Jethro Tull – Benefit (Vinyl LP, 1973, Chrysalis CHR 1043, US Reissue, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Benefit was Jethro Tull’s third studio album and marked a heavier transition from the blues-oriented sound of the group’s earlier records. Ian Anderson produced the album and wrote its material, with Martin Barre, Glenn Cornick, Clive Bunker, and John Evan contributing to the sessions. This U.S. configuration includes “Teacher,” one of the better-known songs associated with the album.

Collector Note
This is the 1973 U.S. Chrysalis CHR 1043 reissue pressed by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, identified by the stamped P in the runouts. The supplied matrices are CHR-1043 31051 > on Side 1 and CHR-1043 31052-2 on Side 2, with the jacket carrying the earlier Reprise/Warner Bros. information on the lower back cover.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Label: Chrysalis – CHR 1043
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side 1, label: 31,051
Side 2, label: 31,052
Side 1, etched: CHR-1043 31051 >
Side 2, etched: CHR-1043 31052-2
Both sides, stamped: P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 With You There To Help Me – 6:15
A2 Nothing To Say – 5:10
A3 Inside – 3:46
A4 Son – 2:48
A5 For Michael Collins, Jeffrey And Me – 3:47

Side B
B1 To Cry You A Song – 6:09
B2 A Time For Everything – 2:42
B3 Teacher – 3:57
B4 Play In Time – 3:44
B5 Sossity; You're A Woman – 4:31

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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