The Who – Who's Next (Vinyl LP | US Reissue | 2008)

The Who – Who's Next is the fifth studio album by The Who, released in August 1971 on Track Records in the UK and Decca in the US. It was recorded from April to June 1971 at Olympic Studios in London and at Stargroves using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, produced by The Who with Glyn Johns. Eight of the nine songs come from Pete Townshend's abandoned Lifehouse project, and it became the band's only UK number 1 album. This copy is the 2008 US reissue by Classic Records, remastered and pressed on 200-gram vinyl.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Classic Records 2408 102
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US reissue, remastered, 200g
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 2008 (original: 1971)
• Genre: Rock, Classic Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Baba O'Riley (Townshend)
2. Bargain (Townshend)
3. Love Ain't For Keeping (Townshend)
4. My Wife (Entwistle)
5. The Song Is Over (Townshend)

Side B

1. Getting In Tune (Townshend)
2. Going Mobile (Townshend)
3. Behind Blue Eyes (Townshend)
4. Won't Get Fooled Again (Townshend)

Personnel

Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals, VCS3, ARP synthesizer, piano), John Entwistle (bass, brass, vocals, piano on My Wife), Keith Moon (drums, percussion). Guests: Nicky Hopkins (piano on The Song Is Over and Getting In Tune), Dave Arbus (violin on Baba O'Riley). Produced by The Who, associate producer and recording: Glyn Johns.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out in 1971 on Track Records (UK) and Decca (US). This copy is a 2008 US reissue by Classic Records, using the Track catalogue number 2408 102 and the original Track labels.

What does 200g / Classic Records mean?
Classic Records was a US label for audiophile reissues. For Who's Next the album was recut at Bernie Grundman Mastering and pressed on 200-gram vinyl (Quiex SV-P). Heavy vinyl sits more steadily on the platter and is less prone to warping.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more The Who records?
Yes, for example The Who – Quadrophenia (DE original 1973), The Who – Who Are You (DE original 1978) and The Who – Odds & Sods (IT original 1974). More titles are in our Rock collection.