Jethro Tull - Aqualung - Original Master Recording (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1981)

Jethro Tull – Aqualung is the fourth studio album by Ian Anderson's British band, released on 19 March 1971 – a landmark of progressive and folk rock that reached No. 4 in the UK and No. 7 in the US album charts. On offer is the audiophile Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab “Original Master Recording” edition (MFSL 1-061) from 1981 in a gatefold sleeve with two inserts.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-061
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: US Original (Mobile Fidelity Original Master Recording)
• Country: USA
• Year: 1981 (original: 1971)
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Progressive Rock
• Inserts: Two inserts

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A – Aqualung

1. Aqualung
2. Cross-Eyed Mary
3. Cheap Day Return
4. Mother Goose
5. Wond'ring Aloud
6. Up To Me

Side B – My God

1. My God
2. Hymn 43
3. Slipstream
4. Locomotive Breath
5. Wind-Up

Personnel

Ian Anderson (vocals, acoustic guitar, flute), Martin Barre (electric guitar, recorder), John Evan (piano, organ, Mellotron), Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (bass, recorder, backing vocals), Clive Bunker (drums, percussion). Orchestral arrangements: Dee Palmer. Produced by Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No, Aqualung was first released in 1971. This is the 1981 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Original Master Recording edition (MFSL 1-061) – a separate audiophile release, and the first issue of that edition.

What is an MFSL “Original Master Recording”?
For this series Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab licensed the original master tapes and cut the records using half-speed mastering. Collectors value these editions for their sound quality.

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear, very good overall. More at Vinyl Grading.

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