This breakthrough album, featuring Jimmy Cliff and other reggae legends like Toots & The Maytals and Desmond Dekker, is credited with introducing reggae to a wider audience, particularly in the UK and US.
The soundtrack includes iconic tracks such as "You Can Get It If You Really Want," "Many Rivers to Cross," and the title track "The Harder They Come," all performed by Jimmy Cliff.
In 2021, the album was recognized for its cultural and historical significance and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.
It is widely considered a classic and an essential primer for early reggae music, praised for its timeless tracks and overall quality.