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Bob Marley & The Wailers Featuring Peter Tosh – Early Music

UK CBS / Embassy pressing • Catalogue No. CBS 31584 • Matrix A-1 / B-1

Why this record is special

Some Bob Marley records are famous because everybody knows the songs. Others are valued because they show the roots, the formation, the early sound before the global legend was fully established. Early Music belongs to that second category. It carries the raw, formative energy that collectors love — the feeling of hearing an artist before the myth became untouchable.

This is exactly why copies like this continue to attract attention. Collectors look for it because it documents an earlier chapter of Bob Marley & The Wailers, with Peter Tosh involvement and a sound that feels direct, stripped-back, and historically important. Ordinary listeners love it too, because it still works beautifully as a record in its own right — soulful, rhythmic, warm, and full of character.

This UK copy is especially interesting because the matrix has been checked carefully and reads CBS-S 31584 A-1 / B-1, which is exactly the sort of detail serious buyers appreciate when choosing between copies.

Collector details

Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers Featuring Peter Tosh

Title: Early Music

Label: CBS / Embassy

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue number: CBS 31584 / S CBS 31584

Matrix / Runout: CBS-S 31584 A-1 / CBS-S 31584 B-1

Matrix information has been taken from the record itself and photographed clearly. A proper early A-1 / B-1 copy is always worth noting for collectors.

Condition

Vinyl: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

Please study the photos carefully.
— light hairlines and fine surface marks are visible
— there are also 2 more noticeable scratches, visible not only under strong angled light
— despite this, the record still plays normally on my equipment
— no skips on my system, tracks well, good playability
— sound remains clean, warm and enjoyable overall
— if you need more photos, I will gladly provide them

Sleeve: VG (Very Good)

Sleeve remains in good honest condition.
— light wear to corners and edges
— small signs of age / storage visible
— graphics and text remain clear and fully readable
— please look carefully at the photos, as they are an important part of the description
— if you need additional photos, just message me and I will be happy to send more

Handled with care

We treat every record with genuine respect, even when it is not a perfect archive-grade copy. This LP will be supplied with a new outer protective plastic sleeve for the cover and a new inner sleeve for the record.

Any original parts or inserts that are present will always be included. We want each item to arrive clean, protected, and ready for a serious collection.

Shipping & packing

Packed properly, with the level of care collectors expect: strong mailers, secure protection, and thoughtful preparation for safe delivery.

We understand how important condition is when buying vinyl online, so we do our best to make sure the record arrives exactly as described.