WAILERS Catch a Fire LP 1973 UK 1st Press ZIPPO COVER

	£		40
	$		53

For sale here is aVERY rare LP.THE  FIRST(especially in this condition) by BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS  called " CATCH A FIRE" and is an ORIGINAL 1973 UK STEREO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press ISLAND label.THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS ONE OF THE BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS RAREST LP's EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN ABSOLUTLEY SUPERB CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1973 STEREO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS ISLAND LABEL. 1st PRESS 3U / 4U MATRIXES, AND 1st PRESS ZIPPO LIGHTER SLEEVE. ...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL ISLAND UK STEREO 1st pressing from 1973 and is very good condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is ILPS-9241 on the 1st press ISLAND label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK STEREO 1st Pressing..

Labels are the sensational Pink rimed ISLAND  format in mint condition. With the ISLAND  logo below the central holes on both labels to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. No graffiti , No rips No tears, and in virtually mint condition!!!

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . There is a tiny scratch on track 1 side 1 and a tiny "pop" on track 1 side 2, Neither cause the record to jump or to deteriorate in sound quality. I therefore grade the vinyl as in very good condition.

Sleeve

First issue zippo lighter sleeve is showing some signs of wear at the corners and edges, the zippo lighter sleeve hinge has come away (see pictures). The sleeve has No rips, tears and absolutley No graffitti whatsoever,and is still a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in very good+ condition and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine hinge is straight and only partly legible, due to some scuffing.This is still a fine example of this sensational ISLAND classic .

Catch a Fire is the major-label-debut album for Jamaican reggae band The Wailers, released on Island Records in 1973. The album established the band as international superstars. Leader Bob Marley in particular became world-famous. The socially aware lyrics and militant tone surprised many listeners, but others were attracted to songwriters Marley and Peter Tosh's confrontational subjects and optimistic view of a future free from oppression.

Catch a Fire peaked at #171 and #51 on Billboard's (North America) Pop Albums and Black Albums charts respectively. It is number 123 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, the second highest placement of the four Bob Marley albums on the list

 Cover art

The first 20,000 copies of the original 1973 vinyl release were encased in a sleeve depicting a Zippo lighter. The sleeve functioned as a Zippo lighter case would, opening at a side hinge to reveal the record within. However, producers soon realized that this operation would require hand-manufacture, as machinery available was not sufficient to rivet the upper and lower halves of the sleeve together. Copies of the record from these original pressings have since become collectors' items, and subsequent pressings are recognizable by their alternative cover art (pictured).

Track listing

 Side one

1. "Concrete Jungle" (Marley) – 4:13
2. "Slave Driver" (Marley) – 2:53
3. "400 Years" (Marley/Tosh) – 2:45
4. "Stop That Train" (Tosh) – 3:55
5. "Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)" (Marley) – 3:57

 Side two

1. "Stir It Up" (Marley) – 5:32
2. "Kinky Reggae" (Marley) – 3:37
3. "No More Trouble" (Marley) – 3:50

Condition Grading of Vinyl Records

 the condition-grading of records is visually because, due to the high volume of items handled, it is impossible for me to test-play every record. All records are subject to detailed visual scrutiny after professional cleaning. Please see my Returns Policy for details of my no-quibble money-back guarantee which is applicable in the rare event of dissatisfaction, for whatever reason.

I use the basics of Record Collector's Rare Record Prices Guide grading as the the system employed in the condition-grading of vinyl records offered for auction

MINT

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.