Recorded in London after an assassination attempt, it balances militant roots anthems with songs of love and faith, from 'Jamming' to 'One Love'. Named album of the century by some critics. The essential Marley record. Released in 1977, it's a key entry in Bob Marley and the Wailers's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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- Three Little Birds on Best Reggae Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Reggae & Dub Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Bob Marley and the Wailers — where to go next
If you have Exodus, these are the Bob Marley and the Wailers records worth reaching for next.
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Catch a Fire1973 · Reggae & DubStart here
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Burnin'1973 · Reggae & DubEssential
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Live!1975 · Reggae & DubEssential
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Exodus1977 · you're viewing this oneEssential
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Natty Dread1974 · Reggae & DubClassic