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Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend (The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers)
1984 · UK · Island Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jul 26, 2026
- MMint
- $26.22
- NMNear Mint
- $23.46
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $17.94
- VGVery Good
- $12.42
- G+Good Plus
- $6.90
- GGood
- $4.14
- FFair
- $2.76
- PPoor
- $1.38
105 copies listed on Discogs from $9.39.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BMW 1-ABMW 1 A-6U-1-1-C JoNZBMW 1 A-4U-1- JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-1-1 JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-1-2 JoNZBMW 1 A-7U-1-1-C JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-2-9 JoNZBMW 1 A-4U-1-2-3 JoNZBMW 1 A-6U-1-3-11 JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-4-1 JoNZBMW 1 A-6U-1-1 C C JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-2 1 1 JoNZBMW 1 A-5U-1-1U-C JoNZBMW 1 A-4U -1-2-5 JoNZBMW 1 A-7U-1-1- JoNZ EARBMW 1 A-6U-1-5-4 JoNZ
- Runout — side B
- BMW 1-BBMW 1 B-5U-14- sound clinicBMW 1 B-4U-1-3- sound clinicBMW 1 B-4U-1-2-14 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-1-0 sound clinicBMW 1 B-6U-1-4-1 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-1-7 sound clinicBMW 1 B-4U-1-2-2 sound clinicBMW 1 B-6U-1-1-2 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-1-2 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-1- sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-1- 23 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-4-C sound clinicBMW 1 B-4U -1-2-C sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-2 1 1 sound clinicBMW 1 B-5U-1-5-7 sound clinic
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Sound Clinic
Specifications
- Artist
- Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Reggae, Roots Reggae
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- Island Records
- Catalog number
- BMW 1
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Is This Love3:52
- A2No Woman No Cry4:05
- A3Could You Be Loved3:33
- A4Three Little Birds2:56
- A5Buffalo Soldier5:24
- A6Get Up Stand Up3:17
- A7Stir It Up3:38
- B1One Love / People Get Ready2:52
- B2I Shot The Sheriff3:46
- B3Waiting In Vain4:10
- B4Redemption Song3:48
- B5Satisfy My Soul3:45
- B6Exodus5:24
- B7Jamming3:17
- Producer [Produced By]
- Bob Marley
- Producer [Produced By]
- Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Producer [Produced By]
- Chris Blackwell
- Producer [Produced By]
- Errol Brown
- Producer [Produced By]
- Steve Smith
- Producer [Produced By]
- The Wailers Band
About this record
The UK pressing of Legend arrived in 1984 stamped at EMI Records with the catalogue BMW 1, distinguishing it from the near-simultaneous European variant (206 285) and the later reissues that followed through 2015. The dead-wax matrix BMW 1 A-6U-1-1-C JoNZ on side A and BMW 1 B-5U-14- sound clinic on side B carry both stamped and etched signatures—a production detail that anchors authentication.
Demand is substantial: 6107 collectors want this pressing against 20350 who own one, yet only 109 copies are listed for sale, signalling scarcity relative to want.
What drives its value
The price spread on this UK original reflects condition sensitivity: a Mint copy commands 35.99 USD, while NM drops to 32.2, VG+ to 24.62, and VG to 17.05. The current floor sits at 9.14 USD for heavily played stock.
This 1984 Island Records pressing holds value over later reissues—the 2003, 2009, 2014, and 2015 variants across Europe and the US represent dilution of the original's scarcity. The want-to-have ratio of 6107 to 20350 indicates sustained collector interest, but the 109 active listings suggest copies do move.
Condition is the primary driver: the gap from Mint to VG is pronounced, rewarding well-kept examples and penalizing worn ones.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the UK catalogue BMW 1 on the spine and label. The label itself carries Island Records' blue sunset/moon design—the house style of 1984 Island releases.
Inspect the dead wax on both sides: side A should read BMW 1-A stamped, followed by BMW 1 A-6U-1-1-C with JoNZ etched; side B should show BMW 1-B stamped, then BMW 1 B-5U-14- with sound clinic etched. The pressing plant EMI Records is documented in the runout.
The black inner sleeve is original to this pressing. Grade by surface cleanliness and groove wear: Mint examples are silent with no visible marks; NM shows minimal play; VG+ permits light surface noise only on loud passages; VG accepts moderate noise and light scratches.
The absence of a barcode on this 1984 pressing is correct—barcodes became standard later.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
Issued on blue 'sunset/moon' design Island label with a black inner sleeve.
This Compilation ℗ 1984 Island Records Ltd. © 1984 Island Records Ltd.
Publishers: All tracks published by BOB MARLEY MUSIC LTD B.V. (administered by Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd) except where indicated. A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B3, B4, B6, B7: Bob Marley Music Ltd. B.V. A6: Cayman Music (UK) (Leosong) / Copyright Control A7, B1, B5: Cayman Music Inc. (Leosong) / Warner Bros Music Ltd B2: Cayman Music (UK) (Leosong) ℗ 1973 Island Records Ltd: A6, A7, B2 ℗ 1974 Island Records Ltd: A2 ℗ 1977 Island Records Ltd: A4, B1, B3, B6, B7 ℗ 1978 Island Records Ltd: A1, B5 ℗ 1980 Island Records Ltd: A3, B4 ℗ 1983 Island Records Ltd: A5
Runouts are stamped except for "JoNZ" and "sound clinic" which are etched.
Variant 15 - the "-5-" in the runout is best-guess of indistinct stamps.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this UK 1984 pressing from the European variant also issued in 1984?
The UK pressing carries catalogue BMW 1; the European pressing is catalogue 206 285. Both were released in 1984 on Island Records but were pressed separately. Check the spine and label for BMW 1 to confirm the UK version. The dead-wax matrix BMW 1 A-6U-1-1-C JoNZ and BMW 1 B-5U-14- sound clinic is specific to the UK pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how reliable is that estimate?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 24.62 USD. This figure represents a snapshot estimate and may fluctuate; actual sales depend on the individual seller, shipping costs, and local demand. The lowest current asking price across 109 active listings is 9.14 USD, which typically represents well-played or lower-graded stock.
Why is the 1984 UK pressing more sought than later reissues?
The original 1984 UK pressing is the first issue of Legend and carries the EMI Records pressing plant mark, making it the earliest and most collectible variant. Subsequent reissues in 2003, 2009, 2014, and 2015 across different labels and countries (Island Def Jam, Tuff Gong) are later pressings with different catalogue numbers and pressing plants, reducing their scarcity and collector priority.
What do the etched signatures JoNZ and sound clinic in the runout mean?
These are engineer or mastering facility initials etched into the dead wax during the cutting process—a hand-applied detail distinct from the stamped matrix numbers. They serve as production markers and aid in pressing identification. Most of the runout is stamped, but these two elements are etched, which is noted as a variant characteristic of this pressing.
Is this pressing worth buying at the current lowest price of 9.14 USD?
At 9.14 USD, the asking price is at the floor for this pressing and likely reflects heavy play or lower grades (G+ or below). A VG copy is estimated at 17.05 USD, and VG+ at 24.62 USD. If the 9.14 USD listing is accurately graded as VG or lower, it represents a budget option; if you seek a cleaner, more listenable copy, expect to pay into the VG+ to NM range.