Jethro Tull ‎– A Passion Play Complete Japan- First Press Promotional Release For Collectors (Hard To Find Complete , with Poster .....) A Passion Play by Jethro Tull is a progressive rock concept album from 1973 that features a single, continuous piece of music spread across two sides. It follows in the footsteps of Thick as a Brick, with complex instrumentation and theatrical storytelling. The album tells a complex, surreal story with allegorical and religious themes. While it initially received mixed reviews, A Passion Play has gained cult status over the years due to its complex musicality and sophisticated structure. Japan Promo Release Details: Japanese promo pressings of A Passion Play are highly sought after by collectors due to their superior vinyl quality and unique packaging. These editions were usually labeled as “Sample” (見本盤 - Mihonban) or “Not for Sale”, often with an obi strip and Japanese liner notes. Tracklist: A A Passion Play B A Passion Play Manufactured By – King Record Co. Ltd Record Company – King Record Co. Ltd Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone – Ian Anderson Bass Guitar – Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond Drums, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Marimba – Barriemore Barlow Electric Guitar – Martin Barre Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Speech – John Evan Notes First Japanese Promo issue came in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with wide obi, -Japanese insert, - Giant folded poster, - 8-page Linwell Theatre program that fits into die-cut slots on each side of the inner gatefold. The story & image printed on inner gatefold are matched with the printing on pages 4&5 of the program so that when properly opened/inserted/aligned the images & print match up fairly seamlessly. Some copies (like this) may also contain a Chrysalis Records promotional flyer with info on this this and other releases at the time. ★★ On White Chrysalis Labels: 見本盤 = Sample Board ★★ Why Buy Promo? Rarity and Collectible Value: Since promo versions are produced in limited quantities and are often not intended for the general public, they often become coveted collector's items. Collectors value these versions for their exclusivity and historical value. Conditions: LP / Near Mint (wonderful) OBI / VG+ (age spots wrinkles) Cover / NM (a pressure in the middle of the gatefold9 Backside VG+ (spots) Booklet in the gatefold /VG+ (light spots) Jpn Booklet / VG + ( yellow discoloured , see pictures) Linwell Theatre Program / Mint (is new brackets because this has risen over time and had rust) Poster / NM (you know it is folded, a small hole left down ) Chrysalis Records promotional flyer / NM (very light yellow on top, hard to see) Please understand that there are individual differences in perception ★★ Another "Must-Have"! Special Promo Release For Collectors of Exceptional Music ★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) ★★★ Please note the shipping costs (Portugal Only UPS-Express) ★★★ Every week we have many interesting Collector LPs/CD´s...Memorabilia’s ...on offer, just go to the following button and you will see all our offers An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA Thank´s for your interest. Check out our other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki