Artist page · 05/07/2026

Bob Marley & The Wailers

KingstonFormed in 1970Dub20 vinyl albums
Bob Marley & The Wailers, formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1970, are seminal pioneers of roots reggae, dub, and ska. Active until 1981, they crafted music that popularized Rastafari culture worldwide.
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About

Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jamaican reggae roots from Kingston's Trenchtown to global stages.

33 vinyls available, including iconic albums with original pressings and collectible editions.

Bob Marley & The Wailers emerged from Jamaica's Kingston neighborhood of Trenchtown, shaping reggae and its subgenres through a prolific catalog. Their lineup shifted from a vocal trio to a band fronted by Marley solo, supported by the original Wailers and the I Three vocal trio. Their records often blend reggae rhythms with socially conscious lyrics advocating for unity and resistance.

On vinyl, their releases range from early 1970s studio albums, live performances, to extensive reissues and box sets. Labels include Island Records, Tuff Gong, and Universal Music, with formats in LP, limited editions, and remastered editions. Price tracking reveals strong demand for original and remastered pressings with worldwide and regional distribution.

Discography

Bob Marley & The Wailers — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Africa UniteIsland Records · 2023
2023
Africa Unite
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Live: Boston Music Hall 8 Jun '78Intempo · 2017
2017
Live: Boston Music Hall 8 Jun '78
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Easy Skanking In Boston '78Tuff Gong · 2015
2015
Easy Skanking In Boston '78
CD, Album
Studio
Soul Rebels DubCleopatra · 2014
2014
Soul Rebels Dub
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Roots, Rock, RemixedTuff Gong · 2007
2007
Roots, Rock, Remixed
CD, Album
Studio
Live At The RoxyTuff Gong · 2003
2003
Live At The Roxy
CD, Album
Live
Catch A Fire: Classic AlbumsEagle Vision · 2000
2000
Catch A Fire: Classic Albums
DVD, NTSC, Album
Studio
Remix Revolution GreatsCleopatra · 1999
1999
Remix Revolution Greats
CD, Album
Studio
Talkin' BluesTuff Gong · 1991
1991
Talkin' Blues
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live!Atlas Videodisc · 1983
1983
Live!
Laserdisc, 12", Album, Mono, PAL
Studio
ConfrontationTuff Gong · 1983
1983
Confrontation
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
UprisingIsland Records · 1980
1980
Uprising
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
SurvivalTuff Gong · 1979
1979
Survival
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Babylon By BusIsland Records · 1978
1978
Babylon By Bus
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
KayaIsland Records · 1978
1978
Kaya
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
ExodusIsland Records · 1977
1977
Exodus
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rastaman VibrationIsland Records · 1976
1976
Rastaman Vibration
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Natty DreadIsland Records · 1975
1975
Natty Dread
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Soul RebelsUpsetter · 1970
1970
Soul Rebels
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Soul Revolution Part 2 (Rhythm)Upsetter ·
Soul Revolution Part 2 (Rhythm)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Bob Marley & The Wailers's career.

01
Could You Be Loved
·
02
Three Little Birds
Three Little Birds
Africa Unite · 2023
03
Is This Love
Is This Love
Kaya · 1978
04
Jamming
Jamming
Live! · 1983
05
Buffalo Soldier
Buffalo Soldier
Confrontation · 1983
06
Redemption Song
Redemption Song
Africa Unite · 2023
07
Waiting In Vain
Waiting In Vain
Africa Unite · 2023
08
Natural Mystic
·

The essentials

The 3 Bob Marley & The Wailers albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2023
LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Africa Unite

A 2023 limited edition album blending reggae with African influences, including classics like 'Redemption Song' and 'Buffalo Soldier'.

10 tracksStereoLimited EditionIsland Records
#2 · 1983
LP, Album
Confrontation

Posthumous studio album featuring tracks like 'Buffalo Soldier' and 'Chant Down Babylon', issued on Island Records with numerous vinyl versions.

10 tracksIsland RecordsMultiple vinyl pressings1983 release
#3 · 2015
LP, Album
Easy Skanking In Boston '78

Live album capturing a 1978 Boston concert, released on Tuff Gong with 13 tracks including 'No Woman No Cry' and 'Jamming'.

