Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition (5CD & 1BR)

‘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.

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.

Release Date: 15th May 2026

Tracklist:

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