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1. Fragments
2. A Man in a Purple Dress
3. Mike Post Theme
4. In the Ether
5. Blak Widow's Eyes
6. Two Thousand Years
7. God Speaks to Marty Robbins
8. It's Not Enough
9. You Stand By Me Wire & Glass
A Mini-Opera
10. Sound Round
11. Pick up the Peace
12. Unholy Trinity
13. Trilby's Piano
14. Endless Wire
15. Fragments of Fragments
16. We Got a Hit
17. They Made My Dreams Come True
18. Mirror Door
19. Tea & Theater

Which just about sums up the universal opinion of the first official live recording released by The Who. After repeated failed attempts on their 69-70 UK Tommy tour, the hall on the campus of Leeds University was intentionally scheduled for the main purpose of recording a live album. The results, although only six selections from a much longer performance, were a triumph. Riding the crest of the Tommy album and their monumental appearance at the Woodstock Festival, the original quartet of Townshend, Daltrey, Entwhistle and Moon channeled Mose Allison, Eddie Cochran and Chad Allen with cover versions of Young Man Blues, Summertime Blues and Shakin’ All Over respectively, while delivering expanded and stripped down versions that turned their own Substitute, Magic Bus and My Generation inside-out. A perfect mix, flaunting warts and all; amp noise, feedback and distortion…Who cares! This album ROCKS! All original artwork and packaging including all the "bits" are part of this Classic Records authentic reissue of the original Track UK release. Cut from the original two track master tapes (amp lead pops and all) at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "ALL TUBE" cutting system, this 200g Super Vinyl Profile pressing brings new insight into the genius in the nuance that has previously been obscured - even on original track pressings used for comparison in mastering. Recommendation not need - just buy it!

1. Young Man Blues
2. Substitute
3. Summertime Blues
4. Shakin' All Over
5. My Generation
6. Magic Bus

Which just about sums up the universal opinion of the first official live recording released by The Who. After repeated failed attempts on their 69-70 UK Tommy tour, the hall on the campus of Leeds University was intentionally scheduled for the main purpose of recording a live album. The results, although only six selections from a much longer performance, were a triumph. Riding the crest of the Tommy album and their monumental appearance at the Woodstock Festival, the original quartet of Townshend, Daltrey, Entwhistle and Moon channeled Mose Allison, Eddie Cochran and Chad Allen with cover versions of Young Man Blues, Summertime Blues and Shakin’ All Over respectively, while delivering expanded and stripped down versions that turned their own Substitute, Magic Bus and My Generation inside-out. A perfect mix, flaunting warts and all; amp noise, feedback and distortion…Who cares! This album ROCKS! All original artwork and packaging including all the "bits" are part of this Classic Records authentic reissue of the original Track UK release. Cut from the original two track master tapes (amp lead pops and all) at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "ALL TUBE" cutting system, this 200g Super Vinyl Profile pressing brings new insight into the genius in the nuance that has previously been obscured - even on original track pressings used for comparison in mastering. Recommendation not need - just buy it!

1. Young Man Blues
2. Substitute
3. Summertime Blues
4. Shakin' All Over
5. My Generation
6. Magic Bus

Considered the very first rock opera, this 1969 breakthrough recording from the genius of Pete Townshend was highly controversial upon its release. Originally banned by the BBC and by some U.S. radio stations, the underlying child abuse and molestation theme in the tale of the deaf, dumb and blind Tommy Walker was a startling, darker side to the former mod-rockers from Shepherds Bush. Highlighted at the Woodstock festival and film, the album peaked at # 4 on the Billboard chart. Townshend proved to himself and the world he could still attempt such a libretto and still rock!. It s pawned such Who staples as "Pinball Wizard," "The Acid Queen," "I'm Free" and "We're Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me." Ultimate movie, Broadway and concertized versions have kept its imaginative story and music in the forefront for the past three decades. Cut from the original two track quarter inch mater tapes provided by The Who on Classic's all tube stereo cutting system by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. Pressed on 140g heavy weight vinyl and packaged in authentic tri-fold laminated sleeve including original booklet. This is a masterpiece in every way and an absolute must for all rock fans!

1. Overture
2. Its' A Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. The Hawker
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture
11. Do You Think It's Alright?
12. Fiddle About
13. Pinball Wizard
14. There's A Doctor
15. Go To The Mirror!
16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17. Smash The Mirror
18. Sensation
19. Miracle Cure
20. Sally Simpson
21. I'm Free
22. Welcome
23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
24. We're Not Gonna Take It

Considered the very first rock opera, this 1969 breakthrough recording from the genius of Pete Townshend was highly controversial upon its release. Originally banned by the BBC and by some U.S. radio stations, the underlying child abuse and molestation theme in the tale of the deaf, dumb and blind Tommy Walker was a startling, darker side to the former mod-rockers from Shepherds Bush. Highlighted at the Woodstock festival and film, the album peaked at # 4 on the Billboard chart. Townshend proved to himself and the world he could still attempt such a libretto and still rock!. It s pawned such Who staples as "Pinball Wizard," "The Acid Queen," "I'm Free" and "We're Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me." Ultimate movie, Broadway and concertized versions have kept its imaginative story and music in the forefront for the past three decades. Cut from the original two track quarter inch mater tapes provided by The Who on Classic's all tube stereo cutting system by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. Pressed on 200g heavy weight vinyl and packaged in authentic tri-fold laminated sleeve including original booklet. This is a masterpiece in every way and an absolute must for all rock fans!

