Bob Marley & The Wailers – Catch A Fire (CD Definitive Remasters, 2001 Edition)

UPC: 0731454889322 

MPN: 548 893-2 

Brand Name: Tuff Gong / Island Records / Universal Music Group

Overview

Catch A Fire (1973) marked the international breakthrough of Bob Marley & The Wailers. This 2001 Definitive Remasters edition restores the groundbreaking album with remastered sound, bonus tracks, and historical production notes. Featuring socially charged lyrics, hypnotic rhythms, and a fusion of roots reggae with rock-influenced arrangements, the album introduced reggae to a global audience. From Concrete Jungle to Stir It Up, Catch A Fire remains a cornerstone of Marley’s legacy and a landmark in popular music history.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Album, Remastered, Reissue (Definitive Remasters series)
• Release Date: June 25, 2001 (Original release: 1973)
• Country: Europe (EU pressing)
• Genre: Rock, Reggae
• Style: Roots Reggae, Reggae Fusion, Soft Rock, Ballad
• Label: Tuff Gong / Island Records – 548 893-2
• Bonus Content: Two rare bonus tracks (High Tide or Low Tide, All Day All Night)
• Recording Studios: Dynamic Sounds, Harry J’s, Randy’s Studio (Kingston, Jamaica); Island Studios (London)
• Mastered at: Sterling Sound, New York (2001 remaster by Ted Jensen)

Interesting Facts

• Catch A Fire was the first international release for Bob Marley & The Wailers under Island Records.
• Producer Chris Blackwell played a pivotal role, financing the album and introducing rock elements to reach wider audiences.
• The original cover (1973) featured a Zippo lighter sleeve design, making it one of the most iconic album packages of its era.
• Guitarist Wayne Perkins (session musician) added rock-influenced solos, particularly on Concrete Jungle and Stir It Up.
• Songs like Slave Driver and 400 Years reflect Marley and Peter Tosh’s deep political and social consciousness.
• The 2001 edition includes bonus tracks that were not part of the original release, offering fans a broader look into the Wailers’ 1973 sessions.

Track Listing

1. Concrete Jungle – 4:13
2. Slave Driver – 2:54
3. 400 Years – 2:45
4. Stop That Train – 3:54
5. Baby We’ve Got A Date (Rock It Baby) – 3:55
6. Stir It Up – 5:32
7. Kinky Reggae – 3:37
8. No More Trouble – 3:58
9. Midnight Ravers – 5:08

Bonus Tracks

1. High Tide or Low Tide – 4:40
2. All Day All Night – 3:26

Publishers

• Phonographic Copyright ℗: 2001 Universal Island Records Ltd.
• Copyright ©: 2001 Universal Island Records Ltd., a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
• Series: Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Definitive Remasters
• Made in Germany (EU pressing)

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