Cat Stevens - Teaser And The Firecat Vinyl

Artist: Cat Stevens

Title: Teaser And The Firecat

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9154

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1971

Pressing Year: 1971 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Teaser And The Firecat is Cat Stevens' fifth studio album and one of the defining singer-songwriter releases of the early 1970s. Following the enormous success of Tea For The Tillerman, the album continued Stevens' remarkable creative run, combining introspective songwriting with memorable melodies and acoustic folk-rock arrangements. It became another international success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and producing several of his best-loved songs.

Featuring timeless classics including Moonshadow, Morning Has Broken, Peace Train, The Wind and How Can I Tell You, this landmark album remains an essential addition to any folk rock and singer-songwriter vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1971 UK first pressing on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9154. First issues were released on the iconic pink rim Island label and housed in the original gatefold sleeve with the illustrated lyrics printed inside. Early UK pressings are renowned for their warm analogue sound quality and remain the most sought-after editions among collectors.

Track Listing
Side One
The Wind
Rubylove
If I Laugh
Changes IV
How Can I Tell You
Side Two
Tuesday's Dead
Morning Has Broken
Bitterblue
Moonshadow
Peace Train
Additional Information
Original 1971 UK First Pressing
Island Records
Catalogue Number: ILPS 9154
Pink Rim Island Labels
Original Gatefold Sleeve
Original Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Paul Samwell-Smith
Features Moonshadow, Morning Has Broken, Peace Train, The Wind and How Can I Tell You
Reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart
One of Cat Stevens' most celebrated albums and a cornerstone of the 1970s singer-songwriter era, with original UK pressings highly prized by collectors.
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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