Sister Nancy’s iconic 1982 debut album One Two has made its debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, landing at No. 3 on the chart dated April 26, 2025. The milestone comes after the album was reissued on vinyl for the first time in over four decades as part of Record Store Day on April 12.
This marks the first time an album by the legendary dancehall pioneer has entered the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, and this week, she also stands as the only woman featured in the top ten. The chart ranks the most popular reggae albums in the U.S., based on a combination of sales, streaming, and airplay, with data provided by Luminate (formerly MRC Data).
The One Two limited-edition reissue, pressed on blue vinyl and capped at 3,000 copies, was released by VPAL Music and Techniques. It includes the original cover art, liner notes by reggae historian John Masouri, a collectible sticker sheet, and Nancy’s timeless anthem Bam Bam.
Bam Bam, which has been sampled and referenced by global superstars including Kanye West, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and Jay-Z’s Bam, continues to enjoy massive cultural relevance. The latter, has been certified Gold in the U.S. for sales and streams surpassing 500,000 units in the U.S.
The track has been featured in films and TV shows such as James Bond: No Time to Die, Ozark, and Dexter, earning over 200 million streams on Spotify and achieving Silver certification in the UK.
Following her Record Store Day appearance at VP Records in Queens, New York, Sister Nancy took to Instagram to share her gratitude:
“To VP Records and their team—from Miss Pat, Donovan, Andrew the photographer, everyone I counteracted with today, all the fans, sound men from Danny Dread to King Jammys, Irish and Chin and King Turbo, every man, woman and child—thank you. With all the rain, it was a success. Not one of the One Two albums was left, and I’m happy. Thanks VP for inviting me. I had a good time. To my elder Jeremiah and my bredrens from Twelve Tribe, thanks for spending the day with me—it was well appreciated. Nuff love and honor. Blessings. Jah live.”
Last year April, One Two debuted at No. 4 on the U.K. Independent Albums Chart and in September on Vinyl Singles Chart at No. 31. While Bam Bam peaked at No. peaked at No. 40 during the same week September 12.
Born Ophlin Russell in Papine, Jamaica, Sister Nancy shattered boundaries as one of the first female DJs in the male-dominated dancehall scene. She recorded One Two with producer Winston Riley at the iconic Channel One studios.
The reissue also coincides with a new documentary exploring the cultural legacy of Bam Bam, featuring commentary from Janelle Monáe, Kool Herc, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and more—solidifying Sister Nancy’s continued influence on music across genres and generations.
Elsewhere on this week’s Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Peter Tosh’s Greatest Hits released by Rhino Records (Parent company Warner) also makes its grand debut at No. 8. following its Record Store Day re-release. The set spanning Peter Tosh’s complete Parlophone catalogue, includes Johnny B. Goode, Wanted Dread and Alive and Bush Doctor. Originally released in 1987 in Brazil only, it is now available globally on Red, Green and Yellow tri-colour vinyl.
Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers spends 275 weeks at No. 1. Shaggy’s 6x certified Platinum album Hot Shot is re-enters at No. 2 marking its 7th week on the chart.
Sean Paul’s The Trinity also re-enters at No. 4 with Sean’s Dutty Rock moving down to No. 7.
Stick Figure’s World On Fire, Set In Stone and Wisdom round off the chart at No. 5, 9 and 10 respectively.
