| The Indestructible Beat of Soweto | |
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| Compilation album by various artists | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Recorded | 1981–1984 |
| Genre | Mbaqanga, maskanda, mqashiyo, isicathamiya |
| Length | 45:42 |
| Label | Earthworks |
| Producer | various |
The Indestructible Beat of Soweto, later repackaged as The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Volume One, is a compilation album released in 1985 on the Earthworks label, featuring musicians from South Africa, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Mahlathini. In 2020, it was ranked number 497 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.