Bob Marley & The Wailers Confrontation LP Island Records 90085-1 Orig 1983
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Bob Marley & The Wailers Confrontation LP Island Records 90085-1 Orig 1983 Buffalo Soldier VG+

Item Specifics:

  • Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers

  • Title: Confrontation

  • Label: Island Records / Tuff Gong

  • Catalog Number: 90085-1 (ST-IL-835211-SP / ST-IL-835212-SP)

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

  • Release Year: 1983

  • Genre: Reggae

  • Style: Roots Reggae, Dub

  • Country: US (Original First Pressing)

  • Category: 1980s Reggae Masterpieces / LPs / First Pressings

Description:

  • The Record: Authentic 1983 US Original First Pressing of Bob Marley & The Wailers' acclaimed posthumous studio album Confrontation, released on Island Records with Tuff Gong branding.

  • The Significance: A cornerstone release of roots reggae history featuring the immortal anthem "Buffalo Soldier", alongside powerful tracks like "Chant Down Babylon" and "Trench Town". An essential centerpiece for any serious vinyl collection.

  • Presentation: Original US pressing featuring purple/multicolor Island labels with the New York skyline design and standard gatefold picture jacket with historical artwork inner spread.

Technical Data:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-IL-835211-SP

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-IL-835212-SP

  • Production: Produced by Bob Marley & The Wailers & Errol Brown. Mixed by Errol Brown, Chris Blackwell & Aston Barrett. All songs written by Bob Marley (except where indicated). ℗ 1983 Island Records Inc. Island Records, Inc., TM Owned by Antilles Communications Ltd., Dist. by Atlantic Recording Corp., 75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y. A Warner Communications Company. Printed in U.S.A.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

  • Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Visual: Retains a brilliant, deep original factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is exceptionally clean, displaying only light, superficial paper sleeve whisps under direct light. No deep marks, scuffs, or scratches.

    • Labels: Clean, sharp Island labels with crisp typography and zero notable spindle wear.

    • Audio: Plays clean, warm, and dynamic. The deep basslines, hypnotic rhythm section, and conscious vocals hit with maximum analog impact and minimal background noise.

  • Cover Condition: VG (Very Good)

    • Note: Original gatefold cover jacket is structurally solid and intact, showing standard vintage edge rubbing, corner wear, and ring wear consistent with age.

Tracklist: Side One (Side One):

  1. Chant Down Babylon — 2:35

  2. Buffalo Soldier — 4:16

  3. Jump Nyabinghi — 3:43

  4. Mix Up, Mix Up — 5:07

  5. Give Thanks — 3:15

Side Two (Side Two):

  1. Blackman Redemption — 3:33

  2. Trench Town — 3:12

  3. Stiff Necked Fools — 3:24

  4. I Know — 3:19

  5. Rastaman Live Up — 5:23


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