1. Overture
2. Its' A Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. The Hawker
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture
11. Do You Think It's Alright?
12. Fiddle About
13. Pinball Wizard
14. There's A Doctor
15. Go To The Mirror!
16. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
17. Smash The Mirror
18. Sensation
19. Miracle Cure
20. Sally Simpson
21. I'm Free
22. Welcome
23. Tommy's Holiday Camp
24. We're Not Gonna Take It

Generally considered one of rocks first concept™ albums, this December 1967 release was preceded by two months with its first single release, the monster hit “I Can See For Milesâ€�. Recorded in London, New York and Los Angeles including some post-production at the famed Gold Star Studios, this album was a turning point in the band’s progression, weaving pure pop power with minor psychedelia in both a humorous mockery and tribute to Britain’s pirate radio scene, complete with faux commercials written and performed by the band, interspersed between songs. Also included is their second single “Mary Ann With The Shaky Handâ€� plus the mini-drama “Raelâ€�, featuring Al Kooper on organ, which was originally intended as a full scale rock-opera by itself and propelled Pete Townsend to the realizations of both Tommy and Quadrophenia. The Stereo version was mastered and cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "all tube" Stereo cutting system from the original Stereo master tapes provided by The Who. This deluxe reissue package includes original TRACK artwork and labels and an authentic reproduction of the "Psychedelic Poster" included in original pressings of this title which are now nearly impossible to find other than on eBay for many hundreds of dollars.

1. Armenia City In The Sky
2. Heinz Baked Beans
3. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
4. Odorono
5. Tattoo
6. Our Love Was
7. I Can See For Miles
8. I Can't Reach You
9. Medac
10. Relax
11. Silas Stingy
12. Sunrise
13. Rael 1
14. Rael 2
15. Glittering Girl
16. Melancholia
17. Someone's Coming
18. Jaguar
19. Early Morning Cold Taxi
20. Hall Of The Mountain King
21. Girl's Eyes
22. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Alternative Version)

Originally released in 1968 by fledgling UK indie label Track Records for the European market only, this compilation of five single sides plus various album cuts became an instant have on both sides of the Atlantic. Utilizing the original monaural mixes throughout, we've recreated one of the most sought after collector' items in classic rock. Rare mono masters of hits such as I Can See For Miles, Substitute, Happy Jack, I'm A Boy and Pictures of Lily never sounded so good. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood by Chris Bellman and cut from the original full track mono takes on Classic's ALL TUBE MONO cutting system - no mono cut on a stereo cutting system here! Get it while its Hot, baby!

1. Bucket "T"
2. I'm a Boy
3. Pictures of Lily
4. Doctor! Doctor!
5. I Can See For Miles
6. Substitute
7. Happy Jack
8. The Last Time
9. In The City
10. Call Me Lightning
11. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
12. Dogs

Originally released in 1968 by fledgling UK indie label Track Records for the European market only, this compilation of five single sides plus various album cuts became an instant have on both sides of the Atlantic. Utilizing the original monaural mixes throughout, we've recreated one of the most sought after collector' items in classic rock. Rare mono masters of hits such as I Can See For Miles, Substitute, Happy Jack, I'm A Boy and Pictures of Lily never sounded so good. Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood by Chris Bellman and cut from the original full track mono takes on Classic's ALL TUBE MONO cutting system - no mono cut on a stereo cutting system here! Get it while its Hot, baby!

1. Bucket "T"
2. I'm a Boy
3. Pictures of Lily
4. Doctor! Doctor!
5. I Can See For Miles
6. Substitute
7. Happy Jack
8. The Last Time
9. In The City
10. Call Me Lightning
11. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
12. Dogs

The second effort by the Who recorded in 1967 and transferred by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original mono master tapes provided by the Who on Classic's own pure mono cutting system featuring a mono tape head, mono tube electronics, mono tube cutting amp and pure mono cutter head. To say that we went over the top to bring you the best versions of Boris the Spider, Heatwave, and Cobwebs & Strange among others would be an understatement. You could of course get an original copy on ebay for $900. but why would you do that when you can get a Quiex SV-P copy for 3% of that price. Quick...get one! NOW AVAILABLE ON 150gm VINYL

1. Whiskey Man
2. Cobwebs and Strange
3. I Need You
4. See My Way
5. A Quick One While He's Away
6. Heatwave
7. Run Run Run
8. So Sad About Us
9. Boris the Spider
10. Don't Look Away

This is one of the seminal albums of the 60's along with the White Album and Let it Bleed. Originally mixed to Mono and a few tunes half heartedly to stereo, this record contains the title track "My Generation" which is as accurate today as it was 40 years ago. Additional tunes include "The Kids Are Alright", "I'm a Man", "It's Not True", and "The Ox" among others. To mount this important reissue, we reassembled the original MONO master takes of each tune onto a master reel and had Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering cut directly from that reel through our all tube MONO cutting system. That's right, this is not mono cut on a stereo head with the resulting crosstalk (read added ambient information) - it is the real deal just like it was cut in 1965 from the Shel Talmy (producer) original (not copies) MONO master tapes. Artwork and labels are meticulously recreated from a Mint original copy of the impossibly rare UK Brunswick LP - which now sells for over $1500. On eBay. Whether you were alive in 1965 or not you need this record in your collection, that is, unless you are into Lionel Richie, in which case you should save your money because you won't get it anyway. The first release from arguably the World's best Rock band - still! Buy it or piss off you wankers. NOW AVAILABLE ON 140gm VINYL!

