Jethro Tull Releases ‘Broadsword and the Beast’ 40th Anniversary Edition
by Best Classic Bands Staff
Ian Anderson (Photo: Martyn Goddard; used with permission)
Jethro Tull have issued a 40th Anniversary deluxe edition of their 14th album, The Broadsword and the Beast. Originally released in 1982, the ground-breaking album captivated fans with its distinctive blend of rock, folk, and progressive influences. The album’s masterful storytelling, accompanied by Ian Anderson’s unmistakable flute melodies, garnered critical acclaim and has become a fan favorite over the years. The title arrived via Rhino/Parlophone on September 1, 2023, as a Monster Edition with 5-CDs and 3-DVDs and a 4-LP vinyl edition.
The 40th Anniversary deluxe edition, announced on July 5, includes new mixes from Steven Wilson, demos, rough mixes, 1982 live recordings, and Jethro Tull Broadsword album sessions from 1981. Jethro Tull‘s lineup at the time featured Anderson on lead vocals and flute, Martin Barre on guitar, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, mandolin and backing vocals, Peter-John Vettese on keyboards, piano, synthesizer and backing vocals, and Gerry Conway on drums and percussion. The original album was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith.
In a Facebook post, Wilson noted that the collection includes 28 additional studio tracks. And Anderson shared an unboxing video on his birthday, August 10.
Ian Anderson unboxes The Broadsword & The Beast 40th anniversary edition. You can pre-order yours now https://t.co/ryvHiucFKp pic.twitter.com/P2hhzPOMRD
— Jethro Tull (@jethrotull) August 10, 2023
Jethro Tull The Broadsword and the Beast Monster Edition 5-CD + 3-DVD
Disc 1 – The Broadsword and The Beast – Steven Wilson remix
Disc 2 – Early 1981 Sessions – Steven Wilson remix
Disc 3 – Demo recordings
Disc 4 – Live in Germany 1982
Disc 5 – Live in Germany 1982
DVD 1 – Album remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 5.1 surround sound
DVD 2 – Associated recordings remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 5.1 surround sound
DVD 3 – Live in Germany remixed to 96/24 LPCM stereo, DTS and 4.1 surround sound
Related: Our 2023 interview with Ian Anderson on Tull’s past, present and future
See the track listing below the Amazon links.
Monster Edition Track Listing For Discs 1-5
Disc: 1
1 Beastie
2 Clasp
3 Fallen On Hard Times
4 Flying Colours
5 Slow Marching Band
6 Broadsword
7 Pussy Willow
8 Watching Me, Watching You
9 Seal Driver
10 Cheerio
11 Fallen On Hard Times (1st Master, Dec ’81 Sessions)
12 Beastie (2nd Master, Dec ’81 Sessions)
13 Fallen On Hard Times (2nd Master, Dec ’81 Sessions)
14 Seal Driver (1st Master, Dec ’81 Sessions)
15 Cheerio (Ensemble Vocal Version)
16 Jack-A-Lynn
17 Beastie Shouts!
Disc: 2
1 Roland’s Entry (Instrumental)
2 Lights Out
3 The Curse (Version 1)
4 The Curse (Version 2)
5 Too Many Too
6 Calafel (Instrumental)
7 I’m Your Gun
8 No Step
9 Down at the End of Your Road
10 Mayhem Maybe (With 1988 Overdubs)
11 Commons Brawl (With 1993 Overdubs)
12 Return to Calafel (Instrumental)
13 Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow
14 The Swirling Pit (Instrumental)
15 Inverness Sleeper
16 Crew Nights (Combined Version) [with Some 1993 Overdubs]
17 Rhythm in Gold
18 Overhang (With 1988 Overdubs)
19 Jack-A-Lynn (Band Version)
20 Motoreyes
21 Drive On the Young Side of Life (With 1993 Overdubs)
Disc: 3
1 Flying Colours
2 Me, Dinosaur
3 Crew Nights
4 Rhythm in Gold
5 Honest Girl
6 DJ Dream
7 Seal Driver
8 Jack-A-Lynn
9 Fallen On Hard Times
10 Drive On the Young Side of Life
11 Beastie
12 Too Many Too
13 I’m Your Gun
14 Down at the End of Your Road
15 Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow
16 Slow Marching Band
17 Pussy Willow
18 Fallen On Hard Times
19 Theakston Music Festival Advert
Disc: 4
1 Clasp (Live in Germany 1982)
2 Hunting Girl (Live in Germany 1982)
3 Fallen On Hard Times (Live in Germany 1982)
4 Pussy Willow (Live in Germany 1982)
5 Broadsword (Live in Germany 1982)
6 Jack-in-the-green (Live in Germany 1982)
7 One Brown Mouse (Live in Germany 1982)
8 Seal Driver (Live in Germany 1982)
9 Heavy Horses (Live in Germany 1982)
10 Weathercock/Fire at Midnight (Live in Germany 1982)
11 Keyboard Instrumental (Live in Germany 1982)
12 Sweet Dream (Live in Germany 1982)
Disc: 5
1 Flying Colours (Live in Germany 1982)
2 Songs from the Woods (Live in Germany 1982)
3 Watching Me, Watching You (Live in Germany 1982)
4 Band Introductions (Live in Germany 1982)
5 The Swirling Pit (Live in Germany 1982)
6 Pibroch/Black Satin Dancer (Live in Germany 1982)
7 Beastie (Live in Germany 1982)
8 Too Old to Rock ‘N’ Roll: Too Young to Die! (Live in Germany 1982)
9 Aqualung (Live in Germany 1982)
10 Minstrel in the Gallery (Live in Germany 1982)
11 Locomotive Breath/Black Sunday (Live in Germany 1982)
12 Cheerio (Live in Germany 1982)
2 Comments so far
Jump into a conversationI knew as soon as saw this article my husband would be buying the box set and sure enough, he got the email from Best Classic Bands as well as one from Burning Shed and will be ordering from them as he gets a free coaster. I believe he has every release and re-release ever made by Jethro Tull. They are by far, his favorite band.
I had been waiting for this release since 2022! At Last!