[2018-11-09] Jethro Tull "This Was (50th Anniv. Edition)" 3CD/1DVD box set incl. Steven Wilson surround mixes (Rhino)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:38 am

Description
3CD/DVD collection expands the legendary band’s 1968 debut with Steven Wilson remix of the original, Plus Rare Recordings And New mixes.

Highlights include:

* Original album and bonus tracks remixed in stereo by Steven Wilson
* Live BBC sessions recorded in 1968
* Original mono mix and original 1968 U.K. stereo mix
* Original album and bonus tracks remixed by Steven Wilson in 4.1 DTS and AC3 Dolby Digital surround and 96/24 LPCM stereo
* Flat transfer of the 1968 stereo remix
* Presented in a case-bound DVD book filled with an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson, plus rare and unseen photographs

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. My Sunday Feeling (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
2. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
3. Beggar's Farm (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
4. Move On Alone (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
5. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
6. Dharma For One (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
7. It's Breaking Me Up (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
8. Cat's Squirrel (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
9. A Song For Jeffrey (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
10. Round (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
11. Love Story (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
12. A Christmas Song (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
13. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Take 1) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix]
14. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Faster Version) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix]
15. Move On Alone (Flute Version) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix]
16. Ultimate Confusion (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)

[CD2]
1. So Much Trouble (BBC Sessions)
2. My Sunday Feeling (BBC Sessions)
3. Serenade To A Cuckoo (BBC Sessions)
4. Cat's Squirrel (BBC Sessions)
5. A Song For Jeffrey (BBC Sessions)
6. Love Story (BBC Sessions)
7. Stormy Monday (BBC Sessions)
8. Beggar's Farm (BBC Sessions)
9. Dharma For One (BBC Sessions)
10. A Song For Jeffrey (Original Mono Mix)
11. One For John Gee (Original Mono Mix)
12. Someday The Sun Won't Shine For You (Faster Version) [Original Mono Mix]
13. Love Story (Original Mono Mix)
14. A Christmas Song (Original Mono Mix)
15. Sunshine Day
16. Aeroplane
17. Blues For The 18th
18. Love Story (1969 US Promo Single Stereo Mix for FM Radio Airplay)
19. US FM Radio Spot #1
20. US FM Radio Spot #2

[CD3]
1. My Sunday Feeling (Original Stereo Mix)
2. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Original Stereo Mix)
3. Beggar's Farm (Original Stereo Mix)
4. Move On Alone (Original Stereo Mix)
5. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Original Stereo Mix)
6. Dharma For One (Original Stereo Mix)
7. It's Breaking Me Up (Original Stereo Mix)
8. Cat's Squirrel (Original Stereo Mix)
9. A Song For Jeffrey (Original Mono Mix)
10. Round (Original Stereo Mix)
11. My Sunday Feeling (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
12. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
13. Beggar's Farm (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
14. Move On Alone (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
15. Serenade To A Cuckoo (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
16. Dharma For One (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
17. It's Breaking Me Up (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
18. Cat's Squirrel (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
19. A Song For Jeffrey (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)
20. Round (2008 Remastered Version - Mono)

[DVD]
1. My Sunday Feeling (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
2. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
3. Beggar's Farm (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
4. Move On Alone (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
5. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
6. Dharma For One (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
7. It's Breaking Me Up (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
8. Cat's Squirrel (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
9. A Song For Jeffrey (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
10. Round (Steven Wilson 4.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
11. Love Story (Steven Wilson 5.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
12. A Christmas Song (Steven Wilson 5.1 Surround Sound Mix in DTS and Dolby Digital)
13. My Sunday Feeling (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
14. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
15. Beggar's Farm (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
16. Move On Alone (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
17. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
18. Dharma For One (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
19. It's Breaking Me Up (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
20. Cat's Squirrel (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
21. A Song For Jeffrey (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
22. Round (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
23. Love Story (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
24. A Christmas Song (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
25. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Take 1) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24]
26. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Faster Version) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24]
27. Move On Alone (Flute Version) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24]
28. Ultimate Confusion (Steven Wilson Stereo Remix 96/24)
29. My Sunday Feeling (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
30. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
31. Beggar's Farm (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
32. Move On Alone (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
33. Serenade To A Cuckoo (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
34. Dharma For One (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
35. It's Breaking Me Up (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
36. Cat's Squirrel (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
37. A Song For Jeffrey (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)
38. Round (Original 1969 US stereo mix 96/24)

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-21

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:40 am

Those of you who pointed out in the Stormwatch thread that This Was should really be the next Jethro Tull album to receive a Steven Wilson remix, here's your Christmas gift for being right.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Linda wrote:

Those of you who pointed out in the Stormwatch thread that This Was should really be the next Jethro Tull album to receive a Steven Wilson remix, here's your Christmas gift for being right.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

As long as Wilson keeps redoing Tull albums, I'm buying.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

After VAT removal, Order Total: £39.74 = $51.21. A bit high so will see what happens w/ US pricing.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Very interested, I would have preferred to see the BBC stuff in 96/24 rather than the "Original 1969 US stereo mix" but once the price becomes reasonable I'm sure I'll be in.

