Latest Release
- 29 MAR 2024
- 10 Songs
- Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Story · 2015
- Cool Rasta (Bonus Track Edition) · 1976
- Trojan Suedehead Box Set · 2003
- Cool Rasta (Bonus Track Edition) · 1976
- Trojan Mod Reggae Collection · 1999
- Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Rocksteady 2: The Soul of Young Jamaica - Rocksteady, Soul and Early Reggae at Studio One · 2017
- Night Food · 1976
- Nightfood Ina Party Time · 1976
- Nightfood Ina Party Time · 1976
- Studio One: Lovers Rock · 2018
Essential Albums
- 1981
- 2024
- 2015
- 2013
- 2011
Artist Playlists
- They combine retro-soul charm with their native roots reggae.
Live Albums
Compilations
- 2023
- 2011
- 2004
- 2002
- 1994
About The Heptones
The Heptones created the template for reggae vocal harmony groups when they appeared on the scene in the mid-'60s. Their R&B-influenced three-part harmonies were matched by considerable instrumental talents, and after helming the rocksteady movement, they became integral to the workings of early reggae at Studio One. Besides working on their own material, Heptone Leroy Sibbles played bass on many key recordings by other Studio One artists. With their sophisticated sound, the group adapted well to the '70s, and their mid-'70s albums PARTY TIME and BOOK OF RULES were milestones, the latter's title track featuring strongly in the landmark 1979 reggae film ROCKERS. With various personnel shifts, the band continued recording and performing into the '90s, with the founding members eventually reuniting.
- ORIGIN
- Kingston, Jamaica
- FORMED
- 1965
- GENRE
- Reggae