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Reggae Greats (Burning Spear album)

Reggae Greats is a compilation album by Jamaican roots reggae artist Burning Spear, released in 1984 on the Mango Records label. Part of Mango's Reggae Greats series, it collects tracks from Burning Spear's period with Island Records, specifically albums Marcus Garvey, Man in the Hills, and Dry & Heavy.

The album served as an introduction to Burning Spear for many listeners, providing a concise overview of his powerful and politically charged reggae music from the mid-to-late 1970s. While not a complete retrospective, Reggae Greats focuses on some of his best-known songs and helped solidify his international reputation. It remains a popular and influential compilation within the reggae genre. Track selections generally emphasized the rootsier aspects of his sound, aligning with the aesthetic associated with the Reggae Greats series.