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THE WHO: "Who's Next" - Classic UK TRACK Press in STUNNING Condition throughout. 

RARE Original PRESSING  VINYL ALBUM - TOP AUDIO throughout - One of the rarest audio reproductions available.

Original and COMPLETE A4 B4 Edition - GREAT Pressing, Pristine Vinyl - Rare COVER! With very rare A // 4  0 3 matrix sequence.

- FANTASTIC Sound Quality 

THIS IS A SERIOUSLY RARE LP and ESPECIALLY HARD TO FIND IN GREAT CONDITION, LET ALONE WITH THIS TYPE OF AUDIO PRODUCTION.  IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND!

Who's Next has become one of the most successful albums of the early 1970’s. It has been named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (#13) and Rolling Stone, and in 2007 it was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value. In 1999 it was the subject of a Classic Albums documentary produced by Eagle Rock Entertainment which has aired on VH1 and BBC among others entitled Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next.

CAT NO:....

TRACK LABEL: 2408 102 DELUXE. 

LABEL PRESS DETAILS:

Early 1971 pressings came with a variety of non sequential mixings, varying massively in sound quality.  Certain mixes were used during the manufacturing of the huge selling "Who's Next," with variable results when transferring the Master Tapes. This is clear to hear when you compare numerous 1st and early pressings, ranging from A1 to B4.

The 1971 first UK issue being a No.1 album produced multiple pressings prior to the September release. The rest of the 1970's decade, saw a constant demand for "Who's Next", and it was produced in large quantities. Numerous re-pressings were made, including the budget Polydor labels and 'limited editions' etc. between 1971 /1975. 1st and early pressings have the name Bilbo, etched in the run out area, and some have MG 12888. The 1st press covers have many distinguishing features but the audio variability can only really be classed by comparative study of the sound quality. In my opinion every press must be scrupulously judged on its own audio merit.

MATRIX NOs. ON RUN-OUT GROOVE

Side 1. '2408 102 A // 4 '. 'Bilbo' is etched in the run-out grooves. 

Side 2.  '2408 102 B // 4'

MOTHER STAMPERS:

Side 1.  4 2 0       0 3   1 4  1 0  (RARER VARIANT)

Side 2.     4 2 0    0 5   1 1

TRACK LISTING…

SIDE 1
Baba O'Riley - Bargain - Love Ain't for Keeping - My Wife - The Song Is Over"

SIDE 2
Getting In Tune - Going Mobile - Behind Blue Eyes - Won't Get Fooled Again"

An exceptional copy of  WHO'S NEXT, in SUPERB condition, with Rare Labels, 1st press cover and outstanding TOP AUDIO from start to finish!

TOP AUDIO - NEAR MINT 

ALBUM PLAYED FOR GRADING: Yes – Fantastic! - NEAR MINT sound quality throughout.

Who's Next is a complex and varied collection of music, and is also a relatively sensitive piece of vinyl, and hard to find in clear audio condition. Early pressings were notoriously variable in their quality. As described above in the label notes, there were so many mixes of the early pressings, and a great many of them had fairly average sound quality.  

And then vinyls were played on heavy equipment, taken to parties, listened to in smoking atmospheres and allowed to collect dust, which became embedded in the groves. Worn copies can have a lot of surface sound even on musically complex and busy tracks like 'Fooled Again.' Of course all vinyl, even unplayed or barely played pieces like this, have occasional static, but that is not the same as noise cased by scratches or deeply encrusted grooves. This pressing has strong undistorted audio, with Super clear sound. There is certainly no  interference, and NO loud pops or clicks or Distortion. It really sounds great and plays with great sound separation and clarity! Wonderful TOP audio, there is NO distortion and virtual silence between the tracks. 

The music jumps out, with definition and clarity, the vocals which come through with tremendous power. Its the same with the bass guitar and drums, whilst the guitars come through crisp and clear. The tonal quality make this a sensational pressing. With the clear and extra loud cut engineering giving the audio a vibrant sound which cannot be beaten.

A great all round example of this classic vinyl. Staggering early (stereo) mix. A great all round example of this great vinyl.

Who's Next is the fifth studio album by The Who, released in August 1971. The album has origins in a rock opera called Lifehouse conceived by Pete Townshend. The ambitious, complex project did not come to fruition and instead, many of the songs written for the project were compiled onto Who's Next as a collection of unrelated songs. Who's Next was a critical and commercial success when it was released, and has been certified 3 times platinum by the RIAA.