Old Man Of Oy · 13 Jan 2014

Aw, flipping nora! Just when I thought I might have some spare cash left over for the family's Christmas presents after all the music I was having to buy before December...

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

Rick A wrote:

After VAT removal, Order Total: £39.74 = $51.21. A bit high so will see what happens w/ US pricing.

That is way too much given prices of past titles IMO. Lots of time for a "deal".

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Excellent price reduction. Pre-ordered from Amazon UK! $33.45. :yay:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-21

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I came up with $36.78 shipped (+ Visa Fees). I'm going to wait a bit longer & see how the exchange rate trends & pricing trends look.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:40 am

We now have the cover image and description in the first post. The USA pre-order link has become active, but the UK price is still better:

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-21

eelkiller · **Joined:** 10 Dec 2006 **Posts:** 1681

I ordered it at the new low price at ".uk". Price guarantee plus the ability to cancel if something better comes along made the decision easy.

Mr Fuse · 01 Dec 2006

VIA Steven Wilson Remixes Facebook page:

The latest remix in the series of Jethro Tull deluxe editions is the band's brilliant debut album This Was, which will be re-released upon it's 50th anniversary as a 3CD/DVD set.

This Was: The 50th Anniversary Edition features my remix of the original 10 track album in stereo and surround sound, as well as the classic Love Story / Christmas Song single, and 4 previously unissued out-takes mixed from the session reels for the first time. CD2 includes BBC session recordings and other bonus tracks, whilst CD3 includes the original album mix in both stereo and mono. All of this is presented in the now standard case-bound DVD book filled with an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson, plus rare and unseen photographs.

As the album was originally recorded on 4 track, you can imagine that creating a surround mix was a challenge. However, I believe something quite immersive was achieved (how it was done is explained in detail in the book) and I think surround fans will be pleasantly surprised how effective the mix is. Despite this, I did limit the channel assignment to only 4.1, not making use of the centre channel on this occasion. The exception is the post-album single Love Story / Christmas Song which appears in 5.1, since it was recorded on 8 track and therefore presented greater possibilities.

The 4 disc deluxe 50th anniversary edition of This Was will be released on 9th November by Parlophone / RHINO. As always this is a one-off pressing (many of the previous deluxe Jethro Tull editions are now sold out).

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

I definitely want. I think my price point to bite is going to be $25 shipped (I do have Prime at the moment) + tax which translates to just under $28.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:07 am

EveryWAN, check out the packshot we now have in the first post. They're maintaining a consistent design for this series, so This Was will match the other Tull sets done by Steven Wilson. Picture them all lined up in a row on one shelf.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

They need to reissue Benefit in a book format.

Well… I need them to do that.

Rock'n'Roll Elitist · **Joined:** 31 Jul 2007 **Posts:** 415

ABOUT TIME!!! My personal fave Tull. I was scared for a minute This Was would forever be passed by.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Beachy wrote:

They need to reissue Benefit in a book format.

Well… I need them to do that.

They are indeed doing that with Benefit, but Stormwatch is up first next year.

I believe Benefit will be in 2020.

I believe that will be it for Wilson, buy maybe Jakko takes over after that, because the 80s and 90s albums deserve the treatment too.

I do Wilson loves Broadsword, so maybe he changes his mind.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

Cool. Thanks, I.P.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:14 pm

This is now available for pre-order from all three Amazon sites:

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GRLPXRW/?tag=imwan-21

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Rock'n'Roll Elitist wrote:

ABOUT TIME!!! My personal fave Tull. I was scared for a minute This Was would forever be passed by.

I agree, the material on this and a new Quad mix will mind blowing. And welcome back Rock'n'Roll Elitist. We haven't heard from you in a well.

[2018-11-09] Jethro Tull "This Was (50th Anniv. Edition)" 3CD/1DVD box set incl. Steven Wilson surround mixes (Rhino)

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