JETHRO TULL THIS WAS LP UK MONO FIRST A/B NM PINK EYE ISLAND RARE PROG PSYCH

	£		242
	$		321

Item :

JETHRO TULL ~ THIS WAS LP

Original 1968 U.K. first issue mono pressing released on the rough textured pink "eye" Island label ILP 985.

Description :

Very rare and hard to find Tull classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.

This Was is the debut album by Jethro Tull, released in 1968. Recorded at a cost of only £1200, the album received generally favourable reviews and sold well upon its release. In the documentary film of the Woodstock Festival, portions of the songs "Beggar's Farm" and "Serenade to a Cuckoo" may be heard on the PA system, indicating the level of notice the album achieved in the United States. The album reached number 10 on the UK Album Chart and number 62 on the Billboard 200.

While vocalist Ian Anderson's creative vision largely shaped Jethro Tull's later albums, on This Was Anderson shared songwriting duties with Tull's guitarist Mick Abrahams. In part due to Abrahams' influence, the album incorporates more rhythm and blues and jazz influences than the progressive rock the band later became known for.

This Was also contains the only Jethro Tull lead vocal not performed by Ian Anderson on a studio album, "Move On Alone." Mick Abrahams, the song's author, provides vocals on the track; David Palmer provided the horn arrangement. Abrahams left Jethro Tull following the album's completion in a dispute over "musical differences," so the album's title may be viewed as a wry commentary on his departure.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in super clean NEAR MINT condition with virtually no signs of use. Looks as shiny as the day it was pressed. Simply stunning!!!  

The sound quality is absolutely superb with virtually no background noise at all, hardly even a click or a pop. It's a sheer delight to listen to. Stunningly crisp and clear!!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The classic laminated gatefold sleeve with inside flip-backs is in great shape with just the faintest of wear. No splits, tears or writing. The chunky wide spine is fully readable with just a couple of light creases. EXCELLENT condition.

Condition ~ Labels :

Rough textured deep groove first issue pink "eye" labels with virtually no signs of having been played.

Matrix Numbers :

Earliest possible !!!

Side one : ILP+985+A

Side two : ILP+985+B

Miscellaneous :

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