Bob & Marcia Young Gifted & Black (Orange)

Limited edition of 750 numbered copies on orange coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Bob and Marcia were a Jamaican vocal duo, that consisted of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths. Griffiths & Andy achieved international fame with their rendition of Nina Simone's "Young, Gifted and Black." The song resonated deeply with audiences in the UK, selling over half a million copies and earning Bob & Marcia a place on Top of the Pops. It reached the number #5 spot in the UK charts. This album is packed with classic tracks & cover versions - gems like "It ain't me babe", "Keep the customers satisfied" & "Put a little Love in your heart". Their popularity soared, and the duo continued with hits like "Pied Piper," bringing reggae to European audiences during a time when the genre was still emerging on the global stage. Their success was not just commercial but symbolic, as they inspired pride and cultural appreciation among Jamaican communities worldwide.