{"product_id":"bunny-walker-marketplace-vinyl","title":"Bunny Walker - Marketplace Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Bunny Wailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Marketplace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Solomonic Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SMLP 010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarketplace is a standout solo album from reggae legend Bunny Wailer, one of the founding members of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1985 UK pressing on Solomonic Records, catalogue number SMLP 010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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 \u0026amp; Robbie and Dean Fraser. Original UK Solomonic pressings are increasingly sought after by collectors of roots reggae and dancehall vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarketplace\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Fire\u003cbr\u003e\nMellow Mood\u003cbr\u003e\nIn I Father's House\u003cbr\u003e\nStay Far\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDance Hall Music\u003cbr\u003e\nStand Up Strong\u003cbr\u003e\nBall Room Floor\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Stone\u003cbr\u003e\nLeave The Kids Alone\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1985 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nSolomonic Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SMLP 010\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Bunny Wailer\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Sly \u0026amp; Robbie\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Dean Fraser\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Marketplace\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Love Fire\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Dance Hall Music\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Stand Up Strong\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic roots reggae album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Bunny Wailer vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354212999541,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E35645D8-C443-4F18-8659-51924F6584D0.jpg?v=1784109652","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/bunny-walker-marketplace-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}