The Who Tommy Vinyl 2 LP Decca DXSW 7205 Photo Book 1st Pressing Pinball Wizard
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The Who Tommy Vinyl 2 LP Set - Decca DXSW 7205 First Pressing (1969) with Photo Book
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl has some light scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on all sides and all plays very well throughout with great fidelity (really) and some occasional light background noise. Triple gatefold cover is intact with good color and no splits. Name written on label. Includes original inner sleeves and a 12-page book with photos and graphics.
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 7-11976 3 Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 7-11977 1 Matrix / Runout (Side C label): 7-11978 5 Matrix / Runout (Side D label): 7-11979 3
Tommy is the fourth studio album by the Who, a double album first released in 1969. The album was mostly composed by guitarist Pete Townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of Tommy Walker. Tommy is traumatized from witnessing his father murder his mother's lover. Tommy's parents compound his trauma by denying the experience. In reaction, Tommy becomes dissociative ("deaf, dumb and blind"). Tommy then experiences the trauma of being sexually abused. As a way of coping with his trauma, Tommy dissociates further through playing pinball. He gains a following because of his skill at playing pinball. After numerous misguided attempts to heal Tommy, a doctor prescribes him a mirror so he can confront himself and his experience. Instead, Tommy becomes self-absorbed and comes to think of himself as a messianic figure. When the mirror is eventually broken, Tommy comes out of his dissociative state. Tommy then tries to lead his followers to believe that the only path to healing is through him. His followers eventually reject him and his teachings.
Townshend came up with the concept of Tommy after being introduced to the work of Meher Baba, and attempted to translate Baba's teachings into music. Recording on the album began in September 1968, but took six months to complete as material needed to be arranged and re-recorded in the studio. Tommy was acclaimed upon its release by critics, who hailed it as The Who's breakthrough. Its critical standing diminished slightly in later years; nonetheless, several writers view it as an important and influential album in the history of rock music. The live performances of Tommy drew critical praise and revitalized the band's career.
Tracklist
A1 Overture / It's A Boy 5:58 A2 You Didn't Hear It 2:48 A3 Amazing Journey / Sparks 7:09 A4 Eyesight To The Blind 2:11
B1 Christmas 4:31 B2 Cousin Kevin 4:03 B3 The Acid Queen 3:33 B4 Underture 9:59
C1 Do You Think It's Alright / Fiddle About 1:51 C2 Pinball Wizard 3:00 C3 There's A Doctor I Found 0:23 C4 Go To The Mirror Boy 3:46 C5 Tommy Can You Hear Me 1:34 C6 Smash The Mirror 1:32 C7 Sensation 2:24
D1 Miracle Cure 0:11 D2 Sally Simpson 4:08 D3 I'm Free 2:39 D4 Welcome 4:30 D5 Tommy's Holiday Camp 1:01 D6 We're Not Gonna Take It 7:02
The Who Roger Daltrey – vocals, harmonica Pete Townshend – vocals, guitar, keyboards, banjo John Entwistle – bass, french horn, vocals Keith Moon – drums, vocals
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