1. Out in the Street
2. I Don't Mind
3. The Good's Gone
4. La-La-La-Lies
5. Much Too Much
6. My Generation
7. The Kids Are Alright
8. Please Please Please

9. It's Not True
10. I'm A Man
11. A Legal Matter
12. The Ox

The third album from The Who featuring the hit tune " I Can See For Miles" in addition to others like "Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand"', "I Can't Reach You" and "Relax" among others. The Mono version was mastered and cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "all tube" MONO cutting system from the original Mono master tapes provided by The Who. This deluxe reissue package includes original TRACK artwork and labels and an authentic reproduction of the "Psychedelic Poster" included in original pressings of this title which are now nearly impossible to find other than on eBay for many hundreds of dollars. The stereo version of this title has also been reissued as part of the Classic Who LP reissue series and both are must haves for the serious Who fan and music lover!

1. Armenia City In The Sky
2. Heinz Baked Beans
3. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
4. Odorono
5. Tattoo
6. Our Love Was
7. I Can See For Miles
8. I Can't Reach You
9. Medac
10. Relax
11. Silas Stingy
12. Sunrise
13. Rael 1
14. Rael 2
15. Glittering Girl
16. Melancholia
17. Someone's Coming
18. Jaguar
19. Early Morning Cold Taxi
20. Hall Of The Mountain King
21. Girl's Eyes
22. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Alternative Version)

Generally considered one of rocks first concept™ albums, this December 1967 release was preceded by two months with its first single release, the monster hit “I Can See For Milesâ€�. Recorded in London, New York and Los Angeles including some post-production at the famed Gold Star Studios, this album was a turning point in the band’s progression, weaving pure pop power with minor psychedelia in both a humorous mockery and tribute to Britain’s pirate radio scene, complete with faux commercials written and performed by the band, interspersed between songs. Also included is their second single “Mary Ann With The Shaky Handâ€� plus the mini-drama “Raelâ€�, featuring Al Kooper on organ, which was originally intended as a full scale rock-opera by itself and propelled Pete Townsend to the realizations of both Tommy and Quadrophenia. The Stereo version was mastered and cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Chris Bellman on Classic's "all tube" Stereo cutting system from the original Stereo master tapes provided by The Who. This deluxe reissue package includes original TRACK artwork and labels and an authentic reproduction of the "Psychedelic Poster" included in original pressings of this title which are now nearly impossible to find other than on eBay for many hundreds of dollars.

1. Armenia City In The Sky
2. Heinz Baked Beans
3. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
4. Odorono
5. Tattoo
6. Our Love Was
7. I Can See For Miles
8. I Can't Reach You
9. Medac
10. Relax
11. Silas Stingy
12. Sunrise
13. Rael 1
14. Rael 2
15. Glittering Girl
16. Melancholia
17. Someone's Coming
18. Jaguar
19. Early Morning Cold Taxi
20. Hall Of The Mountain King
21. Girl's Eyes
22. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Alternative Version)

The second effort by the Who recorded in 1967 and transferred by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original mono master tapes provided by the Who on Classic's own pure mono cutting system featuring a mono tape head, mono tube electronics, mono tube cutting amp and pure mono cutter head. To say that we went over the top to bring you the best versions of Boris the Spider, Heatwave, and Cobwebs & Strange among others would be an understatement. You could of course get an original copy on ebay for $900. but why would you do that when you can get a Quiex SV-P copy for 3% of that price. Quick...get one!

1. Whiskey Man
2. Cobwebs and Strange
3. I Need You
4. See My Way
5. A Quick One While He's Away
6. Heatwave
7. Run Run Run
8. So Sad About Us
9. Boris the Spider
10. Don't Look Away

This is one of the seminal albums of the 60's along with the White Album and Let it Bleed. Originally mixed to Mono and a few tunes half heartedly to stereo, this record contains the title track "My Generation" which is as accurate today as it was 40 years ago. Additional tunes include "The Kids Are Alright", "I'm a Man", "It's Not True", and "The Ox" among others. To mount this important reissue, we reassembled the original MONO master takes of each tune onto a master reel and had Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering cut directly from that reel through our all tube MONO cutting system. That's right, this is not mono cut on a stereo head with the resulting crosstalk (read added ambient information) - it is the real deal just like it was cut in 1965 from the Shel Talmy (producer) original (not copies) MONO master tapes. Artwork and labels are meticulously recreated from a Mint original copy of the impossibly rare UK Brunswick LP - which now sells for over $1500. On eBay. Whether you were alive in 1965 or not you need this record in your collection, that is, unless you are into Lionel Richie, in which case you should save your money because you won't get it anyway. The first release from arguably the World's best Rock band - still! Buy it or piss off you wankers.

