On October 25, 1968, “Island” label released “This Was”, the debut Jethro Tull  album.  It was recorded June 1968 – August 1968, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Terry Ellis, Ian Anderson, Mick Abrahams, Glenn Cornick, Clive Bunker and David Palmer.

Personnel:

• Ian Anderson– lead vocals, flute, mouth organ, “claghorn”, piano
• Mick Abrahams– lead and backing vocals, guitar, nine-string guitar
• Glenn Cornick– bass guitar
• Clive Bunker– drums, hooter, charm bracelet
• David Palmer– French horn, orchestral arrangements

Track listing:

1. My Sunday Feeling – Ian Anderson
2. Some Day the Sun Won’t Shine For You – Ian Anderson
3. Beggar’s Farm – Mick Abrahams, Ian Anderson
4. Move on Alone – Mick Abrahams
5. Serenade to a Cuckoo – Roland Kirk
6. Dharma for One – Ian Anderson, Clive Bunker
7. It’s Breaking Me Up – Ian Anderson
8. Cat’s Squirrel – traditional, arranged by Mick Abrahams
9. A Song for Jeffrey – Ian Anderson
10. Round – Ian Anderson, Mick Abrahams, Clive Bunker, Glenn Cornick, Terry Ellis