Bob Marley & The Wailers – Rastaman Vibration (LP, Album, Columbia Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold, 1976, Island Records ILPS 9383)

Why This Record Matters
Rastaman Vibration became Bob Marley & The Wailers’ first album to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, peaking at number eight. The album includes “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” Marley’s only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, along with “Positive Vibration,” “Johnny Was,” “War,” and “Rat Race.”

Collector Note
1976 US pressing manufactured at Columbia Records’ Terre Haute plant, identified by T1 and TH in the runouts. Side B was mastered at Sterling Sound and carries the stamped STERLING mark. Issued in a gatefold jacket with a textured interior border and original black inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original black inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Columbia Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Island Records – ILPS 9383
Country: US
Released: Apr 30, 1976
Genre: Reggae
Style: Reggae, Roots Reggae

Matrix / Runout
Side A: T1 ILPS 9363 A TH SM [crossed out] 2 D
Side B: T1 ILPS 9383 B TH 2 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Positive Vibration 3:20
A2 Roots, Rock, Reggae 3:35
A3 Johnny Was 3:35
A4 Cry To Me 2:40
A5 Want More 4:10

Side B
B1 Crazy Baldhead 3:05
B2 Who The Cap Fit 4:05
B3 Night Shift 3:10
B4 War 3:40
B5 Rat Race 2:50

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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