Non-UK bidders/buyers - Please scroll down to read the list of countries I am willing to mail to before placing a bid!!   Please also read the listed prices for each group of countries which is at the bottom of this description

The price quoted at the top of this listing is for postage within the UK only - 2nd class signed for with a value of up to £50.  If the record goes for more than this it will cost more to post - see below

Frequently asked questions about postage:

Do you combine postage?  Yes.  I am not a business.  I have decent scales and if someone buys more than one record I pack, weigh and then send the invoice.  If someone buys quite a lot I will take the time to work out the various ways I can combine items to get the lowest postal costs with the correct insurance.

Will you send by standard postage?  No.  I will not post anything unless it has the correct insurance and a signature at point of delivery.   This includes international postage.

The Wailers 1973 CATCH A FIRE  Zippo Lighter Cover Island Records Bob Marley

Another one from my very own reggae collection and owned by me for just over 40 years.

On the Island Records label

Recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studios, Harry J's Recording Studion and Randy's Studio
Mastered at Sterling Sound
Mixed at Island Studios
Sleeve cut in the shape of a hinged 'Zippo' lighter.

Matrix numbers: 

The original matrices have been erased:

Side 1 - ILPS-9241 A 3U and, crossed out with a horizontal line, BML 2001 A-3U                                
Side 2 - ILPS-9241 B 3U and, crossed out with a horizontal line, BML 2001 A-4U
Both sides also have STERLING stamped in very small letters

Produced by Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell

TRACK LISTING and audio comments

I have played this LP all the way through on both sides and am delighted to say it sounds as good as new with no problems whatsoever.

SIDE ONE

1. Concrete Jungle
2. Slave Driver
3. 400 Years
4. Stop That Train
5. Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)

SIDE TWO

1. Stir It Up
2. Kiny Reggae
3. No More Trouble
4. Midnight Ravers


Produced by Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell


STEREO


THE COVER   is in overall very good condition. This has got to be one of the most stupid album covers ever for trying to decide which way up to store on the record shelf and how to get the vinyl in and out of the sleeve. The title is printed along the top.  There is some wear to the edges.

The front:   generally in very good condition apart from creases around the hinge but it is in place and working.

The spine:   or in this case, the top. Has some wear but is still clearly legible and not squashed.

The back:   generally in very good condition apart from creases around the hinge and very light ring wear.

The inside:  is in excellent condition


THE INNER SLEEVE:  is the original pale blue Island Records one with the pink "I" stamped on both sides.  It was such a pain getting the record in and out of the cover, I folded all the corners on the inner sleeve over so it would slide in more easily.

THE VINYL:  lovely and shiny - looks new - no scratches, scuffs or other nasties.  Both labels are in A1 condition - no spindle marks, tears, writing, etc.




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If you live in the Canterbury/Herne Bay area you are welcome to collect or I could possibly deliver to a convenient venue.

POSTAGE:  I do not charge for packing materials, time spent packing or walking/driving to the Post Office!  Ebay are now taking a postage fee of 10% of whatever a seller charges.  (Thanks to all the greedy sellers who were deliberately making money on the postage they were charging buyers.) 

UK:   I send items with a value of up to £50.00 by 2nd class Recorded/Signed For to UK addresses.   I will only post an item if it has the correct amount of insurance. This means that the actual postage could be more than quoted at the top of this listing.  The following prices for posting one LP in a mailer with a cardboard stiffener are from the Royal Mail's website.

Value up to £50 - postage will be £3.70 for Second Class Signed For

Value between £50 and £500 - postage will be £6.95 for Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1 pm

INTERNATIONAL: I send items by Airsure if it is available, which means that international postage can be very expensive.  I will only post to countries that are listed on the Royal Mail's website as providing a signed for service at point of delivery.  

If you are happy to pay the Airsure postage, I am happy to post to the following countries for the price shown in red:

EU: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Irish Republic, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Value of up to £50 postage will be £12
Value of £50 to £500 postage will be £15

Europe: Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Value of up to £50 postage will be £12
Value of £50 to £500 postage will be £15

Rest of the World: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and USA
Value of up to £50 postage will be £13
Value of £50 to £500 postage will be £15.50

Japan:  - after much thought and several requests I will post to Japan by International Signed For
Value of up to £50 postage will be £13.00
Value of £50 to £500 postage will be £15.50

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Please note: PAYPAL only.  I will post out as soon as possible after payment is received and will email once the item is despatched.

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