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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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