Jethro Tull - The Broadsword and the Beast (Vinyl LP | MFSL Original Master Recording | 1984)

Jethro Tull – The Broadsword and the Beast is Jethro Tull's 14th studio album, released on Chrysalis on 9 April 1982 and produced by Paul Samwell-Smith. Ian Anderson's Celtic and medieval imagery meets folk, prog and early synthesizer sounds; the album reached number 14 in Germany and number 19 in the US. This copy is the half-speed mastered edition by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL 1-092) in a gatefold sleeve with insert and certificate of authenticity.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-092
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, remastered, gatefold
• Pressing: US original (MFSL audiophile edition, half-speed mastered)
• Country: USA
• Year: 1984 (original: 1982)
• Genre: Progressive rock, folk rock, rock
• Inserts: Insert, certificate of authenticity

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Side 1 VG+, side 2 NM-
• Cover: VG (WOC – writing inside the sleeve, shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A ("Beastie")

1. Beastie
2. Clasp
3. Fallen on Hard Times
4. Flying Colours
5. Slow Marching Band

Side B ("Broadsword")

1. Broadsword
2. Pussy Willow
3. Watching Me, Watching You
4. Seal Driver
5. Cheerio

Personnel

Ian Anderson (vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, Fairlight CMI), Martin Barre (guitars), Dave Pegg (bass, mandolin, backing vocals), Peter-John Vettese (keyboards, piano, synthesizer, backing vocals), Gerry Conway (drums, percussion). Produced by Paul Samwell-Smith.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is not the 1982 Chrysalis first issue but the original audiophile edition by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL 1-092), released in 1984.

What does "half-speed mastered" mean?
When cutting the lacquer, the master tape and the cutting lathe run at half speed. This allows a more precise cut – which is why MFSL editions are popular with hi-fi collectors.

What does Media VG+/NM- / Cover VG mean?
Side 1 shows light signs of use (VG+), side 2 is near mint (NM-). VG for the sleeve means clear signs of wear – here writing inside and shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more prog?
More records are in our Progressive Rock collection.