Who - Quadrophenia / First Press - 2枚組LPアルバム (ダブルアルバム) - 1st Pressing, Japanese pressing - 1973

The Who - Quadrophenia / First Press

The Who – Quadrophenia | 1973 Japanese Double LP | Gatefold | Track Record ECPJ-9~10TR

An ambitious rock masterpiece in a collectible period Japanese edition.

Released in Japan in 1973 on Track Record (ECPJ-9~10TR), this stereo double album comes in a gatefold sleeve. An appealing edition for collectors of The Who and Japanese pressings of landmark rock albums.

Quadrophenia immerses the listener in the world of Jimmy, a young Mod struggling with identity, belonging and disillusionment. Pete Townshend’s songwriting turns this deeply personal story into an expansive musical journey, combining explosive rock with atmospheric passages and recurring themes.

The performances are extraordinary: Roger Daltrey’s commanding vocals convey vulnerability and defiance, Townshend’s guitars and synthesizers build a richly layered soundscape, John Entwistle’s intricate bass lines add depth, and Keith Moon’s exhilarating drumming drives the music forward.

“The Real Me” delivers a breathtaking opening burst of energy, while “The Punk and the Godfather” and “5:15” capture the album’s restless spirit. “The Sea and Sand” and “Drowned” deepen its emotional atmosphere before “Love, Reign O’er Me” brings the journey to a magnificent, cathartic climax.

A compelling addition to a serious Who collection: the original 1973 album presented as a Japanese double-LP edition with gatefold packaging.

Another collector’s gem—presented by BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA.

Rare Japan First Press 1973

Tracklist:
A1 I Am The Sea
A2 The Real Me
A3 Quadrophenia
A4 Cut My Hair
A5 The Punk Meets The Godfather

B1 I'm One
B2 The Dirty Jobs
B3 Helpless Dancer
B4 Is It In My Head
B5 I've Had Enough

C1 5:15
C2 Sea And Sand
C3 Drowned
C4 Bell Boy

D1 Doctor Jimmy
D2 The Rock
D3 Love, Reign O'er Me 5

Bass, Horns, Vocals – John Entwistle
Lead Vocals – Roger Daltrey
Percussion, Vocals – Keith Moon
Piano – Chris Stainton (tracks: B2, C1, C3)
Recorded By [Special Effects] – Pete Townshend, Rod Houison, Ron Nevison
Voice Actor [News Was Read By] – John Curle

Notes
Japanese first issue, CBS/Sony & Track Record (without MCA reference).

Condition:
LP`s / Near Mint (only slight scratches from the years with no effect)
OBI / Near Mint (wrinkles) Backside VG+ ( wrinkles age spts )
Cover / VG+ (wrinkles, a pressure, and light spots in the gatefold)
OIS / Excellent
Please understand that there are individual differences in perception

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