Super Deluxe Director's Cut Set Includes 4 CDs, 1 DVD and a 7" Vinyl Disc!
Stunning ‘Director’s Cut’ of Landmark 1973 Album Produced, Authorized and Overseen by Pete Townshend!
"Quadrophenia is the Who album I am most proud of" – Pete Townshend
After the 1971 album ‘Who’s Next’, Pete Townshend returned to the ‘rock-opera’ concept, so dramatically realized through ‘Tommy’, with another ambitious double-album masterpiece. Based around the story of Jimmy – QUADROPHENIA tells the tale of a young mod and his struggle to come of age in the mid-1960s.The story also takes its influence from the band’s early fans from the original mod era, and its themes of teenage angst and disaffection still resonate strongly today.
The project was intended to reflect the four characters of The Who and features some of TownshendÂ’s most inspired, personal song-writing - way ahead of its time in scope and purpose.
This is one of the most widely recognized albums of The WhoÂ’s career because of its classic depiction of mod culture, its renowned imagery and the magnificent music and powerful performances.
The album is hugely significant in popular culture, influencing many other artists, musicians and film-makers – inspiring the classic 1979 British film by Franc Roddam and the UK ‘mod revival’ of the 1970s.
The box set gives a unique insight into the creation of this landmark album and features a re-master of the original double album, Pete TownshendÂ’s previously unheard demos including songs that didnÂ’t make it onto the original album, an exclusive eight track 5.1 sound DVD, a deluxe hard-back book, previously unseen personal notes, photographs, memorabilia and more exclusive material.
Quadrophenia: The DirectorÂ’s CutÂ’ is the definitive version of the album and a must for any self-respecting fan of The Who and beyond.
Features:
• Super Deluxe Limited Editon Box Set
• 4 CDs / Disc One and Two - The original double album - 2011 remaster / Disc Three and Four - 25 demo tracks from Pete Townshend's studio archive giving a unique insight into the original vision of the album
• DVD-A - The Quadrophenia 5.1 EP - Exclusive eight track re-mixed for surround sound
• Deluxe 100-page, hard-backbook featuring a brand new 13,000-word essay by Pete Townshend, shedding exclusive light on the period before and during the creation of the album
• A treasure trove of previously unseen personal notes, photographs, handwritten lyrics and memorabilia from the period. Also features Pete's in depth, trach-by-track guide to the demos and revealing studio diary
• The package replicates the striking black and white imagery from the original vinyl LP photography and adds a never-seen colour out-take of the famous cover shot
• A replica 7" vinyl single featuring the hit single '5.15' b/w 'Water' in a picture sleeve
• Set of six facsimile memorabilia 'inserts' housed in a card envelope
• Includes access instructions to 'Q-Cloud' for additional bonus content
Selections:
CD1 - Original Album
1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. Quadrophenia
4. Cut My Hair
5. The Punk And The Godfather
6. IÂ’m One
7. The Dirty Jobs
8. Helpless Dancer
9. Is It In My Head?
10. IÂ’ve Had Enough
CD2 - Original Album
1. 5:15
2. Sea And Sand
3. Drowned
4. Bell Boy
5. Doctor Jimmy
6. The Rock
7. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
CD3 – Demos
1. The Real Me
2. Quadrophenia – Four Overtures
3. Cut My Hair
4. Fill No. 1 – Get Out and Stay Out
5. Quadrophenic – Four Faces
6. We Close Tonight
7. You Came Back
8. Get Inside
9. Joker James
10. Punk
11. IÂ’m One
12. Dirty Jobs
13. Helpless Dancer
CD4 – Demos
1. Is It In My Head
2. Any More
3. IÂ’ve Had Enough
4. Fill No. 2
5. Wizardry
6. Sea & Sand
7. Drowned
8. Is It Me
9. Bell Boy
10. Dr Jimmy
11. Finale-The Rock
12. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
DVD – 5.1 surround-sound mix
1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. Quadrophenia
4. IÂ’ve Had Enough
5. 5.15
6. Dr Jimmy
7. The Rock
8. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
7" Single
A1. 5.15
B1. Water
Stunning ‘Director’s Cut’ of Landmark 1973 Album Produced, Authorized and Overseen by Pete Townshend!
