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Jethro Tull "A Passion Play"

 (Album) 1st Pressing Cat No CHR 1046 1973 COMPLETE

With Original Programme Booklet!

Absolutely Awesome

TOP Near Mint Vinyl

Barely Played No More Than A Handful Of Times!

NEAR MINT AUDIO for 47 Years Old! Prog  ROCK

1st UK Press

UK Printed 1st Issue Unlaminated Gatefold Cover!

Minimal Play Only and Totally Original 1st Pressing! Look A-4U, B-4U Matrix Earliest For The Best Audio!

Near Mint Stunning Top Very Near Mint Audio!

An Audio Archive Copy

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Another from my personal collection, purchased from new in 1973 original only played a handful of times and then to record to tape and then stored in a case with the vinyl seperated from the sleeve and cover for protection. This is how I have always stored my records! This mega early original 1st pressing  UK Chrysalis printed Gatefold cover  boasts of being in stunning top condition throughout and complete with the original Booklet!  Also the most important thing is the audio will blow you away absolutely stunning seperation throughout and a true bassey feel only found like this on the earliest pressings , the main audio is cristal clear and very vibrant plays without any loud constant clicks,pops,ticks (Any interference noted is isolated only perhapes at intros outros or in between isolated tracks only). pressed from the earliest master A-4U B-4U matrix endings (Only 1st UK Press) 47 Years Old Like This!

A lovely and scarce to find in this condition! The original 1st issued in this near mint condition .
 
Hear the complete audio of this record in the player below! (Actual recording from the vinyl)

Actual recording from the vinyl:

Jethro Tull: A Passion Play: Side1.

Jethro Tull: A Passion Play: Side2.

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The Matrix

side 1. ''CHR 1040 A-4U'' (only 1st press)

side 2. ''CHR 1040 B-4U'' (only 1st press)

The vinyl

The 1st thing to note! is that this is a mega thick and heavy original type of vinyl! Later press are much mor flimsier and less robust! The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable! Visually the vinyl looks near mint in my opion, no feelable marks or scratches that would cause any loud contant clicks or pops.

This looks stunning! I can't see any marks that would cause any loud or constant clicks or pops! In fact this has only ever been played just a handful of times by me only. This has been stored in a case for the best part of 45 years! Any marks that could possibly be seen under a strong light would be sleeve removal/scuff type graze marks only!

The Audio

I have played this vinyl at loud volume on a top system and recorded the record for you to hear for yourself in the player above. The vinyl plays superbly in my opinion throughout. I would grade the audio at least excellent plus near as mint throughout in my opinion.

THE AUDIO IS TRULLY AWESOME YOU WILL FIND IT HARD TO FIND A BETTER 1ST PRESS SOUNDING COPY! VERY NEAR MINT AUDIO ON ALL FREQUENCIES! Listen to the complete recording of this album in the player above. (no) loud constant clicks pops or any grooveware what so ever!  NEVER NEED TO UPGRADE FROM THIS VINYL! 47 years old!

please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the light static here and there (not) consistant throughout the audio! This is a genuine 47 year old vinyl that would have originally been played on a 47 year old system!!

This vinyl has been stored in a case for the best part of 45 years and could benefit from a constant clean before each play! This would greatly reduce any static crackle and greatly enhance the audio quality!

The Labels

These are the 1st issued Chrylasis Records labels. Barely played no more than a handful amount of plays! In fact I struggle to see any real spider marks around the spindle hole!. This has had only a handful of plays by me only.

The record Sleeve

This is the original plain white paper record sleeve

The Cover

This is the original and more desirable 1st UK issue/ 1st UK printed Unlaminated gatefold cover. No splits or tears.  In truly exceptional condition for a 1st press (minor) storageware at the rear to mention in the form of minor ring wear/rubbing only, but not noticed unless looked for in my opinion.! Nothing really noticable unless looked for in my opinion. SUPERBE 1ST PRESS COVER! EXCELLENT PLUS THE BEST THAT YOU WILL FIND AFTER 47 YEARS

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ITEM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ITEM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

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All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!
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