This Was – 50th Anniversary Edition

Jethro Tull

SKU: 0190295611477

Barcode: 190295611477

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  • Genre: Rock And Pop
  • Label: Rhino
  • Released Date: 11th February 2019
  • Buying Format:
    180g 1LP Gatefold Sleeve

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Jethro Tull are proud to announce the breakouts from their 50th anniversary edition of their debut album ‘This Was’, originally released on 25th October 1968, was an album which made Jethro Tull one of the world’s most successful progressive rock bands. The title will be available on CD & LP from the 15th of February 2019. On 2nd February 1968 the foursome played their first gig under the name Jethro Tull at London’s legendary Marquee club. Ian Anderson has always regarded that date as the birth of Jethro Tull, “For me it’s the first proper gig as “Jethro Tull”. In June 1968, just before ‘This Was’ was recorded, the band began a residency at the same London club.

The album was funded by the band as at the time of recording there was no record company contract in place with the band presuming, correctly, that a deal could be made after the album was finished. Just before the release in the U.S., guitarist Abrahams left to form “Blodwyn Pig,” primarily due to Anderson’s preference for a less blues-orientated future, with the album notes stating “This was how we were playing then – but things change – don’t they?”

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Track Listings

A1: My Sunday Feeling
A2: Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You
A3: Beggar's Farm
A4: Move On Alone
A5: Serenade To A Cuckoo

B1: Dharma For One
B2: It's Breaking Me Up
B3: Cat's Squirrel
B4: A Song For Jeffrey
B5: Round

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