Bob Marley & The Wailers–Catch a Fire ILPS9241 UK 1st Press Zippo Sleeve A3U B4U

	£		500
	$		663

Description

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Catch a Fire (UK Original Press)
Original UK first pressing of Catch a Fire on Island Records (ILPS 9241) featuring the iconic Zippo lighter die-cut sleeve.
This is the early 1973 UK pressing with correct original matrix numbers A-3U / B-4U, widely regarded as part of the first pressing run.

📀 Details:
Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Album: Catch a Fire
Label: Island Records
Catalogue: ILPS 9241
Country: UK
Matrix: A-3U / B-4U
Format: Vinyl LP

📦 Condition:
Vinyl and sleeve are in good vintage condition with light signs of age. Sleeve shows normal wear consistent with an original 1970s die-cut Zippo sleeve. Vinyl plays well with only minor surface noise expected from a record of this age.

🔥 Notes:
Highly collectible early UK pressing of one of Bob Marley’s most important albums. The Zippo sleeve design was only used briefly, making this one of the most sought-after Island Records sleeves.

📮 Postage:
Will be packaged securely in a professional record mailer with stiffeners to ensure safe delivery.

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