Name: This Was (50th Anniversary Edition)
Brand: Jethro Tull

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 587788

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

190295611477

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jethro Tull

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Rhino

Jethro Tull is a Grammy Award winning British rock group formed in 1967-1968. Their music is characterized by the unique vocal style and lead flute work of front man Ian Anderson. Initially playing blues rock with an experimental flavor, the band has incorporated elements of classical, folk, jazz, and art rock over the years.
With their distinctive sound and innovative approach to music, Jethro Tull has captivated audiences worldwide. Led by the talented Ian Anderson, their fusion of genres such as blues rock, classical, folk, jazz, and art rock sets them apart from other bands.
The band's journey began in the late 1960s and they quickly gained recognition for their exceptional musicianship and groundbreaking compositions. Their incorporation of unconventional instruments like the flute added a unique dimension to their sound.

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.

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?". This Was debuted at number 10 in the UK album chart thanks to great airplay from BBC Radio DJ.

LP - 180 Gram Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

This Was (50th Anniversary Edition)

Music US