1. Out in the Street
2. I Don't Mind
3. The Good's Gone
4. La-La-La-Lies
5. Much Too Much
6. My Generation
7. The Kids Are Alright
8. Please Please Please

9. It's Not True
10. I'm A Man
11. A Legal Matter
12. The Ox

At the beginning of the 70s, the impact of Tommy weighed heavily on Pete Townshend's shoulders. How on earth would he and the Who top such a successful and important album? The guitarist-songwriter felt he had to take his music and its conceptual strains one step further. He began writing a futuristic fable that would transcend itself beyond the usual conventions of modern music. Intended to be a film, a play, a concert, a mega multimedia and cerebral experience - Townshend called his new project Lifehouse. And although Lifehouse would stay frozen on the blocks for another 30 years, its seeds sprouted the Who's most cohesive and consistent effort, Who's Next. How Townshend's ambitious follow-up ended up as Who's Next isn't easy to discern. After several false starts and a break with Who manager/mentor, Kit Lambert, the record was eventually rescued and shaped by producer/engineer, Glyn Johns. Much of Townshend's vision was contained within his extensive demos -- bits and pieces of a loosely constructed storyline set against experimental melodies and basic backbeats. The album's opening track, "Baba O'Riley," was originally an elongated cycle of synthesizer loops. What it became was an anthem, highlighted by a tumultuous build, Dave Arbus' rambling violin and Roger Daltrey's acclamation of a "Teenage Wasteland." The thunder is sustained by the contagious "Bargain" - now, like so much of the Who's music, a commercial jingle. "Love Ain't For Keeping" chugs away against a fierce acoustic rhythm while John Entwistle's sole contribution of "My Wife" remains one of his most electrifying songs. "This Song Is Over" features Nicky Hopkins' incomparable piano work and ends with a chorus pulled from "Pure And Easy," the central number of Lifehouse that failed to make the final cut, but would resurface three years later on the Odds And Sods compilation. The theme is maintained on "Getting In Tune," reintroduced during the Who's most recent tour, and "Going Mobile," a track with Townshend on lead vocals that recounts a couple of Lifehouse's characters cruising the streets in a Cadillac. It's the album's two singles that set up the grand finale. "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" are adrenaline-filled powder kegs that capture the Who in their most primal state. Keith Moon's drumming is as wild as ever, yet enduringly steady. Entwistle's sturdy bass and Townshend's barking guitar rise and shift as Daltrey's signature scream radiates with emotion and authority during the climax. This is arguably one of the Who's greatest triumphs ever put on record. And indisputably one of the most definitive moments in all of rock and roll. - Review by Shawn Perry Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman mastering from the original two track 1/4" analog master tapes, cut on the Classic "All Tube" cutting system, and pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile. This release also features original Track labels and artwork. Arguably one of Rock's greatest recordings - enough said!

1. Baba O'Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain't For Keeping
4. My Wife
5. Song Is Over
6. Getting In Tune
7. Going Mobile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won't Get Fooled Again

This delightful release from 1977 has garnered special attention from audiophiles since its release for the sound engineered into it by Glyn Johns and Jon Astley. Michael Fremer refers affectionately to this title as "The Original Unplugged". Desired mint copies of British first-pressings have become scarce and expensive. Now pressed on 180grams and taken directly from the original analog masters, this pairing of The Who's mastermind Pete Townshend and the late Ronnie Lane (d. 1997) from the Small Faces, shows a new generation why this was one of the few "summit, all-star affairs" from the 1970's that not only met but exceeded expectations. Joining the pair are Eric Clapton on assorted guitars, The Who's John Entwistle on bass, Charlie Watts of the Stones behind the drums and the late Ian Stewart on keyboards. Townshend's manic power-rock side is well represented and tastefully off-set by Lane's tender contrasts. Centered mainly around acoustic guitars, there is some dazzling finger work from Townshend and Clapton throughout. All in all, the set has a laid back and loose feel to it, but also one that leaves the listener wishing for follow-ups and live "unplugged" recordings that were to never be. Highlights include a trip to downtown London in the string-laden "Street In The City", the energetic "My Baby Gives It Away" and "Heat To Hang Onto" and even some country in 'Till The Rivers All Run Dry". Two of Lane's finest efforts round it out in "Annie" and "April Fool", the later with Clapton's blues runs the perfect compliment. Other songs include "Nowhere To Run", "Keep Me Turning", "Catmelody" and the title track. A minor classic from the 1970's. Original MCA and Polydor pressings were mastered by Doug Sax and used as references for the remastering by Bernie Grundman. The MCA disc is dull when compared to the tape while the Polydor pressing is more like the master. Since both were cut by Sax, who says he cut them the same, we are left to conclude that plating and pressing (vinyl formula) account for the majority of the differences. The Classic reissue is more detailed and open than either the original MCA or Polydor pressings - a testiment to the Grundman cutting system, RTI plating and Quiex SV vinyl - you can hear the difference! Don't delay - order today!

