Cat Stevens – Izitso LP Vinyl 1977, Retro Rock/Pop, A&M Records

With "Izitso" (1977, A&M Records), Cat Stevens returned during a period of musical reorientation. The album combines his characteristic singer-songwriter sensibility with elements of rock, pop, and electronic experimentation. Particularly noteworthy is the integration of synthesizers, which lend the album a modern, at times futuristic, sound for the late 1970s.
Songs like "Old Schoolyard" and " Remember the Days of the Old Schoolyard" recall Stevens' early songwriting roots, while tracks like "Was Dog a Doughnut," with their use of electronic sounds, have an almost avant-garde feel. The mix of introspective ballads, playful pop numbers, and experimental tracks makes this album a transitional and exploratory work that documents Cat Stevens' versatility.
The album offers both catchy moments and unconventional arrangements and is an exciting historical document for collectors and listeners who want to trace Cat Stevens' development in the 1970s.

Historical background

Cat Stevens, born in London in 1948 (since 1977 Yusuf Islam), is one of the most important singer-songwriters of the 1970s. With classics like *Tea for the Tillerman * and *Teaser and the Firecat*, he shaped the sound of the era and reached millions of listeners. *Izitso* marked a musical turning point: here Stevens began experimenting with electronic sounds, which moved him away from traditional folk. For many collectors, this LP is an important link between his early folk-pop success and his later spiritual reorientation.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, Album

• Artist: Cat Stevens

• Title: Izitso

• Label: A&M Records – SP-4702

• Year of publication: 1977

• Genre: Rock, Pop, Singer-songwriter

• Cover condition: VG (Very Good) – slight edge wear, small tear at the top, back cover with subtle signs of use. Colors vibrant, front cover artwork clearly visible.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) – glossy, few visible hairlines, no deep scratches. Plays largely cleanly with minimal background noise.

• Inner sleeve: Original A&M text inner sleeve with lyrics present, slight signs of wear.

• Special features: Original pressing 1977, contains experimental tracks such as Was Dog A Doughnut .

Notes

• Original retro pressing, not a reissue

• Cover, vinyl & inner sleeve with age-appropriate signs of wear – see photos (part of the item description)

• Visually inspected; sound quality depends on the playback chain and maintenance condition.