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The Who’s 1979 soundtrack albums ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and ‘Quadrophenia’ are being reissued on vinyl this spring.
The double heavyweight vinyl editions will both be released on Friday 6th March 2020 and are available to pre-order by clicking the links below.
‘The Kids Are Alright’ was originally released on 8th June 1979 as a companion to The Who’s rockumentary film of the same name, directed by Jeff Stein.
Boasting an iconic front cover – shot by photographer Art Kane at the Carl Shurz Monument in New York – ‘The Kids Are Alright’ features three live songs from Woodstock; ‘Sparks’, ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘See Me, Feel Me.’
Other highlights include 1960s TV performances of ‘Magic Bus’ and ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere’, and live and rare versions of ‘My Generation’, ‘I Can’t Explain’, ‘I Can See for Miles’ and ‘Baba O’Riley’.
>> Pre-order ‘The Kids Are Alright’ <<
Not to be confused with the rock opera album of the same name, October 1979’s ‘Quadrophenia’ is the soundtrack album to the 1979 film Quadrophenia (itself a reference to the 1973 rock opera), which was directed by Franc Roddam and starred Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Ray Winstone and Sting.
The album includes 13 Who tracks, including ‘5:15’, ‘Love Reign O’er Me’ and ‘Bell Boy’ others – several of which were re-recorded and remixed exclusively for the soundtrack.
‘Quadrophenia’ also features three tracks not featured on the original 1973 album – ‘Get Out And Stay Out’, ‘Four Faces’ and ‘Joker James’, plus other classic tracks from the 60s mod era by James Brown, Booker T & The MGs, The Ronettes, The Crystals, The Cascades, The Kingsmen and The Chiffons.
>> Pre-order ‘Quadrophenia’ <<
Both of the vinyl albums cost £23, however you can order both from Townsend Music for £44.
>> Pre-order ‘The Kids Are Alright’ and ‘Quadrophenia’ <<
‘The Kids Are Alright’ double vinyl track-listing is as follows:
Side A
1 .My Generation (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, 15 September 1967)
2. I Can’t Explain (Twickenham Film Studios, 3 August 1965)
3. Happy Jack (Leeds University, 14 February 1970)
4. I Can See for Miles (The Smothers Brothers Show, 15 September 1967)
5. Magic Bus (Beat-Club, 12 October 1968)
6. Long Live Rock (Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, 5 June 1972)
Side B
1. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (Ready Steady Go! 1 July 1965)
2. Young Man Blues (Coliseum, London, 14 December 1969)
3. My Wife (Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London, 15 December 1977)
4. Baba O’Riley (Shepperton Studios, London, 25 May 1978)
Side C
1. A Quick One, While He’s Away (The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus film, recorded on 11 December 1968)
2. Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Beat-Club, 27 September 1969)
3. Sparks (Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, NY, 17 August 1969)
4. Pinball Wizard (Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, NY, 17 August 1969)
5. See Me, Feel Me (Woodstock Music and Arts Fair, NY, 17 August 1969)
Side D
1. Join Together/Road Runner/My Generation Blues (Medley) (Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan on 6 December 1975)
2 .Won’t Get Fooled Again (Shepperton Film Studios, London, 25 May 1978)
The ‘Quadrophenia’ double vinyl track-listing is as follows:
Side A
1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. I’m One
4. Love Reign O’er Me
Side B
1. Bell Boy
2. I’ve Had Enough
3. Helpless Dancer
4. Doctor Jimmy
Side C
1. Zoot Suit (The High Numbers)
2. Hi Heel Sneakers (Cross Section)
3. Get Out And Stay Out
4. Four Faces
5. Joker James
6. The Punk and The Godfather
Side D
1. Night Train (James Brown)
2. Louie Louie (The Kingsmen)
3. Green Onions (Booker T & The MGs)
4. Rhythm of the Rain (The Cascades)
5. He’s So Fine (The Chiffons)
6. Be My Baby (The Ronettes)
7. Da Doo Ron Ron (The Crystals)
The Who also head out on a headline UK arena tour in March and April 2020. Tickets are on sale from Planet Rock Tickets now.
They play the following shows:
MARCH 2020
Manchester Arena – 16th
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena – 21st
Glasgow The SSE Hydro – 23rd
Leeds First Direct Arena – 25th
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena – 30th
APRIL 2020
Birmingham Resorts World Arena – 1st
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – 3rd
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena – 6th
London The SSE Arena, Wembley – 8th
>> Click here to buy tickets <<
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- The Who - I Can't Explain - UK - 7" vinyl - £45.00, $57.15, €54.45 (New Item) (arrived 18-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 19, 2024 at 11:55 am
THE WHO I Can't Explain (Classic 1965 UK 7" vinyl single with intact four prong centre, also featuring Bald Headed Woman, Brunswick company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl on this copy remains in excellent condition with just a few light paper scuffs to show for nearly fifty five years)
- The Who - Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy - 3rd - UK - vinyl LP - £12.00, $15.24, €14.52 (New Item) (arrived 13-Dec-2024 12:35)on December 19, 2024 at 11:55 am
THE WHO Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy (1981 UK issue of the 1972 14-track compilation LP, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just light shelfwear & the vinyl shows little evidence of play)
- The Who - Be Lucky - Blue Vinyl - UK - 7" vinyl - £25.00, $31.75, €30.25 (Back In Stock) (arrived 11-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 19, 2024 at 11:55 am
THE WHO Be Lucky (2015 UK limited edition 7" single released exclusively for Record Store Day pressed on Blue Vinyl , also including I Can't Explain. The vinyl shows minimal play, issued in the custom stickered clear PVC sleeve)
- The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £39.99, $50.79, €48.39 (New Item) (arrived 12-Dec-2024 14:07)on December 19, 2024 at 11:55 am
THE WHO Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2009 UK/EU limited edition 30-track remastered 3-LP set pressed on 140gram Red, White and Blue Coloured Vinyl,capturing the legendary group live at the Isle Of Wight Festival on 29th August 1970, including most of the 'Tommy' LP alongside concert faves and hits. Wide spined single pocket picture sleeve with individual printed inners. The sleeve has notable corner wear and shows some general shelfwear. One of the inners has a small seam split. The vinyl are Excellent to Near Mint with only light signs of play. LR158)
- The Who - Face Dances - RSD 2021 - Yellow & Blue Vinyl - Sealed - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £49.99, $63.49, €60.49 (New Item) (arrived 12-Dec-2024 14:10)on December 19, 2024 at 11:55 am
THE WHO Face Dances (Record Store Day 2021 UK/EU 40th anniversary double album 2-LP, a limited edition RSD exclusive of the legendary 1981 album expanded to 18 tracks. Pressed on two records, one Yellow Vinyl and one Blue Vinyl and Half Speed Mastered at Abbey Road Studios. Record One contains the newly re-mastered version of the album while Record Two has a side of studio out-takes and four tracks from the bands Rockpalast show in 1981 which appear on vinyl for the first time. Housed inside a slipcase box with 4 bonus art prints of the band members, hype sticker and series obi, factory sealed. Recommended)
‘The Kids Are Alright’ was already recently re-released on Record Store Day, 21st April 2018.