UK LP – The Wailers – Catch a Fire (Zippo Cover)

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UK LP – The Wailers – Catch a Fire (Zippo Cover)

This is an original UK first pressing of the Wailers' legendary  first international milestone record on the pink rimmed Island label from 1973. It comes in the rare Zippo cover with 3U/4U matrix numbers. The flat vinyl is visually in VG+ condition. I graded it as VG because during the first 60 seconds of side one you will hear crackling as well as some clicks. Also during the first 50 seconds of side two you will hear some crackling sound. Apart from that the record plays EX, only slight static sounds between some of the tracks. Aside from the mentioned flaws there is nothing that interferes with the soulful music of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The cover is graded as VG, because the two parts are separated and there is some wear where the two parts have been  connected (see photos). Apart from that there are normal  traces of use but no severe problems (no seam splits).You surely know that EX and NM copies of this release are rare and usually insanely expensive. This might be a more affordable and yet very enjoyable alternative.

Matrix:   ILPS 9241  A-3U Sterling/ ILPS 9241  B-4U Sterling

Condition:  Vinyl VG, Cover VG,  Labels EX, plain white inner sleeve

Tracks: Concrete Jungle, Slave Driver, 400 Years, Stop That Train, Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby), Stir It Up, Kinky Reggae, No More Trouble, Midnight Ravers

The records I offer are from my collection. They  are thouroughly checked under natural  and strong artificial light, play tested (Linn LP 12) and strictly graded. Quality/condition is  guaranteed. If you are not satisfied  you can return the record and  I will give full refund (excl. shipping costs).  Notification of intent to return must be made within 48 hours of receiving the item and should be posted to me no later than 7 days after that date. Any requests for refunds made after this time will refused.

Vinyl

M (MINT): Absolutely perfect, never been played, possibly even still sealed.

NM (NEAR MINT ): Nearly perfect, no obvious signs of wear.  The vinyl is  flawless, bright and shiny. One  minor, barely visible scuff or two may be there, but no scratches.  The disc  plays with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

 EX/VG++ (EXCELLENT/VERY GOOD ++):  The record has a minimum of visual or audible imperfections, but still nearly  perfect. There may be  minor paper scuffs, a hairline scratch or two  that do not interfere with sound quality.  Vinyl is bright and shiny,  label is clean and unmarked.

VG+ (VERY GOOD +):  Vinyl will still have good luster.   Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. There may be slight warps that do not affect the sound. Labels may have minor imperfections, but no  deformation oft he spindle hole.

VG (VERY GOOD):  There will be scratches/scuffs that cause minor surface noise in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade. It does not overpower the music.  Vinyl may appear  dull/grayish. Labels may have small tears, stickers (or their residue)  and  writing. There may be wear/deformation of the spindle hole.  The record will not have all of these problems, only two or  three of them.

G (GOOD): The record will play through without any skips. But there are scratches and visible groove  wear  it will have significant surface noise and. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.

 F (FAIR)/P (POOR): The record shows deep scratches, is  badly warped, and won't play through without skipping . .

Album Cover

M (MINT):  Absolutely perfect.

NM (NEAR MINT): Sleeve should have only  minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. It should have no creases, folds, seam splits,  cut-out holes  or other noticeable defects. The same should be true of inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves etc.

EX/VG++ (EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD ++): The cover may have a couple of imperfections such as sticker residue, a bit more wear than NM, slight corner crease , a very small notch, very small writing, or very light surface wear in one place.

VG+ (VERY GOOD +): Covers  are clean but may have a few defects such as stickers/residue, edgewear, light ringwear, corner wear, minor writing, small surface  tears or creasing,  a cut-out hole, but no splits or tears.

VG (VERY GOOD): Covers show even more wear than VG+. Seams may be starting to split or may have been repaired with  tape. There may be moderate ringwear, yellowing or discoloration, larger writing, labels or marks, corner  damage/ creases .  It will not have all of these problems, only two or three of them.

G (GOOD): Some  but not all of these  flaws: Seam splits, large marker writing, significant ring wear, damaged corners, tears, cuts, gouges, masking or duct tape seam repairs, or other flaws and damage. 

F (FAIR)/P (POOR): The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marked by wear and writing.  Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.

PAYMENT AND SHIPPING

I am based in Austria and will ship worldwide. I accept payment via PAYPAL or Bank Transfer (within the Euro zone). Please pay within seven days of your order. I only charge the actual shipping costs. Packaging, handling, materials are free of charge.  The records are sent in strong professional custom made boxes. They are removed from their covers and put in protective plastic sleeves. All items are usually posted within three working days from payment. 

The records will be sent as registered insured   Hermes parcels to the following countries (price is the same no matter how many records!):

Austria  € 3.80

Germany  € 9.80

United Kingdom (excl.  overseas territories)   € 11.80/GBP 10.00

Belgium, Czech Republic, Danmark (excl.  Faeroe Islands, Greenland),  Estonia, Finland (excl.  Aland), France (excl. overseas territories), Hungary,  Ireland, Italy (excl. Campione d'Italia, Livigno, San Marino, Vatican city), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands (excl. overseas territories), Poland, Portugal (excl.  the  Azores, Madeira), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (excl. Canary islands, Ceuta, Melilla), Sweden,    € 11.80