Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1987)

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers is a compilation of 14 of the best-known songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, compiled by Dave Robinson and released on Island Records in 1984, three years after Marley's death. It spans recordings from “Get Up, Stand Up” (1973) to “Could You Be Loved” (1980), plus the live version of “No Woman, No Cry” from London's Lyceum. Legend is regarded as the best-selling reggae album. This copy is a German pressing on Island (cat. no. 206 285) in a gatefold sleeve with the original inner sleeve, from 1987 according to our listing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records 206 285
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1987 (original: 1984)
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (inner sleeve included)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Is This Love (Bob Marley)
2. No Woman, No Cry (Vincent Ford)
3. Could You Be Loved (Bob Marley)
4. Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)
5. Buffalo Soldier (Bob Marley/Noel Williams)
6. Get Up, Stand Up (Bob Marley/Peter Tosh)
7. Stir It Up (Bob Marley)

Side B

1. One Love/People Get Ready (Bob Marley/Curtis Mayfield)
2. I Shot The Sheriff (Bob Marley)
3. Waiting In Vain (Bob Marley)
4. Redemption Song (Bob Marley)
5. Satisfy My Soul (Bob Marley)
6. Exodus (Bob Marley)
7. Jamming (Bob Marley)

Personnel

Bob Marley & The Wailers. Producers vary by track: Bob Marley & The Wailers, Chris Blackwell (e.g. “Get Up, Stand Up”, “I Shot The Sheriff”, “Redemption Song”), Errol Brown (“Buffalo Soldier”), Steve Smith (“No Woman, No Cry”). Compiled by Dave Robinson.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. Legend was first released in 1984. This copy is a later German pressing on Island with catalogue number 206 285 in a gatefold sleeve.

Which version of “No Woman, No Cry” is included?
The 1975 live recording from the Lyceum in London, first released on the album Live! – not the studio version from Natty Dread.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Bob Marley & The Wailers records?
Yes, for example Bob Marley And The Wailers – Live!, Catch A Fire (IT original) and the 12" Redemption Song. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.