After giving up on recording some of the Lifehouse tracks in New York, The Who went back into the studio with new producer Glyn Johns. Although the Lifehouse concept was abandoned, key elements of the project remained present in the final album. The introductory line to "Pure and Easy", which Townshend has described as "the central pivot of Lifehouse", shows up in the closing bars of "The Song Is Over." An early concept for Lifehouse featured the feeding of personal data from audience members into the controller of an early analogue synthesiser to create musical tracks. It was widely believed that inputting the vital statistics of Meher Baba into a synthesiser generated the backing track on "Baba O'Riley", but in actuality it was Townshend playing a Lowrey organ.

A primary result of the abandonment of the original project, however, was a new found freedom; the very absence of an overriding musical theme or story line (which had been the basis of several previous Who projects) allowed the band to concentrate on maximising the impact of individual tracks.

The album was immediately recognised for its dynamic and unique sound. The album fortuitously fell at a time when great advances had been made in sound engineering over the previous decade, and also shortly after the widespread availability of synthesisers. Townshend used the early synthesisers and modified keyboard sounds in several modes: as a drone effect on several songs, notably "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again", and as a playful noisemaker, sounding almost like a tea kettle whistle on "The Song Is Over". Townshend also used an envelope follower to modulate the spectrum of his guitar on "Going Mobile", giving it a distinctive squawking sound that degenerates into a bubbling noise at the end of the song.

The album opened with "Baba O'Riley", featuring piano by Townshend and a violin solo by Dave Arbus. The violin solo was drummer Keith Moon's idea. The song's title pays homage to Townshend's guru Meher Baba and influential minimalist composer Terry Riley (and is informally known by the line "Teenage Wasteland"). Other signature tracks include the rock ballad "Behind Blue Eyes", and the album's epic closing song, "Won't Get Fooled Again".

This rare UK TRACK pressing gives a great early press listening experience for this classic album.

THE RECORD – VISUAL GRADING - Stunning - NEAR MINT ARCHIVE CONDITION

Visually immaculate, this is a superb piece of glossy vinyl, and a really thick pressing. Deep clear grooves that can only be found on the original pressings, this vinyl has been barely played. The record has great shine, with NO scratches and NO hairlines. Inspected under a spot light, there are barely any paper removal marks, a couple of ultra light whispy lines only. This is a stunning example, truly archive quality, and the ultimate final upgrade.

VINYL TESTED FOR ANY SIGNS OF WARPING:

Yes, NONE visible what so ever when tested be sight and on a moving turntable.

THE COVER – EXCELLENT

The album cover shows a photograph, taken at Easington Colliery, of the band apparently having just urinated on a large concrete piling protruding from a slag heap. According to photographer Ethan Russell, most of the members were unable to urinate, so rainwater was tipped from an empty film canister to achieve the desired effect. The photograph is often seen to be a reference to the monolith discovered on the moon in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which had been released only about three years earlier.  An earlier cover design had featured photographs of obese nude women and has been published elsewhere, but never actually appeared on the album. An alternative cover featured drummer Keith Moon dressed in black lingerie, holding a rope whip, and wearing a brown wig. Some of the photographs taken during these sessions were later used as part of Decca's United States promotion of the album.

In 2003, the United States cable television channel VH1 named Who's Next's cover one of the greatest album covers of all time.

1st ISSUE COVERS:

Original 1st Press covers had an undocumented ‘invisible’ catalogue number. Located on the front top left hand of this first of the "Clout & Baker Ltd" printed covers, as clearly seen on this first UK 'McNeil Press Ltd.' printed covers. In the clouds, on the front cover near the top of the spine on the far right side, approximately 15 mm down from the top edge, there is a camouflaged number pre-faced by two letters. Similar to computer concealed digits and letters, the catalogue number 'DL 33789' is embedded into the print. locating the cover between 1971 and 1974, this catalogue number is often hard to see at all, especially on worn copies. 

This cover omits the "marketed by polydor" text on the rear side, making this a very rare pressings.

Printed and made by McNeil Press Ltd. this cover is bright and clean and unlaminated, printed on slightly lighter card.  Some light creasing only, and minimal corner wear. The opening edges of the card are very square and un frayed. The back cover is nice and clean, with NO ring wear, which is very unusual for these covers. Juts a light impression of the shape of the vinyl, which has been stored separately since.

The Spine is square and true with a few light creased, but again, minimal rubbing to the corners. The spine text is totally intact. 

A great all round example of this rare cover.!!

THE LABELS -  NEAR MINT CONDITION

Superb labels. there are a few spindle traces, but they are so light they are almost undetectable. I am tempted to say this album looks unplayed, it has certainly only been played a few times. No marks or writing what so ever, and NO brush marks that these labels seem prone to. Great all round examples!

THE INNER

Original poly lined inner sleeve in EXCELLENT condition.

