General Information Artist: The Who Title: Live at Leeds Label: MCA Records Catalog number: MCAT-2022 (6-9175) Format: 8-Track Tape Cartridge Year: circa 1973 (Original release 1970) Country: USA Edition: Reissue Genre: Rock / Hard Rock Description Recorded on Valentine's Day in 1970 at the University of Leeds Refectory, Live at Leeds is often cited by critics as the greatest live rock album of all time. At the time, The Who were at their absolute peak, touring behind Tommy, and this recording captures the raw, deafening power that defined their stage presence. Originally intended to be a double album, it was trimmed down to just six tracks for its initial release to maintain the "bootleg" aesthetic Pete Townshend envisioned. This 8-track version retains that classic high-energy setlist, including their iconic covers of "Summertime Blues" and "Young Man Blues," which arguably became more famous than the original versions. Condition Tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed) Sleeve: Factory-sealed, never opened Notes for collectors This particular edition is a mid-70s reissue from MCA Records, easily identified by the distinctive "MCA" repeating logo pattern on the black slipcase and the "MCA-logo" shrinkwrap. While the original 1970 Decca 8-tracks are prized for their age, these 70s MCA "pattern" versions are highly sought after by collectors for their aesthetic "shelf appeal" and the fact that they remained sealed in a period when 8-tracks were often used until they snapped. A key detail for collectors is the "Recorded in England" credit on the back label, which acknowledges the album's origins despite the cartridge being manufactured and distributed in the U.S. Finding these with the foam pressure pads intact and the shell completely unyellowed (as seen through the seal) is a rare treat. Matrix/Labels Catalog Number: MCAT-2022 (Primary) / 6-9175 (Secondary) Label Details: White label on an off-white/cream cartridge; features the MCA Records logo with "8-TRACK" branding. Manufacturing Markings: MCA Records, Inc., 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California / 445 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. - U.S.A.