I Shot the Sheriff (live at the Lyceum, London 1975) (live, 1975-07-18: Mecca Lyceum, The Strand, London, UK)

~ Recording by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
  • GB1975-12-05
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)ILPS 9376
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:19Bob Marley & The WailersLive at the LyceumBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)7 90032-1
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)ILPS 9376
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:15Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Tuff Gong422-846 203-1
4.6I Shot the Sheriff5:19Bob Marley & The WailersThe Box SetBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)BMSP100
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:07Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Tuff Gong422-846 203-2
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:07Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)7 90032-2, 90032-2
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:19Bob Marley & The WailersLive at the LyceumBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)258 129 CID 9376
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
  • US1990-05-31
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong422-846 203-2
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong258 129
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong846 203-2
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of FreedomBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-10-06
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)512 280-2
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of FreedomBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong512 280-2, TGCBX 1
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of FreedomBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong74321 104702
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:15Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong846 203-2, TGLCD 4
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob MarleySongs of FreedomBob MarleyAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong512 281-2, 512 282-2, 512 283-2, 512 284-2
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob MarleySongs of FreedomBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong314-514 432-2, TGXBX1
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of Freedom (BMG music club release)Bob MarleyAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314-514 432-2, 314‐514 432‐2, D 207493
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:18Bob Marley & The WailersLive! (New York 2001 Ted Jensen remastering of 1975-07-18 recordings)Bob Marley and The WailersAlbum + Live
  • XW2001-06-12
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong548 896-2
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:18Bob Marley and The WailersLive!Bob Marley and The WailersAlbum + Live
  • JP2001-07-04
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-3174
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob MarleySongs of Freedom (reissue)Bob MarleyAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong514 532 2
4.6I Shot the Sheriff5:18Bob Marley & The WailersCatch a Fire (box set)Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff GongUICY-93118
2.18I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of Freedom (reissue)Bob MarleyAlbum + Compilation
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong0600753034200
1.6I Shot the Sheriff?:??Bob Marley and The WailersLive! (limited edition)Bob Marley and The WailersAlbum + Live
  • JP2008-01-23
USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!)UICY-90788
2.5I Shot the Sheriff (live from the Lyceum)5:26Bob Marley & The WailersMarleyBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2012-04-16
Tuff Gong, Universal Island Records (not for release label use; a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)2798598
2.5I Shot the Sheriff (live from the Lyceum)5:25Bob Marley & The WailersMarleyBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Soundtrack
  • JP2012-07-25
USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!), Tuff Gong, Universal Island Records (not for release label use; a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)UICY-15178, UICY-15179
2.5I Shot the Sheriff (live from the Lyceum)5:25Bob Marley & The WailersMarleyBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Soundtrack
Universal Island Records (not for release label use; a division of Universal Music Operations Limited), Tuff Gong276 876-6, 279 876-8, 2799776
2.5I Shot the Sheriff (live from the Lyceum)5:26Bob Marley & The WailersMarley (The original Soundtrack)Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Soundtrack
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff GongB0016736-02
4.6I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:17Bob Marley & The WailersThe Complete Collection: The Island YearsBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-12-10
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label)
4.6I Shot the Sheriff (live at the Lyceum, London 1975)5:07Bob Marley & The WailersThe Complete Island RecordingsBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-09-25
Tuff Gong5360252
1.9I Shot The Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive! (deluxe edition)Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
  • XW2016-12-16
Tuff Gong
2.1I Shot the Sheriff?:??Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
  • US2016-12-16
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0025573-01
3.6I Shot the Sheriff?:??Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
  • US2016-12-16
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises)B0025573-01
1.9I Shot The Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Tuff Gong
1.17I Shot the Sheriff (live at the Lyceum, London/1975)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersBest Live AlbumsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP
4.6I Shot the Sheriff5:17Bob Marley & The WailersThe Complete Island RecordingsBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2020-12-04
Island Records Group (UK label run by Universal Island Records), Tuff Gong, Universal Music Group International (manages UMG’s offices in most countries outside of North America)00602435081243
1.11I Shot the Sheriff (live)5:24Bob Marley & The WailersSongs of Freedom: The Island Years (3 CD slipcase with book)Bob MarleyAlbum + Compilation
Tuff Gong00600753931288
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:19Bob Marley & The WailersLive at the LyceumBob Marley & The WailersAlbum + LiveIsland (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + LiveIsland (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Tuff Gong846 203-2, TGLCD 4
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:16Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + LiveIsland (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)846 203-2
(unknown)
1.6I Shot the Sheriff5:15Bob Marley & The WailersLive!Bob Marley & The WailersAlbum + Live
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)258 129 CID 9376

Relationships

recording engineer:Steve Smith (US recording engineer, mainly rock & game scores) (on 1975-07-18)
producer:Chris Blackwell (Island Records)
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Steve Smith (US recording engineer, mainly rock & game scores)
mixer:Phill Brown (UK engineer)
Dave Harper (on 1975-07-18)
bass:Aston “Family Man” Barrett (on 1975-07-18)
drums (drum set):Carlton “Carly” Barrett (on 1975-07-18)
guitar:Al Anderson (Bob Marley & The Wailers guitarist) (on 1975-07-18)
Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist) (on 1975-07-18)
keyboard:Tyrone Downie (on 1975-07-18)
percussion:Alvin “Seeco” Patterson (on 1975-07-18)
background vocals:I Threes (on 1975-07-18)
lead vocals:Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist) (on 1975-07-18)
recorded at:Lyceum Theatre in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1975-07-18)
recording of:I Shot the Sheriff (on 1975-07-18: live)

I Shot the Sheriff

lyricist and composer:Bob Marley (Jamaican reggae artist)
publisher:Blackwell Fuller Music Publishing LLC
Cayman Music
PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998)
Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label)
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
Blue Mountain Music (in 1974)
Cayman Music Inc (in 1974)
Fifty Six Hope Road Music Limited (in 1974)
Odnil Music Ltd. (in 1974)
later parody versions:I Shopped at Asda
later translated parody versions:I Shot the Golfball
Ich schoss den Teddy
later translated versions:I bin da Scherriff
Ich schoß den Scheriff
J’ai tué le commissaire
Jag sköt sheriffen
Taas nousen junaan
is the basis for:I Shot the Sheriff