IAN ANDERSON SHARES UNBOXING VIDEO OF NEW 8314 BOXED COLLECTION

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For Immediate Release

JETHRO TULL LEGEND IAN ANDERSON SHARES UNBOXING VIDEO OF NEW 8314 BOXED COLLECTION AHEAD OF RELEASE ON AUGUST 23, 2024

10LP BOXSET INCLUDES MULTIPLE FIRST-TIME VINYL RELEASES OF JETHRO TULL FRONTMAN’S SOLO WORK

WATCH THE UNBOXING VIDEO HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzM3nUS-Hos

In preparation for the release of his highly anticipated new collection 8314 Boxed, celebrated solo artist and Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has shared an exclusive unboxing video. Now available for viewing, the video offers fans a glimpse into the beautifully presented and meticulously curated 10LP box set that will officially be released on August 23rd through reissue specialist label Madfish.

A comprehensive anthology that spans Anderson’s illustrious solo career, 8314 Boxed features multiple first-time vinyl releases of classic Ian Anderson solo albums and showcases the depth and diversity of Anderson’s musical journey beyond his tenure with Jethro Tull.

PRE-ORDER 8314 BOXED RELEASED ON 23RD AUGUST
https://iananderson.lnk.to/8314

• Includes exclusive first-time vinyl releases of Divinities: Twelve Dances with God, The Secret Language of Birds (2LP), and Rupi's Dance (2LP)
• Walk Into Light, Divinities: Twelve Dances with God and Homo Erraticus remastered at half speed by Air Studio
• Roaming in the Gloaming LP offers previously unreleased live recordings from 1995-2007
• Beautiful side D etchings on 3 of the 10 records
• 96-page book with foreword by Ian Anderson, extensive liner notes by Paul Sexton and exclusive pictures

WATCH THE BOXED 8314 TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPmRe9dJbO4

“Hey, but someone has to try oddball things, don’t they? Might as well be me...” - Ian Anderson

Ian Anderson’s solo albums explore different sonic landscapes and instrumental line-ups, each record in this boxset standing as a testament to his versatility. From the electronic experimentation in Walk Into Light and the profound narratives of Homo Erraticus, to the acoustic serenity of The Secret Language of Birds, these albums are a reflection of Anderson's unending creativity and his ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical styles into cohesive, captivating works.

A word from Ian Anderson on 8314 Boxed:
"Since 1983, I have made a few solo albums, not as dissatisfaction with fellow musicians or the group identity but usually just to try something a bit different, whether sonically, stylistically or in terms of instrumental line-up. These records all stand out for me as being quite different from each other and in some ways demonstrate a broader depth of my songwriting. The flute instrumental Divinities record is one of my favourites to this day.”

“Hey, but someone has to try oddball things, don’t they? Might as well be me...” - Ian Anderson

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

[Dave (in MA)]

I wonder if the live material will be available as a standalone digital download for those of us who aren't vinyl fetishists and who already own the rest of the albums on CD?

[Garyhead]

Amazon has just discounted this release 10% for release next month. (2 weeks) The third-party seller adds $18.10 for shipping on top of sales tax! Maybe the downward price point will continue. It's Still Too Expensive.

[Garyhead]

Ok. Popped up on Amazon today.... 21% off! It's a third party seller.....Deep Discount online. Not available on the Deep Discount website, only through Amazon. 4 copies available.
$298.44 + $3.99 shipping.....then add your state sales tax.

MSRP is $379.99......that's $81.55 off.

[Dave (in MA)]

I'd be perfectly happy with being able to fondle the digital download of the live stuff, but no sign of one so far.

[Garyhead]

The product has shipped. $3.99 to ship 10 LP’s is quite reasonable.

[Harbottle]

I bought this from Burning Shed, which was far cheaper than everyone else in the UK.

It's a nice set, with a big booklet that will take up some time to read through.

I already have Homo Erraticus on vinyl (The only Tull related album that I dislike, I just don't know why. There's something about it.) and an old copy of Walk into Light, so the rest is all new.

Haven't listened to TAAB2 for years, so really enjoyed listening to it on vinyl. Next up will be Divinities, which I haven't listened to for decades.

I can see why IA did some of these as solo albums, WiL is an experiment with synths, Divinities more like classical, and the other two are acoustic albums.

But TAAB2 and HE... don't sound any different to Tull albums, except they are missing MB.

[Garyhead]

Arrived today via UPS (days early….sig required). I’ll second the build quality of tha Madfish release. Sat and read the book in one sitting! I like the way they wove together the creation of these albums between Tull albums / tours. I had Walk Into Light on vinyl when released in 83… then later TAAB2 and HE. So, some overlap. Going through the lyric sheets I realized I have something from each of these albums in my Tull Playlist that I’ve been listening to for decades! Will look through the LP’s to see if there is a serial # for these sets…I see hand-etched numbers on each disc.

I was going to pass on this when first announced due to the high price……found the sale and jumped on it. Glad I did. Who knows, maybe y’all will be snagging a copy for 1/2 MSRP in a year…..but then again, remember all those Tull album cover art prints released a couple years ago?….they have Never been discounted.

Oh, and Jed? You’ve just been out-fondled!