"Living in the past" is packaged as a gatefold double LP album, has a thick quality cardboard cover and includes a 20 page 12" photo booklet with colour photos of Jethro Tull as well as detailed information on the band. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.
Music Genre: |
Progressive Rock Music |
Collector's info: |
This gatefold double LP album has a thick quality cardboard cover and includes a 20 page 12" photo booklet with colourphotos of Jethro Tull as well as detail information on the band
|
Album Production information: |
The album: "JETHRO TULL - Living in the Past Gatefold" was produced by: Terry Ellis, Ian Anderson Remoxing Engineer(s): Robin Black Robin Black ( Producer, Sound Engineer ) active since the mid-1970s as sound engineer and producer for British music bands. He has worked on early albums for the British bands : "Blodwyn Pig" "Black Sabbath" and "Jethro Tull" . This album was remixed at: Morgan Studio, London, England Album cover design: CCS |
Record Label Information: |
Chrysalis / Island Records 85 751 XT |
Media Format: |
12" Double LP total weight 700 gram |
Year & Country: |
1972 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Jethro Tull Living in the past |
|
Track Listing of: Jethro Tull Living in the past |
|
---
Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone )
---
---
---
---
ISLAND / CHrysalis Records 85 751 XT Record Label Details
The release of "A" coincided with a seismic shift in the music scene. The punk and new wave movements were challenging the dominance of established rock acts. Jethro Tull, under the visionary leadership of frontman Ian Anderson
Learn moreJethro Tull's "Aqualung" (1971) is a landmark of progressive rock. The album's gritty themes, musical virtuosity, and controversial cover art solidified its iconic status.
- Aqualung UK 1st Issue ( 1971 England ) - Aqualung (1971 UK England) - Aqualung (1973, France ) - Aqualung (Chrysalis Records, Germany) - Aqualung (1971, Germany) - Aqualung (1981, Italy)"Benefit" saw Jethro Tull further embracing the progressive rock movement. Complex song structures, unconventional time signatures, and the integration of classical influences became more pronounced than ever before. T
- Benefit UK (1970, England) - Benefit ( Green Chrysalis, Germany ) - Benefit (Pink Island, Germany)The early 1980s saw the rise of synthesizers as a dominant force in popular music. Jethro Tull, under Ian Anderson's guidance, sought to integrate these electronic elements into their sound, creating a fascinating sonic
- Broadsword And The Beast (1982, Germany & Netherlands) - Broadsword and the Beast (1982, Germany) -The Broadsword and the Beast (1982, Holland)"Crest of a Knave" received mixed reviews upon its release, but was a commercial success for the band. It was Jethro Tull's first album to reach the top ten in the UK charts and also received a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock
Learn more"Heavy Horses" is the eleventh studio album by Jethro Tull, released on 10 April 1978. It is considered the second album in a trilogy of folk-rock albums by Jethro Tull, although folk music's influence is evident
Learn more"Live Bursting Out" showcases Jethro Tull's energetic and powerful live performance, with Ian Anderson's flute playing, Martin Barre's guitar work, and the tight rhythm section of John Evan and Barriemore Barlow.
- Live Bursting Out (1978, Germany) - Live Bursting Out (1978, USA )Two different versions of "Living in the Past", notice that the artwork on the inner pages is also different.
- Living in the Past (Island Records) - Living in the Past (Chrysalis Records)"Minstrel in the Gallery" marked a departure from the band's traditional folk-rock sound and features a more progressive rock and classical music influence. It was produced by Ian Anderson and was recorded at Morgan Studios
Learn more"Passion Play" is also remembered for its challenging and controversial lyrics, which deal with complex spiritual and philosophical themes. Despite this, the album was a commercial success for Jethro Tull and is regarded as a classic
Learn more"Rock Island" is the thirteenth studio album by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1989. It was produced by Ian Anderson and was recorded in England and Germany. The album features a mix of rock, blues, and folk
Learn moreThe album was produced by Ian Anderson, the creative force behind Jethro Tull. Anderson's signature vocals, along with his skillful flute playing, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and cymbals, contribute to the unique sound of the record
Learn more"Stand Up" was a decisive departure from the more blues-oriented style of Jethro Tull's debut, "This Was". This sophomore effort saw Ian Anderson embrace a wider array of influences.
- Stand Up Pop-Up (1969, England) - Stand Up (Europe) -Stand Up Pop-Up (1969, Germany) - Stand Up (1969, UK)The late 1970s were turbulent globally. Economic uncertainty, energy crises, and the lingering pessimism following the Vietnam War all cast a long shadow. "Stormwatch" reflects these anxieties.
- StormWatch (1979, Germany) - Storm Watch (1979, Netherlands) - Storm Watch (1979, UK)Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick" album famously featured a 12-page newspaper cover, a satirical nod to concept albums. The music is a single, continuous prog-rock epic, showcasing the band's instrumental virtuosity and lyrical wit.
- Thick as Brick Fold Out Newspaper (1972, France) - Thick as Brick (Newspaper, Germany) - Thick as a Brick (Germany)Jethro Tull's iconic concept album "Thick as a Brick" was also released as a 7" picture sleeve single, featuring edited versions of "Part I" and "Part II". This single offers a condensed snapshot of the album's sprawling prog-rock ambition.
Learn more"This Was" is the debut album by the rock band "Jethro Tull", released in 1968. Recorded at a cost of only £1200 GBP, the album received generally favourable reviews and sold well upon its release
- This Was (1968, UK ) - This Was (1968, Germany)Jethro Tull's "Too Old To Rock 'n' Roll..." Germany exists in two versions: one with a solid green label, the other with a white and light blue label. These likely represent different pressings of the album.
Learn more - Too Old Too Rock 'n' Roll (Green Record Label) - Too Old Too Rock 'n' Roll (White & Blue Record Label ))"Under Wraps" features tracks such as "Lap of Luxury," " European Legacy," and "Fly by Night," which showcase Jethro Tull's willingness to experiment with new musical styles and technologies.
Learn more"War Child" features tracks such as "Bungle in the Jungle," "Only Solitaire," and "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day," which showcase Jethro Tull's unique blend of progressive rock, folk, and hard rock.
Learn more