Jethro Tull - Stand Up (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1997)

Jethro Tull – Stand Up was released in 1969 as the band's second album and reached number 1 on the UK album chart. Ian Anderson's flute, acoustic folk elements and blues rock shape songs such as “A New Day Yesterday”, “Nothing Is Easy” and the Bach adaptation “Bourée”. On offer is the 1997 UK reissue from the “EMI 100” series on Chrysalis (7243 8 55670 1 8) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis – 7243 8 55670 1 8
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK Reissue (EMI 100)
• Country: UK
• Year: 1997 (original: 1969)
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Blues Rock, Rock

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

1. A New Day Yesterday (4:08)
2. Jeffrey Goes To Leicester Square (2:03)
3. Bourée (3:45)
4. Back To The Family (3:45)
5. Look Into The Sun (4:18)

Side B

1. Nothing Is Easy (4:20)
2. Fat Man (2:45)
3. We Used To Know (3:55)
4. Reasons For Waiting (4:00)
5. For A Thousand Mothers (4:12)

Personnel

Ian Anderson (vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, Hammond organ, piano, mandolin, balalaika, mouth organ), Martin Barre (electric guitar, flute), Glenn Cornick (bass), Clive Bunker (drums, percussion). String arrangement on “Reasons For Waiting”: David Palmer. Produced by Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – this is the 1997 UK reissue from the “EMI 100” series, with which EMI reissued classics on vinyl for its centenary. The original came out in 1969 on Island.

What does “Bourée” have to do with Bach?
“Bourée” is a jazz-rock adaptation of a movement by Johann Sebastian Bach – which is why Bach is credited as co-writer.

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

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