1. My Baby Gives It Away
2. Nowhere To Run
3. Rough Mix
4. Annie
5. Keep Me Turning
6. Misunderstood
7. April Fool
8. Street In The City
9. Heart To Hang Onto
10. Till The Rivers All Run Dry

After the worldwide success of Tommy, Pete Townshend’s decided to take a second stab at ’rock opera’ and 1973’s Quadrophenia was the result. Its premise is rooted in a teenage perspective in 1964-65, and the friction between ‘mods and rockers’ in the London and Bristol regions of the UK. The four-way split personality of the central figure ‘Jimmy’ has been admitted to by Townshend as also being based on the distinct personalities of the! four b and members. The legendary Glyn Johns’ production is both powerful and stunning with the writing and arrangements, featuring maybe the most tasteful use of both sound effects and synthesizers in rock recording, brilliant. Pianist Chris Stainton (Spooky Tooth) contributes strong support on such songs as The Real Me, The Punk Meets The Godfather, I’m One and Love Reign o’er Me, all classic Who performances. This LP reissue was mastered and cut from the original ¼” analog master tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering using Classic’s “ALL TUBE” analog cutting system. Pressed on Classic’s 140g Super Vinyl Profile gives a slight edge to this reissue over the excellent original Track release. Gatefold artwork including tipped in 44 page booklet are given the usual Classic authenticity treatment down to the paper stock being original. For most Who fans this is the pinnacle of Who albums and is treated as such in all aspects of this reissue which is NOT to be missed!

1. I Am the Sea – 2:08
2. The Real Me – 3:20
3. Quadrophenia – 6:15
4. Cut My Hair – 3:46
5. The Punk and the Godfather – 5:10

1. I'm One – 2:39
2. The Dirty Jobs – 4:30
3. Helpless Dancer – 2:32
4. Is It in My Head – 3:46
5. I've Had Enough – 6:14

1. 5:15 – 5:00
2. Sea and Sand – 5:01
3. Drowned – 5:28
4. Bell Boy – 4:56

1. Doctor Jimmy – 8:42
2. The Rock – 6:37
3. Love, Reign O'er Me – 5:48

Import

1. Me Generation (Radio 1 Jingle)
2. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
3. Good Lovin'
4. Just You And Me, Darling
5. Leaving Here
6. My Generation
7. The Good's Gone
8. La La La Lies
9. Substitute
10. Dancing In The Street
11. Disguises
12. I'm A Boy
13. Run Run Run
14. Boris The Spider
15. Happy Jack
16. See My Way
17. Pictures Of Lily
18. The Quick One (While He's Away)
19. Substitute (Version 2)
20. The Seeker
21. I'm Free
22. Shakin' All Over
23. Relay
24. Long Live Rock
25. Boris The Spider (Radio 1 Jingle)

The Who’s legendary third album, The Who Sell Out, released in 1967, was a concept album of songs made into advertisements, with the cover art featuring members of the band pretending to endorse various products. The band actually was doing a few commercials at the time, so this album was intended to poke fun at that. This was the first pop album ever to not list the song titles on its cover. Featuring 10 bonus tracks from the deluxe edition plus the reproduction of the poster contained in the first 1000 copies.

1. Armenia City In The Sky
2. Rael 2 (Bonus Track)
3. Heinz Baked Beans
4. Glittering Girl (Bonus Track)
5. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand
6. Melancholia (Bonus Track)
7. Someone's Coming (Bonus Track)
8. Shaky Hand
9. Odorono
10. Jaguar (Bonus Track)
11. Early Morning Cold Taxi (Bonus Track)
12. Tatoo
13. Our Love Was
14. Hall Of The Mountain King (Bonus Track)
15. I Can see For Miles
16. Girl's Eye (Bonus Track)
17. I Can't Reach You
18. Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Bonus Track)
19. Glow Girl (Bonus Track)
20. Medac
21. Relax
22. Silas Stingy
23. Sunrise
24. Rael 1

Having to follow four monumental releases in succession, The Who By Numbers is often overlooked and unfairly overshadowed. Produced again by Glyn Johns and released in 1975, the album is a more modest, simple affair, certainly withstanding the test of time by its own merits. In what might be his most personal tell-all collection (outside of some of his future solo albums), Pete Townshend lays it out there in lyrics of brutal honesty regarding battles with alcoholism and womanizing. Probably best known for the radio-friendly ditty Squeeze Box, the set also contains patented Who in the terms of Slip Kid, Blue Red and Grey plus one of bassist John Entwistle’s best compositions, Success Story. London studio regular Nicky Hopkins adds tasteful keyboard fills throughout. As part of the Classic Who LP reissue series, this title was mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original ¼” analog master tapes sourced directly from The Who. The lacquers were cut on Classic Records ALL ANALOG TUBE cutting system with LP’s pressed on Classic’s Super Vinyl Profile for maximum playback fidelity. Authentic UK artwork and labels are meticulously reproduced making this another MUST HAVE Classic reissue!

