Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend (180g Vinyl)

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend (1984)

Ranked #48 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums and the best-selling reggae album of all time with over 25 million copies sold.

Legend serves as the definitive retrospective of Bob Marley’s tenure with Island Records, spanning from the spiritual beginnings of the 1970s to the global crossover hits of the early 80s. The collection represents the formation of reggae as a global language of peace and protest, showcasing the tight, one-drop rhythm of the Barrett brothers and the soul-infused backing of the I-Threes. It includes the acoustic vulnerability of 'Redemption Song' alongside the driving, politically charged groove of 'Buffalo Soldier.' On vinyl, the deep, warm frequencies of the bass guitar are felt as much as they are heard, providing the essential foundation that reggae requires. The analog format complements the organic recording style of Tuff Gong studios, adding a rounded, natural feel to the percussion and brass sections. This 180g pressing provides the physical depth needed to handle the heavy low-end without distortion, ensuring the vocal nuances of Marley’s delivery remain intimate and clear.

Album Highlights:

• Best-selling reggae collection in history
• Features 'No Woman, No Cry', 'Three Little Birds' and 'One Love'
• 180g heavyweight vinyl for superior bass response

Tracklist

Side A

• Is This Love
• No Woman No Cry
• Could You Be Loved
• Three Little Birds
• Buffalo Soldier
• Get Up Stand Up
• Stir It Up

Side B

• One Love / People Get Ready
• I Shot The Sheriff
• Waiting In Vain
• Redemption Song
• Satisfy My Soul
• Exodus
• Jamming

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