{"product_id":"jethro-tull-benefit-island-records-vinyl","title":"Jethro Tull - Benefit Island Records Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Jethro Tull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Benefit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Island Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: ILPS 9123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1970 UK Early Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenefit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith You There To Help Me\u003cbr\u003e\nNothing To Say\u003cbr\u003e\nAlive And Well And Living In\u003cbr\u003e\nSon\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo Cry You A Song\u003cbr\u003e\nA Time For Everything?\u003cbr\u003e\nInside\u003cbr\u003e\nPlay In Time\u003cbr\u003e\nSossity; You're A Woman\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: ILPS 9123 A3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: ILPS 9123 B2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nIsland Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number ILPS 9123\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly A3 \/ B2 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nGatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures With You There To Help Me\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes To Cry You A Song and Inside\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic progressive rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectible UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57330465735029,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E78784BA-0F90-4DAE-9A96-6EE0F4FD788F.jpg?v=1782915849","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/jethro-tull-benefit-island-records-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}