Tosh, Peter

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Arise Black Man New - LP - 43002 New, Unplayed And Out Of Print 2003 2LP 180gm Gatefold Compilation Of Singles From The Early 70's. First Time On LP. “Before Officially Breaking Away From The Wailers And Beginning His Solo Career, Peter Tosh Recorded A Number Of Singles Under His Own Name With The Legendary Producer Bunny Lee. Those Recordings Play A Central Part In This Generous 25-Track Compilation, Which Also Includes Material From Wailers Sessions Produced By Lee "Scratch" Perry And Leslie Kong, And Some Of Tosh's Solo Work With Joe Gibbs. Most Of The Best Tracks Here Will Be Familiar To Tosh And Wailers Fans -- "Maga Dog," "Brand New Second Hand," And "Them A Fe Get A Beating" Have All Appeared On Numerous Collections. But There Are Some Very Worthwhile Obscurities On This Program As Well, Including A Gorgeous Rock Steady Paean To Haile Selassie Entitled "Rightful Ruler" (On Which Tosh Shares The Mic With U Roy), Tosh's Dour "Downpressor," And A Charming Cover Version Of Jimmy Witherspoon's R&B Hit "Ain't Nobody's Business." Curiosities Include The Four Alternate Versions Of "Maga Dog" (Some Of Them Recorded By Other Artists) And A Smattering Of Instrumentals Featuring Tosh On Organ -- Sometimes Competently ("Ambitious Beggar," "Memphis") And Sometimes Not ("The Crimson Pirate," "Pepper Seed"). Recommended.” Rick Anderson, AMG. more
	Buk-In-Hamm Palace Used - 12 - DSKO 193 1979 US Original Promo 12" Single, Housed In An Atlantic/ATCO/Cotillion Printed Die-Cut Sleeve, With Light Wear. Strong VG+ Vinyl. more
	Bush Doctor New Import - MOVLP1208 Sealed 2014 Audiophile Vinyl Reissue From Music On Vinyl. "As The Debut Album On The Rolling Stone Label In 1978, Bush Doctor Benefited Immensely From The Involvement Of Jagger And Richards, As Well As The Publicity Inherent In The High-Profile Nature Of The Release. Thankfully, Tosh Was Up To The Challenge, And Although There Are Moments That Are Less Roots Than Anything He Had Previously Recorded, Bush Doctor Is No Slick Sellout. It's Bolstered By His Incredible Word Sound & Power Band Featuring The Legendary Sly & Robbie Rhythm Section Along With Lead Guitarists Mikey "Mao" Chung And Donald Kinsey (Fresh From His Stint With Marley). Although The Cover Of The Temptations' "(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back" Single Featuring Jagger's Duet Withtosh Seemed Like An Obvious Ploy At Crossover Radio Play, The Rest Is More Roots Conscious, And Only Slightly Less Compelling Than Some Of Ex-Bandmate Bob Marley's Work. The Horns On "Moses -- The Prophet" Seem Like Sweetening, But The Title Track, "I'm The Toughest," "Stand Firm," And A Remake Of An Old Wailers' Track "Dem Ha Fe Get A Beatin," Complete With I-Threes-Style Backing Vocals, Are Some Oftosh's Best Songs. Only The Original Album's Closing Track, An Ambitious But Overwrought Retelling Of Genesis With Handel's "Messiah," Is A Major Misstep. Yet Even Here, Tosh Is Pushing Boundaries, Adding Bird And Thunder Sound Effects To His Soft Guitar Strumming Accompaniment. It's Interesting But Few Will Want To Hear It More Than Once." AMG - Hal Horowitz. more
