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This Was is the debut studio album by the British rock band Jethro Tull, released in October 1968. Recorded at a cost of £1200, it is the only Jethro Tull album with guitarist Mick Abrahams, who was a major influence for the sound and music style of the band's first songs. When the album was released, the band were performing regularly at the Marquee Club in London, where other successful British groups, such as the Rolling Stones and the Who, had started their careers.
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277 releasesVinyl(172)
This Was
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New Zealand“Issued in a front-laminated flipback sleeve. 2nd pressing”
Cat#: RS 6336
This Was
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United Kingdom“Misprint (label hybrid) version, with label side A from This Was and label side B from This Was 1st pressing with rough-textured, pink Island labels with Orange and Black 'bullseye' logo. Laminated gatefold sleeve with ‘wide’ spine. Ins...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
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United Kingdom“Black and orange ‘eye’ logo on pink label variation with "Made in England" and Chrysalis logo. Laminated gatefold sleeve with ‘wide’ spine. On rear sleeve: Chrysalis logo with address "Island Records Ltd., 155 - 157 Oxford Street, Lond...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
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United Kingdom“1st pressing with rough-textured, pink Island labels with Orange and Black 'bullseye' logo - no 'Made In England' on labels. Narrow-spine, front-laminated gatefold sleeve with white upper and lower 'flipbacks' on the inside, unlaminated ...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
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“stereo”
Cat#: 6339 002 · ILPS 9085
Jethro Tull
chevron_rightGamma (4) / Reprise Records
Mexico“Side 1 and side 2 written on cover and label as Cara 1 and Cara 2. Non flipback sleeve”
Cat#: GX 01-340
This Was
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France“First France issue with black and orange ‘eye’ logo on pink label with "Made in France". Comes in export UK gatefold cover. Rim text on disc labels written in French, different to This Was which has rim text in English. © Chrysalis Prod...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
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Colombia“El importe pagado por este disco no autoriza su ejecución pública con fines de lucro. Hecho en Colombia por Discos CBS S.A. bajo licencia. Marcas Registradas”
Cat#: RS6336
This Was
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Germany“Pink label version with bull eye. Pink >i< label version is This Was. This version has 'GEMA/PM' rights society on label side 1, version with 'PM' is This Was Released in a partially laminated gatefold cover incl. giant poster (as state...”
Cat#: 6339 002
Jethro Tull
chevron_rightGamma (4) / Reprise Records
Mexico“Side 1 and side 2 written on cover and label as Cara 1 and Cara 2. Cover is identical to "This Was". The runouts are etched.”
Cat#: GX 01-340
This Was
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United KingdomCat#: ILP 985
This Was
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CanadaCat#: 6336 · RS 6336
This Was
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Sweden“Original copies come in Gatefold cover. Album title is on rear. ℗ 1968 Labels: 'licensed by CHRYSALIS London'.”
Cat#: SLP-3002
This Was
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United States“Gatefold cover. "W7" and ":r" logos on orange/tan labels with A Chrysalis Production logo. Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing A Chrysalis Production Made in U.S.A. 6336 appears on front and spine RS 6336 appears ins...”
Cat#: 6336 · RS 6336
This Was
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Canada“Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Warner Bros, Seven Arts Records of Canada LTD A subsidiary and licensee of Warner Bros Seven Arts Inc, Printed in Canada Gatefold Cover. Tri color label, pink with boat. Deep Groove.”
Cat#: 6336 · RS 6336
This Was
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NetherlandsCat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
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New Zealand“Issued in a front-laminated flipback sleeve. Multi-coloured Reprise label.”
Cat#: RS 6336
This Was
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Canada“1st Canadian issue on "Steamboat" Tri-color: pink, gold and green Reprise label. Gatefold cover. Front cover states Stereo above group name and has Reprise logos "W7" & ":r" Cat# 6336 in upper right corner. Back cover top-left has butter...”
Cat#: RS 6336
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Catalogued on spine as MONO ILP 985 Catalogued on label as STEREO ILPS 9085 A and STEREO ILPS 9085 B Label printed with MADE IN ENGLAND to bottom of Label (both sides) beneath 1968 Has orange, black and pink Bulls eye logo on centre left...”
Cat#: ILP 985 · ILPS 9085
This Was
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PeruCat#: REP 6336
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
Sweden“1st Swedish pressing with black and orange ‘eye’ logo on pink label. Laminated gatefold sleeve. ℗ 1968 Jethro Tull songs published by Chrysalis Music. 'Serenade To A Cuckoo' published by Flamingo Music. Recorded Thursday 13th ...”
