JETHRO TULL

THICK AS A BRICK

FIRST UK PRESSING STEREO VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM

"NEWSPAPER" STYLE COVER

RELEASED MARCH 1972

This is the earliest UK issue, with the Island logo & radial text in white at the head of the labels.

The 12-page newspaper gatefold-style sleeve has a heavyweight card construction of the record pocket, unlike later issues using a lighter card stock (which also have the same labels & later labels). Consequently, there is a noticeable paper weight difference between the 2 sleeve versions. The Chrysalis imprint appears on page 12.
Later repress (2nd press) issues do not have the Island imprint on the labels (which are also a lighter weight vinyl).

Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 1): CHR 1003 A-3U PORKY
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 1): CHR 1003 B-2U PECKO

VINYL IN GOOD PLUS CONDITION

COVER IN GOOD CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)

A SLIGHT SURFACE SCUFF AND A FAINT SURFACE SCRATCH PREVENT THIS FROM GRADING HIGHER HOWEVER THESE DON'T AFFECT THE OVERALL SOUND QUALITY AND PLAY THROUGH WITH NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER

CHRYSALIS RECORDS

CHR 1003

1972

THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THE LISTING ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE

I DO NOT USE MISLEADING STOCK PHOTOS

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OVERSEAS SHIPPING IS VIA ROYAL MAIL TRACKED AND SIGNED AND IS FULLY TRACKED AND WILL REQUIRE A SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY

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Thick As A Brick Label:  ‎– CHR 1003 Format: , LP, Album, Stereo
Country: Released: Genre: Style: ,  Tracklist AThick As A Brick22:40BThick As A Brick21:15 Companies, etc. Manufactured By –  Distributed By –  Recorded At –  Published By –  Published By –  Pressed By –  Printed By –  Credits Arranged By, Performer –  Bass Guitar, Voice [Spoke Some Words] –  Drums, Timpani, Percussion –  Electric Guitar, Lute –  Executive-Producer –  Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals [Singing], Violin, Saxophone [Sax], Trumpet –  Lacquer Cut By – * (tracks: B),  (tracks: A) Organ, Piano, Harpsichord –  Written-By – ,  Notes This is the earliest UK issue, with the Island logo & radial text in white at the head of the labels.

The 12-page newspaper gatefold-style sleeve has a heavyweight card construction of the record pocket, unlike later issues using a lighter card stock (which also have the same labels & later labels). Consequently, there is a noticeable paper weight difference between the 2 sleeve versions. The Chrysalis imprint appears on page 12.
Later repress (2nd press) issues do not have the Island imprint on the labels; See:  (which are also a lighter weight vinyl).

℗ 1972
Ian Anderson Music Ltd/Chrysalis Music Ltd
(Island logo) Manufactured & Distributed by Island Records Ltd. Basing St. London Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 1): CHR 1003 A-3U PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 1): CHR 1003 B-2U PECKO Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 2): CHR 1003 A-3U DV II II 2 PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 2): CHR 1003B-2U PECKO Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 3): CHR 1003 A - 3U GD PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 3): CHR 1003B - 2U GD PECKO Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 4): CHR 1003 A-3U GO 1 PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 4): CHR 1003B-2U GM 2 PECKO Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 5): CHR 1003 A-3U AG 1 PORKY Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped and etched, variant 5): CHR 1003 B-2U MD 2 PECKO


Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide

" The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

 The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

 The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

 The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

 The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

 The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

 The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."