Artist page · 04/07/2026
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12 LPs available, iconic 1981 Fire House Rock and ’83 Inchpinchers originals still sought-after vinyl pressings.
Formed in Jamaica in 1968, Wailing Souls originally began under the name The Renegades before settling into their enduring moniker. Their music blends traditional roots reggae, rocksteady, and reggae ragga styles. Notable for their harmony vocals and steady rhythm, their discography includes well-regarded albums like Fire House Rock (1981), Inchpinchers (1983), and On The Rocks (1983). Their recordings involved key Jamaican labels such as Greensleeves Records and collaborations with producers and musicians from the reggae scene.
The band’s vinyl releases span from originals produced in Jamaica, the UK, and the US to reissues offering collectors both the classic and renewed sound of their roots reggae catalog.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Greensleeves Records · 2021
2B1 Records · 2006
AO! Records · 2003
Studio One · 2003
Reggae Blitz · 2000
Pow Wow Records · 1998
Big Ship · 1997
Zoo Entertainment · 1995
Live & Learn Records · 1992
Chaos · 1992
Rohit Records · 1989
Live & Learn Records · 1987
Live & Learn Records · 1986
Greensleeves Records · 1984
Greensleeves Records · 1983
Greensleeves Records · 1983
Joe Gibbs Music · 1983
Studio One · 1982
Greensleeves Records · 1981
Jah Guidance · 1981
Mango · 1979
Winro Records · 1975Playlist
The tracks that sum up Wailing Souls's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Key roots reggae album produced under Greensleeves Records, featuring classics like the title track that capture their blend of steady rhythm and vocal harmony.
A 1983 roots reggae album showing a slightly modernized sound, originally issued on Greensleeves Records with multiple known vinyl pressings worldwide.
Roots reggae album launched in 1983 by Greensleeves with 10 tracks including titles like "Down On The Rocks" and "Jah Is Watching You".
Go further
Artists who share part of Wailing Souls'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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"Wailing Souls' leader Winston 'Pipe' Matthews' voice shaped their roots reggae identity and brought them 8 Grammy nominations."— Artist Legacy
Initially called The Renegades, Winston 'Pipe' Matthews, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald, George 'Buddy' Haye, and Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis came together in 1968 in Jamaica to form Wailing Souls, marking their official start in the roots reggae scene.
The 1981 album Fire House Rock features instrumentation by the Revolutionaries and was produced by Joseph 'Joe Joe' Hookim, helping to define the group's signature roots reggae sound in Kingston studios.
Wailing Souls released multiple albums including Fire House Rock, Inchpinchers, and On The Rocks on Greensleeves Records, with these vinyl LPs still actively collected with many original and reissue pressings available.
Starting in 1981, Wailing Souls toured extensively in California and the United States over several years, expanding their international fanbase while releasing key albums like On The Rocks and Stranded.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Wailing Souls formed in 1968 in Jamaica, initially known as The Renegades before changing their name.
Wailing Souls' music spans roots reggae, rocksteady, and reggae ragga styles with strong harmony vocals.
Essential vinyl albums include Fire House Rock (1981), Inchpinchers (1983), and On The Rocks (1983), known for their roots reggae sound.
Yes, original pressings of albums like Fire House Rock and Inchpinchers command interest among collectors with prices fluctuating between around €6 to €35 depending on condition and edition.
Vinyles.com tracks 12 Wailing Souls vinyl records, including studio albums and singles with various original and reissue pressings.
Prices for notable LPs can range roughly from €6 to over €30, influenced by rarity, pressing location, and condition.
Yes, many reissues come from UK labels like Greensleeves, offering collectors access to remastered and repressed vinyl versions.
Original Jamaican pressings can be found from labels such as Volcano and Studio One, sometimes listed with distinct catalogue numbers on vinyl collector platforms.
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