Cat#: ILPS-9085
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
France“First France issue with black and orange ‘eye’ logo on pink label with "Made in France". Comes in export UK gatefold cover. Disc labels with rim text in English. A similar version exists with the rim text in French. © Chrysalis Product...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Black and orange ‘eye’ logo on pink label variation with "Made in England" and Chrysalis logo. © Chrysalis Productions Ltd. 1968. Jethro Tull songs published by Chrysalis Music. 'Serenade To A Cuckoo' published by Flamingo Music. ...”
Cat#: ILPS 9085
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“First mono pink island 'orange/black circle eye' 1st issue label. Rough textured labels. Pink island "orange/black circle eye" labels with "Made in England" are from 1969 (as This Was). Laminated gatefold mono cover. Inside gatefold (Un...”
Cat#: ILP 985
CD(66)
This Was
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GermanyCat#: 252 656-222
This Was
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Germany“1st CD pressing West Germany 1985”
Cat#: 252 656-2
This Was
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United Kingdom“made in UK”
Cat#: CCD 1041
This Was
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United Kingdom“First release on CD. Disc made in Japan by JVC for UK This was commenced on Thursday 13th June and finished on Friday 23rd August (1968). This was how we were playing then - but things change. Dont they. ℗ & © 1968 Chrysalis Records...”
Cat#: CCD 1041
This Was
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United Kingdom“made in Japan”
Cat#: CCD 1041
This Was
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United Kingdom“This was commenced on Thursday 13th June and finished on Friday 23rd August (1968). This was how we were playing then - but things change. Dont they. ℗ & © 1968 Chrysalis Records Ltd. First published in the UK by Chrysalis Records Ltd...”
Cat#: CCD 1041
This Was
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United States“Originally released 1968.”
Cat#: F2 21041
This Was
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United States“Recorded Thursday 13th June to Friday 23rd August, 1968 at Sound Techniques Studio, Chelsea, London. Jethro Tull songs published by Chrysalis Music. 'Serenade To A Cuckoo' published by Flamingo Music". USA 1st pressing with Black text”
Cat#: VK 41041
This Was
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Europe“This was commenced on Thursday 13th June and finished on Friday 23rd August (1968). Recorded at Sound Techniques Studio, Chelsea, London. Produced for Chrysalis Productions. Distributed in Europe by RCA/Ariola-Ariola/RCA. Distribué en ...”
Cat#: 252 656 · 252 656-222
This Was
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United Kingdom“no price code”
Cat#: CDP32 10412
This Was
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United States“Originally released 1968.”
Cat#: F2 21041
This Was
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United Kingdom“Jewel case with an 8-page booklet. This was commenced on Thursday 13th June and finished on Friday 23rd August (1968). ℗ & © 1968 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Made in U.K. Track 2 is "Some Day The Sun Won't Shine On You" on CD. Track 3 is ...”
Cat#: CDP 32 1041 2 · CDP32 1041-2
This Was
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Japan“Originally released in 1968. Made in Japan.”
Cat#: TOCP-7813
This Was
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Netherlands“Comes in a papersleeve which looks like a mini-vinyl-cover. Take a look at the Pictures, they'll explain. The disc-label says "made in Holland"”
Cat#: 7243 8 56081 2 4 · 8 56082 2
This Was
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Australia“Originally released in 1968. Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." 'This Was' was recorded at Sound Techniniques Studio, Chelsea, London -- a big sort of greenhouse place. This was commenced on Thursday, 13t...”
Cat#: 7243 5 35459 2 5
This Was
chevron_rightCapitol Records / Chrysalis
United States“Originally released in 1968. Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." 'This Was' was recorded at Sound Techniniques Studio, Chelsea, London -- a big sort of greenhouse place. This was commenced on Thursday...”
Cat#: 7243 5 35459 2 5
This Was
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Europe“Originally released in 1968. Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." (p) 2001 Chrysalis Records Ltd (c) 2001 Chrysalis Records Ltd All songs published by Chrysalis Music except: 'Serenade to a Cuckoo' publish...”
Cat#: 7243 5 35459 2 5
This Was
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Europe“Issued in standard jewel case with black tray and an 8-page booklet. Originally released in 1968. Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." ℗ 2001 Chrysalis Records Ltd © 2001 Chrysalis Records Ltd All songs p...”
Cat#: 5 35459 2 · 535 4592 · 7243 5 35459 2 5
This Was
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Europe“Similar to This Was, except nearly all durations are slightly different. Includes 8-page booklet with liner notes and credits. Originally released in 1968. Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." All songs publ...”
