Traffic - Traffic Island Records Vinyl

Artist: Traffic

Title: Traffic

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9081T

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1968

Pressing Year: 1968 UK First Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Traffic was released in September 1968 as the self-titled second studio album by Traffic. Featuring Steve Winwood, Dave Mason, Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi, the album perfectly balances Mason's concise folk-rock songwriting with Winwood's more adventurous and atmospheric compositions. Containing classics such as "You Can All Join In", "Feelin' Alright?" and "Pearly Queen", the album is widely regarded as one of the defining British rock records of the late 1960s. It reached No. 9 on the UK Albums Chart and remains a cornerstone of the Traffic catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original UK first pressing released on Island Records in 1968 with catalogue number ILPS 9081T. Early copies were issued on the highly collectible pink Island "eye" labels and housed in a gatefold sleeve. First pressings were manufactured by Philips and are among the most desirable versions of the album for collectors of British progressive rock and psychedelic rock.

The album marked the final studio recording by the original quartet before the band's initial split and showcased the group's unique blend of folk, rock, jazz and psychedelic influences. Original pink label Island pressings continue to be highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Track Listing

Side A

You Can All Join In

Pearly Queen

Don't Be Sad

Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring

Feelin' Alright?

Side B

Vagabond Virgin

Forty Thousand Headmen

Cryin' To Be Heard

No Time To Live

Means To An End

Matrix / Runout

Side A: ILPS 9081 A▽1

Side B: ILPS 9081 B▽1

Additional Information

• Original UK First Pressing
  
• Gatefold Sleeve
• Released in 1968
• Catalogue Number ILPS 9081T
• Features Steve Winwood
• Features Dave Mason
• Includes "Feelin' Alright?"
• Includes "Pearly Queen"
• Highly Collectible Island Records 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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All 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.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.