Having to follow four monumental releases in succession, The Who By Numbers is often overlooked and unfairly overshadowed. Produced again by Glyn Johns and released in 1975, the album is a more modest, simple affair, certainly withstanding the test of time by its own merits. In what might be his most personal tell-all collection (outside of some of his future solo albums), Pete Townshend lays it out there in lyrics of brutal honesty regarding battles with alcoholism and womanizing. Probably best known for the radio-friendly ditty Squeeze Box, the set also contains patented Who in the terms of Slip Kid, Blue Red and Grey plus one of bassist John Entwistle’s best compositions, Success Story. London studio regular Nicky Hopkins adds tasteful keyboard fills throughout. As part of the Classic Who LP reissue series, this title was mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original ¼” analog master tapes sourced directly from The Who. The lacquers were cut on Classic Records ALL ANALOG TUBE cutting system with LP’s pressed on Classic’s Super Vinyl Profile for maximum playback fidelity. Authentic UK artwork and labels are meticulously reproduced making this another MUST HAVE Classic reissue!

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33 1/3 is a series of short books about the making of wide variety of albums, written by a diverse group of authors/artists with titles ranging from Aja by Steely Dan to Zeppelin IV. The series contains over fifty titles and is acclaimed and loved by fans, musicians and scholars alike. These are for the music nuts out there who appreciate fantastic design, and smart, fun writing. Each book in the series takes an important album and breaks it down in startling minutiae. We love these books…you will, too!

Released in the U.S. in January 1968, The Who Sell Out was, according to critic Dave Marsh, a complete backfire. . .the album sold well, but not spectacularly [and was] ultimately a nostalgic in-joke: Who but a pop intellectual could appreciate such a thing? Further rarifying its in-joke status was its unapologetic Englishness; 13 tracks stitched together in a mock pirate radio broadcast, without a DJ, with cool, anglocentric commercials to boot. In the 36 years since its release, Sell Out, though still not the best selling release in The Who’s catalog, has been embraced by a growing number of fans who regard it as the band’s best work; one of the few recordings of the late 1960s that best represents the ambitious aesthetic possibilities of the concept album; without becoming mired in a bog of smug, self-aggrandizing, high art aspirations. Sell Out, powerfully and ecstatically, articulates the nexus of pop music and pop culture.

Who's Next is regarded by many as The Who's masterpiece which says a lot considering the group's legendary output. Originally, Pete Townshend intended these songs for the massive multimedia extravaganza, Lifehouse which was eventually abandoned. Producer Glyn Johns convinced Townshend and the Who to present the best of this material as a straightforward Rock & Roll record and it resulted in some of the group's most focused and powerful work ever produced. Bookended by the classics "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again," Who's Next is one of the defining albums of '70s hard rock from one of the greatest bands of all time. Reissued here on 180g Vinyl!

The Who Who's Next Track Listing

1. Baba O'Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain't for Keeping
4. My Wife
5. Song is Over
6. Getting in Tune
7. Going Mobile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won't Get Fooled Again

After the worldwide success of Tommy, Pete Townshend’s decided to take a second stab at the ’rock opera’ and 1973’s Quadrophenia was the result. Its premise is rooted in a teenage perspective in 1964-65, and the friction between ‘mods and rockers’ in the London and Bristol regions of the UK. The four-way split personality of the central figure ‘Jimmy’ has been admitted by Townshend as being based on the distinct personalities of the four band members. The legendary Glyn Johns’ production is both powerful and stunning with the writing and arrangements, featuring maybe the most tasteful use of both sound effects and synthesizers in rock recording. Pianist Chris Stainton (Spooky Tooth) contributes strong support on such songs as "The Real Me," "The Punk Meets The Godfather," "I’m One and Love Reign O’er Me," all classic Who performances. Reissued here on Double 180g Vinyl from Universal Records.

The Who Quadrophenia Track Listing

1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. Quadrophenia
4. Cut My Hair
5. The Punk And The Godfather
6. I'm One
7. The Dirty Jobs
8. Helpless Dancer
9. Is It In My Head?
10. I've Had Enough
11. 5:15
12. Sea And Sand
13. Drowned
14. Bell Boy
15. Doctor Jimmy
16. The Rock
17. Love, Reign O'er Me

Side A

1. Heaven And Hell
2. I Can't Explain
3. Young Man Blues
4. I Don't Even Know Myself

Side B

1. Water
2. Overture
3. It's A Boy

Side C

1. 1921
2. Amazing Journey
3. Sparks
4. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
5. Christmas

Side D

1. The Acid Queen
2. Pinball Wizard
3. Do You Think It's Alright
4. Fiddle About
5. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
6. There's A Doctor
7. Go To The Mirror
8. Smash The Mirror
9. Miracle Cure
10. I'm Free
11. Tommy's Holiday Camp

