- Blue Label Island Records
"Babylon by Bus" was recorded mostly at the Pavillon de Paris in June 1978, during the Kaya Tour. The windows of the bus on the front cover are cut out, revealing part of the inner sleeve. As this was a double album, as an owner of this album you have a choice of four different scenes to view through the windows.
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Description / Collectors information: "Babylon by Bus" is a live album by Bob Marley and The Wailers, released in 1978. The album was recorded during the band's 1978 Kaya Tour, and features recordings from shows in Paris, Copenhagen, and London. The album was released as a 12" vinyl double LP, with a total of 13 tracks. Some of the most popular tracks on the album include "Jamming", "Exodus", "Is This Love", and "Stir It Up". The album was produced by Bob Marley and The Wailers, with engineering and mixing done by Chris Blackwell and Alex Sadkin. "Babylon by Bus" was critically acclaimed and is widely regarded as one of the best live albums in the history of reggae music. The album features the classic lineup of Bob Marley and The Wailers, with Marley on vocals and guitar, Aston Barrett on bass, Carlton Barrett on drums, Junior Marvin and Al Anderson on guitar, Tyrone Downie on keyboards, and Earl "Wya" Lindo on organ.
Double LP Deluxe Die-Cut album cover Detailed recording information as well as photos of Bob Marley and his band on the inner covers
"Babylon by Bus" was recorded mostly at the Pavillon de Paris in June 1978, during the Kaya Tour. The windows of the bus on the front cover are cut out, revealing part of the inner sleeve. As this was a double album, as an owner of this album you have a choice of four different scenes to view through the windows.
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Music Genre: Reggae (Jamaica), Live Album
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Album Production Information: The album: "Babylon by Bus" was produced by:Recorded Live in Paris, Copenhagen, London & Amsterdam in 1978 |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Blue Coloured Record Label Island Records 300 150 |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Double LP Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 460 gram |
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Year & Country: 1978 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Bob Marley Babylon by Bus 2LP |
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Complete Track Listing of: "Babylon by Bus" |
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Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Bob Marley Babylon by Bus 2LP |
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Close-up Photo of "Babylon by Bus" Record Label
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