The best Reggae albums
of the 1960s.
Where to start with 1960–1969 reggae — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1960s — reggae
Top picks from 1960–1969, ranked by where we would start.
Bob Marley & The Wailers
The Wailing Wailers
A vibrant mix of ska rhythms and early reggae grooves infused with heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.
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Serge Gainsbourg
Jane Birkin/Serge Gainsbourg
A provocative blend of sensual melodies and whispered confessions that define the essence of French pop in the late '60s.
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Serge Gainsbourg
L'Étonnant Serge Gainsbourg
Whimsical melodies intertwine with playful lyrics, showcasing Gainsbourg's early mastery of chanson and poetic storytelling.
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Desmond Dekker
This Is Desmond Dekkar
A vibrant blend of ska and reggae rhythms punctuated by Dekker's distinctive vocal delivery and socially conscious lyrics.
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Desmond Dekker
Israelites
A vibrant blend of ska rhythms and socially conscious lyrics that encapsulate the spirit of late 1960s Jamaica.
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Prince Buster
I Feel the Spirit
A vibrant blend of ska rhythms and soulful melodies that captures the spirit of early Jamaican music.
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The Upsetters
Return of Django
A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and infectious melodies that captures the essence of late 1960s Jamaican music.
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The Upsetters
The Upsetter
A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and soulful melodies, encapsulating the experimental spirit of late 1960s Jamaica.
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Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff
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