180g 45rpm Double LP
Mastered by Frank Arkwright & Ryan K. Smith at Abbey Road from the Original
Master Tape
Pressed at QRP
Uprising would be the final studio album featuring Bob Marley & the Wailers to be released during Marley's lifetime. Prophetically, it also contains some of the band's finest crafted material, as if they were cognizant that this would be their final outing.
Released in 1980, Uprising stands as one of Bob Marley's most poignant and spiritually charged albums, embodying both his enduring reggae genius and his reflective, almost prophetic musings on life and faith. What makes Uprising particularly unique in Marley's discography is its duality-balancing socially conscious anthems with deeply personal expressions of faith, hope, and mortality.
Tracks such as the iconic "Redemption Song," with its acoustic simplicity and universal message of liberation, and the haunting "Forever Loving Jah," reveal a man at peace with his spirituality. Meanwhile, songs such as "Could You Be Loved" deliver infectious grooves and crossover appeal, proving Marley's ability to blend message and melody effortlessly.
Critics and fans alike hailed Uprising as a high point in Marley's career. It received acclaim for its mature sound and cohesive vision, with reviewers highlighting its raw emotional power. While it didn't achieve the explosive commercial success of Exodus or Kaya, it cemented Marley's status as a global ambassador for reggae and freedom.
For Marley fans, it's more than an album — it's a testament to his enduring spirit.
Now, Analogue Productions gives Uprising the deluxe treatment that this album, with its rich heritage, deserves. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at 45 RPM at Quality Record Pressings. Housed in a deluxe Old Style Tip-On Jacket from Stoughton Printing.
Features
180g Vinyl
45rpm
Double LP
Mastered by Frank Arkwright & Ryan K. Smith at Abbey Road Studios in London from the Original Master Tape
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Stoughton Printing Deluxe Old-Style Tip-On Gatefold Jacket
Track Listing:
Side 1:
Coming in from the Cold
Real Situation
Side 2:
Bad Card
We and Them
Work
Side 3:
Zion Train
Pimper's Paradise
Could You Be Loved
Side 4:
Forever Loving Jah
Redemption Song
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: Analogue Productions
Catalog No: AAPP 182-45
Barcode: 0753088018275
Genre: Reggae
No of Discs: 2
Release Date: 2/6/2026
UPC: 753088018275