Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine – Issue 15 (2011) – Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, ELP, Blackfield & Roxy Music

Original Progressive Rock Magazine | Jethro Tull Special | Ian Anderson | Greg Lake | Within Temptation | Blackfield | 10cc | Pendragon | Promotional CD Sleeve

An original copy of Classic Rock Presents Prog, Issue 15, published by Future Publishing in 2011.

This issue features a major cover story dedicated to Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson, exploring the band's distinctive musical legacy and Anderson's experiences recording and performing progressive rock.

The magazine also features a wide selection of classic and contemporary progressive rock musicians, including Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake, Blackfield, Roxy Music, Within Temptation, Pendragon, 10cc, Gazpacho, Renaissance and Memories of Machines.

The photographs show the main magazine alongside an additional illustrated Prog publication and a promotional CD sleeve.

An interesting collectable for enthusiasts of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, progressive rock history and original British music magazines.

Magazine Details

• Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog

• Issue Number: 15

• Publication Year: 2011

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Original UK Cover Price: £7.99

• Language: English

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Classic Rock / Music Journalism

• Main Cover Feature: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

• Other Featured Artists: Greg Lake, ELP, Blackfield, Roxy Music, Within Temptation, Pendragon, 10cc and others

• Additional Items Shown: Illustrated Prog publication and promotional CD sleeve

• Condition: Pre-owned / Used

• SKU: 1606

Front Cover – Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

The magazine features a distinctive Jethro Tull-themed cover with a dark blue, black and metallic gold colour scheme.

The large PROG masthead appears across the upper section, with the Classic Rock Presents branding positioned above it.

The central artwork features a dramatic silhouette of Ian Anderson, depicting his famous one-legged flute-playing performance pose.

The figure is surrounded by atmospheric, textured illustrations and archival-style imagery associated with Jethro Tull.

Large decorative gold lettering across the lower half reads:

JETHRO TULL'S AQUA LUNG

The cover also features a prominent quotation attributed to Ian Anderson concerning the making of the Aqualung album.

Another quotation refers to Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull supporting Led Zeppelin during the early stages of their career.

The cover's artwork and typography create a striking visual tribute to one of progressive rock's most recognisable performers.

Additional Cover Features

The surrounding cover text advertises numerous artists and features, including:

• The Moody Blues

• Gazpacho

• Emerson, Lake & Palmer

• Renaissance

• Blackfield

• Roxy Music

• Van der Graaf Generator

• Von Hertzen Brothers

• The Enid

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra

• Pallas

• 10cc

• Anathema

• Caravan

• Pendragon

• Delirium Records

• Yes

• Steve Hackett

• Paul Menel

• Memories of Machines

• Within Temptation

The magazine offers an extensive selection of progressive rock-related reading material, combining established performers with contemporary artists.

Main Feature – Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson

The central editorial theme focuses on Ian Anderson, the influential vocalist, flautist and songwriter associated with Jethro Tull.

The cover highlights the band's celebrated album Aqualung, one of the defining recordings of their early 1970s career.

The feature is particularly relevant to readers interested in the evolution of British progressive rock, the development of Jethro Tull's musical identity and the band's distinctive combination of rock, folk, blues and experimental arrangements.

Ian Anderson's iconic stage presence is represented through the cover illustration, particularly his instantly recognisable flute-playing silhouette.

The magazine's Jethro Tull material makes this issue especially appealing to collectors of the band and its related memorabilia.

Additional Progressive Rock Features

Greg Lake – Emerson, Lake & Palmer

The magazine features Greg Lake, the celebrated vocalist, bassist and guitarist associated with Emerson, Lake & Palmer and King Crimson.

The illustrated material advertises a retrospective examining the 1980s period of his career.

This feature adds another important connection to the pioneering British progressive rock movement.

Within Temptation

Dutch symphonic rock band Within Temptation appear in the magazine's illustrated feature selection.

A group photograph accompanies the feature, providing a visual representation of the band's lineup.

The magazine highlights the group's continued development and their place within the modern symphonic rock scene.

Blackfield

Blackfield, the musical collaboration associated with Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen, are prominently featured.

The accompanying photograph shows the duo, with a quotation attributed to Aviv Geffen.

Blackfield's inclusion is particularly relevant to collectors interested in Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree and contemporary progressive rock.

10cc

British rock group 10cc are featured with a group photograph and commentary attributed to Graham Gouldman.

The feature discusses the band's continued musical activity and touring.

This provides another connection to the classic British rock scene.

Memories of Machines

The magazine includes coverage of Memories of Machines, the musical project associated with Tim Bowness and Giancarlo Erra.

The illustrated feature describes the musicians as a new progressive supergroup.

Their inclusion adds further variety to the magazine's contemporary progressive music coverage.

Pendragon

British neo-progressive rock band Pendragon appear with a group photograph and accompanying feature.

The magazine includes commentary concerning the band's audience and musical direction.

This is particularly interesting for collectors of British neo-progressive rock.

Roxy Music

The photographed rear cover features a substantial section dedicated to Roxy Music.

The feature discusses the band's development from its early connections with King Crimson to its later musical success.

A large colour group photograph accompanies the article.

Van der Graaf Generator

Another illustrated feature highlights Van der Graaf Generator, the influential British progressive rock band associated with Peter Hammill.

The feature includes a photograph of band members and discusses their musical activity.

Delirium Records

The magazine also explores Delirium Records, including its association with Porcupine Tree.

The rear cover advertises a feature examining the history of the record label and its place within the progressive music scene.

Additional Illustrated Prog Publication

The photographs show an additional Classic Rock Presents Prog publication featuring a colourful illustrated cover.

