Blodwyn Pig - Ahead Rings Out (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1969)

Blodwyn Pig – Ahead Rings Out was released in 1969 on Island Records. The band led by guitarist Mick Abrahams, formerly of Jethro Tull, blends blues rock with jazz and Jack Lancaster's saxophone and flute – heard on “Dear Jill” and “The Modern Alchemist”, for example. Recorded in April 1969 at Morgan Studios in London and produced by Andy Johns. On offer is a UK reissue (Island ILPS 9101) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – ILPS 9101
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, gatefold
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Year: Original: 1969
• Genre: Blues Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz-Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (close to NM-)
• Sleeve: VG (writing on back, small sticker, ring wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. It's Only Love
2. Dear Jill
3. Sing Me A Song That I Know
4. The Modern Alchemist

Side B

1. Up And Coming
2. Leave It With Me
3. The Change Song
4. Backwash
5. Ain't Ya Coming Home, Babe?

Personnel

Mick Abrahams (guitar, slide guitar, vocals), Jack Lancaster (saxophones, flute, violin, brass arrangements), Andy Pyle (bass), Ron Berg (drums). Produced by Andy Johns.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is a UK reissue on Island with cat. no. ILPS 9101. The album was first released in 1969.

How do the Island pressings differ?
ILPS 9101 was pressed several times; differences show mainly in the label design and the runout details. The labels and sleeve of this copy are shown in the images.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG mean?
We grade to the Goldmine standard. You can find what each grade means on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes – browse our progressive rock collection.