Cat#: 7243 5 35459 2 5
This Was
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Brazil“Note from front cover: "Digitally remastered with bonus tracks." Packed: jewel case with black tray Booklet 8 pages”
Cat#: 352 535459 2 · 535459 2
This Was
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United KingdomCat#: 535 4592
This Was
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Japan“Originally released in 1968. Japanese mini lp replica CD in cardboard gatefold sleeve with Obi strip. Made in Japan.”
Cat#: TOCP-65879
This Was
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JapanCat#: TOCP-65879
This Was
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United StatesCat#: 535 4592
Tape(39)
This Was
chevron_rightReprise Records
United States“early issue similar to an audiopak cart, but manufactured by stereodyne”
Cat#: 8RM 6336
This Was
chevron_rightReprise Records
United StatesCat#: RST 6336-C
This Was
chevron_rightReprise Records
United StatesCat#: M 86336
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records / Playtape
United States“black cartridge with the album cover label.”
Cat#: ILP 985 · No. 1016
This Was
chevron_rightReprise Records
United States“This US cassette release reverses the vinyl album's A and B sides.”
Cat#: CRX 6336
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Jethro Tull - This Was ℗1968. Early U.K. cassette issue released as CIR 15001 by Island Records. There are other two variants: 2nd type "i" logo and 3rd type "i" logo on paper labels.”
Cat#: CIR 15001
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Jethro Tull - This Was ℗1968. Early U.K. cassette issue released as CIR 15001 by Island Records. Variant: 2nd type "i" logo on paper labels. There are other two variants: 1st type "i" logo and 3rd type "i" logo on paper labels.”
Cat#: CIR 15001
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
United Kingdom“Jethro Tull - This Was ℗1968. Early U.K. cassette with CIR 15001 on inlay, and ZCIR 15001 on paper labels. Since "ZC" was the prefix adopted by Precision Tapes Ltd., and this company starting its activity from 1970, ZCIR 15001 version i...”
Cat#: CIR 15001 · ZCIR 15001
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
ItalyCat#: IL-K 719.085 · IL-K 719085
This Was
chevron_rightChrysalis
United States“Issued in green shell with green (cardboard) slipcase. Cartridge sticker label includes tracklisting only, no Album coverart. Sticker label on slipcase contains both Album coverart and tracklist. Program A (9:17) Program B (9:17) P...”
Cat#: M8C 1041
This Was
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Germany“"Also available on LP This Was and 8-Track-Cartridge No. 7776 257" 1973 german cassette release with green Chrysalis paper label. Foldout inlay with tracklist and credits and advertisement for other releases on the back.”
Cat#: 7107 507
This Was
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United States“Issued in green cartridge with green cardboard slipcase. Cartridge label has text only, no cover art. Label on slipcase has cover art and track list. All four programs are 9:17, noted as 1, 2, 3 and 4 on tape and slipcase.”
Cat#: CHR M8C 1041
This Was
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Sweden“Made in Sweden”
Cat#: TC-CHR 1041
This Was
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Germany“"Also available on LP This Was and 8-Track-Cartridge No. 7776 257" 1973 german cassette release with green Chrysalis paper label. Foldout inlay with tracklist and credits and advertisement for other releases on the back. this version h...”
Cat#: 7107 507
This Was
chevron_rightIsland Records
ItalyCat#: 080 1041
This Was
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United States“This US cassette release reverses the vinyl album's A and B sides.”
Cat#: M5C 1041
This Was
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AustraliaCat#: C35207
This Was
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Spain“Fabricado por ARIOLA-EURODISC, S.A. Dolby System Imp. Lujo Met. Nº 6649”
Cat#: D-57.784
This Was
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ColombiaCat#: 05(8851)01749
This Was
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ItalyCat#: CHYK 1041
This Was
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Australia“Release date : 4 December 1989 XDR Quality System.”
Cat#: TC-CHM 321041
This Was
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United States“This US cassette release reverses the vinyl album's A and B sides.”
Cat#: M5C 1041
This Was
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United Kingdom“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with green paper labels.”
Cat#: ZCHR 1041
This Was
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United StatesCat#: PVT-41041
Video(2)
This Was (The 50th Anniversary Edition)
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Europe“[CDs and DVD:] Made in EU. ℗ & © 2018 The copyright of this compilation is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company [CD 1:] stereo [CD 2:] mono* *tracks 18-20 stereo [CD 3:] 1-10 stereo / 11-20 mono No track leng...”
Cat#: 0190295611484
This Was: The 50th Anniversary Edition
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United Kingdom“the 50th anniversary edition”
Cat#: 0190295611484