#1 Simmer down at Studio One (1963-1966)

This album is a reissue, a collection of the Wailers' early singles. It will give you a good idea of their early ska and rocksteady sound, before reggae music even existed. Notable tracks include "Simmer Down" and "There She Goes."

#2 Soul Rebels (1970)

This was the Wailer's first international release. It was produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry and features a very clean, sparse band with no horn section. Notable tracks include "Soul Rebel" and "Try Me."

#3 African Herbsman (1973)

African Herbsman is one of the Wailers' rootsiest records, featuring intense Jamaican rhythms and stunning harmony vocals. Notable tracks include "Small Axe" and "Trenchtown Rock."

#4 Catch a Fire (1973)
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This album was released the same year as African Herbsman, but caters to a decidedly different audience; where African Herbsman was directed towards Jamaican audiences, Catch A Fire was directed towards an international rock audience. Notable tracks include "Stop That Train" and "Kinky Reggae."

#5 Burnin' (1973)

Just six months after Catch a Fire, the Wailers released Burnin', the album that would pave the way for Marley's later superstardom. Notable tracks on this album include "Get Up, Stand Up" and "I Shot The Sheriff."

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