Bob Marley & The Wailers – Exodus

The hype is warranted on this release. Easily the most detailed and dynamic I’ve ever heard this album. The title track was a real wow moment.

I need to write ten words for Discogs to accept my review. But my review is “wow”.

I picked up the Rastaman Vibration on 33rpm UHQR when it was originally released in 2022 (can't believe it was that long ago!) but just missed out on Exodus (those ones sold HUGELY quickly, the Acoustic Sounds website crashed under the load). The 45rpm is being played now, if anything count myself lucky. From what I've heard there isn't a monumental difference between the 33 and 45, but most of the difference is in the lower end which is an area that was often missed on many originals around this time and reissues since. It's just right on this copy, and adds so much authority to the music which I think is so important for Bob's material being heavily political and social.
The clarity is quite incredible really, even for a UHQR.
On 3 Little Birds and One Love, you hear the soundstage really hit it's highest peak, the backing singers just become totally 3d. Absolutely stunning.
So pleased to have one, the UHQRs imho are the top of the food chain closely followed by Atlantic 75 and Rhino Hifi series. Mofi are good sometimes but can be hit and miss. I've not had one UHQR I've felt anything but bowled over by.

The real deal. Exodus is probably the best recorded BM album and the detail shines here. Has all the improvements you want in 45rpm in trade for the hassle of losing album flow with 2 flips and 4 needle drops. Not life changing difference from the 33rpm UHQR but the bass on this will have you reaching for your chalice, increased clarity and natural sound. Thanks to Chad for making this happen.

Great pressing ! Very clear dynamic with deep low ends - don t have any other pressing to compare with tough

Phenomenal! I do not own another copy but can attest that my pressing is flawless. To me, the sound is detailed and not fatiguing, lush and powerful. Purchased it after the 45rpm announcement as I did not see myself spinning this in 45rpm very often. Hard to imagine how this can be improved tbh, demo quality.

Cover art is cool, pressing is clean and sounds great.

In reference to variant 9. I suspect all the variants and editions sound essentially the same, and that is a good thing. Excellent remasters and the bonus tracks, although they don't belong, are great.

Before we get all overpricey, don’t hesitate to look at bobmarley.com, where ya get the album (12” w/ 10”) for $45 after shipping…

anyone want to sell the "waiting in vain (alternate version) / Roots" 7" seperately? hit me up!