The Who – Quadrophenia 1973 Track Record 2406-110 PROMO Copy UK 1st Press 2LP
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🎧 🔥 ULTRA-RARE PROMOTIONAL COPY – FIRST UK PRESSING (1973)
Up for auction is a genuine 1st UK pressing of Quadrophenia by The Who, issued on the legendary Track Record label in 1973, featuring the gold embossed “PROMOTIONAL COPY – NOT FOR RESALE” stamp on the front sleeve.
This is one of the most sought-after editions of this iconic rock opera — a cornerstone in The Who’s discography and a defining document of the Mod movement.
📀 VINYL DETAILS
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Artist: The Who
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Title: Quadrophenia
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Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Gatefold
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Label: Track Record (Polydor Records Ltd.)
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Catalog Number: 2406-110
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Country: UK
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Release Year: 1973
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Pressing: 1st UK Press
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Matrix / Runout (example typical for 1st press):
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Side A: 2406110 A//4
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Side B: 2406110 B//4
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Side C: 2406111 A//4 T+L
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Side D: 2406111 B//3
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Label Design: Black Track Record labels with silver text
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Publishing: Fabulous Music Ltd. / Pete Townshend compositions
🎯 Summary: What This Means for Your Record
Marking Meaning Collector Significance A//4 4th lacquer cut Early pressing, not 1st cut T+L (98) Stamper #98 Later in the pressing cycle, but original era press📚 TRACKLIST
Side 1: I Am The Sea • The Real Me • Quadrophenia • Cut My Hair • The Punk and The Godfather
Side 2: I’m One • The Dirty Jobs • Helpless Dancer • Is It In My Head • I’ve Had Enough
Side 3: 5:15 • Sea and Sand • Drowned • Bell Boy
Side 4: Doctor Jimmy • The Rock • Love, Reign O’er Me
🎵 Fun Fact:
With over 81 minutes of music, Quadrophenia is one of the longest and most ambitious rock concept albums of its era, pushing the physical limits of vinyl mastering at the time.
🎛 Producer: Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend not only composed the entire rock opera, but also produced and oversaw its recording, acting as the creative architect behind the album’s concept, arrangement, and sound design.
🔹 Additional production credits (often noted in liner details):
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Associate Production: Kit Lambert (who had produced previous Who albums, but Townshend took primary control on this one)
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Engineering & Mixing: Ron Nevison
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Executive Oversight: Who management & Track Records (Chris Stamp & Kit Lambert)
🎨 SLEEVE & INSERTS
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Original gatefold sleeve featuring full artwork and printed narrative by Pete Townshend
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Includes original Track Record poly-lined inner sleeves (Made in England) with patent numbers visible
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Features gold foil promotional stamp on front cover: PROMOTIONAL COPY – NOT FOR RESALE
🎯 CONDITION REPORT
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Vinyl: VG+ – light surface marks, plays strong with minimal noise
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Sleeve: VG – edge wear, promo stamp intact, spine readable
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Inners: Original, some age discoloration
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Booklet: amazing original pictures UNrelated to the movie.
🌟 WHY THIS EDITION MATTERS
✅ TRUE FIRST PRESSING – collectors’ most desirable version
✅ PROMOTIONAL COPY – extremely limited, never sold commercially
✅ ICONIC ROCK OPERA – considered one of the greatest double albums of all time
✅ HIGH COLLECTOR VALUE – investment-grade vinyl
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