	Bush Doctor New - LP - COC 39109 Sealed 1978 Original With Custom Sticker On Shrink. First Copy We Have Ever Seen! "As The Debut Album On The Rolling Stone Label In 1978, Bush Doctor Benefited Immensely From The Involvement Of Jagger And Richards, As Well As The Publicity Inherent In The High-Profile Nature Of The Release. Thankfully, Tosh Was Up To The Challenge, And Although There Are Moments That Are Less Roots Than Anything He Had Previously Recorded, Bush Doctor Is No Slick Sellout. It's Bolstered By His Incredible Word Sound & Power Band Featuring The Legendary Sly & Robbie Rhythm Section Along With Lead Guitarists Mikey "Mao" Chung And Donald Kinsey (Fresh From His Stint With Marley). Although The Cover Of The Temptations' "(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back" Single Featuring Jagger's Duet Withtosh Seemed Like An Obvious Ploy At Crossover Radio Play, The Rest Is More Roots Conscious, And Only Slightly Less Compelling Than Some Of Ex-Bandmate Bob Marley's Work. The Horns On "Moses -- The Prophet" Seem Like Sweetening, But The Title Track, "I'm The Toughest," "Stand Firm," And A Remake Of An Old Wailers' Track "Dem Ha Fe Get A Beatin," Complete With I-Threes-Style Backing Vocals, Are Some Oftosh's Best Songs. Only The Original Album's Closing Track, An Ambitious But Overwrought Retelling Of Genesis With Handel's "Messiah," Is A Major Misstep. Yet Even Here, Tosh Is Pushing Boundaries, Adding Bird And Thunder Sound Effects To His Soft Guitar Strumming Accompaniment. It's Interesting But Few Will Want To Hear It More Than Once." - Hal Horowitz, AMG more
	Captured Live New - LP - ST 17126 Sealed 1984 Original With Gold Promo Stamp Across Corner Of Front Cover. Includes "Get Up, Stand Up." more
	Complete Captured Live New - LP - 36791 Sealed 2002 UK 2LP Original Cut By Nick Webb At Abbey Road Studios. more
	Equal Rights Used - LP - PC 34670 Beautiful 1977 White Label Promo. 3/4" Top Centre Seam Crack, Hence Price. more
	Equal Rights Audiophile - LP - SVLP 308 Sealed Long-Out-Of-Print Limited Edition 180gm HQ Import. more
	Equal Rights New - LP - PC 34670 Sealed 80's Issue (Bar Code On Back). “Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded. Tosh Was Always The Most Militant Of The Original Wailers And This Album Reflects That Outlook. Whether It Is Preaching About The Unity Of The African Diaspora ("African"), Protesting Conditions In South Africa ("Apartheid"), Or Giving A More General Call To Arms ("Get Up, Stand Up"), Equal Rights Is A Political Album.” AMG. more
	Equal Rights New - LP - PC 34670 Sealed 80's Issue (Bar Code On Back). Two Licorice Pizza Price Tags On The Shrink Wrap. “Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded. Tosh Was Always The Most Militant Of The Original Wailers And This Album Reflects That Outlook. Whether It Is Preaching About The Unity Of The African Diaspora ("African"), Protesting Conditions In South Africa ("Apartheid"), Or Giving A More General Call To Arms ("Get Up, Stand Up"), Equal Rights Is A Political Album.” AMG. more
	Equal Rights New Import - MOVLP341 Sealed, Latest Run Of The 2011 2LP 180gm Remastered Reissue, From Music On Vinyl. Cut From The Original Analogue Tapes, Includes Rare And Unreleased Dub Mixes. "Equal Rights Was To Be The Album That Propelled Peter Tosh To The Top Of The Reggae World -- The Rival To Onetime Fellow Wailer Bob Marley. Time Has Shown That This Lofty Aspiration Was Not Borne Out, But Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded." AMG Review By Toby Ball. EU Import. more
	Equal Rights Used - LP - PC 34670 1977 US original. Strong, vibrant VG++ jacket with light fade on spine edge. “Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded. Tosh Was Always The Most Militant Of The Original Wailers And This Album Reflects That Outlook. Whether It Is Preaching About The Unity Of The African Diaspora ("African"), Protesting Conditions In South Africa ("Apartheid"), Or Giving A More General Call To Arms ("Get Up, Stand Up"), Equal Rights Is A Political Album.” AMG. more
