The Who - Quadrophenia (1973) [Full Album] MFSL Original Master Recording

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Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Who, released as a double album on 26 October 1973 by Track Records. It is the group's third rock opera, the two previous being the "mini-opera" song "A Quick One, While He's Away" and the album Tommy. Set in London and Brighton in 1965, the story follows a young mod named Jimmy and his search for self-worth and importance. Quadrophenia is the only Who album entirely composed by Pete Townshend.

The group started work on the album in 1972, trying to follow up Tommy and Who's Next, both of which had achieved substantial critical and commercial success. Recording was delayed while bassist John Entwistle and singer Roger Daltrey recorded solo albums and drummer Keith Moon worked on films. Because a new studio was not finished in time, the group had to use Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio. The album makes significant use of Townshend's multi-track synthesizers and sound effects, as well as Entwistle's layered horn parts, in addition to the group's typical playing styles, especially from Moon. Relationships between the group and manager Kit Lambert broke down irretrievably during recording and Lambert had left the band's service by the time the album was released.

Tracklist:
1-1 I Am The Sea 00:00
1-2 The Real Me 02:08
1-3 Quadrophenia 05:29
1-4 Cut My Hair 11:42
1-5 The Punk And The Godfather 15:31
1-6 I'm One 20:45
1-7 The Dirty Jobs 23:34
1-8 Helpless Dancer 27:54
1-9 Is It In My Head? 30:29
1-10 I've Had Enough 34:15

2-1 5:15 40:31
2-2 Sea And Sand 45:34
2-3 Drowned 50:40
2-4 Bell Boy 56:08
2-5 Doctor Jimmy 1:01:05
2-6 The Rock 1:09:40
2-7 Love Reign O'er Me 1:16:21

The Who
John Entwistle – bass guitar, horns, vocals
Roger Daltrey – lead vocals
Keith Moon – drums, percussion, vocals
Pete Townshend – remainder

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This Album was originally released as 2-LP in 1973.

Recorded at "The Kitchen" in Thessally Road, Battersea, while building was still in progress. Mixed at Eel Pie Sound. ( from the booklet )
Recorded at Olympic Studios, London, Ramport Studios in Battersea, London, with Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio, May–June 1972,
May–September 1973 using 16-track recording.

Longbox containing a slipcase with two single CDs (in lift-lock jewel case) with a 54-page booklet with black & white photos that replicates the original 1973 booklet.

Discs made in Japan

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