From the NME.
First recorded in 1968 but never before officially published, the song is now being released by Marley’s original label JAD Records, and is available to stream on all platforms, with a 2000-copy limited edition 7” also available.
The highly spiritual, personal track pays respect to Haile Selassie, the Ethiopian emperor and sacred figure in the Rastafari movement, of which Marley was a committed member. The song’s lyrics were written by one of Marley’s mentors, Mortimer Planno, who met Selassie when he visited Jamaica in 1966.
The single is the first release on JAD Records for seven years. The label was founded by Johnny Nash in 1967, after Nash had come across Marley in Jamaica. Marley continued to record exclusive music for the label for many years.
Marley died in 1981 at the age of 36, after becoming a global pioneer for reggae, ska and rocksteady music. He is estimated to have sold over 75 million records worldwide.
A feature length biopic about the reggae icon, titled Bob Marley: One Love, is due to be released in UK cinemas on February 14, 2024, with British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders, One Night in Miami) playing the musician.
The film has been made in partnership with Marley’s family, and also stars James Norton, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole. It is directed by King Richard’s Reinaldo Marcus Green.
The synopsis for the biopic reads: “Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.”
In September, Marley’s 1984 compilation album, ‘Legend’, became the first reggae album to chart for 800 weeks on the Billboard 200. It is the second highest-selling compilation album of all time.
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- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend The Best Of - Remastered - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £29.99, $40.19, €34.79 (New Item) (arrived 09-Mar-2026 13:05)
on March 11, 2026 at 11:10 pmBOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Legend The Best Of (2020 UK/EU limited edition 14-track compilation LP, originally released in 1984 and featuring classic recordings released between 1972 and 1981 including Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, and more. As greatest hits packages go this one is all killer-no filler! Picture sleeve reproducing the original cover artwork, brand new & factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend The Best Of - Remastered - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £29.99, $40.19, €34.79 (New Item) (arrived 09-Mar-2026 11:51)on March 11, 2026 at 11:10 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Legend The Best Of (2020 UK/EU limited edition 14-track compilation LP, originally released in 1984 and featuring classic recordings released between 1972 and 1981 including Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, and more. As greatest hits packages go this one is all killer-no filler! Picture sleeve reproducing the original cover artwork, brand new & factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - I Know - Jamaican - 12" vinyl - £30.00, $40.20, €34.80 (Back In Stock) (arrived 25-Feb-2026 17:00)
on March 11, 2026 at 11:10 pmBOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS I Know (Classic 1981 Jamaican 12" vinyl single from reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers, featuring the roots-driven I Know backed with its corresponding Dub Version on the B-side. Housed in a matte picture sleeve which shows moderate edgewear and some creasing from storage over the years. The vinyl displays a number of light cosmetic hairlines and surface scuffs consistent with play, however these do not affect playback. Overall the condition remains asolid Excellent)
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - I Know - Jamaican - 12" vinyl - £30.00, $40.20, €34.80 (New Item) (arrived 23-Feb-2026 09:44)on March 11, 2026 at 11:10 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS I Know (Classic 1981 Jamaican 12" vinyl single from reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers, featuring the roots-driven I Know backed with its corresponding Dub Version on the B-side. Housed in a matte picture sleeve which shows moderate edgewear and some creasing from storage over the years. The vinyl displays a number of light cosmetic hairlines and surface scuffs consistent with play, however these do not affect playback. Overall the condition remains asolid Excellent)
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natty Dread - 1st - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $33.50, €29.00 (New Item) (arrived 21-Feb-2026 17:00)
on March 11, 2026 at 11:10 pmBOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Natty Dread (1974 UK first press 9-track LP with picture labels, including Them Belly Full [But We Hungry], No Woman, No Cry & Lively Up Yourself, one of Marley's finest records! Comes housed in the original matte picture sleeve with the thick card lyric inner. The sleeve is graded Very Good with some light edge wear whilst the vinyl shows only medium play, remaining in Very Good condition ILPS9281)
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