Jethro Tull – This Was – 2019 – Folk Rock / Prog Rock / Blues Rock (180 Gram vinyl ) Mint with book

Jethro Tull's debut album, originally released in 1968 and reissued here in 2019, captures the British band in their earliest form as a blues-driven rock outfit before they moved into the folk and progressive rock territory they became known for. Fronted by Ian Anderson on flute and vocals, the record leans heavily on Chicago blues influences filtered through a late-60s British rock lens. Standout tracks include "Song for Jeffrey" and a cover of Roland Kirk's "Serenade to a Cuckoo," which showcases Anderson's flute work prominently.

Issued in a double pocket gatefold sleeve with a full-size 24-page booklet and a plain white, diamond cut, poly-lined inner sleeve.

[From hype sticker]
The 50th anniversary edition
Remixed to stereo by Steven Wilson
On 180gm heavyweight vinyl

[From sleeve back]
℗ 2018 Parlophone Records Ltd, © 2019 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company. [...] Made in the E.U. LC 30419
Some copies have "Made in Germany" sticker on shrink.

[From gatefold interior]
This was recorded at Sound Techniques Studio, Chelsea, London
This was commenced on Thursday 13th June and finished on Friday 23rd August (1968).

[From labels]
All tracks ℗ 2018 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company.
Made in EU. LC30419

[From booklet]
{Pg 2, 3, 5-7, 10, 14-16, 18-20}
Photo from the Ian Anderson Archive
{Pg 8, 11, 18}
Photo © Max Browne
{Pg 9, 13, 24}
Photo © Parlophone Archive
{Pg 23}

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