A sprawling, single-song prog satire of the concept album. Ambitious and beloved. A high point. Released in 1972, it's one of Jethro Tull's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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