{"title":"Blodwyn Pig","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ahead-rings-out","title":"Ahead Rings Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewly Independent Chrysalis Records continues to repackage and refurbish the classic albums released upon the label – this time Blodwyn Pig – \u003ci\u003eAhead Rings Out\u003c\/i\u003e. Mick Abrahams was one of the original members and songwriters within Jethro Tull and recorded their first album \u003ci\u003eThis Was\u003c\/i\u003e with them before leaving to start his own – more blues \/ progressive based band Blodwyn Pig in 1969. \u003ci\u003eAhead Rings Out\u003c\/i\u003e charted in the top ten upon release in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - The vinyl is repressed for the first time in 20 years. Transferred from the original 1969 ¼” production master using a Studer A80 Tape Machine, cut on a Neumann VMS 80 with a sx74 Cutter Head, cutting amps, SAL 748. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50464479084875,"sku":"1042880","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50464479510859,"sku":"1036069","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/79170f6b-219e-4dcc-8980-111d2faa391b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727275380"},{"product_id":"at-the-bbc-1969-70","title":"At the BBC 1969-70","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlodwyn Pig were formed by Mick Abrahams after he left Jethro Tull. Of these twelve tracks recorded for the BBC, four songs are included which did not appear on either of the studio LPs the band recorded for Island Records in 1969 and 1970. Throughout Abrahams demonstrates his considerable abilities as a blues-based guitarist whilst incorporating jazz and folk influences with multiinstrumentalist Jack Lancaster. Comes with full recording details and extensive sleeve notes. Sound quality is exceptional except where marked *very good and +acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1960's Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50532256710987,"sku":"2221026","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Blodwyn_Pig_-_At_the_BBC_1969-70_25e1f46f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728117861"},{"product_id":"the-recordings-1969-1974","title":"The Recordings 1969 - 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlodwyn Pig was formed following guitarist and vocalist Mick Abrahams’ departure from Jethro Tull following the release of their debut album in 1968. Also featuring Jack Lancaster (saxophones, flute and violin), Andy Pyle (bass, vocals) and Ron Berg (drums), Blodwyn Pig fused jazzier elements with blues and rock and swiftly became one of the most popular bands on the UK underground circuit. Their albums \u003cem\u003eAhead Rings Out \u003c\/em\u003e(1969) and \u003cem\u003eGetting To This\u003c\/em\u003e (1970) were both top ten hits and they also enjoyed a hit single with 'Same Old Story'. After Abrahams’ departure in late 1970 to pursue a solo career, he was briefly replaced by former Yes guitarist Peter Banks, but the band soon came to an end. However, in 1974, Mick Abrahams briefly reformed the group, and they recorded a BBC session for John Peel and a memorable performance for the 'In Concert’ programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection gathers together all the albums and singles recorded by Blodwyn Pig for Chrysalis Records in 1969 and 1970, along with the all the surviving sessions in the BBC archives recorded by the band between 1969 and 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Recordings","offers":[{"title":"3CD","offer_id":56231314194763,"sku":"R1402-8990","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-05at12.42.57.png?v=1767617000"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/blodwyn-pig.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}