{"product_id":"cat-stevens-teaser-and-the-firecat-vinyl","title":"Cat Stevens - Teaser And The Firecat Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Cat Stevens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Teaser And The Firecat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Island Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ILPS 9154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1971 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeaser 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wind\u003cbr\u003e\nRubylove\u003cbr\u003e\nIf I Laugh\u003cbr\u003e\nChanges IV\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Can I Tell You\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nTuesday's Dead\u003cbr\u003e\nMorning Has Broken\u003cbr\u003e\nBitterblue\u003cbr\u003e\nMoonshadow\u003cbr\u003e\nPeace Train\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1971 UK First Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nIsland Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: ILPS 9154\u003cbr\u003e\nPink Rim Island Labels\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Gatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Paul Samwell-Smith\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Moonshadow, Morning Has Broken, Peace Train, The Wind and How Can I Tell You\u003cbr\u003e\nReached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Cat Stevens' most celebrated albums and a cornerstone of the 1970s singer-songwriter era, with original UK pressings highly prized by collectors.\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\u003cbr\u003e\nNear 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":57473739653493,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/51654098-0A83-4BFF-9619-4B127D39FA3C.jpg?v=1785855507","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/cat-stevens-teaser-and-the-firecat-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}