Jethro Tull Launches "Still Living in the Past": Remastered Box Set Exploring Iconic Tracks

Jethro Tull is set to expand its historical offering with the release of "Still Living in the Past," a six-disc box set scheduled for July 11, 2025, through Parlophone/Warner Music. This deluxe edition breathes new life into the celebrated 1972 compilation "Living in the Past," blending Steven Wilson’s meticulous remixes with rare demos and live performances, charting a pivotal era of the band's evolution.

The set includes five CDs of remastered and remixed versions of tracks recorded between 1968 and 1971. Key highlights include updated renditions of iconic songs like “A Song For Jeffrey,” “Living In The Past,” and the unreleased mix of “Locomotive Breath (Unplugged).” Furthermore, the collection features never-before-heard tracks and alternate takes, offering fresh perspectives on Jethro Tull’s stylistic experimentation. Steven Wilson also reconstructed the band’s iconic November 4, 1970, Carnegie Hall concert in stereo and 5.1 surround sound, marking its debut official release.

In addition to its audio offerings, the box set includes a Blu-ray disc packed with high-resolution audio files and remixes in DTS 5.1 surround. Fans will find four promotional video clips from 1970 and 1971, showcasing the band’s visual aesthetic alongside their distinct sonic identity. The project underlines Jethro Tull’s richness in acoustic intricacies, with multi-channel recordings shedding greater depth and nuance on Ian Anderson’s celebrated mandolin and acoustic guitar arrangements.

As Anderson shared, this reissue was crafted with both nostalgia and precision, presenting a collection that embodies the band's deep-rooted creativity and genre-defying approach from its formative years. Intended for U.S. and European audiences at its inception, these recordings reveal their enduring resonance, even as Anderson fondly recalls the vivid clarity with which he remembers composing them over half a century ago.

Ultimately, "Still Living in the Past" serves not only as a retrospective marvel but also a technical feat, preserving Jethro Tull’s legacy across generations. With carefully restored mixes complemented by exclusive content never previously released, this collection reaffirms the band's significance in expanding the boundaries of classical rock while maintaining the warmth of its acoustic soul. For long-time audiophiles and new listeners alike, it's a profound dive into music history reimagined for the modern age.