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Thick As A Brick (40th Anniversary Special Edition) [Original recording remastered, Special Edition]

Jethro TullAudio CD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)


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Early in 1968, a group of young British musicians, born from the ashes of various failed regional bands gathered together in hunger, destitution and modest optimism in Luton, North of London. With a common love of Blues and an appreciation, between them, of various other music forms, they started to win over a small but enthusiastic audience in the various pubs and clubs of Southern England. ... Read more in Amazon's Jethro Tull Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 6, 2012)
  • Original Release Date: 2012
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Original recording remastered, Special Edition
  • Label: Chrysalis Records
  • ASIN: B008S6B480
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,658 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Thick As A Brick (Part 1) (2012 Remix) 22:45
2. Thick As A Brick (Part 2) (2012 Remix) 21:07
Disc: 2
1. Thick As A Brick (Part 1) (5.1 Mix DTS & Dolby Digital) 22:45
2. Thick As A Brick (Part 2) (5.1 Mix DTS & Dolby Digital) 21:07
3. Thick As A Brick (Part 1) (2012 Remix) 22:45
4. Thick As A Brick (Part 2) (2012 Remix) 21:07
5. Thick As A Brick (Part 1) 22:45
6. Thick As A Brick (Part 2) 21:07
7. Radio Ad (2012 Remaster) 0:59

Editorial Reviews

In 1972, Ian Anderson wrote and recorded the Jethro Tull Progressive Rock classic album Thick As A Brick . The lyrics were credited at the time to the fictitious child character, Gerald Bostock, whose parents supposedly lied about his age. The record instantly became a number one Billboard Chart album and enjoyed considerable success in many countries of the world.

The 40th Anniversary Edition features a new 5.1 stereo mix, mixed by Steven Wilson, plus a DVD containing DTS & Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix, high quality stereos 96/24 (new mix and 1972 flat transfer), the original newspaper over 40 pages, an article by Classic Rock s Dom Lawson, rare photos from photographers Didi Zill and Robert Ellis, recording and touring mementos and much more, all contained in 104 page 7 ½ x 5 ½ hardback book.

Customer Reviews

5.1 surround sound, beautifully remixed. Big Fan  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Any JT fan would love this! S. Ryba  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
57 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S FIXED!!!!! November 7, 2012
Format:Audio CD
I just received my replacement copy though I have not listened to it yet. If there is anything wrong I will repost. I bought mine through BurningShed.com so I am unaware if Amazon received replacement copies. I would assume contact their customer service to see. I have now changed my rating to five stars but will leave the previous post below for reference. Thank You Steven Wilson, Ian Anderson, EMI and Burning Shed, you are all Top Notch!

*Old Post* There is a production defect with the 5.1 DVD. At times 2:32, 2:48 & 3:03 of "Side 1" there is audio defect that is heard. I confirmed this with my brother, on HIS equipment, with HIS copy. The CD however is good to go! I agree with the previous reviewers that it sounds excellent, not as good as the Aqualung 40th but still sounds excellent. But to pay the money for the 5.1 mix and have this issue, I would wait until it is fixed!
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46 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Ozzy
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was just delivered to my door. Got 2 of them: one's to be a Christmas present. The packaging looks great. The original newspaper is reproduced and there's tons of good new stuff in the "Colour Supplement". Should make for a nice fun gift for the TAAB/Jethro Tull fan. I've only given it a quick listen to parts here and there. So far I've noticed a few differences from the original in the Steven Wilson 2012 re-mix. Whether I end up liking the tampering with my favorite Tull album remains to be seen. (5 Stars just because it's Thick as a Brick!). I'll try to update the review eventually. I didn't notice any strong indications of the nasty loudness war super compression yet.
I did notice that at the very end of the album, the "Yeah" that Ian Anderson quietly says, after the final "to be thick as a brick" is sung, IS MISSING! I mean c'mon. With such a big deal re-mix 40th Anniversary Deluxe Package of this classic, done I would assume, for the rabid fan (who would notice these things), and not the casual listener, you'd think all possible homework would have been done. It makes me wonder what else is missing or drastically changed. Does anyone remember the earliest releases of Aqualung on CD which faded out Wind-up after the hard rocking part, forgetting that the song hadn't quite ended yet. There's almost a half minute left with the song finishing up with a quiet acoustic verse! At least Chrysalis Records did the right thing back then by fixing the error for future discs and replacing existing copies with the new one free of charge.
Ah well. I'll probably enjoy hearing something new in this anyway, but in the end, continue to listen to my old versions.
P.S. I hope no one gives this a lower rating because the DVD is not a video.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars I hear the glitches on the DVD as well November 9, 2012
By Drebbus
Format:Audio CD
I agree with George Springer- there are audio glitches at times 2:32, 2:48 & 3:03 of "Side 1" on the 5.1 DVD. EMI needs to acknowledge these and fix them. Otherwise, great product.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Compressed, harsh, and glitchy November 14, 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved the 40th anniversary Aqualung, so my anticipation was very high for this release. Thick as a Brick is one of my favorite Jethro Tull albums and I have played it hundreds of times over the last 30+ years. Sadly, the loudness wars and poor quality control have ruined this work of art.

