The Who announces third set of half speed vinyl mastered albums

Quadrophenia & The Who By Numbers were mastered by Jon Astley and cut for vinyl

In February, The Who will release the third in a series of half-speed mastered vinyl LPs featuring Quadrophenia and The Who By Numbers. The limited edition black vinyl versions have been mastered by long-time Who engineer Jon Astley and cut for vinyl by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios with a half-speed mastering technique that produces a superior vinyl cut and are packaged in original sleeves with obi strips and certificates of authenticity.

First released in October 1973, Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by The Who. The band’s second rock opera, often regarded by many as the Who’s best album, features songs “Love Reign O’er Me,” “5.15” and the epic “Drowned.” The album delves into the intricate story of Jimmy, and coming to terms with life head on. The announcement of the Quadrophenia Half Speed Master falls on the 50th anniversary of the album.

The Who By Numbers is the seventh studio album by the British rock pioneers, produced by Glynn Johns and released in October 1975. A powerhouse record, the album reached the top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic. The album contains songs such as “Slip Kid” and “Squeeze Box.”

Both are due on February 2nd via UMe.

The series kicked off earlier this year with the release of My Generation and A Quick One, followed by The Who Sell Out and Tommy receiving the same treatment