Fire and Water
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380 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 34765931 |
| Excel File Row | 200 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:02:41 |
| Pressing Year | 1970 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Island Records |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | ILPS-9120 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | ILPS 9120 A//1 14 ("Pink Label" "Big i"" // Phonodisc Cut""Cover Matt Opaca""Phonodisc Cut/Orlake Pressing") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | ILPS 9120 B//1 1 |
| Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Hard Rock & Heavy Metal |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Fire and Water" from 1970, released by Island Records, is the record that immortalised FREE and, in particular, the single "All Right Now". The genesis of this iconic track is almost legendary and was a crucial moment for the band. It is said that after a rather uninspiring concert, a typical college show in England where they struggled to connect with the audience, morale was at rock bottom. It was then that bassist Andy Fraser, an eighteen-year-old prodigy, and singer Paul Rodgers decided to create something immediately engaging. Backstage, with Rodgers improvising the phrase "All Right Now" and Fraser instantly developing the distinctive guitar riff and bassline, the melody took shape. It is said that the entire structure was composed in less than a quarter of an hour, a clear demonstration of their collaborative genius. This impromptu moment not only gave birth to a generational anthem, but defined the raw and energetic blues-rock sound that would make them immortal, catapulting the album and the band to global success.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Fire And Water
- A2 - Oh I Wept
- A3 - Remember
- A4 - Heavy Load
- B1 - Mr. Big
- B2 - Don't Say You Love Me
- B3 - All Right Now
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