THE WHO "QUADROPHENIA" ORIGINAL 1973 TRACK RECORD 2406 111 12" DOUBLE ALBUM

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THE WHO "QUADROPHENIA" ORIGINAL 1973 TRACK RECORD 2406 111 12" DOUBLE ALBUM 33RPM.

Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by English rock band The Who, released on 26 October 1973 by Track Records. It is a double album and the group's second rock opera. The story follows a young mod named Jimmy and his search for self-worth and importance, set in London and Brighton in 1965. It is the only Who album to be entirely composed by group leader Pete Townshend.

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

Quadrophenia was released to a positive reception in both the UK and the US, but the resulting tour was marred with problems with backing tapes replacing the additional instruments on the album, and the stage piece was retired in early 1974. It was revived in 1996 with a larger ensemble, and a further tour occurred in 2012. The album made a positive impact on the mod revival movement of the late 1970s, and the resulting film adaptation, released in 1979, was successful. The album has been reissued on compact disc several times, and seen a number of remixes that corrected some perceived flaws in the original.

The narrative centres around a young working-class mod named Jimmy. He likes drugs, beach fights and romance,[2] and becomes a fan of the Who after a concert in Brighton,[3] but is disillusioned by his parents' attitude towards him, dead-end jobs and an unsuccessful trip to see a psychiatrist.[2] He clashes with his parents, who favour drink, while he prefers amphetamines.[3] He has difficulty finding regular work and doubts his own self-worth,[4] and quits a job as a dustman after only two days.[3] Though he is happy to be "one" of the mods, he struggles to keep up with his peers, and his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend.[2]

After destroying his scooter and contemplating suicide, he decides to take a train to Brighton, where he had enjoyed earlier experiences with fellow mods. However, he discovers the "ace face" who led the gang now has a menial job as a bellboy in a hotel.[2] He feels everything in his life has rejected him, steals a boat, and uses it to sail out to a rock overlooking the sea.[3] On the rock and stuck in the rain, he contemplates his life. The ending is left ambiguous as to what happens to Jimmy on the rock.[2]

• Rock
• hard rock
• progressive rock

The record will be packaged, protected and posted out in bubble wrap, card and ‘jiffy’ bag envelope. This is a definite collectable and "Must Buy" for all Rock and Pop Fans.

Vinyl Condition: Excellent

Cover Condition: Excellent

Inner Condition: Excellent

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