Bob Marley And The Wailors - Exodus Vinyl

Artist: Bob Marley And The Wailers

Title: Exodus

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9498

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1977

Pressing Year: 1977 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Exodus is one of the most celebrated albums in reggae history and is widely regarded as Bob Marley And The Wailers' masterpiece. Recorded in London following the assassination attempt on Marley in Jamaica, the album perfectly blends roots reggae with soul, funk and rock influences. It became Marley's biggest-selling studio album and helped establish him as a global musical icon.

Featuring timeless classics including Jamming, Waiting In Vain, Three Little Birds, One Love / People Get Ready and the epic title track Exodus, the album remains an essential cornerstone of any reggae collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1977 UK Island Records pressing, catalogue number ILPS 9498. Early UK pressings are renowned for their warm analogue sound and feature the iconic textured sleeve with gold embossed lettering. Original UK copies have become increasingly desirable amongst collectors and are regarded as some of the finest-sounding editions of this landmark album.

Track Listing

Side One

Natural Mystic
So Much Things To Say
Guiltiness
The Heathen
Exodus

Side Two

Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Three Little Birds
One Love / People Get Ready
Additional Information
Original 1977 UK pressing
Island Records
Catalogue Number ILPS 9498
Textured sleeve with gold embossed lettering
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Bob Marley And The Wailers
Features Jamming
Includes Waiting In Vain
Features Three Little Birds
Includes One Love / People Get Ready
One of the greatest reggae albums ever released
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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