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Rare Bob Marley tracks to be released

Rare and previously unheard songs from Bob Marley's early years are to be officially released for the first time.

Universal records have bought the rights to 211 tracks from a reggae label. 

They were recorded between 1967 and 1972 - before Marley found global fame, and include six previously unreleased songs, with the possibility of more being discovered.

Marley, who died in 1981, became a reggae legend with album sales of more than 17 million around the world.

Many of the songs had only previously been released on unofficial albums - with no royalties going to the musicians or their families

 

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