13 tracksLive recordingTuff Gong label2015 vinyl release

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Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Africa Unite
Master release · LP · 2023
Market position i
18,36 €
Min price 10 €Max price 42 €
Average price 18,36 €
Only 120 copies for sale on Discogs
55 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Easy Skanking In Boston '78
Master release · LP · 2015
Market position i
24,74 €
Min price 22 €Max price 28 €
Average price 24,74 €
Only 75 copies for sale on Discogs
44 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Confrontation
Master release · LP · 1983
Market position i
4,63 €
Min price 4 €Max price 16 €
Average price 4,63 €
Only 77 copies for sale on Discogs
707 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Live!
Master release · LP · 1983
Market position i
29,58 €
Min price 26 €Max price 30 €
Average price 29,58 €
Only 27 copies for sale on Discogs
18 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Survival
Master release · LP · 1979
Market position i
13,05 €
Min price 8 €Max price 34 €
Average price 13,05 €
Only 52 copies for sale on Discogs
795 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Kaya
Master release · LP · 1978
Market position i
8,63 €
Min price 5 €Max price 12 €
Average price 8,63 €
Only 87 copies for sale on Discogs
226 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Africa Unite LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Island Records Europe · 2023 4891121 🔥 Standard edition
55 want · 672 have · ratio 0,1
9,95 €
Africa Unite LP, Album, Stereo
Island Records Worldwide · 2023 4891121 Original pressing
55 want · 672 have · ratio 0,1
13,92 €
Live!LP, Album, Remastered
Tuff Gong Europe · 2020 00600753921708 🔥 Standard edition
18 want · 16 have · ratio 1,1
29,99 €
Live!LP, Album, Remastered
Tuff Gong US · 2020 B0032423-01 Original pressing
18 want · 16 have · ratio 1,1
29,58 €
Easy Skanking In Boston '78LP, Album
Universal Music Group International Europe · 2015 060254720618 🔥 Standard edition
44 want · 164 have · ratio 0,3
21,64 €
Easy Skanking In Boston '78LP, Album
Tuff Gong US · 2015 B0022711-01 Original pressing
44 want · 164 have · ratio 0,3
27,84 €
ConfrontationLP, Album
Island Records Scandinavia · 1983 ILPS 9760 🔥 Standard edition
707 want · 3 731 have · ratio 0,2
3,61 €
ConfrontationLP, Album
Island Records Europe · 1983 205 482, 205 482-320 Original pressing
707 want · 3 731 have · ratio 0,2
15,89 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Bob Marley & The Wailers

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

"Bob Marley brought reggae to global audiences with music that combines social justice and spiritual messages."
— Vinyles.com editorial
01Live Recording

Easy Skanking In Boston '78 captures a pivotal 1978 concert

This live LP from a Boston concert in 1978 includes 13 tracks such as 'Slave Driver', 'Burnin' & Lootin'', and an extended 9:42 version of 'Jamming', released officially on vinyl in 2015.

1978Boston
02Studio Album

Confrontation issued posthumously in 1983 on Island Records

This album features 'Buffalo Soldier' and 'Chant Down Babylon', reflecting social themes through reggae melodies, with multiple vinyl pressings worldwide.

1983Worldwide
03Vinyl Release

Africa Unite 2023 Limited Edition on Island Records

A 10-track limited edition vinyl release with songs like 'So Much Trouble In The World' and 'Three Little Birds', carrying a stereo sound and wide availability, including Europe and global pressings.

2023Worldwide
04Price Monitoring

Vinyl market shows sustained demand for original and reissue pressings

Pressings such as the 2015 'Easy Skanking In Boston '78' and 2023 'Africa Unite' maintain strong prices ranging over 20 to 40 euros, indicating collector interest worldwide.

2023Global

Records by Bob Marley & The Wailers

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FAQ

FAQ: Bob Marley & The Wailers on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When did Bob Marley & The Wailers form and where?

They formed in Kingston, Jamaica, in December 1970, becoming pioneers of roots reggae and dub genres.

What are the most popular Bob Marley & The Wailers vinyl albums for collectors?

'Africa Unite', 'Confrontation', and 'Easy Skanking In Boston '78' are notable vinyl releases with strong collector interest due to limited editions and live recordings.

What genres did Bob Marley & The Wailers primarily play?

The group is mainly known for roots reggae, dub, and Jamaican ska, blending spiritual themes and social commentary in their music.

Are there original pressings of Bob Marley & The Wailers vinyl albums available?

Yes, original vinyl pressings like the 2023 'Africa Unite' LP from Island Records and 1983 'Confrontation' on Island Records exist and vary in rarity.

What vinyl formats are Bob Marley & The Wailers albums released in?

They are available in formats including LPs, limited editions, remastered versions, and live album pressings.

Where can I find Bob Marley & The Wailers vinyl releases in France?

French distributors offer numerous roots reggae albums by Bob Marley & The Wailers, including European pressings of 'Africa Unite' and 'Confrontation'.

What is the significance of the album 'Confrontation'?

'Confrontation' is a posthumous 1983 release containing socially conscious tracks reflecting Marley’s enduring influence in reggae music.

Which live performances of Bob Marley & The Wailers are available on vinyl?

Notable live recordings include 'Easy Skanking In Boston '78' and 'Live!' albums, featuring concerts from the late 1970s enhanced for vinyl format.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026