The Who - Tommy (Vinyl 2LP | German Pressing | 1969) Trifold Sleeve

The Who – Tommy is the rock opera by British band The Who, released as a double LP in May 1969; in Germany on Polydor (cat. no. 184 216/17). Pete Townshend wrote most of the story of the "deaf, dumb and blind boy" who becomes a pinball champion and messiah figure, with John Entwistle and Keith Moon contributing individual songs. It was recorded from autumn 1968 to spring 1969 at IBC Studios in London and produced by Kit Lambert. Singles included "Pinball Wizard" and "I'm Free", and the work was later turned into a film (1975) and a stage musical. This copy is a 1969 German pressing in a trifold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor 184 216/17
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: German pressing
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1969
• Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Rock Opera
• Sleeve: Trifold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S 046).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Overture (Pete Townshend)
2. It's A Boy (Pete Townshend)
3. 1921 (Pete Townshend)
4. Amazing Journey (Pete Townshend)
5. Sparks (Pete Townshend)
6. The Hawker (Sonny Boy Williamson)

Side B

1. Christmas (Pete Townshend)
2. Cousin Kevin (John Entwistle)
3. The Acid Queen (Pete Townshend)
4. Underture (Pete Townshend)

Side C

1. Do You Think It's Alright? (Pete Townshend)
2. Fiddle About (John Entwistle)
3. Pinball Wizard (Pete Townshend)
4. There's A Doctor (Pete Townshend)
5. Go To The Mirror! (Pete Townshend)
6. Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Pete Townshend)
7. Smash The Mirror (Pete Townshend)
8. Sensation (Pete Townshend)

Side D

1. Miracle Cure (Pete Townshend)
2. Sally Simpson (Pete Townshend)
3. I'm Free (Pete Townshend)
4. Welcome (Pete Townshend)
5. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Keith Moon)
6. We're Not Gonna Take It (Pete Townshend)

Personnel

The Who: Roger Daltrey (vocals, harmonica), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards, vocals), John Entwistle (bass, French horn, vocals), Keith Moon (drums).

Produced by Kit Lambert; engineered by Damon Lyon-Shaw; cover art by Mike McInnerney.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German Polydor pressing with catalogue number 184 216/17 from the year of release, 1969. Several runs exist under this number with different matrix etchings; early pressings have "184216/17" printed on the cover.

What is a trifold sleeve?
A trifold sleeve is a three-panel gatefold that opens out twice. For Tommy it holds both discs and shows Mike McInnerney's artwork.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Both record and sleeve are graded VG+. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more The Who records?
Yes, for example The Who – Quadrophenia, Live At Leeds, Who Are You and another Tommy reissue.