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Reggae (Musical Genres, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Reggae (Musical Genres, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $24.95, median 38 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 27/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $17.49 – $29.96 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 4% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Musical Genres (1,198), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 4% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 82% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
- At $24.95 its median price beats 83% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
Top 10 Reggae best sellers
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Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks
by André Darlington
- List rank#1
- Price$21.40
- Rating4.8
- Reviews3,510
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So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley
by Roger Steffens
- List rank#2
- Price$19.79
- Rating4.6
- Reviews483
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People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry
by David Katz
- List rank#3
- Price$21.17
- Rating4.9
- Reviews61
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And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: ZE Series, Book 6
by Joe Boyd
- List rank#4
- Price$28.56
- Rating4.8
- Reviews67
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Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley
by Timothy White
- List rank#5
- Price$16.79
- Rating4.7
- Reviews444
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The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond
by Chris Blackwell
- List rank#6
- Price$12.37
- Rating4.4
- Reviews722
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Music Is in Everything
by Ziggy Marley
- List rank#7
- Price-
- Rating4.7
- Reviews136
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Miss Pat: My Reggae Music Journey
by Miss Pat
- List rank#8
- Price$23.24
- Rating4.4
- Reviews68
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Dub Revolution: Jamaica’s Sonic Innovators and the Birth of Remix Culture
by David Katz
- List rank#9
- Price$29.82
- Rating4.4
- Reviews11
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Spirit Of '69: A Skinhead Bible
by George Marshall
- List rank#10
- Price$24.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews43
Same niche in Kindle eBooks: Reggae
FAQ
Is Reggae a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 27/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 38 reviews and sells for $24.95.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Reggae?
The median best seller has 38 reviews, and 78% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Reggae best sellers cost?
The median price is $24.95; half of the best sellers are priced between $17.49 and $29.96.
Can new books break into Reggae?
4% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.