"[4] Jo-Ann Greene in AllMusic wrote "Mister Yellowman was the DJ's first album with Lawes, and remains one of his best.

Yellowman spoke directly to the lives of regular Jamaicans while effortlessly riding the rootsy rhythms.

His most accomplished and consistent studio work was with Henry 'Junjo' Lawes and their 1982 album 'Mister Yellowman', released on Greensleeves in London, began to establish his reputation beyond the confines of Jamaica's dance halls.

"[6] Bud Kliment and Amy Wachtel in Trouser Press state that "Mister Yellowman, the album that helped launch his international fame, remains among his best.

Nearly every cut is strong, including "Mister Chin," "Two to Six Supermix" and the My Fair Lady-inspired "Yellowman Getting Married" (in the morning).