Blodwyn Pig - The Recordings 1969-1974 (Remastered) (2026)

Blodwyn 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 & 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 'Ahead Rings Out' (1969) and 'Getting To This' (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. This 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.

Tracklist
CD1 - Ahead Rings Out (1969)
01. It's Only Love (3:23)
02. Dear Jill (5:19)
03. Sing Me A Song That I Know (3:09)
04. The Modern Alchemist (5:38)
05. Up And Coming (5:30)
06. Leave It With Me (3:54)
07. Change Song (3:44)
08. Backwash (0:53)
09. Ain't Ya Coming Home, Babe ? (6:06)
10. The Change Song (4:25)
11. It's Only Love (3:33)
12. Sweet Caroline (B Side To Dear Jill - May 1969) (2:49)
13. Walk On The Water (A Side Single September 1969) (3:41)
14. Summer Day (B Side To Walk On The Water) (3:44)
15. McGregor Muckabout (10:32)
16. Walk On The Water (Alternate Vesion) (3:50)

CD2 - Getting To This (1970)
01. Drive Me (3:21)
02. Variations On Nainos (3:47)
03. See My Way (5:06)
04. Long Bomb Blues (1:08)
05. The Squirreling Must Go On (4:26)
06. San Fancisco Sketches A] Beach Scape, B] Fisherman's Wharf, C] Telegraph Hill, D] Close The Door I'm Falling Out Of The Room (8:14)
07. Worry (3:42)
08. Toys (3:03)
09. To Rassman (1:30)
10. Send Your Son To Die (4:31)
11. Same Old Story[A-Side Single] (2:35)
12. Slow Down[B-Side Single] (4:18)
13. Meanie Mornay[Getting outtake] (4:44)
14. One Thing Leads To Another[Getting outtake] (3:40)

CD3 - Blodwyn Pig at the BBC 1969-74
01. Ain't Ya Coming Home Babe (3:49)
02. The Modern Alchemist (4:48)
03. Mr. Green's Blues (3:50)
04. Worry (4:02)
05. Variations On Nainos (Somebody Just Like Me) (4:59)
06. Moon's Gone (3:01)
07. The Lady Of Liberty (4:24)
08. See My Way (5:59)
09. Baby Girl (3:55)
10. Leaving Song (4:53)
11. Blues Of A Dunstable Truck Driving Man (2:48)
12. See My Way (7:32)
13. I Know (9:44)
14. Cosmografication (6:21)
15. Six Days On The Road (4:21)
16. It's Only Love (3:22)