The Complete Bob Marley & the Wailers 1967–1972
Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1997
131 min · 47 tracks · reggae
A vibrant collection of early reggae gems that encapsulate Bob Marley's formative years and the evolution of his sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant collection of early gems
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- for nostalgic afternoons
- varied energy for diverse moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer cohesive albums
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, this compilation captures Bob Marley & The Wailers' early work from 1967 to 1972, a crucial period before their international breakthrough. At this time, Marley was transitioning from local reggae fame to global recognition, laying the groundwork for his future classics. The album serves as a retrospective look at the roots of reggae and Marley's developing artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Jimmy Cliff· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rock to the Rock 2:26
- 2 Rocking Steady (alternate) 2:05
- 3 How Many Times 3:04
- 4 Touch Me 3:02
- 5 Mellow Moods (alternate) 2:35
- 6 There She Goes 2:33
- 7 Soul Rebel (original) 3:53
- 8 Put It On (alternate) 3:02
- 9 Chances Are (alternate) 3:19
- 10 Love 2:55
- 11 Bend Down Low (alternate) 3:28
- 12 The World Is Changing (alternate) 2:37
- 13 Nice Time (alternate) 2:47
- 14 Treat You Right 2:17
- 15 What Goes Around Comes Around (original) 4:14
- 16 What Goes Around Comes Around (version) 4:14
Disc 2
- 1 Don't Rock My Boat 2:34
- 2 The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow 2:13
- 3 Chances Are 3:20
- 4 Selassie Is the Chapel 3:53
- 5 Tread Oh 2:50
- 6 Feel Alright 2:33
- 7 Rhythm 2:32
- 8 Rocking Steady 1:50
- 9 Adam and Eve 3:06
- 10 Wisdom 3:14
- 11 This Train 2:39
- 12 Thank You Lord 3:21
- 13 Give Me a Ticket 1:59
- 14 Trouble on the Road Again 2:34
- 15 Black Progress Medley: Black Progress / I'm Black and I'm Proud 2:31
- 16 Black Progress 2:38
- 17 Tread Oh (version) 2:26
Disc 3
- 1 Sugar Sugar 2:48
- 2 Stop the Train 2:19
- 3 Cheer Up 2:02
- 4 Soon Come 2:22
- 5 Soul Captives 2:03
- 6 Go Tell It to the Mountain 3:15
- 7 Can't You See (alternate take) 2:41
- 8 Give Me a Ticket (alternate take) 2:00
- 9 Hold on This Feeling 2:56
- 10 Mr. Chatterbox (alternate take) 2:38
- 11 Soul Shake Down Party (alternate take) 3:07
- 12 Soon Come (alternate take) 2:25
- 13 Mr. Chatterbox (alternate take) 3:03
- 14 Hold on This Feeling (alternate take) 2:51
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