U.K. MINTY ORIG 1973 "TRACK" 2xLP THE WHO QUADROPHENIA Townshend HUGE Psych
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$ 100 Sold For
Feb 16, 2020 Sold Date
Feb 9, 2020 Start Date
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M- CLEAN 1973 FIRST PRESSING ~ AMAZING ROCK OPERA!

               BRITISH FIRST PRESS

          BEAUTIFUL 2xLP ORIGINAL!!!

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                   = THE WHO =

               QUADROPHENIA

            ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..                                   UK - TRACK RECORDS - 2406 - 110
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RARE BRITISH FIRST PRINTING

TOP COPY!

BEAUTIFUL...first printing from 46 years ago!

MINTY CLEAN original 1973 BRITISH first pressing in clean triple thick gatefold containing massive THICK booklet that is hooked into the center of the gatefold - the USA copy released this as a separated booklet insert ... 2-LP set of a giant rock opera by the mighty WHO....

 By 1973, The Who had been around for a number of years. Having reinvented themselves a few times from first being the charming mod rockers, to edgy pop rockers, to opera rockers, they really didn't have much to convert to now. So after recording LP 'Who's Next,' Pete Townsend decides to record another Rock Opera! This is a very risky idea, with most people it can mean two things. Either be, a disappointing copy of a previous "Tommy" idea/album, or the next great work in a bands large discography. This one ended up being a great work of art, telling the great story of a mod rocker named Jimmy. Now instead of being a pinball wizard, Jimmy is a mod in the early 60s, a time The Who themselves lived through.

The album (where every single song is powerfully catchy) features some of the best guitar work ever put on record by Mr. Pete Townsend, along with some great Bass work from Entwistle, Moons usual awesome drum work work, and Roger Daltreys tenor shout in its top form. What about the writing? The only Who album completely written by Pete Townsend, he sure gets into the whole concept. Side One begins with the very eerie, but great opening "I Am The Sea". This soon ends and we get the booming bass intro to "The Real Me", one of the most celebrated songs from the album. A instrumental, and a few more strong songs appear before this side ends. On the second side, it becomes a bit more diverse, getting a lot more Townsend/Daltrey switch-offs, which appear many times throughout the album. On to the second disk, and third side of the album, there are 7 long songs. The first of these, "5:15", was somewhat of a hit in the U.S and is one of the most known songs from the album. We also get a very rare Moon vocal, which he pulls off really well. On the final side, there is the great track "Doctor Jimmy", and the final song (also the most popular from the album) the great "Love Reign O'er Me". With a epic keysintro, and a roaring vocal, this is a great end track to the album.

Highlights: The Real Me, Quadrophenia, Cut My Hair, The Punk and the Godfather, I'm One, The Dirty Jobs, Helpless Dancer, Is It In My Head, 5:15, Doctor Jimmy, Love, Reign O'er Me ...a great album.

 A:
   
I Am the See 2:08

The Real Me  3:22


Quadrophenia   6:15

Cut My Hair   3:46

The Punk and the Godfather   5:10

B
   

I'm One   2:39

The Dirty Jobs   4:30

Helpless Dancer   2:32

Is It in My Head   3:46

I've Had Enough   6:14

C
   

5:15   5:00

Sea and Sand   5:01

Drowned   5:28

Bell Boy   4:56

D
   

Doctor Jimmy   8:42

The Rock   6:37

Love, Reign O'er Me   5:48

                  CONDITION: The cover: rated: M- The delicate UK thick gatefold cover is clean and sharp; looks very collectible ... has no problems, well handled... Thick multi-pages photos hooked into the center of the gatefold ... NO split seams, no bends, no writing. You won't easily find a better original copy
The vinyl: Rated: M- all 4 sides over 2xLps are all glossy clean and clear / look and play very sharp, still in the original printed inner sleeves. The U.K. TRACK labels are both spotless
                       A cool addition to anyone's music library!






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