The Who - Tommy (Analogue Productions 1/4 Inch 15 IPS Ultra Tape)
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Features
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Description
The Who's defining, breakthrough concept album Tommy — a full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind boy — is a daring, electrifying album that launched the band to international superstardom upon its original release in May 1969 and established The Who as one of the most ambitious forces in rock music.
Conceived and written by guitarist Pete Townshend, Tommy tells the surreal story of a "deaf, dumb and blind" boy who becomes a spiritual and cultural phenomenon. But beyond the narrative, the album is a tour de force of songwriting and performance, packed with iconic tracks like "Pinball Wizard," "I'm Free," and the transcendent finale "We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me, Feel Me" that remains cornerstones of The Who's live performances.
More than half a century later, Tommy remains one of rock’s most celebrated and influential works. For fans of classic rock, it's essential listening. For audiophiles, it's a landmark recording worthy of the very best playback format available. Now, for the first time ever, Tommy receives the Ultra Tape reel-to-reel treatment from Acoustic Sounds.
Our Analogue Productions Ultra Tape reel-to-reel album reissues are each a 15 ips, ¼-inch analog tape copy (IEC equalization) sourced from a copy of the original analog master tape. Transferred real-time, using an ATR-modified Ampex Tape Machine with flux magnetic heads. Custom slipcase cover. The music's full detail and impact emerge, resulting in greater transparency, deeper dynamic range, and a level of realism that brings listeners closer to the original master recording than ever before.
A format worthy of a legendary album
Relieve Tommy with a format that elevates your listening experience. If Tommy belongs in every serious rock 'n' roll fan's collection, this Ultra Tape edition belongs at the very top of it.
✓ The Who — Tommy
✓ Analogue Productions' Ultra Tape reel-to-reel reissue!
✓ 15 ips, ¼-inch 2-track (½ track) analog tape copy
✓ Sourced from original analog master tapes
✓ Transferred using ATR-modified Ampex Tape Machine with flux magnetic heads
✓ Custom slipcase cover — highest quality tape reissue!
Reel 1
1. Overture
2. It's A Boy
3. 1921
4. Amazing Journey
5. Sparks
6. Eyesight To The Blind
7. Christmas
8. Cousin Kevin
9. The Acid Queen
10. Underture
Reel 2
1. Do You Think It's Alright?
2. Fiddle About
3. Pinball Wizard
4. There's A Doctor
5. Go To The Mirror!
6. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
7. Smash The Mirror!
8. Sensation
9. Miracle Cure
10. Sally Simpson
11. I'm Free
12. Welcome
13. Tommy's Holiday Camp
14. We're Not Gonna Take It
PLEASE NOTE: you must have a reel to reel machine capable of playing tape at 15ips (most machines only play 3.75 and 7.5ips which is too slow) and CCIR equalisation (most machines only play NAB). We recommend a well serviced machine like Studer A810, Otari MX-5050, Sony TC880-2, Revox B77 MkIII (only this latest model plays CCIR at 15ips) etc.