As a general rule, when people discuss or think about reggae, their first thought is almost invariably “Bob Marley”.  There’s a valid reason for that.  There is perhaps no more recognized name in a genre that Marley with reggae.  And even beyond his incredible songwriting and musicianship, he was and continues to be one of the most loved and respected musicians, regardless of musical genre, of all time.  He will forever be remembered as the performer who preached love and peace and respect for others through his music as well as the way he lived his life.  This was his ninth album and was the album that propelled him to international superstardom.  It was recorded in London following Marley’s exodus from Jamaica.  Just after Rastaman Vibration was released there was an assassination attempt on Marley, forcing him to leave his home country.  This was his first album recorded in London.  It’s one of the band’s most critically acclaimed recordings and is truly a historic work, focusing on themes of religion, politics, and sex. The album was released on Island in 1977, number ILPS 9498.  This is the original release of the album with the black labels.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a couple of very light surface scratches that barely impact play. It plays with just very light sporadic background noise.  The vinyl grades VG+.  The album cover shows ring wear and light corner and edge wear.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  The custom inner sleeve with credits and title track lyrics is included. One side seam is completely split and the other two sides have fairly long splits. The cover grades VG. 

Track List: 
Natural Mystic
So Much Things To Say
Guiltiness
The Heathen
Exodus

Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Three Little Birds
One Love / People Get Ready

Grading Information I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can. I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive. 

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $5.00 in the continental U.S. In addition, I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it!  Shipping will be $5.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $22. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping. At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

Thank you   for looking and please contact me with any questions.