The Who - Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy (Vinyl LP | German Repress | 1971 | Gatefold)

The Who – Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy is a 1971 compilation collecting the band's punchy early singles. Pure mod energy: “I Can't Explain”, “My Generation”, “Substitute”, “I Can See For Miles” and “Pinball Wizard” on one record.

On offer is a German repress on Polydor (2383 082) in stereo in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2383 082
• Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: German Repress
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Rock, Mod, Pop Rock – more in Classic Rock 80s
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (light penmark on one label side)
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Can't Explain (2:05)
2. The Kids Are Alright (2:42)
3. Happy Jack (2:14)
4. I Can See For Miles (3:55)
5. Pictures Of Lily (2:37)
6. My Generation (3:15)
7. The Seeker (3:12)

Side B

1. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (2:35)
2. Pinball Wizard (3:00)
3. A Legal Matter (2:47)
4. Boris The Spider (2:26)
5. Magic Bus (4:28)
6. Substitute (3:47)
7. I'm A Boy (3:42)

Personnel

Pete Townshend (Written-By), John Entwistle (Written-By), Roger Daltrey (Written-By), Kit Lambert (Producer), Shel Talmy (Producer), The Who (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German repress on Polydor (2383 082) – without “Deutsche Grammophon” in the label rim. The compilation was originally released in 1971.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “I Can't Explain”, “The Kids Are Alright”, “My Generation”, “Substitute”, “Pinball Wizard” and “Magic Bus”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Classic Rock 80s collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (light penmark on one label side)
• Cover: VG+

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