Jethro Tull - This Was Mono ILP 985 UK
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Description
UK pink Island 3rd label design, MONO pressing, with small white i label. Rough textured labels.
Laminated gatefold mono cover.
Inside gatefold has two un-flapped white borders.
Back cover: "Island Records Limited 155 - 157 Oxford Street London W1 England" in large lettering at the bottom. This has the wide white spine (8mm circa), with mono cat#.
From book "FROG TO PROG: PINK LABEL LPS – Island Albums Part 1", by STUART PENNEY and CHRIS SAVAGE:
"The discovery of a 3rd design pink mono "This Was" gives the lie to the oft-quoted claim that this mix of Tull's debut was withdrawn immediately after release.
The 3rd pink label did not come into service for LPs until October 1969, almost a year after the mono "This Was" is generally thought to have been deleted!
Can the explanation lie in the murky and still unexplored waters of the great British export pressing? While the newly-unearthed white 'i' copy of "This Was" is certainly a U.K. pressing, the BIEM publishing legend on the label used to be seen more often on records originating in, or destined for, mainland Europe.
Whatever, Island definitely pressed up a second batch of mono Tull LPs in late 1969 or 1970, baffling researchers, discographers and others who care about such things.
The sleeve of this particular oddity is also unusual in that, though it has a similar design to those found housing 2nd and 3rd pink label pressings (as well as palm tree and early Chrysalis reissues), it features un-flapped white borders on the inside gatefold rather than the black borders found on all of those later pressings. Moreover, by the time the 3rd pink label carne into use, Island was firmly established at Basing Street, yet the laminated sleeve of this anachronistic mono pink still carries the label's earlier Oxford Street address in large lettering across the back".
M
Mint
Must be in perfect condition with no audible or visible defects whatsoever. The record and cover/sleeve should be exactly as brand new.
NM
Near Mint
Almost mint but has one or two minor visible marks on the cover/sleeve or surface with sound quality remaining perfect.
EX
Excellent
Not quite perfect. There may a slight chance of minor deterioration in sound quality. The cover/sleeve may show slight wear.
VG
Very Good
The surface and cover/sleeve shows visible signs of wear due to the fact that it has been played on a regular basis. There will be some audible surface noise but it will not effect the listening experience.
G
Good
The sound quality has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.
F
Fair
Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve maybe badly damaged.
P
Poor
Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.
VP
Very Poor
In terrible condition and absolutely unplayable. Would only be of use as a last resort to complete a collection.
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