Bob Marley And The Wailers - Catch A Fire (Vinyl LP | IT Original | Island)

Bob Marley And The Wailers – Catch A Fire is the Wailers’ first album for Island Records, first released on April 13, 1973. It was recorded in Kingston in 1972 at Dynamic Sound, Harry J’s and Randy’s; Chris Blackwell then had the tapes remixed at Island Studios in London and added overdubs such as Wayne Perkins’ lead guitar. It was produced by Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell. With songs like “Concrete Jungle”, “Slave Driver” and “Stir It Up”, the album opened roots reggae up to an international rock audience. This copy is an Italian pressing on Island Records (ORL 8110).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records ORL 8110
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: IT original (Italian Island edition)
• Country: Italy
• Year of this pressing: not stated (original: 1973)
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU CF S/D1).

Tracklist

Side A

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

Side B

1. Stir It Up (Bob Marley)
2. Kinky Reggae (Bob Marley)
3. No More Trouble (Bob Marley)
4. Midnight Ravers (Bob Marley)

Personnel

The Wailers: Bob Marley (vocals, acoustic guitar), Peter Tosh (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Bunny Wailer (harmony vocals, bongos), Aston “Family Man” Barrett (bass), Carlton Barrett (drums).

Guests: Wayne Perkins (guitar overdubs), Winston Wright and Tyrone Downie (organ), Alvin “Seeco” Patterson (percussion), Tommy McCook (flute), Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths (backing vocals). Produced by Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell; engineered by Sylvan Morris.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is an Italian Island edition with catalogue number ORL 8110. The very first edition of the album was released in the UK in 1973; Discogs lists Italian pressings with this number from 1977 and 1987.

Why was the album reworked in London?
Chris Blackwell wanted to present the Wailers to a rock audience, so the Kingston recordings were remixed in London and given guitar and keyboard overdubs.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Media VG+ means: light wear, with at most faint surface noise on playback. Cover VG+ means: light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Bob Marley records?
Yes, for example The Wailers – Burnin’, the 1973 follow-up album, and Catch A Fire as a 2015 reissue. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.