Jethro Tull - This Was (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Gatefold)

Jethro Tull – This Was is Jethro Tull's debut album, originally released in 1968. Here the band is still deeply rooted in the blues – with Ian Anderson's flute, Mick Abrahams' guitar and earthy grooves, before they headed toward progressive rock. It features “My Sunday Feeling”, “Beggar's Farm”, “Serenade To A Cuckoo” and “A Song For Jeffrey”.

On offer is a German reissue on Chrysalis (202 656) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis – 202 656
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock – more in Blues Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Close to NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. My Sunday Feeling (3:38)
2. Some Day The Sun Won't Shine For You (2:42)
3. Beggar's Farm (4:19)
4. Move On Alone (2:00)
5. Serenade To A Cuckoo (6:01)

Side B

1. Dharma For One (4:11)
2. It's Breaking Me Up (4:56)
3. Cat's Squirrel (5:36)
4. A Song For Jeffrey (3:18)
5. Round (0:50)

Personnel

Ian Anderson (Flute, Harmonica, Piano, Vocals), Mick Abrahams (Guitar, Vocals), Glenn Cornick (Bass Guitar), Clive Bunker (Drums), Jethro Tull (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on Chrysalis (202 656) in a gatefold sleeve. The album was originally released in 1968.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “My Sunday Feeling”, “Beggar's Farm”, “Serenade To A Cuckoo”, “Dharma For One” and “A Song For Jeffrey”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Blues Rock collection.