The Wailers - Catch A Fire ILPS 9241 UK LP Lighter Slv

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Jul 31, 2008 Sold Date

Jul 21, 2008 Start Date

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Description

We have lots more 60's & 70's Ska & Reggae Vinyl in our Shop
as well as a large selection of Original 1st Press (A1B1) vinyl

Album Information

Artist The Wailers Title Catch A Fire (Lighter Slv) Record Label Island Cat. number ILPS 9241 Mono/Stereo? S

Country

UK Sleeve Shorewood If blank, no sleeve manufactured credits present Recorded 1973

Matrix no.

Please enquire if you need the matrix numbers

Album Condition

Disc

Paper Scuffs

Side 1

EX Side 2 EX

Surface Marks

Side 1

Side 2 EX

Scratches

Side 1

EX Side 2 EX Other Info. Disc looks hardly played

Sound

Surface Noise

Side 1

Side 2 EX

Pops/Clicks

Side 1

EX Side 2 EX

Scratches

Side 1

EX Side 2 EX Other Info.

Cover

Ring / Surface Wear

Front

EX Back EX Inner

Card Creases

Front

EX Back EX Inner

Shelf Wear

Edge

EX Spine EX Corner EX Other Info. Sleeve in Excellent condition

Guide to grades used

M Cover Looks virtually New - no marks, wear or damage Disc Looks unplayed - no marks visible Sound I don't use this grade for sound - as all records (even brand new) produce some noise Ex Cover Slight signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. Minor creases. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue. Light sleeves may show slight discolouration due to age or handling Disc May have minor paper scuffs caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve. Sound May be occasional pops/clicks and minimal surface noise Vg Cover Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage. Disc Some surface marks &/or hairline scratches. Moderate paper scuffs. Sound May be pops/clicks caused by marks/scratches. Moderate background surface noise and crackles. G Cover Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage. Disc Looks very well played. A lot of surface marks/scratches Sound Considerable surface noise. Audible scratches.

Background Information

Click on the link to find the original source of this information: - Catch a Fire Catch a Fire was the major label debut for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and it was an international success upon its release in 1973. Although Bob Marley may have been the main voice, every member of the Wailers made valuable contributions and they were never more united in their vision and sound. All the songs were originals, and the instrumentation was minimalistic in order to bring out the passionate, often politically charged lyrics.

Much of the appeal of the album lies in its sincerity and sense of purpose — these are streetwise yet disarmingly idealistic young men who look around themselves and believe they might help change the world through music. Marley sings about the current state of urban poverty ("Concrete Jungle") and connects the present to past injustices ("Slave Driver"), but he is a not a one-trick pony. He is a versatile songwriter who also excels at singing love songs such as his classic "Stir It Up." Peter Tosh sings the lead vocal on two of his own compositions — his powerful presence and immense talent hint that he would eventually leave for his own successful solo career.

More than anything else, however, this marks the emergence of Bob Marley and the international debut of reggae music. Marley would continue to achieve great critical and commercial success during the 1970s, but Catch a Fire is one of the finest reggae albums ever. This album is essential for any music collection.

Track Listing: -

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
6 Stir It Up Marley 5:32
7 Kinky Reggae Marley 3:37
8 No More Trouble Marley 3:57
9 Midnight Ravers Marley 5:10

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