This is a TOP example with virtually no wear. There are NO splits to the sides. There are NO tears to the front or opening edges, which are nice and crisp. There is a slight impression of the album, but it is very faint, and the inner has yellowed with age.

All in all a really great original rare example. Comes of course with a new white inner sleeve.

A complete UK TRACK Label Vinyl in decent condition is scarce. The vinyl is so often played so much, heavily marked, scratched, with noisy, poor and distorted sound.

The cover is hard to find without serious wear, even modestly worn examples are scarce and this one is a lovely example. Finding a great cover like this, with a thick pressed piece of stunning vinyl, fantastic!. 

Finding one with sensational audio delivery like this press has, with the Ultra Rare non Polydor credited cover makes this an absolute gem and I would say an extreme rarity

MAKING THIS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF MUSICAL HISTORY.

GREAT COVERS WITH NO SEAM SPLITS, NO TEARS, NO WRITING, NO STICKERS.

GREAT VINYLS WITH NO LOUD CLICKS OR POPS, NO JUMPS OR REPEATS - GUARANTEED!

SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION and TESTING; PLEASE NOTE:

This record has been play tested to ensure the sound quality and accuracy of description. I aim to give a precise and concise description of the sound quality, pointing out any defects so that you know what you are bidding on. I will not go into screeds of information about nature of the songs, as I imagine that you already know them well. I aim to describe all items as accurately as possible, and offer a full refund on return if for any reason you are not completely happy with the item description.

VINYL

Large format art work covers with the original sound and mix unique to vinyl and of the highest quality audio. Vinyl record have always been loved and have become a great investment opportunity, with prices soaring over the last ten years, making classic pieces a great financial as well as a cultural investment.  

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SOME EXAMPLES OF FEEDBACK –

BRILLIANT LP MINT CONDITION,AWESOME SELLAR,1ST CLASS PACKAGING, NO PROBLEMS A+

ITEM RECEIVED.. AS DESCRIBED... PACKED GREAT...MANY THANKS..RECOMMENDED.. A*******

Great LP from a great seller. Thanks !! Very well packaged. AAA+++

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Item arrived quickly, well packaged and in excellent condition. Very pleased.

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RETURN POLICY:

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ; - returns accepted with out question. If you are not happy then it can be returned, I cant say fairer that that!

I ONLY SELL RARE GOODS THAT ARE IN GREAT CONDITION, IF THERE IS ANY SLIGHT DEFECT, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED.

If in the unlikely event that you may want to return an item, or that I have missed something in the listing, I offer a no quibble return policy. Items must be returned within 12 Days of receipt, and returned in the same condition that they were sent out in. Return postage must be paid by buyer, unless there is a particular fault with the item, and then I will pay the full postage costs!.

MY RECORD GRADING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS - (BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE U.K. )

MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.

V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch.Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, etc.

FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.

POSTAGE AND PAYMENT DETAILS : -

Items will be extremely well sealed and securely wrapped using the best possible packaging for safe handling and delivery. I send items all round the globe with 100% success! I sell top quality rare records to discerning buyers. I do not make money from the postage costs and aim to keep the prices at a reasonable rate, while never providing a cheap second rate service. 

IT IS AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY THAT THE ITEMS YOU BUY GETS TO YOU IN PERFECT CONDITION. All RECORDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR MAIN COVER AND PLACED IN A BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT INNER SLEEVE TO AVOID ANY CHANCE OF EDGE SPLITS OR KNIFING. THEY ARE HELD SAFELY IN EXTRA THICK PLASTIC SLEEVES, AND THEN THEY ARE SECURED WITH SEVERAL EXTRA LAYERS OF REINFORCED CARD BOARD AND PADDING AND MAILED IN EXTRA STRONG PROFESSIONAL RECORD BOXES TO ENSURE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL. AS I HAVE STATED I HAVE A 100% SUCCESS RATE AND AIM TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

Example of packaging used

UK - First Class Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £4.00

UK Special Signed For Next Day Delivery with Insurance : = £7.90

EUROPE - International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £ 7.95

INTERNATIONAL, Non-Europe e.g. USA, Japan, Russia, Australia etc. International Airmail Signed For Recorded Delivery with Insurance : = £11.95

MULTIPLE PURCHASE REDUCTION

Reduced postage of course for multiple items up to 30% off extra items.

POSTAGE WILL BE FIRST CLASS OR THE FASTEST AND SAFEST POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE, RECORDED WITH TRACKING AND INSURANCE. ALL ITEMS ARE FULLY INSURED AND COVERED FOR THE SAFEST DELIVERY POSSIBLE, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. GUARANTEED!

POSTAGE RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF POSTAGE IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. MANY THANKS.

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