Bunny Walker - Marketplace Vinyl

Artist: Bunny Wailer

Title: Marketplace

Label: Solomonic Records

Catalogue Number: SMLP 010

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Marketplace is a standout solo album from reggae legend Bunny Wailer, one of the founding members of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.

Released in 1985, the album blends roots reggae with dancehall influences while retaining Bunny Wailer's unmistakable vocal style and conscious songwriting. Backed by some of Jamaica's finest musicians, including Sly & Robbie and Dean Fraser, the album captures the evolving sound of reggae during the mid-1980s while remaining firmly rooted in the traditions of roots music.

Featuring highlights including Marketplace, In I Father's House, Love Fire, Dance Hall Music and Stand Up Strong, this is an excellent album from one of reggae's true pioneers and an increasingly collectible vinyl release.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK pressing on Solomonic Records, catalogue number SMLP 010.

Produced by Bunny Wailer, this UK edition showcases the artist's independent Solomonic label and features performances from leading Jamaican session musicians of the era, including Sly & Robbie and Dean Fraser. Original UK Solomonic pressings are increasingly sought after by collectors of roots reggae and dancehall vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

Marketplace
Love Fire
Mellow Mood
In I Father's House
Stay Far

Side Two

Dance Hall Music
Stand Up Strong
Ball Room Floor
Blue Stone
Leave The Kids Alone
Additional Information
Original 1985 UK pressing
Solomonic Records
Catalogue number SMLP 010
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Bunny Wailer
Features Sly & Robbie
Features Dean Fraser
Features Marketplace
Includes Love Fire
Features Dance Hall Music
Includes Stand Up Strong
Classic roots reggae album
Essential Bunny Wailer vinyl
Highly collectible UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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