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 - Catfish Rising + Bonus 12" - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £75.00, $92.25, €87.75 (New Item) (arrived 02-Dec-2022 15:07)on December 4, 2022 at 6:08 am
JETHRO TULL Catfish Rising (1991 UK limited edition 10-track vinyl LP accompanied by the bonus 3-track vinyl 12" including When Jesus Came To Play, Sleeping With The Dog and White Innocence. The hype-stickered single-pocket sleeve showsa little shelfwear to the edges including a 2 inch split to the top but comes with the lyric inner and the two vinyl discs show minimal signs of play. An excellent copy of a rare limited piece of Tull - this one brought back the hard-rock! DCHR1886)
- Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll - 2nd - UK - vinyl LP - £20.00, $24.60, €23.40 (New Item) (arrived 30-Nov-2022 16:06)on December 4, 2022 at 6:08 am
JETHRO TULL Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young To Die! (1984 UK issue of the classic 1976 10-track LP on the blue Chrysalis label, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve,with vintage price sticker, shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains in wonderful condition with few signs of play CHR1111)
- Jethro Tull - Benefit - 3rd - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $61.50, €58.50 (Back In Stock) (arrived 30-Nov-2022 09:09)on December 4, 2022 at 6:08 am
JETHRO TULL Benefit (Rare 1971 UK third issue of the 1970 10-track LP on the pink rim Island palm tree label, picture sleeve. This was the only UK issue to be pressed on an Island label (the first two pressings were on the green Chrysalis label).The picture sleeve was never laminated and as such has a few light crease marks & faint ring wear to show for its age but remains a nice intact example with legible spine. The vinyl reveals just the a fewlightsurface scuffs and remains excellent. This is becoming as hard to find as top condition copies of earlier pressings, and is only the third copy we have ever had ILPS9123)
- Jethro Tull - A Passion Play - 1st - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.05, €40.95 (Back In Stock) (arrived 30-Nov-2022 09:09)on December 4, 2022 at 6:08 am
JETHRO TULL A Passion Play (1973 UK first issue two-part vinyl LP on the green Chrysalis label, Tull's sixth studio album comprising two conceptual suites. The gatefold picture sleeve displays some light age discolouration to the edges but has the lyrics printed across the inner spread and comes with the eight page programme booklet while the vinyl remains in EX condition with just a few faint paper scuffs not affecting play CHR1040)
- Jethro Tull - Stand Up - UK - vinyl LP - £15.00, $18.45, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 30-Nov-2022 15:41)on December 4, 2022 at 6:08 am
JETHRO TULL Stand Up (1984 UK Fame issue of the 1969 10-track stereo LP, glossy barcoded picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl looks barely played FA4130861)
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