The artwork depicts Ian Anderson as a central figure in a stained-glass-inspired composition.

Cover Design

The publication features:

• A large white PROG masthead.

• Classic Rock Presents branding.

• A central illustrated portrait of Ian Anderson.

• Anderson holding his flute.

• Bright stained-glass-style panels in red, yellow, blue, green and purple.

• Decorative figures and imagery arranged around the central portrait.

• A humorous religious-icon-inspired design.

The illustration references Ian Anderson's distinctive personality and his long association with progressive rock.

The publication is included as photographed.

Promotional CD – Prog Issue 15

The photographs show a Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 15 promotional CD sleeve.

The sleeve features an atmospheric, sepia-toned illustration showing a figure balanced on a mechanical seesaw-like structure.

The artwork is labelled Progno(sis) 15 and advertises a selection of contemporary progressive music.

The reverse sleeve features the Classic Rock Presents Prog logo, track listing and Future Publishing copyright information dated 2011.

Printed CD Track Listing

1. Blackfield – Glass House

2. IO Earth – Home

3. Deadly Circus Fire – Bury You Alive

4. Ennis Tola – Lucifer's Dance

5. Gazpacho – Snail

6. Konzchordat – Time To Go

7. Nine Stones Close – Traces

8. Odd Dimension – The Ecstasy Of Hopes

9. Pinkroom – Path Of Dying Truth

10. José Carballido – Al Despertar

The selection covers a variety of progressive rock styles, including atmospheric rock, experimental music and modern progressive metal.

The promotional sleeve is an interesting addition for collectors interested in the progressive music scene of the early 2010s.

Important: The CD sleeve is clearly photographed, but the actual disc is not separately shown or play-tested. The presence and playing condition of the disc cannot be guaranteed from the photographs.

Rear Cover – Additional Featured Artists

The photographed rear cover contains a substantial illustrated promotional section highlighting the magazine's editorial content.

Featured Photographs

The rear cover includes photographs and promotional references to:

• Van der Graaf Generator

• Roxy Music

• Greg Lake

• Within Temptation

• Blackfield

• 10cc

• Memories of Machines

• Pendragon

Additional Artists Advertised

The lower section of the rear cover also references:

Steve Hackett, The Enid, Pallas, Anathema, Paul Menel, Mogwai, Gazpacho, Mike Batt, Yes, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Von Hertzen Brothers, The Moody Blues, Renaissance, Caravan, Wire, Panic Room, Moon Safari, Ron Geesin, Long Distance Calling, Pavlov's Dog, Traffic, Gong, Radiohead, Matt Stevens, Delusion Squared and Blood Ceremony.

This broad selection makes the magazine a useful period reference for the progressive rock scene in 2011.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned collectable magazine with noticeable signs of previous handling, storage and general age-related wear.

Main Magazine – Front Cover

The main Jethro Tull cover remains complete and visually distinctive, with its metallic-style gold lettering and dark artwork clearly visible.

However, the photographs show several noticeable imperfections:

• Surface scratches and rubbing across the glossy cover.

• Scuff marks, particularly visible against the darker printed areas.

• Creasing and small stress lines around the edges.

• Wear along the spine and cover folds.

• Rubbing and small areas of colour loss around the corners.

• Minor bends and softening to the corners.

• Some waviness and handling wear around the outer edges.

• Noticeable wear to the lower cover edge.

• Small marks and general signs of previous use.

The main artwork remains legible and presentable despite the wear.

Rear Cover

The rear cover shows more obvious wear.

Visible imperfections include:

• Rubbing and scuffing around the edges.

• Creases and surface marks.

• Noticeable wear along the lower edge.

• Small areas of paper damage and colour loss.

• Minor corner wear.

• General handling and storage marks.

The printed photographs and text remain largely readable.

Additional Illustrated Publication

The additional illustrated Prog publication shows:

• Light surface rubbing.

• Minor edge and corner wear.

• Some handling marks.

• Slight bending around the edges.

The colourful cover artwork remains clearly visible.

Promotional CD Sleeve

The promotional sleeve shows:

• Light surface scuffs and scratches.

• Minor rubbing.

• Some edge and corner wear.

• General handling marks.

The printed track listing remains readable.

Interior Condition

Only selected exterior views and additional items have been photographed.

The complete interior has not been individually inspected through the supplied photographs, so the presence of any additional internal marks, creases, writing, tears or loose pages cannot be guaranteed.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

This is a previously owned collectable and should not be considered mint or new.

Included Items and Missing Original Extras

The sale includes the items shown in the photographs:

• Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 15 (2011) – main magazine.

• Additional illustrated Prog publication – featuring Ian Anderson artwork.

• Prog Issue 15 promotional CD sleeve – with printed track listing.

Any other original free gifts, inserts, promotional materials or additional items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the photographed items are included. The actual CD disc has not been separately verified.

Packaging and Delivery

All items will be carefully packaged to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international transportation.

Collector's Summary

An original Classic Rock Presents Prog Issue 15 from 2011, featuring a striking Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson cover celebrating the band's influential Aqualung album.

The magazine contains extensive progressive rock-related coverage, including references to Greg Lake, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Roxy Music, Van der Graaf Generator, Blackfield, Within Temptation, Pendragon, 10cc, Memories of Machines and numerous other artists.

The package also includes an additional illustrated Prog publication featuring Ian Anderson and a promotional CD sleeve advertising ten progressive music recordings.

An interesting addition to a collection of Jethro Tull memorabilia, classic rock magazines, progressive music publications or British music history.

Publication: Classic Rock Presents Prog
Issue: 15
Year: 2011
Publisher: Future Publishing
Condition: Pre-owned / Used
SKU: 1606