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Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey (LP)

Name: Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey (LP)
Brand: Burning Spear
SKU: 2YsfYi8B9pEuts9qwa3TSN
Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)

Burning Spear

LP
1 piece(s)
1975
10 tracks
33 min
roots reggae

Marcus Garvey

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Product description

Burning Spear's seminal 1975 album, Marcus Garvey, is a powerful tribute to the legendary Jamaican political leader and Pan-African activist. This iconic roots reggae album, released on 12 December 1975, is a testament to Burning Spear's ability to craft music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The album's 10 tracks, including the titular 'Marcus Garvey', 'Slavery Days', and 'Red, Gold And Green', showcase the band's unique blend of reggae, dub, rocksteady, and ragga styles.

With a duration of just 33 minutes, Marcus Garvey is a concise yet impactful collection of songs that pay homage to the life and legacy of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican National Hero and Rastafari movement prophet. Burning Spear's third album, recorded with the help of Ocho Rios sound system operator Lawrence "Jack Ruby" Lindo, marked a significant milestone in the band's career, and its influence can still be felt today.

The album has been widely acclaimed and has been reissued several times, including a compilation with its dub version, Garvey's Ghost. Marcus Garvey is a must-listen for fans of Burning Spear and roots reggae, offering a unique glimpse into the band's early sound and their ability to create music that is both a celebration of their heritage and a call to action. With its release on Mercury Records, Marcus Garvey has become an essential part of any reggae collection, and its impact continues to be felt over 45 years after its initial release.

This 2014 Reissue LP is pressed on 180g vinyl.

Tracks

Marcus GarveyBurning Spear
3:27
Slavery DaysBurning Spear
3:33
The InvasionBurning Spear
3:21
Live GoodBurning Spear
3:14
Give MeBurning Spear
3:10
Old Marcus GarveyBurning Spear
4:03
TraditionBurning Spear
3:30
Jordan RiverBurning Spear
2:59
Red, Gold And GreenBurning Spear
3:13
Resting PlaceBurning Spear
3:10

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Marcus Garvey
Artist: Burning Spear
LP release year: 2014
Album release date: December 12, 1975
Label: Island Records
EAN: 600753514733
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 33 min
Tracks: 10 tracks
Weight: 180g

EAN

EAN: 600753514733

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Europe
Genre: Roots reggae
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Reviews

4.4

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Great Pressing, Bad Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
axou0214November 15, 2025United States🇺🇸
Man, the bad reviews here are a laugh. These folks must have a different copy, got a bum batch, or have some trash audio gear. The record's pressing is spot on and sounds great.
Marcus Garvey Reissue Shines
5 out of 5 stars
EbruntCteboSSOctober 9, 2025United States🇺🇸
The re-release of Burning Spear's timeless "Marcus Garvey" is fantastic and an awesome way to rediscover the album after not listening to it for ages! Super crisp, as others have mentioned, it's the UK version of the album that features "Resting Place," which I think was omitted from the supposedly gloomier and slower Jamaican version. Totally essential reggae and a top-notch reissue!
Reissue Sounds Incredible
5 out of 5 stars
rijanpenofakaalomSeptember 3, 2025United States🇺🇸
Wow, this reissue is fantastic! I'm familiar with this album from my CD copies, but this is how it's meant to be heard: it's incredibly powerful yet detailed simultaneously, not squashed and compressed like the CD I own. With this version, every instrument, every voice, is clearly audible, with a gorgeous stereo soundstage. I'm truly impressed...
Excellent Re-Release
5 out of 5 stars
puz.vgfAugust 20, 2025United States🇺🇸
Excellent re-release!
Vinyl's Bass Shines Loud
5 out of 5 stars
datmxonoiMarch 24, 2025United States🇺🇸
Bit on the loud side, but come on, it's a tiny JA pressing from '75. Still, the bass shines through real nice.