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 - Curious Ruminant - Clear Vinyl 2LP + 2CD + Blu-Ray Artbook Edition - Sealed - UK - vinyl box set - £74.99, $99.74, €86.99 (New Item) (arrived 19-Apr-2025 16:00)on April 21, 2025 at 9:16 am
JETHRO TULL Curious Ruminant (Sealed 2025 UK/EU Limited Deluxe Edition Box Set comprising TWO Heavyweight LPs pressed on 180gram Ultra Clear Vinyl, with 2CDs & 1Blu-Ray, including Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound, Alternative Stereo Mixes & bonus interview content. Comes housed in a 36-page hardcover book containing album credits, info about the musicians & songs, song lyrics & artwork/photos, individually hand numbered out of 4000 copies complete with two exclusive art prints. Sealed from new in the hype stickered shrinkwrap. The contents are Mint & unplayed IOM738)
- Jethro Tull - Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition - Sealed - UK - cd album box set - £99.99, $132.99, €115.99 (New Item) (arrived 18-Apr-2025 16:00)on April 21, 2025 at 9:16 am
JETHRO TULL Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition (Sealed 2019 UK/EU Deluxe '40th Anniversary' Edition SIX-DISC set, comprising FOUR CDs & TWO DVD-Audio including the 1979 album & bonus tracks expertly remixed by Steven Wilson, including 'associated recordings', a live set from Den Haag in 1980 across two CDs, a DVD audio version of the album with bonus tracks & a DVD audio disc of the associated recordings. All six discs are UNPLAYED & housed in a fantastic digibook with an integral 96-page booklet containing an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson plus rare & unseen photographs. Sealed from new)
- Jethro Tull - Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition - Sealed - UK - cd album box set - £99.99, $132.99, €115.99 (New Item) (arrived 18-Apr-2025 10:58)on April 21, 2025 at 9:16 am
JETHRO TULL Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition (Sealed 2019 UK/EU Deluxe '40th Anniversary' Edition SIX-DISC set, comprising FOUR CDs & TWO DVD-Audio including the 1979 album & bonus tracks expertly remixed by Steven Wilson, including 'associated recordings', a live set from Den Haag in 1980 across two CDs, a DVD audio version of the album with bonus tracks & a DVD audio disc of the associated recordings. All six discs are UNPLAYED & housed in a fantastic digibook with an integral 96-page booklet containing an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson plus rare & unseen photographs. Sealed from new)
- Jethro Tull - Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition - UK - cd album box set - £65.00, $86.45, €75.40 (New Item) (arrived 18-Apr-2025 11:03)on April 21, 2025 at 9:16 am
JETHRO TULL Stormwatch: The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition (2019 UK/EU Deluxe '40th Anniversary' Edition SIX-DISC set, comprising FOUR CDs & TWO DVD-Audio including the 1979 album & bonus tracks expertly remixed by Steven Wilson, including'associated recordings', a live set from Den Haag in 1980 across two CDs, a DVD audio version of the album with bonus tracks & a DVD audio disc of the associated recordings. All discs are housed in a fantastic digibook with an integral 96-pagebooklet containing an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson plus rare & unseen photographs. The packaging reveals the odd minor paper scuff on the spine & the discs appear barely played)
- Jethro Tull - This Was: 50th Anniversary - UK - cd album box set - £45.00, $59.85, €52.20 (New Item) (arrived 18-Apr-2025 11:08)on April 21, 2025 at 9:16 am
JETHRO TULL This Was (2018 UK/EU Deluxe '50th Anniversary' Edition FOUR-DISC set comprising THREE CDs & a DVD-Audio, featuring their 1968 debut with bonus tracks which has been remixed in stereo by Steven Wilson, plus live BBC sessions recorded in 1968, the original mono & stereo mixes & more. All four discs are 'as new', housed in the case-bound DVD-sized digipak with an integral booklet containing an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson, plusrare & unseen photographs. Still in the open shrinkwrap & unplayed)
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