The DVD has glitches, and when compared to the Mobile Fidelity gold CD, this re-mix's mastering sounds less dynamic with the drums somewhat buried and the cymbals have a harsh, unnatural, irritating quality which I find to be fatiguing. Ian Anderson's vocals have been brought forward and the treble boost that degrades the cymbals has added a bit of an unpleasant sharp edge to his voice. Warmth and deep bass are also nonexistent.

The Aqualung 40th Anniversary CD was a revelation due to the tremendous improvement in clarity, texture, and space added to the sound. None of this is true with this release of Thick as a Brick.

I can't begin to comprehend why Peter Mew, the mastering "engineer," felt such a need to ruin Steve Wilson's mix by squashing the dynamics and boosting the high frequencies to such an extreme level. In my opinion this is a heartbreaking lost opportunity for Jethro Tull fans.

If you have the 1997 25th anniversary remaster maybe this may sound like a small and expensive improvement over that release since it is also compressed and crispy, but when compared to the Mobile Fidelity remaster this 40 Anniversary Edition is significantly inferior.

I have returned this insulting disgrace back to Amazon and EMI.

This release is a perfect example of why I rarely ever buy new CDs. They tend to be poorly mastered and inferior to older or original releases.

UPDATE: It appears that EMI will send out a replacement DVD.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Glitches on another DVD November 13, 2012
By B Bu
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was listening to 5.1 dvd and could not believe what I heard, freaking glitches at times 2:32, 2:49 & 3:02 of Side one on the DVD. backtrack the Dvd then heard them again. The glitches are on both 5.1 remixes. It's to bad because it sounds great. The remixes Cd has no glitches, EMI another great job. (FIX THE PROBLEM AND SEND ALL OF US NEW FIX VERSION) we your customers buy all these remastered and remix Cds. The most you can do is get it right... This is my third version of Thick As A Brick and my last..
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars ugggg
I got it in the mail and there's a sticker on the back of the box with the corrected UPC...the DVD has the old number...IDK if that's the way it's supposed to be... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith Vukan
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Remix
Steve Wilson is doing it again and again. This is a flawless remix which brings out so much more of the original recording. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dominic D'Antonio
3.0 out of 5 stars opportunity missed
my favorite tull work. after the deluxe edition of THIS WAS and STAND UP they missed a great one in not releasing a remaster of BENEFIT. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rainman
2.0 out of 5 stars DVD is a rip off
very disappointed on the DVD, just the newspaper turning pages, I though I was getting old Jethro studio music recording studio
isn't the book enough, if I knew I will not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Milton Moya
5.0 out of 5 stars tull fan
I got this one Because i enjoy his music and this album. I like reading that news paper that they put together and it is a good album to get.
Published 2 months ago by Kurt Mstoecklhuber
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now!
Progressive rock at its finest. If you like the peculiarly British sensibility for quirky weirdness (and who doesn't? Read more
Published 3 months ago by ROBERT J STERLING
5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable
Comments are on the 5.1 mix. I know this album note for note and have never heard it this clean.The 5.1 mix is flawless all the channels are present but very centered. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rj Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff.
Great remaster of a great album. I can hear parts in here I never noticed before. Beautiful stuff. And the book of images is amazing.
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Leslie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Present
Husband was thrilled with this. There's all sorts of information and stories about Jethro Tull in here! Any JT fan would love this!
Published 4 months ago by S. Ryba
3.0 out of 5 stars TAAB 40th Anniversary
Packaging is very good. Better sound quality than Aqualung 40th Anniversary DVD-A. A bit dissapointed there were a few sound glitches. But love the song!
Published 4 months ago by Lester
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Where's The Domestic Version?
well, if you know anything about Steven Wilson's unbelievable remastering/remixing of vintage recordings (i.e. virtually King Crimson's entire catalog, Emerson Lake & Palmer's 1st 2 cds (so far), or the glorious 40th anniversary Aqualung), then you'd rethink your position. He is the front man... Read more
Oct 11, 2012 by The Music Doctor |  See all 26 posts
Update from Burning Shed on defect Thick as a Brick
I bought mine from ImportCDs.

When I sent an email to help@importcds.com, they recommended contacting EMI at emiconsumer@emicapitol.com to request a replacement. Did that on Jan 18, 2013 and just received the corrected DVD yesterday. Good service all around...
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