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CA: Fine Art, Chinese Art & Rare Books

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 06:00PM EST
Lot 217

BOB MARLEY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED "ONE LOVE" VINYL RECORD OF "UPRISING"

Estimate: $50,000 - $80,000

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Bob Marley signed and inscribed "One Love" vinyl record of "Uprising". The vinyl record "Uprising" signed by Bob Marley. This record was released by Island Records in 1980. The cover features a red human figure based on Bob Marley as the core, with his arms raised high and long hair spreading like roots. The background is the glow of the sunrise and distant mountains. Bob Marley signed the cover with a black marker pen and wrote "one love", making it an extremely rare and historically significant item. This album includes a complete vinyl record. The signature and inscription of Bob Marley on the cover are well-preserved and displayed in a prominent position on the album cover - the handwriting is clear and easy to read, and it has precious value and significance.

Dimensions: Vinyl records Size 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in.

Provenance and authenticity: According to information provided by the consignor, this lot is accompanied by documentation relating to prior opinions on attribution and authenticity, including a certificate of authenticity.

The auction house has not independently verified the provenance or authenticity of this lot, and all related information is provided for reference only.

Note: In 1980, Marley was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but he still completed this album with astonishing creativity. At this time, Jamaican society was still confronted with political unrest and racial conflicts, and Marley's health condition gave each track on the album a heavy sense of "last words". He fuses his thoughts on death, his dedication to freedom and his criticism of society into his music, making "Uprising" a work that resonates with his personal life experiences and the spirit of The Times. The album established Bob Marley's historical status as the "Godfather of Reggae". His creative model that integrates religion, politics and humanistic care became a crucial step for reggae music to upgrade from a regional style to a global cultural symbol. "Uprising" is not merely a vinyl album; it is a spiritual heritage that transcends time and space. At the end of Bob Marley's life, it ignited the flames of reggae music and global social movements, and still provides strength and resonance for those who pursue freedom and justice to this day. The estimated value of this album is between 50,000 and 80,000 US dollars.