	Equal Rights Used - LP - PC 34670 1977 Original. Slight Spine Fading. “Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded. Tosh Was Always The Most Militant Of The Original Wailers And This Album Reflects That Outlook. Whether It Is Preaching About The Unity Of The African Diaspora ("African"), Protesting Conditions In South Africa ("Apartheid"), Or Giving A More General Call To Arms ("Get Up, Stand Up"), Equal Rights Is A Political Album.” AMG. more
	Equal Rights New Import - MOVLP341 Sealed, Latest Run Of The 2011 2LP 180gm Remastered Reissue, From Music On Vinyl. Cut From The Original Analogue Tapes, Includes Rare And Unreleased Dub Mixes. "Equal Rights Was To Be The Album That Propelled Peter Tosh To The Top Of The Reggae World -- The Rival To Onetime Fellow Wailer Bob Marley. Time Has Shown That This Lofty Aspiration Was Not Borne Out, But Equal Rights Remains Among The Handful Of Best, And Most Influential, Reggae Albums Ever Recorded." AMG Review By Toby Ball. EU Import. more
	Get Up, Stand Up Used - 12 - ASF 310 Beautiful And Rare 1977 White Label Promo 12 Incher. Side Two Is Mono. more
	Johnny B. Goode / Glasshouse Used - 12 - 7807-1 1983 Picture Sleeve 12 Inch With Gold Promo Stamp On Cover. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. more
	Legalize It Used - LP - PC 34253 1976 2nd Press. An All-Time Classic. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “After Years Of Being Overshadowed By Bob Marley, Peter Tosh Left The Wailers To Pursue A Solo Career. Released In 1976, Legalize It Is A Bold Statement That Peter Tosh Had Arrived And Was A Creative Force In His Own Right. Although He Explores Some Issues Of Spirituality, This Is Tosh's Most Lightweight Album In The Sense That It Is His Least Political. This Is Not Meant As A Criticism -- In Fact, Tosh's Playfulness And Joy ("Ketchy Shuby") Only Add To The Album's Charm. He Does Make Political Statements (The Title Track Celebrates And Promotes The Use Of Marijuana), But They Are Done With A Sense Of Humor And A Melodic Infectiousness That Belie His Sincere Concern For The Issues. Tosh Incorporates Many Instruments And Mixes Slower Ballads With Upbeat Grooving Tunes. The Album's Highlight Is "Why Must I Cry," A Multi-Layered Song (Co-Written With Bob Marley) That Conveys A Sense Of Personal Failure When Fighting An Uphill Battle, Whether It Be Against Injustices Of The World Or Within The Confines Of A Relationship. Legalize It Cemented Tosh's Position As A Giant In Reggae, And The Album Is One Of The Best Albums Of The Genre.” Vik Lyengar, AMG. more
	Legalize It New - LP - 88697335691 Sealed 2008 Reissue. "Legalize It" Is The Debut Studio Album By Jamaican Reggae Musician Peter Tosh, Released In 1976. The Album Was Produced By Tosh Himself And Recorded At Treasure Isle And Randy's In Kingston, Jamaica. Tosh Had Been A Member Of The Wailers Alongside Bob Marley And Bunny Wailer, But Left The Group In 1973 To Pursue A Solo Career. The Album's Title Track, "Legalize It," Became An Anthem For The Legalization Of Marijuana And The Decriminalization Of Cannabis Use In Jamaica. The Song's Lyrics Are A Call For The Government To Legalize Marijuana And End The Persecution Of Those Who Use And Sell The Drug. Tosh's Advocacy For Marijuana Legalization Made Him A Controversial Figure In Jamaica And Brought Him Into Conflict With The Authorities. Despite Its Controversial Subject Matter, "Legalize It" Was A Commercial Success And Helped Establish Tosh As A Solo Artist. The Album Also Features Socially Conscious Songs Like "Burial" And "Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)," Which Address Issues Of Poverty, Oppression, And Spiritual Liberation. Tosh Continued To Release Music Throughout The 1970s And 1980s, Including The Classic Album "Equal Rights" In 1977. He Was Tragically Murdered In 1987 At The Age Of 42. "Legalize It" Remains A Landmark Album In The History Of Reggae Music And A Powerful Statement Of Defiance And Liberation. more
