Jethro Tull & Ian Anderson Announce Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition

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Jethro Tull & Ian Anderson Announce Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition

Jethro Tull & Ian Anderson 5CD & Blu-Ray Box Set

 

Jethro Tull - ‘Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition’

5CD & Blu-Ray

Including Ian Anderson’s ‘Walk Into The Light’

 

Brand new ‘2026 Drums’ and ‘Original Drums’ remixes of ‘Under Wraps’ & ‘Walk Into The Light’ by The Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord

Rarities & unreleased tracks

Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1984 BBC Radio 1 Concert

100 page book

 

‘Walk Into The Light’ 2026 Bruce Soord Mix available as a single LP

 

Released 15th May

Pre-Order Available Now

 

Jethro Tull ‘Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition’ brings together two of Ian Anderson’s most ambitious and fearless albums - 1984’s ’Under Wraps’, a Jethro Tull album, and his debut solo album ‘Walk Into The Light’ released in 1983.

 

These two albums hold significant importance in Ian Anderson's vast body of work, marking a notable shift from Jethro Tull's established sound. Already recognised as one of his generation's most innovative songwriters, Anderson embraced cutting edge technology, integrating synthesizers and drum machines. This was a considerable move away from the band's traditional folk roots and illustrated their ability to adapt to the evolving musical landscape.

 

This comprehensive 5CD & Blu-Ray set has been overseen by Ian Anderson and includes both original albums extensively remixed twice by Bruce Soord - ‘2026 Drums’ and ‘Original Drums’ remixes. These discs also include associated recordings from that period. The fifth CD is a live recording from a BBC Radio 1 concert at The Hammersmith Odeon in 1984 and the Blu-Ray contains stereo and DOLBY ATMOS mixes, along with promo videos from the era. The set comes complete with a 100-page book offering an extensive article on the making of the records.

 

Additionally, ‘Walk Into The Light’ is available as single vinyl featuring Bruce Soord’s 2026 Drums remix and includes its own booklet. All versions are now available for pre-order.

 

‘Under Wraps’ is perhaps one of Jethro Tull’s most misunderstood albums, where the band fully embraced the electronic and synth-pop sounds of the ’80s focusing heavily on keyboards, drum machines, and a polished, synthetic production. Once reflecting on this period, Anderson said “We wanted to do something completely different with ‘Under Wraps’. It was about exploring the technology of the time and seeing how far we could push our sound into new territories. It was an experiment, and not everyone was ready for that kind of change from Jethro Tull.” Tracks like ‘Lap of Luxury’ show Anderson’s attempt to fuse his lyrical storytelling with the cold, often detached soundscapes of the era, creating a unique, if divisive, chapter in their discography.The album has grown to be appreciated for its bold experimentation, showcasing Anderson’s willingness to risk the band’s established identity for artistic exploration.

 

‘Walk Into Light’ combines sophisticated, cutting-edge electro-pop songs with typically pointed and uncompromising sociological lyrical observations. This album was a brave reinvention of an established identity – made in conjunction with keyboardist Peter-John Vetesse – the album reflected Anderson’s growing fascination with modern life, technology, and isolation.

 

Full tracklisting below.

 

The UK leg of Jethro Tull’s The Curiosity Tour starts on 19 April. Tickets are available from https://jethrotull.com/tour-dates/ and from venue box offices.

