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 Crest Of A Knave (1987 UK 7-track LP, housed in a lightly textured picture sleeve with the lyric inner. The sleeve has minimal shelfwear and the inner has a little light foxing. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition with only a few signs of play CDL1590)
- Jethro Tull - Aqualung - 4th - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $31.25, €30.25 (New Item) (arrived 13-Dec-2024 15:46)on December 26, 2024 at 3:51 pm
JETHRO TULL Aqualung (1973 UK fourth issue of the 1971 11-track LP with gothic label print & 'All Rights' perimeter text, complete with bevel cornered lyric inner and textured gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little evidence of any shelfwear or age and only one or two spots of light foxing to the inner, whilst the vinyl also remains in Excellent condition with very few signs of play CHR1044)
- Jethro Tull - 20 Years Of Jethro Tull - UK - vinyl box set - £65.00, $81.25, €78.65 (New Item) (arrived 28-Nov-2024 13:45)on December 26, 2024 at 3:51 pm
JETHRO TULL 20 Years Of Jethro Tull (1988 UK limited edition 62-track FIVE LP box set featuring The Radio Archives, The Rare Tracks, Flawed Gems, The Other Sides Of Tull & The Essential Tull albums. The discs sit inside individual sleeves complete with the comprehensive 24-page booklet, all within a 12" square picture box with gold finish. The packaging reveals some paper scuff marks around the edges and the back, with a little minor foxing, all standard type condition for this set in keeping with its age & manufacture. All five vinyl discs are clean & grade Excellent with just a few faint paper hairlines not affecting play TBOX1)
- Jethro Tull - Living In The Past - 1st - EX - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £75.00, $93.75, €90.75 (Back In Stock) (arrived 28-Nov-2024 18:00)on December 26, 2024 at 3:51 pm
JETHRO TULL Living In The Past (Rare 1972 UK first issue 21-track double LP, housed in a superb embossed hardback gatefold picture sleeve with integral glossy 12-page photo booklet and inners. The sleeve is excellent with just light creasing and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with the faintest hairlines evident not impacting play - a fine example CJT1/2)
- Jethro Tull - 20 Years Of Jethro Tull - UK - vinyl box set - £65.00, $81.25, €78.65 (New Item) (arrived 28-Nov-2024 18:00)on December 26, 2024 at 3:51 pm
JETHRO TULL 20 Years Of Jethro Tull (1988 UK limited edition 62-track FIVE LP box set featuring The Radio Archives, The Rare Tracks, Flawed Gems, The Other Sides Of Tull & The Essential Tull albums. The discs sit inside individual sleeves complete with the comprehensive 24-page booklet, all within a 12" square picture box with gold finish. The packaging reveals some paper scuff marks around the edges and the back, with a little minor foxing, all standard type condition for this set in keeping with its age & manufacture. All five vinyl discs are clean & grade Excellent with just a few faint paper hairlines not affecting play TBOX1)
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