	Legalize It New - 7 - 88697842287 2011 Record Store Day Limited Edition Red Vinyl 45rpm 7" Featuring "Legalize It" B/W "Equal Rights." This Is A New, Unplayed Record That Was Not Factory Sealed. more
	Legalize It New - LP - 88697335691 Sealed 2008 Reissue. "Legalize It" Is The Debut Studio Album By Jamaican Reggae Musician Peter Tosh, Released In 1976. The Album Was Produced By Tosh Himself And Recorded At Treasure Isle And Randy's In Kingston, Jamaica. Tosh Had Been A Member Of The Wailers Alongside Bob Marley And Bunny Wailer, But Left The Group In 1973 To Pursue A Solo Career. The Album's Title Track, "Legalize It," Became An Anthem For The Legalization Of Marijuana And The Decriminalization Of Cannabis Use In Jamaica. The Song's Lyrics Are A Call For The Government To Legalize Marijuana And End The Persecution Of Those Who Use And Sell The Drug. Tosh's Advocacy For Marijuana Legalization Made Him A Controversial Figure In Jamaica And Brought Him Into Conflict With The Authorities. Despite Its Controversial Subject Matter, "Legalize It" Was A Commercial Success And Helped Establish Tosh As A Solo Artist. The Album Also Features Socially Conscious Songs Like "Burial" And "Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)," Which Address Issues Of Poverty, Oppression, And Spiritual Liberation. Tosh Continued To Release Music Throughout The 1970s And 1980s, Including The Classic Album "Equal Rights" In 1977. He Was Tragically Murdered In 1987 At The Age Of 42. "Legalize It" Remains A Landmark Album In The History Of Reggae Music And A Powerful Statement Of Defiance And Liberation. more
	Legalize It New - LP - 88697335691 Sealed, latest run of the 2008 Legacy Vinyl reissue. No hype sticker. "After years of being overshadowed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh left the Wailers to pursue a solo career. Released in 1976, Legalize It is a bold statement that Peter Tosh had arrived and was a creative force in his own right. Although he explores some issues of spirituality, this is Tosh's most lightweight album in the sense that it is his least political. This is not meant as a criticism -- in fact, Tosh's playfulness and joy ("Ketchy Shuby") only add to the album's charm. He does make political statements (the title track celebrates and promotes the use of marijuana), but they are done with a sense of humor and a melodic infectiousness that belie his sincere concern for the issues. Tosh incorporates many instruments and mixes slower ballads with upbeat grooving tunes. The album's highlight is "Why Must I Cry," a multi-layered song (co-written with Bob Marley) that conveys a sense of personal failure when fighting an uphill battle, whether it be against injustices of the world or within the confines of a relationship. Legalize It cemented Tosh's position as a giant in reggae, and the album is one of the best albums of the genre." All Music Guide - Vik Iyengar more
	Legalize It New - LP - PC 34253 First Factory Sealed Copy We Have Ever Had In Stock Of This 1976 Original. Has The Rare "Legalize It" And "Wailers" Hype Stickers On The Shrink Wrap. Pristine Copy Of A Classic. more
	Legalize It New - LP - PC 34253 Sealed 1976 Original. more
