Legalize It | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Label:    Columbia – 88697335691, Legacy – 88697335691
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:    US
Released:    2008
Genre:    Reggae
Style:    Roots Reggae

A1        Legalize It    6:39
A2        Burial    3:55
A3        Watcha Gonna Do    2:27
A4        No Sympathy    4:35
A5        Why Must I Cry    3:12
B1        Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)    4:38
B2        Ketchy Shuby    5:00
B3        Till Your Well Runs Dry    6:11
B4        Brand New Second Hand    4:05

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Copyright © – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Mastered At – Rainbo Records – S-66514
Mastered At – Rainbo Records – S-66515
Lacquer Cut At – TuckerSound
Pressed By – United Record Pressing
Backing Vocals – Bunny Wailer, Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley
Bass – Aston "Family Man" Barrett
Co-producer, Photography – Lee Jaffe
Drums – Carlton "Santa" Davis, Carlton Barrett
Engineer – Jerry Smith, Karl Pitterson
Guitar – Al Anderson, Donald Kinsey
Harp – Ras Lee, Robbie Lee
Keyboards – Tyrone Downey*
Lacquer Cut By – J. Lambert*
Photography [Additional] – Kim Gottlieb, Madeline Scott, Seth Shaw
Producer, Arranged By, Keyboards, Guitar [Reggae Guitar], Backing Vocals, Written-By – Peter Tosh
Written-By [Co-writer] – N. Livingston*
Recorded in Kingston Jamaica at Treasure Isle and Randys.
Mixed at CBS Studios, NYC.

Special thanks to: YUCK, Arma Andon, Jim Foley, Mike Pillot, who made the trip and survived to tell about it.
Also Ron McCarrell, Dick Wingate and Andy Engel

Barrett Brothers & Bunny Wailer appear on courtesy of Island Records
Barcode: 886973356913
Barcode: 8 8697-33569-1 3

Personnel: Peter Tosh (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Al Anderson, Donald Kinsey (guitar); Robbie & Ras Lee (harp); Tyrone Downey (keyboards); Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare (bass); Carlton Barrett, Santa (drums); Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Bunny Wailer (background vocals). Recorded in 1976. Includes liner notes by Roger Steffens. After spending 12 years as a member of Bob Marley's Wailers, Peter Tosh was eager to break free from the shadow of the legendary frontman. In 1976, he released LEGALIZE IT, still one of the most significant albums in the history of reggae. The title track expresses one of Tosh's many political causes, justifying the legalization of marijuana as a remedy for various medical ailments. "Burial" is one of several tracks that features the talents of the Wailers' stand-out lead guitarist, Al Anderson. Tosh adds his own seasoning to the reggae pot as he incorporates keyboards in "Whatcha Gonna Do" and synthesizers and sound effects on "Igziabeher." "Ketchy Shuby," a sing-along about fooling around, features the background vocal talents of Rita Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Judy Mowatt. Tosh's life ended too early, and LEGALIZE IT is the strongest testament to his legacy. Take a listen, and share the spirit of his genius.

• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: REGGAE
• RSD Date: n/a
• Format Type: LP
• Released: 11/11/2008