Artist: JETHRO TULL
Album: A - 40 ANNIV. STEVEN WILSON REMIX (CD)

Release date: 09.07.2021
EAN/UPS: 0190295003074
Media type: CD

After completing its acclaimed folk-rock trilogy in 1979, Jethro Tull returned a year later with A, an album that introduced a different sound and a new line-up. Originally intended as a solo record by the band’s founder Ian Anderson, the album’s single-letter title refers to the studio tapes, which were marked “A” for Anderson. When the album was finished, the group’s label Chrysalis insisted that it be credited to Jethro Tull, even though only two members from the band’s previous incarnation were featured: Anderson and guitarist Martin Barre. Despite that, the album and subsequent tour were well-received by fans around the world.

To mark the album’s anniversary, Rhino will release A: THE 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. Produced by Anderson and Robin Black, A was recorded in London during the summer of 1980 at Maison Rouge Mobile and Maison Rouge Studios. Along with Anderson and Barre, the band also featured Dave Pegg (bass, mandolin) and Mark Craney (drums), along with guest performer Eddie Jobson – a Roxy Music alumnus – on keyboard, synthesizer and electric violin.

For this new collection, the album has been expanded with five unreleased tracks from the recording sessions, including a different take of the single “Working John, Working Joe,” an extended version of “Crossfire” and the outtake “Coruisk.”  

Original Album Steven Wilson Stereo Remix CD/ LP:

    “Crossfire”
    “Fylingdale Flyer”
    “Working John, Working Joe”
    “Black Sunday”

    “Protect And Survive”
    “Batteries Not Included”
    “Uniform”
    “4.W.D. (Low Ratio)”
    “The Pine Marten’s Jig”
    “And Further On”

Associated Tracks Steven Wilson Stereo Remix CD only:

    “Crossfire” (Extended Version)
    “Working John, Working Joe” (Take 4)
    “Cheerio” (Early Version)
    “Coruisk”
    “Slipstream Intro”