 

April 2026

19 – Perth, Concert Hall

20 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall

22 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall

23 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall Newcastle

25 - Bradford, St George’s Hall

26 – Salford Quays, The Lowry

28 – Liverpool, Philharmonic

29 – Sheffield, City Hall

 

May 2026

2 - Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall

3 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall

5 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall

6 – London, The London Palladium

8 – Basingstoke, The Anvil

9 – Swansea, Brangwyn Hall

10 – Bristol, Beacon Theatre

12 – Truro, Hall for Cornwall

13 – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre

15 – Southampton, Guildhall

16 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre

 

 

Tracklisting:

 

Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition

5CD & Blu-Ray

5021732955098

 

CD1: Jethro Tull

Under Wraps (2026 Drums) 

Remixed By Bruce Soord

1. Lap Of Luxury

2. Under Wraps #1

3. European Legacy

4. Later, That Same Evening

5. Saboteur 

6. Radio Free Moscow

7. Nobody’s Car

8. Heat

9. Under Wraps #2

10. Paparazzi

11. Apogee

 

Associated Recordings 1983-1984 (2026 Drums) 

12. Astronomy

13. Tundra

14. Automotive Engineering

15. General Crossing

16. Lap Of Luxury (Demo Version)*

17. Bring Back The Waltz*

18. Her Love Is Strange*

 

 

CD2: Jethro Tull

Under Wraps (Original Drums) Remixed By Bruce Soord

1. Lap Of Luxury

2. Under Wraps #1

3. European Legacy

4. Later, That Same Evening

5. Saboteur 6. Radio Free Moscow

7. Nobody’s Car

8. Heat

9. Under Wraps #2

10. Paparazzi

11. Apogee

 

Associated Recordings 1983-1984 (Original Drums)

12. Astronomy

13. Tundra

14. Automotive Engineering

15. General Crossing

16. Lap Of Luxury (Demo Version)*

17. Bring Back The Waltz*

18. Her Love Is Strange*

19. Under Wraps Intro

 

 

CD3: Ian Anderson

Walk Into Light (2026 Drums) Remixed By Bruce Soord

1. Fly By Night

2. Made In England

3. Walk Into Light

4. Trains

5. End Game 

6. Black And White Television

7. Toad In The Hole

8. Looking For Eden

9. User-Friendly

10. Different Germany

 

Associated Recordings 1983 (2026 Drums)

11. Raincoat Man*

12. In Dark Tunnels*

13. Elizabeth In White*

14. User Friendly (Version 1)*

15. Toad In The Hole (Alt. Vocal)*

16. Clean Away* 

 

 

CD4: Ian Anderson

Walk Into Light (Original Drums) Remixed By Bruce Soord

1. Fly By Night

2. Made In England

3. Walk Into Light

4. Trains

5. End Game

6. Black And White Television

7. Toad In The Hole

8. Looking For Eden

9. User-Friendly

10. Different Germany

 

Associated Recordings 1983 (Original Drums)

11. Raincoat Man*

12. In Dark Tunnels*

13. Elizabeth In White*

14. User Friendly (Version 1)*

15. Toad In The Hole (Alt. Vocal)*

16. Clean Away* 

 

 

CD5: BBC Live At The Hammersmith Odeon 1984 (Remastered)

1. Under Wraps Intro

2. Locomotive Breath (Instrumental)

3. Hunting Girl

4. Under Wraps #1

5. Later, That Same Evening

6. Pussy Willow

7. Clasp

8. Living In The Past

9. Thick As A Brick

10. Aqualung

11. Locomotive Breath

12. Too Old To Rock’n’roll: Too Young To Die! 

13. Different Germany / Thick As A Brick (Reprise)

 

Disc 6: Blu-Ray

Jethro Tull

  • Under Wraps (2026 Drums) & Associated Recordings 1983-84 (2026 Drums) Stereo LPCM 96/24 / Dts Hd 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
  • Under Wraps (Original Drums) & Associated Recordings 1983-84 (Original Drums) Stereo LPCM 96/24 only

Ian Anderson

  • Walk Into Light (2026 Drums) Associated Recordings 1983 (2026 Drums) Stereo LPCM 96/24 / Dts Hd 5.1 / Dolby Atmos
  • Walk Into Light (Original Drums) & Associated Recordings 1983 (Original Drums) Stereo LPCM 96/24 only

 

Videos: Lap Of Luxury (Promo Video)

Tour Rehearsal (Promo Video)

 

*Previously Unreleased

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