The Best of the Wailers is the fourth studio album by the Wailers, released in August 1971. Despite its title, it is not a compilation album. The album was recorded in May 1970 (prior to the band's involvement with Lee Perry) but not released until August 1971. The album was produced by Leslie Kong, who died of a heart attack at the age of 37, a week after the album was released. Track listing All songs written by Bob Marley, except where noted. Original album (1971) The Definitive Remastered edition (2004) Personnel The Wailers Bob Marley – vocals Peter Tosh – vocals, melodica Bunny Livingstone – vocals Additional musicians Beverley's All Stars: Gladstone Anderson – piano Winston Wright – organ Paul Douglas – drums Jackie Jackson – bass Lloyd Parks – bass Lynford "Hux" Brown – guitar Radcliffe "Rad" Bryan – guitar Lynn Taitt – guitar Production Leslie Kong – producer Warwick Lyn – producer References Bob Marley and the Wailers albums 1971 albums Albums produced by Leslie Kong