Bob Marley and the Wailers released the album Exodus in 1977.
The album was first released on 3 June 1977 through Island Records, following Rastaman Vibration. It was recorded largely in London after Marley left Jamaica in the aftermath of the December 1976 assassination attempt. The album's title reflects themes of political change, religious conviction, displacement and liberation.
Exodus became one of the band's most influential records. Its track list includes “Exodus,” “Jamming,” “Waiting in Vain,” “Three Little Birds” and “One Love/People Get Ready,” songs that helped establish Marley's international reputation. The album blended roots reggae with elements of soul, blues and rock while retaining the deep bass and offbeat rhythm associated with Jamaican music.
A common mix-up is the album's relationship to 1976 and 1978. The recording process began in 1976, but the album was released in 1977. Kaya, its follow-up, arrived in 1978. Exodus is also sometimes dated simply as 1977 even though the precise original release date was 3 June.