Side E

1. We're Not Gonna Take It
2. Summertime Blues
3. Shakin' All Over

Side F

1. Substitue
2. My Generation
3. Naked Eye
4. Magic Bus

At the beginning of the 70s, the impact of Tommy weighed heavily on Pete Townshend's shoulders. How on earth would he and the Who top such a successful and important album? The guitarist-songwriter felt he had to take his music and its conceptual strains one step further. He began writing a futuristic fable that would transcend itself beyond the usual conventions of modern music. Intended to be a film, a play, a concert, a mega multimedia and cerebral experience - Townshend called his new project Lifehouse. And although Lifehouse would stay frozen on the blocks for another 30 years, its seeds sprouted the Who's most cohesive and consistent effort, Who's Next. How Townshend's ambitious follow-up ended up as Who's Next isn't easy to discern. After several false starts and a break with Who manager/mentor, Kit Lambert, the record was eventually rescued and shaped by producer/engineer, Glyn Johns. Much of Townshend's vision was contained within his extensive demos -- bits and pieces of a loosely constructed storyline set against experimental melodies and basic backbeats. The album's opening track, "Baba O'Riley," was originally an elongated cycle of synthesizer loops. What it became was an anthem, highlighted by a tumultuous build, Dave Arbus' rambling violin and Roger Daltrey's acclamation of a "Teenage Wasteland." The thunder is sustained by the contagious "Bargain" - now, like so much of the Who's music, a commercial jingle. "Love Ain't For Keeping" chugs away against a fierce acoustic rhythm while John Entwistle's sole contribution of "My Wife" remains one of his most electrifying songs. "This Song Is Over" features Nicky Hopkins' incomparable piano work and ends with a chorus pulled from "Pure And Easy," the central number of Lifehouse that failed to make the final cut, but would resurface three years later on the Odds And Sods compilation. The theme is maintained on "Getting In Tune," reintroduced during the Who's most recent tour, and "Going Mobile," a track with Townshend on lead vocals that recounts a couple of Lifehouse's characters cruising the streets in a Cadillac. It's the album's two singles that set up the grand finale. "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" are adrenaline-filled powder kegs that capture the Who in their most primal state. Keith Moon's drumming is as wild as ever, yet enduringly steady. Entwistle's sturdy bass and Townshend's barking guitar rise and shift as Daltrey's signature scream radiates with emotion and authority during the climax. This is arguably one of the Who's greatest triumphs ever put on record. And indisputably one of the most definitive moments in all of rock and roll. - Review by Shawn Perry Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman mastering from the original two track 1/4" analog master tapes, cut on the Classic "All Tube" cutting system, and pressed on Classic's proprietary 200g Quiex Super Vinyl Profile. This release also features original Track labels and artwork. Arguably one of Rock's greatest recordings - enough said! NOW AVAILABLE 140gm Vinyl

1. Baba O'Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain't For Keeping
4. My Wife
5. Song Is Over
6. Getting In Tune
7. Going Mobile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won't Get Fooled Again

192 pg. Paperback Book

Sound Of The Cities Series

ISBN: 1-871547-80-6

The story of British pop music--from skiffle to psychedelia to punk--through the bands, venues, and events that rocked London's vital club scene.

Featuring acts such as The Who, Pink Floyd, The Sex Pistols, Fairport Convention, The Clash, Cream, Georgie Fame, Ian Dury, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and many more.

Includes authoritative text, revealing photos and rare memorabilia profiling the finest musicians, the hippest clubs, and the greatest happenings in London's vibrant, momentous pop history.

A complete and gripping story, plus a unique cross-referenced inventory of every pop act that played at London's leading Marquee Club, from Blues Incorporated to The Police.

Track Listing:

I Can't Explain
The Kids Are Alright
Happy Jack
I Can See For Mile
Pictures of Lilly
My Generation
The Seeker
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Pinball Wizard
Legal Matter
Boris The Spider
Magic Bus
Substitute
I'm A Boy

Track Listing

1. Disguises
2. Run Run Run
3. Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde
4. I Can't Reach You
5. Our Love Was,Is
6. Call Me Lightning
7. Magic Bus
8. Someone's Coming
9. Doctor, Doctor
10. Bucket T.
11. Pictures Of Lily

Sadly burdened with the trivia of being the last studio recording to feature drummer Keith Moon and thus closing the chapter on the band's original line-up, this 1978 release was also a major progression, not unlike what The Beatles and The Beach Boys undertook as they matured from their simple, rudimentary but still freakin' great early years.

In the three years since the release of Who By The Numbers, The Who foursome had undertaken solo projects and other individual interests. Finally reuniting after such an unusualy long hiatus, they recorded Who Are You between late 1977 and early '78, in a variety of London-area studios. Without a doubt, everyone in the world would have welcomed recycled Who akin to their first decade of hits. But simple, catchy rock riffs were to be superceded in more complex subjects and daring arrangements. Pete Townshend's observations of moving on and saying farewell (Sister Disco), the creative process (Guitar and Pen), FM radio and its banal recycled music (Music Must Change) and battles with alcohol (Who Are You) are some of his most poignant writings. Bassist John Entwistle contributes three songs, the most in any one Who album. 905, Had Enough and Trick Of The Light reflect some of his finest, often-overlooked, work.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Pop chart in the U.S., most likely prevented from going No. 1 by to the Grease soundtrack. The lone single released, the title song Who Are You would become a concert staple, often expanded into a jam for Townshend's guitaristics, and then be licensed out in 2000 for the opening theme to the hit television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigations. This venerable Classic was re-mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood from the original analog master tapes provided by The Who.

Track Listing

1. New Song
2. Had Enough
3. 905
4. Sister Disco
5. Music Must Change
6. Trick of the Light
7. Guitar and Pen
8. Love Is Coming Down

Sadly burdened with the trivia of being the last studio recording to feature drummer Keith Moon and thus closing the chapter on the band's original line-up, this 1978 release was also a major progression, not unlike what The Beatles and The Beach Boys undertook as they matured from their simple, rudimentary but still freakin' great early years.

