The Wailers – Catch A Fire SW-9329, 1st Winchester Pressing, Zippo, US, 1973
$ 290.4
Description
VINYL TITLE — ARTIST (YEAR) • CATALOG THE WAILERS – “CATCH A FIRE” Label: Island Records – SW-9329 (Capitol Records, Winchester) Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Zippo lighter cover Country: USA Released: 1973 Genre: Reggae Style: Roots Reggae 💿 DESCRIPTION Historic first U.S. pressing of the landmark Bob Marley & The Wailers album, issued in the original “Zippo lighter” mechanical sleeve —a high-cost design used only for the debut run before being discontinued. Pressed and distributed by Capitol Records under early Island partnership. Includes the classics Concrete Jungle , Stir It Up , and Slave Driver . Recorded in Jamaica and produced by Bob Marley & Chris Blackwell . 💎 CONDITION VINYL: EXCELLENT (EX) to NEAR MINT (NM) COVER: VERY GOOD (VG) (moderate edge wear and surface scuffs typical for this fragile Zippo construction; hinge fully functional and lid aligns correctly. creasing near rivet and spine edge) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS Authentic first U.S. issue with functional Zippo lighter sleeve , printed by AGI (Album Graphics, Inc.). Label variation: early Sunrise / Palm Tree Island design with orange rim and lower text: “AVAILABLE FROM CAPITOL RECORDS – 1750 N. VINE, HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.” — used exclusively during Island’s 1973 Capitol distribution phase. Pressing plant: Capitol Records Winchester , identified by the “—◁” rifle symbol etched in the run-out. Lacquer cuts: F-series mastering (F5/F6), early generation lacquers from initial production run. Recorded in Jamaica ; ℗ 1973 Island Records Ltd. Original heavy cardboard Zippo gatefold features inner black-and-white photo of The Wailers walking from the stone steps at Hope Road, Kingston. This configuration (Winchester pressing, F5/F6 matrix pair, Capitol-rim label, and functional Zippo sleeve) is universally recognized as the definitive U.S. first pressing . Surviving examples with working hinges are scarce and command high collector value. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS Side 1: SW-1-9329-F5 —◁ Side 2: SW-2-9329-F6 —◁ Label color: blue-sky background with yellow sun rays, green palm tree over ocean, “ISLAND” in bold yellow letters. Rim text: “Available from Capitol Records, 1750 N. Vine, Hollywood, Calif.” Rights society: ASCAP Producers: Bob Marley & Chris Blackwell 📦 SHIPPING 📮 STANDARD: 5–30 DAYS — FREE SHIPPING ✈️ INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY: 5–15 DAYS — 30$ 🚚 FEDEX EXPRESS: 3–7 DAYS — 65$ WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE (EBAY SELLER) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK • FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @WORLD_OF_AUDIOPHILE ⭐ LATEST BUYER FEEDBACK “ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINYL! PERFECTLY PACKED, LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING. 10/10 SELLER!” – BUYER FROM USA VIEW MORE FROM WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE
Absolute flawless international shipping, was fun to see all the stops the package made during delivery, van halen box set was packed professionally and shipped priority without any import tax at all. Item was exactly as described and the only one available anywhere, item was unopened sealed and considered extremely rare from 1984. This was the best experience I've ever had on ebay, all questions were answered directly and promptly. Definitely saving this seller for future purchases. Thank you
The Shipping is Excellent! I love that it has to travel. The Packaging is excellent! Couldn't ask for more. The cassette came exactly as described and looked just like in the pictures. The Value is definetly there! I highly reccomend this seller. Hurry before all the good ones leave. I'll be back for more. Thank you for everything!
Professional international shipping and packaging - arrived promptly and was packaged with the highest level of care. The item was exactly a described. A great seller for audiophiles.
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