Original Masters is a greatest hits album by Jethro Tull released under Chrysalis Records in 1985. It was the band's third such effort, the first two being M.U. - The Best of Jethro Tull (1969–75, released 1976) and Repeat - The Best of Jethro Tull - Vol II (1969–75, released 1977). Although the compilation was released in 1985, it does not include material released after 1977.
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| Original Masters | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by Jethro Tull | ||||
| Released | November 13, 1985[1] | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock | |||
| Length | 53:48 | |||
| Label | Chrysalis | |||
| Jethro Tull chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
The first two compilations had material released exclusively up to 1977 and Original Masters covers much of that same material with a few extras.
The CD's back insert, as well as the back cover of the LP's sleeve, mislabels the song "The Witch's Promise" as "Witches Promise".
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 98 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[5] | 63 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[6] | Silver | 60,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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