and 'Concious Dread', issued on Jammy's Records label.

5 tracksOriginal Jamaican pressingJammy's Records labelRoots Reggae and Dub styles
#3 · 2000
Vinyl, LP, Album
Dubwise Revolution

A dub album from the turn of the millennium comprising 12 tracks including 'Come Dub' and 'Bell The Cat Dub', originally pressed in the UK on Jet Star label.

12 tracksOriginal UK pressing (RRPRLP8)Jet Star labelDub style

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

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.

Computerised Dub
Master release · LP · 1986
Market position i
20,55 €
Min price 3 €Max price 35 €
Average price 20,55 €
Only 40 copies for sale on Discogs
491 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Showcase
Master release · LP · 1980
Market position i
34,80 €
Min price 13 €Max price 44 €
Average price 34,80 €
Only 15 copies for sale on Discogs
331 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Dubwise Revolution
Master release · LP · 2000
Market position i
139,19 €
Min price 139 €Max price 139 €
Average price 139,19 €
Only 2 copies for sale on Discogs
133 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Sensi Dub Vol. 3
Master release · LP · 1990
Market position i
18,00 €
Min price 14 €Max price 20 €
Average price 18,00 €
Only 6 copies for sale on Discogs
149 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
His Majestys Dub
Master release · LP · 1983
Market position i
61,10 €
Min price 29 €Max price 75 €
Average price 61,10 €
Only 14 copies for sale on Discogs
329 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Osbourne In Dub
Master release · LP · 1983
Market position i
18,44 €
Min price 18 €Max price 18 €
Average price 18,44 €
Only 12 copies for sale on Discogs
193 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

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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…).

AlbumWhy this rarityEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Dubwise RevolutionLP, Album
Jet Star UK · 2000 RRPRLP8 Original pressing
133 want · 65 have · ratio 2
139,19 €
Sensi Dub Vol. 3LP, Album
Original Music UK · 1990 OMLP0016, OMLP 0016 🔥 Standard edition
149 want · 210 have · ratio 0,7
18,00 €
Computerised DubLP, Album
Greensleeves Records US · 1986 GREL 92 🔥 Standard edition
491 want · 289 have · ratio 1,7
20,55 €
Computerised DubLP, Album
Greensleeves Records UK · 1986 GREL 92 Original pressing
491 want · 289 have · ratio 1,7
34,80 €
ShowcaseLP, Album
Jammy's Records Jamaica · 1980 none 🔥 Standard edition
331 want · 106 have · ratio 3,1
34,80 €
ShowcaseLP, Album, Misprint
Original Canadian pressing, want/have ratio 3.1:1, no copies currently for sale.Micron Music Limited Canada · 1980 none Original pressing
331 want · 106 have · ratio 3,1
His Majestys DubLP, Album
Original UK pressing, 329 wants to 135 haves, no copies currently for sale.Sky Juice UK SJ 003 Original pressing
329 want · 135 have · ratio 2,4
Sensi Dub Vol. 3LP, Album
Original Music OMLP0016, OMLP 0016 Original pressing
149 want · 210 have · ratio 0,7
18,00 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Prince Jammy

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Prince Jammy developed a very acoustic sound amidst heavy echo, effects, and vocal fragments interlaced with bass and skank rhythm.
— Studio insights
01Studio

Collaboration at Channel One Studios

Prince Jammy recorded an album with King Tubby, Errol Thompson, and Maxie at the renowned Channel One studio in Kingston during the late 1970s, cementing his role in dub production.

1970sKingston
02Innovation

Creation of the Digital Dancehall Era

In 1985, Prince Jammy pioneered the first digital reggae riddim, Sleng Teng, which ushered in the digital dancehall style with its synthetic melodies and simple repetitive rhythms.

1985Jamaica
03Vinyl

Original UK pressing of Computerised Dub

The 1986 UK original pressing of Computerised Dub on Greensleeves Records, catalog number GREL 92, remains sought-after by collectors, with prices ranging around €35 and consistent availability.

1986UK
04Vinyl

Misprint Canadian pressing of Showcase

The original Canadian pressing of the 1980 album Showcase on Micron Music Limited is noted for being a misprint edition with a want-to-have ratio above 3, currently no copies are listed for sale.

1980Canada

Records by Prince Jammy

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FAQ

FAQ: Prince Jammy on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who is Prince Jammy and what genres does he produce?

Prince Jammy is a Jamaican producer and musician known for dub, reggae, and dancehall music, active since the late 1970s.

What is the significance of the album Computerised Dub?

Computerised Dub is a 1986 album that marked Prince Jammy's shift into digital dub production, blending electronic and reggae sounds.

Which labels released Prince Jammy's vinyl records?

His vinyl records have been released on labels including Greensleeves Records, Jammy's Records, Sky Juice, and Jet Star.

How many tracks are on the album Showcase?

Showcase contains 5 tracks, featuring roots reggae and dub styles, released on Jammy's Records label.

What are the key characteristics of the dub genre in Prince Jammy's work?

His dub style incorporates heavy use of echo, reverb, and sound effects layered over bass lines and rhythmic guitar skanks.

Are there any original vinyl pressings of Prince Jammy's albums available?

Yes, original pressings such as the 1986 UK release of Computerised Dub and the Jamaican release of Showcase are tracked and available.

What was Prince Jammy's contribution to digital dancehall music?

He created the first digital riddim called Sleng Teng in 1985, initiating the digital dancehall era with its synthetic rhythm and melodies.

Where can Prince Jammy's original vinyl pressings be found in France?

French collectors can find original UK and Jamaican pressings through European and international vinyl distributors specializing in reggae and dub records.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026