*JETHRO TULL* THICK AS A BRICK 1972 UK *FIRST PRESS LP*

	£		40
	$		53

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JETHRO TULL :- Thick As A Brick - 1972 UK Chrysalis CHR 1003 LP with Original Fold Around 'Newspaper' Style Sleeve

Outstanding condition original issue - 'Matt' labels , with the Island logo and print around label rim - Only the original issues were released as a Chrysalis / Island product ............

Track Listing :-

1. Thick As A Brick
2. Thick As A Brick (part 2)
Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson (vocals, guitar, violin, flute, saxophone, trumpet); Martin Barre (guitar, lute); John Evan (piano, organ, harpsichord); Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass); Barriemore Barlow (tympani, percussion). Recorded at Morgan Studios, London, England.While never as high-minded or technically facile as the likes of Yes or ELP, Tull began incorporating complex time changes, sophisticated harmonic structures and highly developed lyrical themes on Thick As A Brick, the realization of the artistic growth begun on Aqualung. It's here that Tull finally bursts into full-blown prog-rock mode. While Aqualung was a group of discrete compositions united by a theme, this album consists of one extended piece that occupies the length of the album. Lyrically, Anderson's intentions are a bit more obscure here, but the sophisticated arrangements and virtuosic performances are enough to carry the show. John Evan's piano and organ are at the heart of this complex piece, which moves through an endless succession of tempos, moods and modes in a manner similar to vintage Genesis or the aforementioned Yes, but with a grittier edge. Most importantly, the whole things flows in a cohesive manner. This album demands close attention, but rewards the same handsomely.

Condition Of Vinyl:- Barely played .......... No marks or wear at all ............ Outstanding sound quality : MINT minus condition.

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Condition Of Labels:- No label wear at all , barely a trace of spindle use : MINT minus condition.

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Condition Of Sleeve:- The sleeve has light use only ............... Beautifully bright and clean .............. Very light signs of edge rub only ( very light !) Easily Graded at EXCELLENT condition.

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