Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 1975)

Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording) is the soundtrack to Ken Russell's film of The Who's rock opera Tommy, released as a double LP on Polydor in March 1975. Pete Townshend re-recorded the music in 1974 at Ramport and Eel Pie studios in London; it is sung by the film's cast, including Roger Daltrey as Tommy, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed and Jack Nicholson, with guest appearances by Elton John ("Pinball Wizard"), Tina Turner ("The Acid Queen") and Eric Clapton ("Eyesight To The Blind"). The album reached No. 2 in the US. This copy is the 1975 German original pressing in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor 2625 028
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1975
• Genre: Soundtracks, Rock, Rock Opera
• Extras: Inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Record 1 NM-, record 2 VG+
• 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. Prologue – 1945 (Pete Townshend, John Entwistle)
2. Captain Walker / It's A Boy (Pete Townshend, Margo Newman, Vicki Brown)
3. Bernie's Holiday Camp (Oliver Reed, Alison Dowling, Ann-Margret)
4. 1951 / What About The Boy? (Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed)
5. Amazing Journey (Pete Townshend)
6. Christmas (Ann-Margret, Alison Dowling, Oliver Reed)
7. Eyesight To The Blind (Eric Clapton)

Side B

1. The Acid Queen (Tina Turner)
2. Do You Think It's Alright? (Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed)
3. Cousin Kevin (Paul Nicholas)
4. Fiddle About (Keith Moon)
5. Sparks (Instrumental)
6. Extra, Extra, Extra (Simon Townshend)
7. Pinball Wizard (Elton John)

Side C

1. Champagne (Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey)
2. There's A Doctor (Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret)
3. Go To The Mirror (Jack Nicholson, Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret)
4. Tommy, Can You Hear Me? (Ann-Margret)
5. Smash The Mirror! (Ann-Margret)
6. I'm Free (Roger Daltrey)
7. Mother And Son (Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey)
8. Sensation (Roger Daltrey)

Side D

1. Miracle Cure (Simon Townshend)
2. Sally Simpson (Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey)
3. Welcome (Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed)
4. T.V. Studio (Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed)
5. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Keith Moon)
6. We're Not Gonna Take It (Roger Daltrey)
7. See Me, Feel Me / Listening To You (Roger Daltrey)

Personnel

Vocals as listed in the tracklist (in brackets). The Who: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend (guitar, synthesizer, vocals), John Entwistle (bass), Keith Moon (drums, vocals).

Session musicians include Nicky Hopkins (piano), Caleb Quaye, Mick Ralphs and Ronnie Wood (guitar), Chris Stainton (organ), Phil Chen (bass), Kenney Jones (drums).

Produced by The Who; "Pinball Wizard" produced by Gus Dudgeon.

FAQ

Is this The Who's 1969 album Tommy?
No. This is the 1975 film soundtrack with newly recorded music and the film's actors as singers. The original Who album was released in 1969.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a German pressing from the year of release, 1975, on Polydor with catalogue number 2625 028, in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves.

What does Media record 1 NM-, record 2 VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
The two discs are graded separately. NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression; this applies to record 2 and the sleeve. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by The Who?
Yes, for example The Who – Tommy (2LP, 1969 album), The Who – Quadrophenia and Live At Leeds.