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The Wailers – Catch A Fire
1973 · UK · Island Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jul 25, 2026
- MMint
- $2570.59
- NMNear Mint
- $2300
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $1758.82
- VGVery Good
- $1217.65
- G+Good Plus
- $676.47
- GGood
- $405.88
- FFair
- $270.59
- PPoor
- $135.29
20 copies listed on Discogs from $93.85.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- BML 2001 A-3UILPS 9241 A-3U GA STERLINGILPS 9241 A-3U GII STERLINGILPS 9241 A-3U RP STERLING
- Runout — side B
- BML 2001 B-4UILPS-9241 B-4U RG STERLINGILPS-9241 B-4U RD STERLINGILPS-9241 B-4U RH STERLING
- Recorded At
- Dynamic Sounds Studios
- Recorded At
- Harry J's Recording Studio
- Recorded At
- Randy's Studio
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Mixed At
- Island Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- The Wailers
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Roots Reggae, Reggae
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- Island Records
- Catalog number
- ILPS 9241
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Concrete Jungle4:12
- A2Slave Driver2:54
- A3400 Years2:45
- A4Stop That Train3:55
- A5Baby We've Got A Date (Rock It Baby)4:06
- B1Stir It Up5:30
- B2Kinky Reggae3:36
- B3No More Trouble3:36
- B4Midnight Ravers4:57
- Co-producer
- Bob Marley
- Co-producer
- Chris Blackwell
- Engineer
- Carlton Lee
- Engineer
- Stu Barrett
- Engineer
- Tony Platt
- Written-By
- Bob Marley
About this record
The original UK pressing of Catch A Fire by The Wailers is distinguished by its matrix runouts where the Blue Mountain matrices BML 2001 A-3U and BML 2001 B-4U are crossed out, replaced by ILPS 9241 A-3U GA STERLING and ILPS-9241 B-4U RG STERLING. This pressing was issued with the iconic hinged 'Zippo' lighter style sleeve featuring the Basing Street address, a detail unique to the first pressings before Island Records moved to 22 St Peters Square in 1973.
What drives its value
Price variation for this pressing is significant, with Mint condition copies commanding up to 2605.33 USD, while VG graded examples are valued at 1234.10 USD. The spread from Mint to VG+ copies runs from 2605.33 USD down to 1782.59 USD.
Currently, there are 20 copies listed for sale starting at 210.25 USD, reflecting strong demand where 3401 collectors want this release against 2022 who own it. Its UK origin and first pressing status place it above later issues such as the 1983 US Island Records pressing and the 2015 European Tuff Gong release, impacting collector valuation.
How to appraise this pressing
To verify this UK pressing, collectors should look for the Island Records label with catalogue number ILPS 9241, and confirm the matrix runouts showing the crossed-out Blue Mountain codes BML 2001 A-3U and BML 2001 B-4U replaced by ILPS 9241 A-3U GA STERLING on side A and ILPS-9241 B-4U RG STERLING on side B. The presence of the original 'Zippo' lighter style sleeve with the Basing Street address under the Island logo is another key identifier.
Grading should carefully consider the vinyl surface and sleeve condition, as the price guide ranges from 137.12 USD for Poor to 2605.33 USD for Mint.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Sleeve cut in the shape of a hinged 'Zippo' lighter.
The first press sleeve has Basing Street address on rear under Island logo. Island Records moved from Basing Street to 22 St Peters Square in 1973. Later versions of the Zippo sleeve do not have address on them.
The original matrices have been crossed out: BML 2001 A-3U (side A), BML 2001 B-4U (side B). BM means Blue Mountain.
Right societies: A1, A3, A4: A2, A5, B2, B3, B4: B1: (ASCAP)
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What distinguishes this UK pressing of Catch A Fire from other pressings?
This pressing is identified by the crossed-out Blue Mountain matrices BML 2001 A-3U and BML 2001 B-4U replaced by ILPS 9241 A-3U GA STERLING and ILPS-9241 B-4U RG STERLING, along with the original hinged 'Zippo' lighter sleeve featuring the Basing Street address.
How much is a Mint copy of this UK pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a Mint condition copy is valued at 2605.33 USD as of the latest data.
What is the significance of the sleeve design on this pressing?
The sleeve is cut in the shape of a hinged 'Zippo' lighter and includes the Basing Street address under the Island logo, which appears only on the first pressings before the label moved to 22 St Peters Square in 1973.
How many copies of this pressing are currently for sale and at what starting price?
There are 20 copies listed for sale with the lowest price at 210.25 USD, indicating active market availability.
What is the value of a VG+ grade copy of this pressing?
A VG+ copy is valued at 1782.59 USD according to the price guide, reflecting a strong market position below Mint and Near Mint grades.