1971 · GBBest editionVinylOriginal pressing
Track Record — 2408 102
0 analog
The original 1971 UK Track pressing is widely regarded as the definitive analog version with superb dynamics.
Who's Next was recorded at multiple studios including Record Plant in New York and The Who's own Ramport Studios in London between 1970 and 1971. The album was produced by The Who's Pete Townshend along with engineer Glyn Johns, who played a crucial role in shaping the album's sound. The recording sessions were marked by the band's experimentation with synthesizers, particularly the ARP 2500, which gave the album its distinctive sonic character and marked a significant shift toward more synthesizer-driven rock music. The album's opening track "Baba O'Riley" featured a synthesizer riff that became iconic in rock music history. Who's Next was released in August 1971 and became one of The Who's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
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