Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die (Vinyl LP | VG+/VG+)

Traffic – John Barleycorn Must Die was originally released in 1970 on Island and marked Traffic's return with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood. A milestone between folk rock, blues rock and jazzy prog – featuring "Glad", "Empty Pages" and the traditional title song.

On offer is the German reissue on Island Records (88 018 ET) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – 88 018 ET
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock, Prog Rock – more in Rock
• Features: gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Glad (6:32)
2. Freedom Rider (6:20)
3. Empty Pages (4:47)

Side B

1. Stranger To Himself (4:02)
2. John Barleycorn (6:20)
3. Every Mother's Son (7:05)

Personnel

Steve Winwood (Producer), Chris Blackwell (Producer), Andy Johns (Engineer), Brian Humphries (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on Island Records (88 018 ET).

Which songs are best known?
The instrumental "Glad", "Empty Pages" and the title song "John Barleycorn".

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.