Released: 15/02/19
The 50th anniversary edition of This Was, Jethro Tull’s 1968 debut, celebrates the album that launched them as a leading progressive rock band. Recorded before signing a record deal, the album captures their early blues-rock sound just before guitarist Mick Abrahams left. Featuring tracks from their residency at London’s Marquee Club, This Was debuted at #10 on the UK charts, marking the band’s breakthrough.