	Legalize It Picture Disc - DV 9055-10 New, Unplayed 2011 Record Store Day Exclusive Limited Edition Ten Inch Picture Disc. Includes The Dub Club Remix, Dub Club Version, Secret Circuit's Echodelic Shockblast Mix And The Secret Circuit's Echodelic Shockblast Dub. more
	Legalize It Used - LP - PC 34253 1976 White Label Promo With The Rare "Legalize It" And "Wailers" Hype Stickers On Cover. An All-Time Classic. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “After Years Of Being Overshadowed By Bob Marley, Peter Tosh Left The Wailers To Pursue A Solo Career. Released In 1976, Legalize It Is A Bold Statement That Peter Tosh Had Arrived And Was A Creative Force In His Own Right. Although He Explores Some Issues Of Spirituality, This Is Tosh's Most Lightweight Album In The Sense That It Is His Least Political. This Is Not Meant As A Criticism -- In Fact, Tosh's Playfulness And Joy ("Ketchy Shuby") Only Add To The Album's Charm. He Does Make Political Statements (The Title Track Celebrates And Promotes The Use Of Marijuana), But They Are Done With A Sense Of Humor And A Melodic Infectiousness That Belie His Sincere Concern For The Issues. Tosh Incorporates Many Instruments And Mixes Slower Ballads With Upbeat Grooving Tunes. The Album's Highlight Is "Why Must I Cry," A Multi-Layered Song (Co-Written With Bob Marley) That Conveys A Sense Of Personal Failure When Fighting An Uphill Battle, Whether It Be Against Injustices Of The World Or Within The Confines Of A Relationship. Legalize It Cemented Tosh's Position As A Giant In Reggae, And The Album Is One Of The Best Albums Of The Genre.” Vik Lyengar, AMG. more
	Mama Africa New - LP - 17095 Sealed Original. more
	Mama Africa New - LP - SO 17095 Sealed 1983 Original. “Peter Tosh's Most "Accessible" Solo Album, Mama Africa Would Also Be His Best Seller Outside Jamaica, The Only One Of His Albums To Break Into The U.K. Top 50 And Even Push Into The Bottom Reaches Of The U.S. Chart. Toning Down The Rhetoric, Tosh Concentrated On The Music, Self-Producing An Album That Sounds Fantastic From Start To Finish. Of Course, He Had Help From A Boatload Of Friends, With Two Separate Aggregates Of Musicians Providing Backing; Carlton "Santa" Davis And Lebert "Gibby" Morrison Fuel One Grouping Across Most Of The Album, With Sly & Robbie Firing The Other. There's A Fabulous Horn Section, A Clutch Of Superb Backing Singers (Including The Tamlins, Who Accompany Tosh On Three Songs), And Some Superb Guitar Work From Donald Kinsey. The Album Itself Revisits The Past While Also Looking To The Future. The Updated Songs Are Particularly Creative, With The Wailers' "Stop That Train" Totally Revitalized Through An Incredible Mix Of Styles, Brilliantly Blending R&B, Nods To Motown, A Faux Slide Guitar, And A Steady Reggae Beat. Even More Astonishing Is Tosh's Stunning Take On "Johnny B. Goode," A U.K. Top 50 Hit That Boasts An Intricate Rhythm, Brass Accents, Sumptuous Keyboards, And Kinsey's Soaring Guitar On A Song That Builds And Builds Into An Absolute Crescendo Of Sound. The Title Track Is Even More Infectious, A Rocker With A Caribbean Flair And A Light Afro-Beat, As Tosh Muses Eloquently About His Beloved Continent. Every Track On The Album Is Just As Memorable In Its Own Way, As The Artist Combines Styles, Genres, Moods, And Atmospheres Across Songs Old And New. An Album Filled With Music That Remains Unforgettable.” Jo-Ann Greene, AMG. more
