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The Who. Four albums, four acts.
Curtain up for Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon: from the 1965 debut via the rock opera “Tommy” and the night in Leeds to “Who’s Next” – in special editions at 45 rpm and as UHQR, three of them also on SACD.
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01 / The four
Four musicians, no passengers
You hear the same four musicians on all four albums. Pete Townshend writes most of the songs, but John Entwistle and Keith Moon contribute pieces too: Entwistle “Cousin Kevin” and “Fiddle About” on “Tommy” and “My Wife” on “Who’s Next”, Moon “Tommy’s Holiday Camp”.
- Roger Daltreyvocals, harmonica
- Pete Townshendguitar, vocals, keyboards
- John Entwistlebass, vocals – plus French horn and trumpet on “Tommy”
- Keith Moondrums, timpani
02 / Four acts
All 4 albums
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Act I · 1965
The beginning
Melodies with their elbows out: the debut, produced by Shel Talmy.
released 1965
My Generation
The Who
Released in December 1965, produced by Shel Talmy – here in the original mono version. In the title song the bass gets its own moment, and the instrumental “The Ox” closes the album.
“It’s like lifting a huge, thick curtain … You get so much more clarity – and this mono punch in the face – than on the German first pressing. That was breathtaking.”
Vinyl · 45 RPM2 LPs · 180 g · Mono
SACDMono
Reel-to-reel tapeUltra Tape
Act II · 1969
The rock opera
A story that grows out of a band – recorded largely at London’s IBC Studios.
released 1969
Tommy
The Who
Released on 23 May 1969: 24 tracks with an overture and returning themes. “Pinball Wizard” came out as a single in March – before the whole album.
UHQR · 33⅓ RPM2 LPs · 200 g Clarity Vinyl
SACD
Reel-to-reel tapeUltra Tape
Act III · 1970
The stage
Four musicians, no passengers: the night at Leeds University that became a celebrated live album.
recorded 1970
Live at Leeds
The Who
Leeds University, 14 February 1970: four musicians, no backing band. Mose Allison’s “Young Man Blues” becomes an exchange of attack and interruption, and “My Generation” grows far beyond its studio length.
“Do they include all the things that belong to the original – all those cards, posters and so on? … And yes, look at this: we really get them all. A beautiful surprise.”
“There is still a big difference in the soundstage, the depth. You know the 45 RPM thing – it gives us so much more.”
Vinyl · 45 RPM2 LPs · 180 g
SACD
Reel-to-reel tapeUltra Tape
Act IV · 1971
The bigger idea
Pete Townshend’s “Lifehouse” became an album of nine songs.
released 1971
Who’s Next
The Who
Released in 1971, grown from Pete Townshend’s ambitious “Lifehouse” project. The figure that opens “Baba O’Riley” comes from a Lowrey organ, and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” closes the record.
UHQR · 33⅓ RPM200 g Clarity Vinyl
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03 / Guide
Where do you start?
Four Who albums from 1965 to 1971, with the same four musicians on all of them: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. We carry them in ten editions, on vinyl, as UHQR, as hybrid SACD and on reel-to-reel tape. Each album is an act of its own – pick the one that draws you most.
You want to hear the Who at the very beginning
Then start with “My Generation”: released in December 1965 and produced by Shel Talmy – here in its original mono version. In the title song the bass gets a moment of its own, and the instrumental “The Ox” closes the album.
You want to hear a story in 24 pieces
“Tommy” was released on 23 May 1969: 24 tracks with an overture and returning themes, recorded largely at IBC Studios in London. “Pinball Wizard” came out as a single back in March – before the whole album.
You want to hear the Who on stage
“Live at Leeds” was recorded on 14 February 1970 at Leeds University: four musicians, no backing band. Mose Allison’s “Young Man Blues” becomes an exchange of attack and interruption, and “My Generation” grows far beyond its studio length.
You want to hear the big project
“Who’s Next” was released in 1971 and grew out of Pete Townshend’s ambitious “Lifehouse” project. The figure that opens “Baba O’Riley” comes from a Lowrey organ, and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” closes the record.
Which edition suits you?
At 45 rpm we carry “My Generation” and “Live at Leeds”, spreading the same music over more record sides – “My Generation” in its original mono version on two records. As UHQR at 33⅓ rpm we carry “Tommy” and “Who’s Next”: a limited edition on 200-gram Clarity Vinyl, inspected by hand, in a box with a booklet and a hand-signed certificate. As hybrid SACDs we carry “My Generation”, “Tommy” and “Live at Leeds”, with “My Generation” in mono here too; the CD layer plays on any CD player, the SACD layer on an SACD player.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
Which Who album should I start with?
With the act that draws you most: “My Generation” (1965) for the beginning in mono, “Tommy” (1969) for the rock opera, “Live at Leeds” (1970) for the band on stage or “Who’s Next” (1971) for the big “Lifehouse” project.
Is “My Generation” in mono here?
Yes. The Analogue Productions edition presents the original 1965 mono version on two records at 45 rpm.
Which Who albums are available as UHQR?
“Tommy” and “Who’s Next”, both at 33⅓ rpm on 200-gram Clarity Vinyl.
Is “Live at Leeds” the complete concert here?
No. This edition follows the original album, without the later expansion that adds the “Tommy” performance. Its six tracks: “Young Man Blues”, “Substitute”, “Summertime Blues”, “Shakin’ All Over”, “My Generation” and “Magic Bus”.
Which Who albums are available on SACD?
As hybrid SACDs we carry “My Generation”, “Tommy” and “Live at Leeds”. “My Generation” is in mono on the SACD too. The CD layer plays on any CD player, the SACD layer on an SACD player.
Who writes the Who’s songs?
Mostly Pete Townshend. But John Entwistle and Keith Moon contribute pieces too: Entwistle “Cousin Kevin” and “Fiddle About” on “Tommy” and “My Wife” on “Who’s Next”, Moon “Tommy’s Holiday Camp”.
Details from our product texts, years = year of release, for “Live at Leeds” the concert year (as of 19 Sept 2026). Price and availability live from the shop.
