The Who - Who's Next

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The Who — Who's Next on UHQR!

200-gram release

Numbered edition on 33 1/3 RPM limited to 7,500 copies

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

Pressed on Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings

Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish

Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging!

Few albums in rock history hit with the force, vision and enduring power of Who's Next — the 1971 masterpiece from The Who that transformed the band from hitmakers into arena-filling rock legends.

Now, this landmark recording receives the ultimate audiophile treatment as an Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR), pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) on ultra-pure Clarity Vinyl, delivering a listening experience worthy of one of rock's most celebrated albums.

Originally released as the band's fifth studio album, Who's Next is widely considered one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Certified triple-platinum and endlessly influential, it produced some of the most iconic songs in rock history, including "Baba O'Riley," "Behind Blue Eyes," and the thunderous anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again" — tracks that remain cornerstones of classic rock radio and concert stages to this day.

The album emerged from the ambitious creative mind of Pete Townshend, who originally conceived the material as part of a futuristic rock opera project titled Lifehouse. While the full narrative proved too complex to stage, the songs distilled from that vision became something extraordinary: a collection of explosive rock performances fused with pioneering use of synthesizers, philosophical lyricism, and the unmistakable power of the band at its peak. From the hypnotic sequencer pulse that opens "Baba O'Riley" to the cathartic scream that closes "Won't Get Fooled Again," the album captures Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon operating at full creative throttle.

Rolling Stone currently ranks the album at No. 77 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and lauds it as The Who's best studio album. It's the sound of a band refining its explosive live energy into a studio masterpiece that remains as thrilling today as it was more than five decades ago. 

This UHQR edition elevates that experience to an entirely new level. Pressed on 200-gram Clarity Vinyl at QRP, the noise-free formulation eliminates carbon black to reveal unprecedented transparency, deeper low-level detail, and breathtaking dynamics. Every element - from the thunder of Keith Moon's drums to the shimmering synthesizer textures and Townshend's slashing guitar — emerges with stunning realism.

Why UHQR vinyl?

• Craftsmanship: Analogue Productions' UHQR editions are crafted with the utmost precision and care, ensuring each note is faithfully reproduced with unparalleled clarity and warmth. 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from Quality Record Pressings, the world's best pressing plant, captures every detail from the 33 1/3 cut by Chris Bellman. Lastly, your record is housed in a Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish. The record and supporting materials are contained in a deluxe textured clamshell box.

• Collectibility: UHQRs are more than records; they're sought-after pieces of art cherished by audiophiles and collectors worldwide for their exceptional sound quality and rarity.

• Exclusivity: Limited to a select few, owning an UHQR edition is a testament to your passion for music and dedication to experiencing it in its purest form.

Own the definitive reissue of a legendary album

If you love rock music, this is essential. If you love great sound, it’s indispensable.

Side A

1. Baba O' Riley

2. Bargain

3. Love Ain't For Keeping

4. My Wife

5. Song Is Over

Side B

1. Getting In Tune

2. Going Mobile

3. Behind Blue Eyes

4. Won't Get Fooled Again

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 4 person(s) rated this product.

From lost analog master tapes!? posted on 08/02/2026 5 Stars Great album and I hope it will be a great release. I wonder where did they got analog master tapes. According to open sources - The master tapes for the Olympic sessions are believed to be lost, as Virgin Records threw out a substantial number of old recordings when they purchased the studio in the 1980s. Maybe this is the third master copy or etc.

Awesome simply awesome sound and quality!! posted on 07/27/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: Jim F. It's the best Who's Next quality album I've ever heard! It has only 9 songs compared to Tommy's 24 (making Tommy 2 albums or 4 sides). I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and say you left the wrong review for this album Jerome. Amazing again Acoustic Sounds!!

Four sides posted on 07/24/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: Jerome The description reads: "Four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from Quality Record Pressings, the world's best pressing plant. Cut at 33 1/3 RPM by Chris Bellman to reduce distortion". Who's Next is a single album, can someone please explain how it got to be four sides?

Glad it’s not being released as a 45rpm posted on 07/17/2026 5 Stars

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