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30 Years Ago

Bob Marley and The Wailers

US $33.99
Release Date 03 February 2017
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Product code: CHARLYLP12
Format: Double Vinyl LP
Label: Charly

Excellent comp which marked the 30 anniversary of Bob Marley's death in May 1981, this double album collects together highlights from Marley's pre-Island Records recordings.

Bob Marley had already established himself as the leading voice of Reggae music before his signing to Island Records in 1972 and his rise to international super-stardom. This is evident from these 20 gems from his earlier recordings made with The Wailers, which many reggae authorities consider to be his finest and purest work.

Very much roots-based, they are in marked contrast to Marley's later ones for Island, where his sound was tailored towards the lucrative rock market. These remarkable recordings from the late 60's and early 70's remain as testament to Marley's genius as both a songwriter and a singer.

Comprising in the main of titles from his sessions with famed producer Lee Perry, the set features several titles which Marley was successfully to return to in later years, such as 'Trenchtown Rock', 'Lively Up Yourself', and 'Natural Mystic'.

The set also contains several sought-after titles and versions as well as his original recording of 'Concrete Jungle', a highlight of his 'Catch A Fire' debut album for Island.

Tracklist:
LP 1
01. RAINBOW COUNTRY
02. AFRICAN HERBSMAN
03. MR. BROWN
04. REACTION
05. CAUTION
06. SATISFY MY SOUL
07. NATURAL MYSTIC
08. KAYA
09. LIVELY UP YOURSELF
10. DUPPY CONQUEROR
11. NO SYMPATHY
12. RUN FOR COVER

LP 2
01. TRENCHTOWN ROCK
02. SOUL REBEL
03. 400 YEARS
04. CONCRETE JUNGLE
05. FUSSING AND FIGHTING
06. SCREW FACES
07. HYPOCRITES
08. DON'T ROCK MY BOAT
09. SUN IS SHINING
10. ADAM AND EVE
11. WISDOM
12. SMALL AXE