The music on The Keyboard King at Studio One consists of Jackie Mittoo's the late 1960s and 1970s work.

[2] The album was released on compact disc and vinyl by Soul Jazz Records in 2000.

[2] The album was re-released by Soul Jazz Records for its 20th anniversary on February 4, 2021 on blue coloured vinyl.

[3] The Guardian gave the album a five-star rating and called it their Pop CD of the Week on February 11, 2000.

"[4] Nathan Bush of AllMusic gave the album a four and a half star rating out of five, declaring it an "excellent introduction to a rhythm master and reggae legend.