Good news for fans of The Who as the mod rockers have just unveiled the staggeringly long tracklist for a new 5-cd set called Maximum As & Bs. It is set to be released on 27 October on cd only; there is no vinyl alternative.
As well as the obvious hits, the band's last recorded track to date, 'Be Lucky' and the group's first single as the High Numbers - 'Zoot Suit' b/w 'I'm The Face' is on there alongside rarely heard b-sides and EP tracks.
The press release doesn't mention anything in terms of a remastering, this is simply a reissue and includes 86 tracks from the Brunswick, Reaction, Track and Polydor labels.
In addition to the cd's which come in a rigid lift off style case - perfect for throwing in your glove compartment - there's a 48-page booklet, with track-by-track annotation by acclaimed Who writers with period photos & memorabilia. The package sounds like a must for any serious fan of Roger Daltrey and co.
Meanwhile, Pete Townsend's Scoop, Another Scoop & Scoop 3 double cd set has been remastered 'at half speed' at Annery Road and is set for release on 18 August. It is on wax, pressed on pink (Scoop), yellow (Another Scoop) and light blue (Scoop 3) vinyl.
These albums give a unique insight into Townshend’s creative process and feature early versions of future Who classics including Eminence Front, The Real Me, Long Live Rock, The Magic Bus as well as many other Who hits.
As if that wasn't enough, coming exclusively on vinyl on 27 October is the first ever Who singles collection Meaty, Beaty, Big & Bouncy and Live at Leeds - one of the best live rock album's ever - up there alonsdie Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous.
Both albums have been cut at Abbey Road with half-speed mastering process and will be released on heavyweight 180-gram vinyl.
THE WHO MAXIMUM As &Bs TRACKLISTING:
DISC 1
Zoot Suit
I’m the Face
I Can’t Explain
Bald Headed Woman
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Daddy Rolling Stone
My Generation
Shout and Shimmy
Circles (AKA ‘Instant Party’)
Instant Party Mixture
A Legal Matter
The Kids Are Alright
The Ox
La-La-La Lies
The Good’s Gone
DISC 2
Substitute
Circles
Waltz For A Pig
I’m A Boy
In The City
Disguises
Batman
Bucket T
Barbara Ann
Happy Jack
I’ve Been Away
Pictures Of Lily
Doctor, Doctor
The Last Time
Under My Thumb
I Can See For Miles
Someone’s Coming
Dogs
Call Me Lightning
Magic Bus
Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
DISC 3
Pinball Wizard
Dogs Part Two
The Seeker
Here For More
Summertime Blues
Heaven And Hell
See Me Feel Me / Listening To You
Overture From Tommy
Christmas
I’m Free
Won’t Get Fooled Again
Don’t Know Myself
Let’s See Action
When I Was A Boy
Join Together
Baby Don’t You Do It
Relay
Wasp Man
DISC 4
5:15
Water
Listening To You / See Me Feel Me (Soundtrack Version)
Overture (Soundtrack Version)
Squeeze Box
Success Story
Who Are You
Had Enough
Long Live Rock
My Wife (Live)
5:15 (Soundtrack Version)
I’m One (Soundtrack Version)
You Better You Bet
The Quiet One
Don’t Let Go The Coat
You
DISC 5
Athena
A Man Is A Man
Eminence Front
It’s Your Turn
Twist And Shout (Live
I Can’t Explain (Live)
Bony Maronie (Live)
Join Together (Live)
I Can See For Miles (Live)
Behind Blue Eyes (Live)
Real Good Looking Boy
Old Red Wine
Wire & Glass EP – Side A (5 x tracks)
Wire & Glass EP – Side B – Mirror Door
Be Lucky
I Can’t Explain (2014 Stereo remix)
