Reading comments on the Jethro Tull debute it's almost always about the mono, which also is considered rarer and sells for bigger bucks. But this first stereo variation, issued on pink "eye" label only, was withdrawn at about the same time and can be even harder to find. The band wasn't pleased with the outcome so they had it remade for subsequent issues while the initial one was deleted. The new stereo version first showed up on the pink "i" label and became the only official from UK for a very long time. The two sound very dissimilar to me and I've always regarded them as separate mixes, but also seen claims at Steve Hoffman's and other places it's the same ground mix, only differences are they narrowed it and used further EQ for the new one. Be that as it may, but to me the discrepancy is so big it is a true remake one way or another. In a way it reflects the all over change in audio from the label happening about this time. Most early issues - both mono and stereo - used very little of sound altering appliances as compression, limiting or EQ, resulting in wide picture with prominent separation and natural feel. Later on the sound became narrower and more compressed for better total balance and easier listening. This first stereo is still of the old type - very wide giving each performance lots of space and presence. The lack of balance and seemingly more prominent reverb at a few places may disturb some listeners, but to me that's just necessary parts of an otherwise very clear and captivating picture. First US on Reprise tri-color label (RS 6336). Premiere UK had structured label as shown here and laminated fold/out cover with wide spine and flips. (YÖHT*) (ÖSÄP*)
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