	Mama Africa Used - LP - SO 17095 1983 US original Jacksonville pressing with original inner sleeve. “Peter Tosh's Most "Accessible" Solo Album, Mama Africa Would Also Be His Best Seller Outside Jamaica, The Only One Of His Albums To Break Into The U.K. Top 50 And Even Push Into The Bottom Reaches Of The U.S. Chart. Toning Down The Rhetoric, Tosh Concentrated On The Music, Self-Producing An Album That Sounds Fantastic From Start To Finish. Of Course, He Had Help From A Boatload Of Friends, With Two Separate Aggregates Of Musicians Providing Backing; Carlton "Santa" Davis And Lebert "Gibby" Morrison Fuel One Grouping Across Most Of The Album, With Sly & Robbie Firing The Other. There's A Fabulous Horn Section, A Clutch Of Superb Backing Singers (Including The Tamlins, Who Accompany Tosh On Three Songs), And Some Superb Guitar Work From Donald Kinsey. The Album Itself Revisits The Past While Also Looking To The Future. The Updated Songs Are Particularly Creative, With The Wailers' "Stop That Train" Totally Revitalized Through An Incredible Mix Of Styles, Brilliantly Blending R&B, Nods To Motown, A Faux Slide Guitar, And A Steady Reggae Beat. Even More Astonishing Is Tosh's Stunning Take On "Johnny B. Goode," A U.K. Top 50 Hit That Boasts An Intricate Rhythm, Brass Accents, Sumptuous Keyboards, And Kinsey's Soaring Guitar On A Song That Builds And Builds Into An Absolute Crescendo Of Sound. The Title Track Is Even More Infectious, A Rocker With A Caribbean Flair And A Light Afro-Beat, As Tosh Muses Eloquently About His Beloved Continent. Every Track On The Album Is Just As Memorable In Its Own Way, As The Artist Combines Styles, Genres, Moods, And Atmospheres Across Songs Old And New. An Album Filled With Music That Remains Unforgettable.” AMG - Jo-Ann Greene. more
	Mystic Man Used - LP - COC 39111 1979 Original. Features Sly And Robbie. more
	Mystic Man New - LP - 37696 Sealed 2002 Digitally Remastered Reissue. more
	Mystic Man Used - LP - COC 39111 1979 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Gold Promo Stamp And Radio Station Timing Strip On Cover. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	No Nuclear War New - LP - 46700 Sealed, Rare 1987 Original, Clean Cut Out Hole. more
	No Nuclear War Used - LP - 46700 1987 US original Allied pressing with original poly inner sleeve. Glossy VG++/NM- copy; few surface blemishes/marks not affecting play. "It's one of the great ironies that Peter Tosh was murdered just days after the release of No Nuclear War, for this was a poor epitaph to an otherwise shining career. It was a tough time for a reggae artist, even a legendary one like Tosh. Previously, the former Wailer had tapped into a variety of styles, creating a unique sound that was built on a Jamaican foundation, but looked equally to the West for inspiration. But at this time, Jamaica was in the grips of ragga, and digitized dancehall ruled the island, while the West was in a rut, caught between the clutches of glam metal and the tail end of synth-dance. So, what was a respected roots practitioner to do? Tosh struggles with the question, but never quite finds an answer. His solution was to try to create a majestic sound, which sadly just ends up sounding ponderous and portentous, with the title track and "Lessons in My Life" particularly suffering this fate. A few of the songs are given a dancehall sheen, but for that to have worked, the rhythms have to be strong, and none of them really are. Not surprisingly then, the most successful song on the set is "Vampire," a fairly straightforward rootsy song. What adds to the irony is that lyrically the album is extremely strong, and powerfully delivered. In the hands of an outside arranger and producer, this might have been an album worthy of Tosh's name, but left to his own devices, it was a disappointment, made worse by the shock of his death." AMG - Jo-Anne Greene. more
	Wanted Dread And Alive New - LP - SO 17055 Sealed 1980 Original. Clean Cut Out Hole. more