[2021-04-16] Jethro Tull "A (40th Anniversary A La Mode Edition)" 3CD/3DVD box set (Chrysalis)

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

Description
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of one of Jethro Tull’s most radical musical departures, a 3CD/3DVD casebound book deluxe edition of A.

The album introduced a different sound and a new line-up including Dave Pegg and Eddie Jobson (who features prominently on keyboards and violin).

Originally intended as a solo record by Ian Anderson, the album’s single-letter title refers to the studio tapes, which were marked “A” for Anderson. When the album was completed, the group’s label Chrysalis insisted that it be credited to Jethro Tull.

Including:

* The original album and associated recordings remixed in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 Surround, and stereo 96/24 LPCM by Steven Wilson
* A full concert from the LA Sports Arena recorded in August 1980 mixed by Steven Wilson in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 Surround, and stereo 96/24 LPCM
* A flat transfer of the original 1980 master at 96/24 LPCM stereo
* Five unreleased tracks from the recording sessions (including the unreleased track Coruisk)
* A DVD of the Slipstream video remixed by Steven Wilson in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 Surround, and stereo 96/24 LPCM
* A book filled with an extensive history of the album, track-by-track annotations by Ian Anderson, rare photographs and more.

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

[tracklisting]CD1: Original Album and Associated Tracks
(Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
1. “Crossfire”
2. “Fylingdale Flyer”
3. “Working John, Working Joe”
4. “Black Sunday”
5. “Protect And Survive”
6. “Batteries Not Included”
7. “Uniform”
8. “4.W.D. (Low Ratio)”
9. “The Pine Marten’s Jig”
10. “And Further On”

Associated Tracks
11. “Crossfire” (Extended Version)
12. “Working John, Working Joe” (Take 4)
13. “Cheerio” (Early Version)
14. “Coruisk”
15. “Slipstream Intro”

CD2: Live at the LA Sports Arena 1980 (Pt 1)
(Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
1. “Slipstream Intro”
2. “Black Sunday”
3. “Crossfire”
4. “Songs From The Wood”
5. “Hunting Girl”
6. “The Pine Marten’s Jig”
7. “Working John, Working Joe”
8. “Heavy Horses”
9. Band Instrumental Intro
10. “Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day”
11. “Instrumental” (including flute solo)

CD3: Live at the LA Sports Arena 1980 (Pt 2)
(Steven Wilson Stereo Remix)
1. Trio Instrumental
2. Keyboard solo
3. “Batteries Not Included”
4. “Uniform” (including drum solo instrumental)
5. “Protect and Survive” (including violin solo)
6. “Bungle In The Jungle”
7. Guitar Solo/Bass solo intro to encore
8. “Aqualung”
9. “Locomotive Breath”/Instrumental/”Black Sunday” (reprise)

DVD 1: Original Album and Associated Tracks (Audio Only)
Contains Steven Wilson’s 2020 remix of the album and 5 associated tracks in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 surround, and stereo 96/24 LPCM. Flat transfers of the original LP master in 96/24 LPCM

DVD 2: Live At The LA Sports Arena November 1980 (Audio Only)
Contains Steven Wilson’s 2020 mix of the concert in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 surround and stereo 96/24 LPCM

DVD 3: Slipstream Video (Audiovisual)
With audio tracks remixed by Steven Wilson in DTS and Dolby AC 3, 5.1 surround and stereo 96/24 LPCM[/tracklisting]

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WS2W98V/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08WS2W98V/?tag=imwanca-20

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WS2W98V/?tag=imwan-21

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

Oh yes!

This is glorious news!

I have the LA show on cassette from a radio broadcast and it was awesome.

Jobson added a lot to the band's sound during this transitional phase.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:49 pm

Now pre-orderable in the USA:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WS2W98V/?tag=imwan-20

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

Pre-ordered.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

Yep, I'm in. I saw Tull on this tour (my first and only) and I was blown away. I knew it wasn't classic Tull but was pleased all the same.

Dr. Chris Evil · 26 Jul 2006

And to think this started out as an Ian Anderson solo album.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

Dr. Chris Evil wrote:

And to think this started out as an Ian Anderson solo album.

It definitely has its quirky songs. There's a couple that I detest, but the good songs really outweigh the crap ones. Crossfire, Fylingdale Flyer, and Black Sunday are the cream of the crop here.

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

Glad to see the releases continue. Still not available to order in Canada, hopefully soon.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Ordered from amazon USA

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

Great news that Benefit will also “benefit” from the box treatment and will be out this fall and Broadsword and the Beast (yeah!) will be out next year.

Bring out every Chrysalis release I say!

There is no better remix series than these.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

There is no better remaster series than these.

No doubt. I have every Wilson remix in either box form or single disc. They all sound better than they ever did.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

If you want to hear what Steven Wilson can do with mastering and 5.1, listen to his new album. He really is the master of “remastering” or mastering in general.

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

I had to fix what I said because these are rarely remastered.

It’s his remixes that are astounding.

Peter Mew did a great job when these were remastered but I’m not sure if they use his or the original masters.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Bring out every Chrysalis release I say!

I'll give them $300 today if they need me to help crowdfund The Broadsword and the Beast,
Under Wraps, Crest of a Knave, Rock Island, Roots to Branches, and Benefit.

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

Beachy wrote:

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

Bring out every Chrysalis release I say!

I'll give them $300 today if they need me to help crowdfund The Broadsword and the Beast,
Under Wraps, Crest of a Knave, Rock Island, Roots to Branches, and Benefit.

These have sold extremely well, so I hope there’s no need to crowdfund.

But I’m with ya because those are great albums (aside from Under Wraps, though that was an interesting experiment).

The remasters on those were badly lacking rare tracks, so they can beef them up.

Adding the Philly show from Thanksgiving Eve 1987 for Crest Of A Knave would be great because I was at that show and it was the best Tull gig I ever saw and it was a popular radio broadcast.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

I'd love to see a 5.1 mix done of the 25th anniversary re-recordings of classic Tull songs. Those tracks sound stunning and would be amazing in 5.1, Ian Andersons voice isn't brilliant but the music is.

The Human Top · **Joined:** 29 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 1114

I shouldn't love Tull. I don't listen to much progressive rock. But when I was 8 or 9 I discovered "Heavy Horses" and it just stuck. That's still my favorite album of theirs, but I like the whole catalogue and I'm looking forward to "A" being released in this format.

I had been hoping that some of the unreleased songs would include early versions of songs like "The Clasp" or "Seal Driver"--stuff that would sound interesting with Mark Craney's drumming. I see Cheerio is here, but if it's anything like the Broadsword version it will be short and minimal.

"Protect and Survive" is one of the most underrated Jethro Tull songs EVER.

Mark MN · 13 Aug 2012

Anybody get it yet and listen? As usual, this sounds stupendous. The remaster from a few years ago sucks compared to this. I've only listened to the A remix so far. I may comment on the live discs later on.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

Yes the packaging is great once again and it does sound stupendous. Some are saying this is the best surround mix yet by SW.

Now I actually never owned this album on lp or CD up till now (I had stopped collecting Tull after Heavy Horses) so this is a revelation for me.

Beachy · 18 Sep 2005

I got mine a couple of days ago, but haven't been able to listen yet.

The Human Top · **Joined:** 29 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 1114

Silly little question, but is the bonus track "Cheerio" like the one on Broadsword? Short and sweet? I'm assuming yes, but just curious.

sprinter77 · 30 Mar 2011

For some reason this has not yet been made available in a digital format. Not sure why since the Wilson remixes usually are.

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