• • (reissue) Bob Marley and the Wailers chronology (1976) Exodus (1977) (1978) Exodus is the ninth studio album by Jamaican band, first released 3 June 1977 through following (1976). On 3 December 1976, an assassination attempt was made on 's life in which his chest was grazed and his arm was struck with a bullet, but he survived. Following the assassination attempt Marley left and was exiled to where Exodus was recorded.

Exodus is a reggae album, incorporating elements of,,. The album's production has been characterized as laid-back with pulsating bass beats and an emphasis on piano, trumpet and guitar. Unlike previous albums from the Wailers, Exodus thematically moves away from cryptic story-telling; instead it revolves around themes of change, religious politics, and sex. The album is split into two halves: the first half revolves around religious politics while the second half is focused on themes of sex and keeping faith. The album was a success both critically and commercially; it received gold certifications in the US, UK and Canada, and was the album that propelled Marley to international stardom. In 2017 Exodus was remastered and re-released for its 40th anniversary.

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Exodus has more tracks on Marley’s greatest hits album, —the highest selling reggae album of all time—than any of his other records. Original release [ ] Chart (1977–1978) Peak position Austrian Albums () 21 Canada Top Albums/CDs ( ) 46 France () 20 Dutch Albums () 11 Norwegian Albums () 12 Swedish Albums () 14 UK Albums () 8 US 20 US 15 Deluxe edition [ ] Chart (2001) Peak position French Albums () 149 US 4 Certifications [ ] Region Certification /Sales Canada () Gold 50,000 ^ France () Gold 623,100 United Kingdom () Platinum 300,000 ^ United States () Gold 500,000 ^ *sales figures based on certification alone ^shipments figures based on certification alone References [ ]. • ^ Taylor, Angus (2007).. Retrieved 5 July 2012.

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Further reading [ ] • (2006). The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century. Three Rivers Press.