From Loudersound.
In October last year, it was announced that the first ever official book about Jethro Tull was to be published by Rocket 88.
The book has been written by Mark Blake and is being overseen by Ian Anderson, who has collaborated with members and former members of the band to complete the publication.
It will feature memories, personal photos, memorabilia, classic and previously unseen live photography, behind-the-scenes snaps, original press cuttings and album art.
Two editions were announced: The Classic version and the limited edition Signature Edition, which will be limited to just 500 copies.
Today, it’s been revealed that both will be released in November on a date to be finalised, with the Signature Edition featuring a new Tull 7-inch single, with material recorded specifically for the project.
The A-side will contain a narrative poem written and read by Anderson called The Ballad Of Jethro Tull and it’ll be accompanied by “a unique and original mix of classic Tull music.”
The B-side features Anderson reading Walter Scott’s 1808 poem Marmion, with musical backing composed and played by John O’Hara on a cathedral organ.
The Signature Edition will be presented in a box containing two prints specially commissioned for the book by artist Pete Klucik, who also created the cover design.
Each will also be autographed by Anderson.
The Classic Edition, meanwhile, will come with a download code for both of the new recordings.
Speaking previously about The Ballad Of Jethro Tull, Anderson said: “It’s been on my mind to find an effective way of telling the Jethro Tull story and as we celebrate – in slight disbelief – our 50th anniversary.
“Now seems as good a time as any to draw on the recollections of the very many musicians who played a part in Jethro Tull. Some guys are sadly no longer with us and others will be hard to reach but this project will seek to provide the definitive Jethro Tull story – as told by Jethro Tull.”
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Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock N' Roll... Too Young To Die! - Mexican - poster - Promo - £20.00, $25.40, €22.80 (Back In Stock) (arrived 19-Aug-2019 14:09)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
JETHRO TULL Too Old To Rock N' Roll... Too Young To Die! (Rare and genuine 2004 Mexican Ticketmaster issued tour poster for the gig in Mexico from the 29th March that year. Measuring 11" x 33", this is printed to very delicate, thin paper and most would have not made it this far so it's remarkable that this remains new and unused with clean edges and corners - no rips, tears or creases! Perfect for archival framing)
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Jethro Tull - Ian Anderson - Black & white close-up - UK - poster - £36.00, $45.72, €41.04 (Back In Stock) (arrived 19-Aug-2019 14:07)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
JETHRO TULL Ian Anderson (Superb UK black & white collectors edition poster featuring a close-up shot of Ian Anderson. Printed on glossy paper stock, this poster has some pin holes in the corners and a cellotape repair in one corner, but remains in excellent condition. Measures 19" x 26" - ideal for wall mounting or framing)
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Jethro Tull - Minstrel In The Gallery - 2nd - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £10.00, $12.70, €11.40 (New Item) (arrived 14-Aug-2019 15:51)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
JETHRO TULL Minstrel In The Gallery (Late 70s UK second issue of the 1975 7-track LP on the green Chrysalis label with 'All Rights' perimeter text. Picture sleeve with cropped cornered illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve has a seam split along the top edge and a little light edgewear, whilst the vinyl shows just a few signs of play CHR1082)
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Jethro Tull - Stand Up - 3rd - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £45.00, $57.15, €51.30 (Back In Stock) (arrived 13-Aug-2019 16:38)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
JETHRO TULL Stand Up (1970 UK issue of the 1969 10-track stereo vinyl LP on the third textured pink label variant with white 'i', superb pop-up gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve on this copy shows just a little discolouration & light scuffing, however the pop-up is intact and very clean inner spread. The vinyl has some light surface marks and just a few light spindle marks leaving it VG/VG+. Although not mint this is still a very good example of this increasingly hard to find variant! ILPS9103)
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Jethro Tull - Original Masters - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $19.05, €17.10 (New Item) (arrived 12-Aug-2019 11:48)
on January 1, 1970 at 12:00 am
JETHRO TULL Original Masters (1985 UK 12-track vinyl LP compilation featuring a fantastic selection of Tull tracks, including Aqualung, Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll, Too Young To Die and Life's A Long Song. The glossy picture sleeve shows some edgewear and the vinyl appears in excellent condition with merely a few faint paper scuffs to show play JTTV1)
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