JETHRO TULL (DEBUT) THIS WAS 1ST UK STEREO ToP AuDiO BlUeS RoCk PrOg PsYcH

	£		209
	$		277

For Youtube Video of this album track ''Someday The Sun Won't Shine For You' (Please Click Below)

'Another from my personal collection! Collected over a period of 35 years I have accumilated more than 50,000 albums alone mainly UK pressings! This original has been stored in a case for the best part of 35 years!! ,, With the vinyl seperated from the sleeve and cover the way that I have always stored my vinyls! 

'This Was'' (1968) is the first album by the rock band Jethro Tull. Recorded at a cost of only £1200 GBP, the album was definitely the work of amateurs on the rock music scene; however, the album received generally favorable reviews and sold well upon its release. In the documentary film of the Woodstock Festival, portions of the song "Beggar's Farm" may be heard on the PA system, indicating that the album had achieved some notice in the United States. The album achieved number 10 on the UK Album Chart!

Unlike their later albums, vocalist Ian Anderson shared songwriting chores with guitarist Mick Abrahams. The album overall has more of a rhythm and blues feel than the progressive rock feel the band is better known for!

This album also contains the only Jethro Tull song not sung by Ian Anderson, "Move On Alone." which had horns worked by David Palmer. Mick Abrahams sings vocals on this song!

Abrahams left the group following this album!

The album includes a cover version of the jazz tune "Serenade to a Cuckoo" by Roland Kirk, whose flute technique was an influence on Anderson!

1. "My Sunday Feeling" (Anderson) – 3:43
2. "Some Day the Sun Won't Shine for You" (Anderson) – 2:49
3. "Beggar's Farm" (Abrahams/Anderson) – 4:19
4. "Move on Alone" (Abrahams) – 1:58
5. "Serenade to a Cuckoo" (Kirk) – 6:07
6. "Dharma for One" (Anderson/Bunker) – 4:15
7. "It's Breaking Me Up" (Anderson) – 5:04
8. "Cat's Squirrel" (Traditional, arranged by Abrahams) – 5:42
9. "A Song for Jeffrey" (Anderson) – 3:22
10. "Round" (Anderson/Abrahams/Bunker/Cornick/Ellis) – 1:03

The Matrix

Side A.''ILPS + 9085 + A''

Side B. ''ILPS + 9085 + B''

(No Mother Stampers only earliest 1st UK press)

The Vinyl

This is the MEGA heavier and thick type of vinyl only found on early pressings later press are much more flimsier and less robust! Also from my experience the thick vinyls produce the best audio quality.

On initial inspection the vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable it is hard for me to even see a blemish on the playing surface! The vinyl retains its original glossy sheen from new and looks AWESOME\superbe for an unbelievable 38 years old!  Only when angled in very strong light can possibly any and very (very) few surface marks/scuffs can be seen! After playing this vinyl track for track these have very little effect on the truly awesome audio ! This plays through cristal clear and vibrant throughout with (no) signs of grooveware or that this has been overplayed in my opinion!

The Audio Quality

I have played this vinyl two times prior to listing on a top system at very loud volume! This audio was absolutely stunning cristal clear and very vibrant throughout and plays through without any distortion or any signs that this has been over played what so ever!  I heard no major problems and rate the audio absolutely superbe! Please note! Please allow for very (very) light isolated static ticks heard, minor crackle (not consistant through out the audio) I must emphisise that these were very few indeed!  I heard (no) loud annoying clicks or pops and certainly (no) jumps or skips at all! I would class myself as highly critical! Please look at my completed listings of records that i have solds of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right! I would rate this audio top!!! very vibrant\awesome!  The audio will be hard to surpass for an original 40 year old vinyl! I would grade the audio as at least excellent to excellent plus for the most part in my opinion! TOP TOP AUDIO ON ALL FREQUENCIES!!!

Points to note! I have played this vinyl at very loud volume using a top system!  I always add this disclaimer! I have given my very honest opinion on the audio quality as I heard it! Please allow for the odd very (very) light isolated static crackle here and there and perhapes the light isolated static ticks\clicks (not) consistant throughout the audio!! Please remember this is a genuine 40 year old vinyl that would have been played on a 40 year old system!

The Labels

These are the original 'PINK ISLAND (TEXTURED)LABELS'' With the original 'BLACK ORANGE 'CIRCLE' LOGO (ONLY 1ST PRESSINGS) in awesome condition limited amount of spidering can be seen only when angled in light! This looks like it has had very minimal play only in my opinion!

The cover

This is the original  laminated front E.Day & co GATEFOLD COVER  (Rare non flipback variation with small spine) rarely seen on these early pressings! Also in awesome condition for an original 44 year old cover! Glossy in apearence. Amaizingly ,, No nasty creases to the laminate,just minor crease lines near the spine only. slight storageware/rubbing  at the spine only to mention but all the writing can be seen clearly!  I would grade this at least excellent in my opinion!!

For Youtube Video of this album track ''Someday The Sun Won't Shine For You' (Please Click Below)

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM 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. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 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!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

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POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS FREE SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

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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