| Harder Than The Best | |
|---|---|
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| Compilation album by | |
| Released | 1979 |
| Recorded | 1979 |
| Genre | Reggae |
| Label | Island |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
| Christgau's Record Guide | A [1] |
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