Originally released on 10th April 1982 we will be releasing Deluxe editions of JETHRO TULL’s The Broadsword And The Beast On 1st September 2023. The Broadsword And The Beast - The 40th Anniversary Monster Edition will be released as a 5CD + 3DVD set including a 164 page book with interviews with band members, a track by track annotation by Ian Anderson, an interview with sleeve illustrator Iain McCaig, an extensive interview with studio and live sound engineer Leigh Mantle, a recreation of the 1982 tour programme and touring schedule, and rare photos and memorabilia. The set will include ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ A Steven Wilson stereo remix , Associated Recordings, Demo Recordings, the Original 1981 Master Mixes and Live In Germany 1982. While the 4 LP set (one a double LP) in a card slipcase will feature a 28 page 12x12 booklet and include The Broadsword And The Beast (Steven Wilson remix of original LP), Double-Edged Sword (Steven Wilson mixes of additional Broadsword recordings March 1981 to January 1982) plus The Maison Rouge Demos.
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September 1, 2023
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