Details: Pressed on smoky blue vinyl. First concept album by Bob Marley and The Wailers. New analogue mastering restores the 1970 album to it's original brilliance. Released on the Upsetter label, celebrating the groundbreaking collaboration between Bob Marley and The Wailers and Lee 'Scratch' Perry. The classic album now returns with new analogue mastering and stunning smoky blue vinyl pressing Originally released in 1970, Soul Rebels marked the first full-length album credited to Bob Marley and The Wailers, establishing it as a cornerstone of the roots reggae movement and a musical monument in the early stages of their career. This album is a powerful blend of love songs and defiant rebel anthems that captures the essence of the era's burgeoning reggae scene. With it's catchy rhythms, revolutionary spirit, and thought-provoking lyrics, this recording stands as a testament to the band's ability to seamlessly merge the themes of love, liberation, and self-awareness. The title track, 'Soul Rebels', has become an anthem for those seeking freedom from societal norms and restrictions, encapsulating the themes of resistance and self-determination that Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer wove into their music. The album also highlights their collaboration with visionary producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry, recorded at the renowned Randy's Studio in Kingston, which became the birthplace of some of the most influential sounds in reggae history.

Bob Marley & the Wailers - Soul Rebels - Smoky Blue (Vinyl)