The Who - Live At Leeds

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The Who — Live At Leeds

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Includes "The Magic Bus," and "Shakin' All Over"

Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering from the original analog master tapes

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Stoughton Printing tip-on old style gatefold jacket with scuff resistant matte finish

"...this will set you back $65.00 but you'll get the best sounding version of 'Live at Leeds,' in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket with a pair of great shots in the gatefold and the envelope containing all the ephemera contained in the original release though the letter of March 22, 1965 (which of course has nothing to do with this record) does not feature the original's binder hole punches. Crank it up and enjoy the 4 time get up! It's good for you." — Music = 10/11; Sound = 9/11 — Michael Fremer, TrackingAngle.com. Read Fremer's full review here.

Live At Leeds captures The Who at their maximum R&B peak, on stage at the University of Leeds in February 1970, delivering a performance so visceral, so unrelenting, it still sets the gold standard more than five decades later.

Upon its release in 1970, Live At Leeds was met with immediate critical acclaim. Critics and fans alike were stunned by its raw power and unfiltered authenticity — a stark contrast to the often overly polished live albums of the era. It quickly came to be regarded as one of the greatest live rock recordings ever made.

Here, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon are locked in a ferocious, telepathic interplay — equal parts precision and chaos. The band brings an almost proto-metal aggression to supercharged covers like "Young Man Blues," "Summertime Blues," and "Shakin' All Over," while tearing through originals such as "My Generation," and "Magic Bus" with blistering intensity.

This 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP edition brings that legendary performance into stunning focus. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering directly from the original analog master tapes, every ounce of energy is preserved — from the crack of the snare to the roar of the amplifiers. Pressed at Quality Record Pressings, the quiet surfaces and dynamic range elevate the listening experience to something startlingly immediate, as if you're standing just feet from the stage.

The strengths of Live At Leeds are undeniable: explosive dynamics, raw authenticity, and a band performing at the absolute height of its powers.

Note: There are some well-known intermittent distortions inherent in the original analog recordings. These exist on the original master tapes are are not an indication of a defective LP.

 

Music

Sound

Ratings from Michael Fremer @ trackingangle.com

LP 1 Side A

1. Young Man

2. Substitute

LP 1 Side B

1. Summertime Blues

2. Shakin' All Over

LP 2 Side A

1. My Generation

LP 2 Side B

1. Magic Bus

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 3 person(s) rated this product.

Just perfect... posted on 08/04/2026 5 Stars The right amount of everything. Exceptional!!

Maximum R&B - The Who Live At Leeds posted on 07/28/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: Tony Live at Leeds may be one of the greatest live rock album ever recorded, and this Analogue Productions 45 RPM edition does it full justice. The sound is wide open, incredibly crisp, and packed with energy. The pressing quality is outstanding—dead quiet right out of the package—allowing every detail of the performance to come through without distraction. I started with the epic 14-minute-plus version of "My Generation," and it immediately confirmed that this release is something special. The dynamics are exceptional for a live recording, with explosive impact and outstanding clarity. Keith Moon's drum kit has tremendous punch and authority, while John Entwistle's bass is deep and well-defined. Pete Townshend's guitar has all the bite and aggression you'd expect, and Roger Daltrey's vocals are locked solidly in the mix. I compared this pressing directly with my original UK first pressing, and on my system, the Analogue Productions version is no my FAV.

Amazing! posted on 07/27/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: KP Stellar pressing Chad! You've done it again. The raw power of this recording comes through with the amazing quality QRP is famous for. Now, how about getting a hold of those master tapes and giving us the full concert in a box set?!! Make it and they will come!

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