Released 1972
Big Five
Prince BusterWhy Prince Buster's Big Five matters
Big Five- Album Overview "Big Five," released in 1967, is a seminal album by Jamaican ska and reggae pioneer Prince B…
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Released 1964
Fly Flying Ska
Prince BusterPrince Buster returns with Fly Flying Ska
Fly Flying Ska- Album Overview Released in 1970, "Fly Flying Ska" is one of the notable works from the legendary Jama…
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Released 1963
I Feel the Spirit
Prince BusterI Feel the Spirit: the story Prince Buster wants to tell
I Feel the Spirit- Album Overview Prince Buster, one of the pioneering figures of ska music, released the album "I Fe…
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Released 1967
Jamaica’s Pride (rock Steady) Hush Up
Prince BusterJamaica’s Pride (rock Steady) Hush Up: discovering Prince Buster's artistry
Jamaica’s Pride (rock Steady) Hush Up- Album Overview Prince Buster, a pivotal figure in the development of Jamaican …
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Released 1988
Judge Dread Rock Steady
Prince BusterThe evolution of Prince Buster in Judge Dread Rock Steady
Judge Dread Rock Steady- Album Overview "Judge Dread Rock Steady," released in 1973, is a notable album by Jamaican s…
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Released 1993
Judge Dread Rock Steady / She Was a Rough Rider
Prince BusterJudge Dread Rock Steady / She Was a Rough Rider: exploring the world of Prince Buster
Judge Dread Rock Steady / She Was a Rough Rider- Album Overview Prince Buster, a towering figure in the ska and rocks…
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Released 1964
National Ska: Pain In My Belly
Prince BusterPrince Buster – National Ska: Pain In My Belly: track-by-track perspective
National Ska: Pain In My Belly- Album Overview Released in 1969 under the legendary Blue Beat label, "National Ska: P…
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Released 1968
She Was a Rough Rider
Prince BusterPrince Buster – She Was a Rough Rider: a sonic journey
She Was a Rough Rider- Album Overview Released in 1967, "She Was a Rough Rider" is a seminal album by Jamaican ska an…
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Released 1972
Sister Big Stuff
Prince BusterThe evolution of Prince Buster in Sister Big Stuff
Sister Big Stuff- Album Overview "Sister Big Stuff," released in 1970, is a pivotal album in the discography of legen…
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Released 1972
The Message Dub Wise
Prince BusterOne week with The Message Dub Wise: thoughts on Prince Buster
The Message Dub Wise- Album Overview The album "The Message Dub Wise" by Prince Buster was released in 1976, a pivota…
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Released 1969
The Outlaw
Prince BusterThe evolution of Prince Buster in The Outlaw
The Outlaw- Album Overview Prince Buster, one of the most influential figures in the ska genre, released "The Outlaw"…
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Released 1968
Tutti Frutti
Prince BusterPrince Buster – Tutti Frutti: track-by-track perspective
Tutti Frutti- Album Overview "Tutti Frutti," released in 1967, is a seminal album by Jamaican ska and reggae pioneer …
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Released 1967
What a Hard Man Fe Dead
Prince BusterWhat a Hard Man Fe Dead: the next chapter for Prince Buster
What a Hard Man Fe Dead- Album Overview "What a Hard Man Fe Dead" is a seminal album by the Jamaican ska and reggae p…
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Released 1976
Wreck a Pum Pum
Prince BusterInside Wreck a Pum Pum by Prince Buster
Wreck a Pum Pum- Album Overview Released in 1969, "Wreck a Pum Pum" is a seminal album by Jamaican ska and rocksteady…
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