Bob Marley & Wailers Natty Dread Vinyl LP Island 1st Pressing No Woman No Cry 74

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Bob Marley and the Wailers Natty Dread Vinyl LP - Island ILPS 9281 VG+ First Pressing (1974) with No Woman No Cry, Lively Up Yourself
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. First pressing vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well. Original cover has mild wear and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Inner sleeve has a split on one side, so a static-free replacement is also included.
Natty Dread is the seventh album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1974. Previously Marley had recorded with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer as the Wailers, and this was his first record without them.
Natty Dread was most popularly received in the UK, where it peaked at No. 43 and sold in excess of 100,000 copies, making it a gold album. Over time it gained popularity in other parts of the world, and in 2003 it was ranked No. 181 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Natty Dread is a spiritually charged political and social statement. It opens with a blues-influenced positive celebration of skanking, reggae and sex, "Lively Up Yourself". "No Woman, No Cry", the second track, is probably the best known recording on the album. It is a nostalgic remembrance of growing up in the impoverished streets of Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, and the happiness brought by the company of friends.
Track listing - Original album (1974)
Side one 1. "Lively Up Yourself" Bob Marley 5:11 2. "No Woman, No Cry" Vincent Ford 3:46 3. "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" Leon Cogill, Carlton Barrett 3:13 4. "Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)" Aston Barrett, Hugh Peart 6:45
Side two 5. "So Jah Seh" Rita Marley, Willy Francisco 4:27 6. "Natty Dread" Rita Marley, Allen Cole 3:35 7. "Bend Down Low" Bob Marley 3:21 8. "Talkin' Blues" Leon Cogill, Carlton Barrett 4:06 9. "Revolution" Bob Marley 4:23
Bob Marley and the Wailers Bob Marley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Aston Barrett – bass guitar Carlton Barrett – drums, percussion Bernard "Touter" Harvey – piano, organ Jean Roussel – Hammond organ, keyboards, arranger  Al Anderson – lead guitar
with: The I–Threes (Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths) – backing vocals Lee Jaffe - harmonica
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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