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Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend (The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers)
1984 · US · Island Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 26, 2026
- MMint
- $76.42
- NMNear Mint
- $68.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $52.29
- VGVery Good
- $36.20
- G+Good Plus
- $20.11
- GGood
- $12.07
- FFair
- $8.04
- PPoor
- $4.02
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
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- Runout — side A
- ST-IL-845507-SPST-IL-845507-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1.4ST-IL- 845507-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1∙1 SM 1-2
- Runout — side B
- ST-IL-845508-SPST-IL-845508-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1.1 SM 2.1ST-IL- 845508-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1∙1ST-IL- 845508-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1∙1 SM 1-3
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7567-90169-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 075679016911
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- SP
- Record Company
- Island Records Inc.
- Pressed By
- Specialty Records Corporation
- Recorded At
- The Lyceum, London
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
Specifications
- Artist
- Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Genre
- Electronic, Reggae
- Style
- Roots Reggae, Reggae, Lovers Rock, Acoustic, Ballad
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- Island Records
- Catalog number
- 90169-1
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7567-90169-1
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 Up3:11
- A7Stir It Up3:36
- B1One Love / People Get Ready2:50
- B2I Shot The Sheriff3:48
- B3Waiting In Vain4:10
- B4Redemption Song3:46
- B5Satisfy My Soul3:45
- B6Exodus5:24
- B7Jamming3:20
- Producer
- Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Producer
- Chris Blackwell
- Remix
- Eric Thorngren
- Photography By
- Adrian Boot
About this record
The US pressing of Legend carries the matrix suffix SP, denoting a Specialty Records Corporation pressing from 1984 — distinguishing it from the simultaneous European release (catalogue 206 285) and the later UK edition (BMW 1). Island Records issued this gatefold in light blue labels with catalogue 90169-1 on the label and 7 90169-1 on the spine, and crucially, the US version features remixed versions of five tracks (A2, A5, B3, B6, B7) absent from European copies.
What drives its value
The 1984 US pressing commands a price range from 76.42 USD in Mint condition down to 4.02 USD in Poor condition, with a VG+ copy estimated at 52.29 USD and a VG copy at 36.20 USD. Currently 35 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking 12.44 USD.
Community ownership stands at 5347 collectors against 1513 who want it, reflecting the title's ubiquity as a compilation but steady collector interest. This original 1984 US pressing holds value over later reissues (2003, 2009, 2014 European and US variants) because the SP-suffix Specialty pressing and its exclusive US remixes remain the first domestic release.
Condition drives the market here: the spread from Mint to VG is substantial, rewarding well-kept copies.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 90169-1 (or 7 90169-1 on the spine) and the Island Records label in light blue. The dead-wax runout will read ST-IL-845507-SP or ST-IL-845508-SP on sides one and two respectively, with the full matrix including STERLING and SRC logo stamps (ST-IL-845507-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1.4 on side one; ST-IL-845508-A STERLING [SRC logo] 1.1 SM 2.1 on side two).
The gatefold sleeve and barcode confirm authenticity. To grade: examine the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and play-wear; check the sleeve for seam splits, foxing, or ring-wear.
A Mint copy shows no signs of play; NM allows only the faintest marks. VG+ permits light surface marks audible only on quiet passages.
VG copies show visible wear but remain playable without distortion.
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Release notes
Issued in a gatefold sleeve with light blue Island labels. This version has different remixed versions of tracks A2, A5, B3, B6 and B7 from the European versions.
pressing denoted by label matrix "SP" suffix.
Track A1 appeared on the 66065 album. Track A2 preserved on the 107556 album. Track A3 appeared on the 66044 album. Track A4 originally featured on the 65858 album. Track A5: From Marley's posthumous 79378 album. Track A6 kicked off the 65823 album. Track A7: From the 65824 album. Track B2: From the 65823 album. Track B3: Taken from the 65858 album. Track B4: Taken from the 66044 album. Track B6 from seven and 12 inch single Track B7 from the 65858 album.
Tracks A1, B5: ℗ 1978 Island Records Ltd. Track A2: ℗ 1974 Island Records Ltd. Tracks A3, B4: ℗ 1980 Island Records Ltd. Tracks A4, B1, B3, B6, B7: ℗ 1977 Island Records Ltd. Track A5: ℗ 1983 Island Records Ltd. Tracks A6, A7, B2: ℗ 1973 Island Records Ltd.
℗© 1984 Island Records, Ltd. Printed in U.S.A.
Catalogue # on spine: 7 90169-1 Catalogue # on labels: 90169-1
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 the US pressing from the European 1984 release?
Check the dead-wax runout: the US pressing ends with SP (ST-IL-845507-SP and ST-IL-845508-SP), while the European pressing does not carry this suffix. The catalogue number on the label reads 90169-1 for the US version versus 206 285 for Europe. Additionally, the US pressing includes remixed versions of tracks A2, A5, B3, B6, and B7 that differ from the European master.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 52.29 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks and minor sleeve wear but no skips or audible distortion during play. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and may vary with actual sales.
Why is the 1984 US pressing more valuable than later reissues?
The 1984 US pressing is the original domestic release and carries exclusive remixed versions of five tracks (A2, A5, B3, B6, B7) that do not appear on the 1984 European pressing or subsequent reissues from 2003, 2009, and 2014. Collectors prioritize first pressings with unique mixes, and the Specialty Records Corporation pressing plant (denoted by the SP matrix suffix) adds provenance.
What is the lowest price I should expect to see?
The lowest asking price currently listed is 12.44 USD, with 35 copies on the market. This reflects heavily played or damaged copies in Poor to Good condition. A Mint copy is valued at 76.42 USD, so condition is the primary driver of price on this title.
How many people own this record versus want it?
Community data shows 5347 collectors have this pressing in their collection against 1513 who want it. The ratio reflects Legend's status as one of the best-selling reggae compilations ever pressed, making original 1984 copies relatively common but still sought after by serious collectors of Bob Marley and roots reggae.