"Quadrophenia is the Who album I am most proud of" – Pete Townshend
After the 1971 album ‘Who’s Next’, Pete Townshend returned to the ‘rock-opera’ concept, so dramatically realized through ‘Tommy’, with another ambitious double-album masterpiece. Based around the story of Jimmy – QUADROPHENIA tells the tale of a young mod and his struggle to come of age in the mid-1960s.The story also takes its influence from the band’s early fans from the original mod era, and its themes of teenage angst and disaffection still resonate strongly today.
The project was intended to reflect the four characters of The Who and features some of TownshendÂ’s most inspired, personal song-writing - way ahead of its time in scope and purpose.
This is one of the most widely recognized albums of The WhoÂ’s career because of its classic depiction of mod culture, its renowned imagery and the magnificent music and powerful performances.
The album is hugely significant in popular culture, influencing many other artists, musicians and film-makers – inspiring the classic 1979 British film by Franc Roddam and the UK ‘mod revival’ of the 1970s.
The box set gives a unique insight into the creation of this landmark album and features a re-master of the original double album, Pete TownshendÂ’s previously unheard demos including songs that didnÂ’t make it onto the original album, an exclusive eight track 5.1 sound DVD, a deluxe hard-back book, previously unseen personal notes, photographs, memorabilia and more exclusive material.
Quadrophenia: The DirectorÂ’s CutÂ’ is the definitive version of the album and a must for any self-respecting fan of The Who and beyond.
Features:
• Super Deluxe Limited Editon Box Set
• 4 CDs / Disc One and Two - The original double album - 2011 remaster / Disc Three and Four - 25 demo tracks from Pete Townshend's studio archive giving a unique insight into the original vision of the album
• DVD-A - The Quadrophenia 5.1 EP - Exclusive eight track re-mixed for surround sound
• Deluxe 100-page, hard-backbook featuring a brand new 13,000-word essay by Pete Townshend, shedding exclusive light on the period before and during the creation of the album
• A treasure trove of previously unseen personal notes, photographs, handwritten lyrics and memorabilia from the period. Also features Pete's in depth, trach-by-track guide to the demos and revealing studio diary
• The package replicates the striking black and white imagery from the original vinyl LP photography and adds a never-seen colour out-take of the famous cover shot
• A replica 7" vinyl single featuring the hit single '5.15' b/w 'Water' in a picture sleeve
• Set of six facsimile memorabilia 'inserts' housed in a card envelope
• Includes access instructions to 'Q-Cloud' for additional bonus content
Selections:
CD1 - Original Album
1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. Quadrophenia
4. Cut My Hair
5. The Punk And The Godfather
6. IÂ’m One
7. The Dirty Jobs
8. Helpless Dancer
9. Is It In My Head?
10. IÂ’ve Had Enough
CD2 - Original Album
1. 5:15
2. Sea And Sand
3. Drowned
4. Bell Boy
5. Doctor Jimmy
6. The Rock
7. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
CD3 – Demos
1. The Real Me
2. Quadrophenia – Four Overtures
3. Cut My Hair
4. Fill No. 1 – Get Out and Stay Out
5. Quadrophenic – Four Faces
6. We Close Tonight
7. You Came Back
8. Get Inside
9. Joker James
10. Punk
11. IÂ’m One
12. Dirty Jobs
13. Helpless Dancer
CD4 – Demos
1. Is It In My Head
2. Any More
3. IÂ’ve Had Enough
4. Fill No. 2
5. Wizardry
6. Sea & Sand
7. Drowned
8. Is It Me
9. Bell Boy
10. Dr Jimmy
11. Finale-The Rock
12. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
DVD – 5.1 surround-sound mix
1. I Am The Sea
2. The Real Me
3. Quadrophenia
4. IÂ’ve Had Enough
5. 5.15
6. Dr Jimmy
7. The Rock
8. Love Reign OÂ’er Me
7" Single
A1. 5.15
B1. Water
