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 - Aqualung - 6th + Inner - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.60, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 24-Jun-2022 16:19)on June 27, 2022 at 10:43 pm
JETHRO TULL Aqualung (1980 UK blue label issue of the 1971 11-track vinyl LP with Gothic text labels, complete with lyric inner, textured gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with foxing to the inner, whilst the vinyl has little sign of play - A nice copy CHR1044)
- Jethro Tull - Benefit - 2nd - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.05, €40.60 (New Item) (arrived 14-Jun-2022 16:32)on June 27, 2022 at 10:43 pm
JETHRO TULL Benefit (Rare 1970 UK second issue 10-track vinyl LP with smooth green Chrysalis labels, their third studio album which was also the first Tull album to include pianist and organist John Evan. This was one of only two issues of this album to carry the Island catalogue number & the 'i' on the green label, released before the pink rim Island label press. The matt finish pinched spine picture sleeve shows a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and minor creasing, but remains free of any rips or tears & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for nearly fifty years ILPS9123)
- Jethro Tull - Rock Island - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.60, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 14-Jun-2022 15:33)on June 27, 2022 at 10:43 pm
JETHRO TULL Rock Island (1989 UK 10-track vinyl LP, including Another Christmas Song and the standout title track. The glossy picture sleeve shows some light edgewear but comes with its lyric inner and the vinyl has just a few faint scuffs to indicate play CHR1708)
- Jethro Tull - A Classic Case + Shrink - US - vinyl LP - £30.00, $36.90, €34.80 (New Item) (arrived 14-Jun-2022 15:39)on June 27, 2022 at 10:43 pm
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA featuring IAN ANDERSON A Classic Case (1985 US first issue Red Seal label 10-track vinyl LP featuring a collection of classic Jethro Tull tracks performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with guest appearances by the band. The vinyl looks barely played issued in the picture sleeve which has deletion saw-cut to the top edge but comes with the accompanying company inner and retains its hype-stickered opened shrinkwrap)
- Jethro Tull - Crest Of A Knave - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.60, €23.20 (New Item) (arrived 14-Jun-2022 15:45)on June 27, 2022 at 10:43 pm
JETHRO TULL Crest Of A Knave (1987 UK 7-track vinyl LP, this sixteenth studio album was recorded after a three-year hiatus caused by a throat infection of vocalist Ian Anderson but saw them returning to a more hard rock sound, including the singles Steel Monkey and Said She Was A Dancer. The vinyl looks barely played issued in the picture sleeve complete with the lyric inner CDL1590)
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