In the three years since the release of Who By The Numbers, The Who foursome had undertaken solo projects and other individual interests. Finally reuniting after such an unusualy long hiatus, they recorded Who Are You between late 1977 and early '78, in a variety of London-area studios. Without a doubt, everyone in the world would have welcomed recycled Who akin to their first decade of hits. But simple, catchy rock riffs were to be superceded in more complex subjects and daring arrangements. Pete Townshend's observations of moving on and saying farewell (Sister Disco), the creative process (Guitar and Pen), FM radio and its banal recycled music (Music Must Change) and battles with alcohol (Who Are You) are some of his most poignant writings. Bassist John Entwistle contributes three songs, the most in any one Who album. 905, Had Enough and Trick Of The Light reflect some of his finest, often-overlooked, work.

The album peaked at No. 2 on the Pop chart in the U.S., most likely prevented from going No. 1 by to the Grease soundtrack. The lone single released, the title song Who Are You would become a concert staple, often expanded into a jam for Townshend's guitaristics, and then be licensed out in 2000 for the opening theme to the hit television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigations. This venerable Classic was re-mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood from the original analog master tapes provided by The Who.

Track Listing

1. New Song
2. Had Enough
3. 905
4. Sister Disco
5. Music Must Change
6. Trick of the Light
7. Guitar and Pen
8. Love Is Coming Down

Timed with the 40th anniversary of the festival, the original Woodstock soundtracks MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AND MORE: WOODSTOCK and WOODSTOCK TWO will be packaged together and released as a 5-LP boxed set titled WOODSTOCK: 3 DAYS OF PEACE & MUSIC. The LPs are cut from the original analog soundboard tapes and the package also includes a 20-page, oversized 12"x 12" photo book.

Originally released in 1970 as a triple-LP, MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AND MORE: WOODSTOCK topped Billboard's Pop album chart for four weeks, and was a Top 20 R&B album as well. Following the chart-topping, multiplatinum success of the original soundtrack, 1971's WOODSTOCK TWO served up even more peace and music. Originally released as a double-LP, it expands the listening experience with 16 additional performances.

Track Listing:

* Wooden Ships [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Love March [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Soul Sacrifice [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with crowd rain chant, additional stage dialo
* Volunteers [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Sweet Sir Galahad [Live Woodstock Version]
* The "Fish" Cheer / I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with ad
* Blood Of The Sun [Live Woodstock Version]
* I Had A Dream [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Saturday Afternoon / Won't You Try [Live Woodstock Version]
* Jam Back At The House [Live Woodstock Version]
* Theme For An Imaginary Western [Live Woodstock Version]
* Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Guinnevere [Live Woodstock Version]
* We're Not Gonna Take It [From "Tommy"] [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage
* Star Spangled Banner / Purple Haze / Instrumental Solo [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with
* Izabella [Live Woodstock Version]
* Eskimo Blue Day [Live Woodstock Version]
* Going Up The Country [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue & stage
* Medley: Dance To The Music / Music Lover / I Want To Take You Higher [Live Woodstock Version] (Album
* I'm Going Home [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Joe Hill [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue & stage announcement
* 4 + 20 [Live Woodstock Version]
* Rainbows All Over Your Blues [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Get My Heart Back Together [Live Woodstock Version]
* Freedom [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Woodstock Boogie [Live Woodstock Version]
* Everything's Gonna Be Alright [Live Woodstock Version]
* With A Little Help From My Friends [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage di
* Marrakesh Express [Live Woodstock Version]
* Suite: Judy Blue Eyes [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Rock & Soul Music [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Let The Sunshine In [Live Woodstock Version]
* Sea Of Madness [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* My Beautiful People [Live Woodstock Version]
* Coming Into Los Angeles [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* At The Hop [Live Woodstock Version] (Album Version with additional stage dialogue)
* Birthday Of The Sun [Live Woodstock Version]

In conjunction with DreamWorks Films NEW Director's Edition 2-Disc DVD release of Cameron Crowe's "ALMOST FAMOUS", Classic Records is pleased to announce the release of "Untitled" - an inspired reissue of the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning film "Almost Famous". This two LP set features bonus material by Still Water the fictitious band featured in the film. The Stillwater tracks were mastered directly by Bernie Grundman from the 1/2" analog masters (*due to time constraints with this production, digital sources were utilized for the other repertoire).

1. America - Simon & Garfunkel
2. Sparks - The Who
3. It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference - Todd Rundgren
4. Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
5. Feel Flows - The Beach Boys
6. Your Move - Yes
7. Mr. Farmer - The Seeds
8. One Way Out - The Allman Bros
9. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
10. That's The Way - Led Zeppelin
11. Tiny Dancer - Elton John
12. Lucky Trumble - Nancy Wilson
13. I'm Waiting For The Man - David Bowie
14. The Wind - Cat Stevens
15. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
16. Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman
17. Fever Dog - Stillwater
18. Love Thing - Stillwater
19. Chance Upon You - Stillwater
20. Love Comes And Goes - Stillwater
21. Hour Of Need - Stillwater
22. You Had To Be There - Stillwater