Jethro Tull - Benefit Island Records Vinyl

Artist: Jethro Tull

Title: Benefit

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9123

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1970

Pressing Year: 1970 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Benefit is the third studio album by Jethro Tull and marked a significant step forward in the band's musical development. Released in 1970, it bridges the blues-rock sound of their early recordings with the progressive rock style that would define their later work. Featuring standout tracks including With You There To Help Me, To Cry You A Song, Inside and Teacher (on later editions), the album became the band's first UK Top 10 release and remains one of the most highly regarded albums in their catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original 1970 UK early pressing on Island Records, catalogue number ILPS 9123. This stereo copy features the A3 / B2 matrix combination, representing an early UK analogue pressing from the album's initial production period.

Pressed by Island during the first year of release, these early UK editions are renowned for their open, dynamic sound quality. Collectors particularly value early pink rim Island pressings, and copies retaining the original gatefold sleeve remain highly desirable.

Track Listing

Side One

With You There To Help Me
Nothing To Say
Alive And Well And Living In
Son
For Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me

Side Two

To Cry You A Song
A Time For Everything?
Inside
Play In Time
Sossity; You're A Woman
Matrix / Runout

Side One: ILPS 9123 A3

Side Two: ILPS 9123 B2

Additional Information
Original UK early pressing
Island Records
Catalogue number ILPS 9123
Stereo
Early A3 / B2 matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Gatefold sleeve
Features With You There To Help Me
Includes To Cry You A Song and Inside
Classic progressive rock album
Collectible UK analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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