AMG Review of Complete Bob Marley & the Wailers 1967-1972, Pt. 1

Matthew Hilburn
All Music Guide

Trade in all those other Bob Marley and the Wailers compilations, because this three-CD set, in tandem with the companion box Pt. 2: 1967-1972, renders them all obsolete. Alternate versions and dub versions of well-known classics, plus a few previously unreleased tracks, make this a must-have for fans of this most fertile period for Jamaica's greatest trio. Previously hard-to-find gems like "The Lord Will Make a Way," "Tread Oh," "Feel Alright" and "Rhythm" are all included, plus many more. There's even a cover of "Sugar Sugar." Perhaps of greatest interest to longtime Marley fans is the release of "Selassie Is the Chapel," which was first printed in 1968 on a tiny edition of only 26. Compiled by Marley-ologist Roger Steffens, this exhaustive archive is the culmination of many years' work trying to get at Marley tunes which lay dormant in record company vaults around the world. Impeccable packaging, rare photos, and extensive liner notes make this a necessary addition to any Marley collection.