This collection of four CDs originally released on April 20, 1993, is unusual and likely a valuable addition to a Tull fan's collection. Casual fans will likely find this collection to be unnecessary. The four CDs include re-recorded tracks as well as live tracks and a collection of roughly the first decade and a half of Tull.

The first CD is titled "Remixed Classic Songs." The CD covers the era from 1968's "This Was" to 1982's "The Broadsword and the Beast." The songs covered in this CD document much of Jethro Tull's commercial success as well as those songs that many consider to be classic Tull. These songs have been collected elsewhere in their original versions more than once, and thus this CD would only be for someone wanting to collect everything Tull.

The second CD is titled "Carnegie Hall, N.Y Recorded Live New York City 1970." I realize there is no period after the "N.Y," but that is the way my cover appears. It is possible that the lack of a period was corrected on some versions. This CD is what it says, Tull at Carnegie Hall. The music from this CD was collected during a November concert in 1970. Only one song from this CD overlaps the first CD, "Song for Jeffrey." Of course, live versions from Tull are generally different from studio versions, and the single song overlap means that this CD provides different scope from the first CD. Obviously the music on this CD is very early Tull, covering the short period of their existence from their first album release in 1968 to 1970.

The third CD contains re-recordings of a variety of music, principally at Beacon's Bottom in November, 1992, but also music recorded at three other locations in December, 1992. The locations listed are "Ian's," "Woodworms Recording Studio," and "Presshouse Studio." There is much more overlap of the music on this CD with the music from the earlier two CDs. However, the style of the songs from the earlier studio releases is frequently different. I consider this CD the gem of this collection as the general style of the music is closer to rock, and often harder rock, than the original recordings. I believe this one CD is the must have CD for fans of Tull, with the exception of casual fans. The one interesting thing is that this CD remains heavily weighted to their early (pre-1982) music.

The fourth CD is live recordings from 1969 to 1992, at various locations around the world. As with the other CDs, the variations on this CD are valuable to a hardcore Tull fan, particularly as the variations in some cases are very good. As an example, the "Passion Play Extract" from a 1975 Paris concert is a bit different from the studio version, and contains a slightly harder edge to it than the studio recording. Another excellent track is a medley, "Wind-Up/Locomotive Breath/Land of Hope and Glory." While this CD does include some repeats of songs that are included on other CDs in this collection, there are a number of lesser-known works that are well done and enjoyable. One such work is the nearly 11 minute long song "Budapest," which is somewhat devoid of catchy hooks, and yet is interesting to hear and analyze; music for people who like it as an art.

If you have an extensive collection of Tull music, then this four disc, fifty-six track, collection is optional. If you consider yourself a big fan and you have to have their best works, then there is enough difference in this collection to make it valuable. If you are looking for an overview of Tull up to 1992, this collection is excellent. If you are a casual fan, well, you are probably not reading this review if you are a casual fan.

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