The whos pioneering rock opera tommy requires no introduction. It had to be special, after all, this introductory foray. It was released in the us on 17 may 1969 decca dxsw 7205, then as two cds mca. Vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie soundtrack 1975 b. I have fanatical standards for my records and therefore would only grade these as very good. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold. Tommy is a soundtrack album by the who with contributions from numerous artists. These two traits, unsurprisingly, spill over to the soundtrack, which is hardly just a rerecording of the who album. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tommy vinyl has been added to your basket includes free mp3 version of this album. The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family townshend came up with the. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive. Based on a true story, the tommy movie sheds light on. Excellent booklet with the story of the making of the album plus, importantly, the libretto itself so you. The who tommy lp, tommy bolin lp vinyl records, tv scoresoundtrack music lp vinyl records, t. The who tommy the movie soundtrack pd29502 1975 first. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 2 of. The soundtrack was used in the 1975 tommy film that was based on the. The whos tommy the film turns 40 consequence of sound. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold cover. The who tommy original soundtrack description label. The who catalogue of rare vinyl records, lps albums. I got fed up with the classic who albums after buying whos next liked it at first, quad and my generation. The who tommy the movie original soundtrack vinyl 2 lp set record 2625028 r19.
Over and over you read the movie was cast with nonsingers. The tommy package in last years vinyl box set is faithful to the original uk track issue including the triple fold and booklet. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few. Vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie soundtrack. Classic, american cool style since 1985delivering a modern twist on tradition, reinventing the fashion icons of prep, nautical, sport and rocknroll for today. Tommy s charity, associated with st thomas hospital, london this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title tommy.
This is pressed in the czech republic by gz vinyl as are many of universals euro pressings. Gatefold album jacket has disc wear and a fourinch spot of damage on the back. Ken russells adaptation of the whos rock opera tommy has always been greeted with skepticism, and years after its controversial release, it remains a polarizing experience, due to its sheer garishness no big surprise from russell and its bevy of guest stars. Smash the mirror sensation miracle cure sally simpson im free welcome tommys holiday camp were not. The broadway cast album of tommy called the whos tommy presumably to alert who fans that this really is the stage version of the groups 1969 rock opera and not some unrelated tommy is the best recording of peter townshends song cycle since the who did the original. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Mastered by kevin gray and pressed on 180g vinyl at qrp. Tommy is the fourth studio album by the english rock band the who, a double album first released in may 1969.
Tommy the movie 1975 remastered part 1 of 2 from original. We never lit candles, but when i first started collecting vinyl, tommy was the first album i bought. Soundtrack, classic rock, mod tracklist a1prologue 19453. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the whos 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. Alligator records has announced an october 23 street date for method to my madness, the fiery and soulful new bluesrootsrock cd from sixtime blues music awardwinner tommy castro and his band, the painkillers. Tommy, the album, was the fullblown rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind boy that launched the band to international superstardom.
The who sell out includes a replica of the original 20. Analog expert michael fremer raves about this version, sourced from 96k24bit files. The album was mostly composed by guitarist pete townshend, and is a rock opera that tells the story of tommy walker, a deaf, dumb and blind boy, including his experiences with life and his relationship with his family. The who tommy the movie soundtrack very good 2 x vinyl lp record album 2657 014. Coming out in march mastered by kevin gray and pressed at quality record pressings qrp. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 1. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 2. Nandar pictures has released the tommy movie, a dark dramedy based on a true story. Upon release, the band will immediately hit the road, with tour dates stretching from florida to new york to washington. The movie s purpose and achievement would be hard to figure out on the basis of what its makers say about it.
Tommy was released in the uk on 23 may 1969 by track records track 64 with a subsequent double cd polydor 800 0772, followed by a remixed single cd polydor 531 0432 in 1996 and finally a deluxe edition twocd set sacd hybrid polydor 9861011 in 2004. Tommy movie soundtrack 2 lp gatefold vinyl record pd 2 9502. A psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and, subsequently, the figurehead of a cult. Details about vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie soundtrack 1975 b. Tommy is a 1975 british operetta fantasy drama film based upon the who s 1969 rock opera album tommy about a psychosomatically deaf, mute, and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader. Tommy original soundtrack recording 1975, gatefold cover, vinyl. Tommy arrives again on vinyl from universal analog planet. Details about vinyl 12 inch record lp album the who tommy movie. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It was released in the us on 17 may 1969 decca dxsw 7205, then as two cds mca mcad5. Street smarts mean coming up with comebacks like, no, your brain has the shell on it. Original audio recording from vinyl record, included all cracks and pops. Fiddle about pinball wizard theres a doctor go to the mirror.
Remastered specifically for vinyl by tommy himself. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead. Firsttime vinyl pressing of tommy 86s first darksynth offering. Directed by ken russell, the film featured a starstudded ensemble cast, including the band members themselves most notably, lead singer roger daltrey, who. Track list overture its a boy 1921 amazing journey sparks the hawker eyesight to the blind christmas cousin kevin the acid queen underture do you think its alright.
Beatles producer george martin was in the recording booth, and a stellar cast led by michael cerveris. Eyesight for the blind the hawker do you think its alright. It is a rock opera telling the story of a psychosomatic deaf, dumb and blind boy and his experiences in life. Pete townshend, who wrote the original album for the who, says tommy is an attack on the hypocrisy of organized religion. Apr 03, 2014 the tommy package in last years vinyl box set is faithful to the original uk track issue including the triple fold and booklet. The vinyl is in excellent plus condition, very faintno spindle mark, looks unplayed. The tommy project, pete townshend and kit lamberts rock opera, remains a watershed moment in the history of rock music. With roger daltrey, annmargret, oliver reed, elton john. Ken russell, whos made a specialty of films about musicians tchaikovsky, mahler, and liszt, says tommy is the greatest work of art the twentieth century has. I saw the film when it came out and have the lp vinyl that is so it was great to see it all again and listen to the fantastic music. Attractively presented with restored original artwork, immaculate sound remastered by longtime who engineer john astley, and pressed onto virgin heavyweight vinyl.
Digitally remastered edition of the british rock legends groundbreaking 1969 concept album. Im happy with my uk track and simply vinyl versions. Tom lives a happy life with his wife and two kids, but after he starts a torrid love affair with a girl on the web, his life is turned upside down, the tommy movie follows tom larrimore aaron bennett contrition, and his wife heidi sabrina groenig. The whos tommy has been reissued in the past, but now the 1969 concept album has been updated to a deluxe edition, mastered by kevin gray, pressed at quality record pressings, and presented in its original lp configuration. Tommy the movie 1975 original soundtrack recording part 1 of 2. The who tommy the movie original soundtrack pd29502 polydor records 1975 usa vinyl record lp album media. Tommy original soundtrack original soundtrack songs.
The movies purpose and achievement would be hard to figure out on the basis of what its makers say about it. Ken russell, whos made a specialty of films about musicians tchaikovsky, mahler, and liszt, says tommy is the greatest work of art the. The gatefold sleeve is in excellentas new condition, no noticeable storage wear, strong straight uncrushed spine, small dingcrease top right corner. A fun ugly christmas sweater parody inspired by the popular 90s movie tommy boy tags. Various original soundtrack recording tommy the movie.
Sure, tommy boy might not be the brightest tool in the shed or the sharpest crayon in the box but he sure knows how to have a good time. He eventually gains fame as a pinball champion, is billed as a messiah and. Tommy the movie vinyl record set vintage barn auctions. Street smarts mean crumbling a bun in a very disturbing manner as you demonstrate to a waitress why youre horrible at your job in order to get sympathy wings.
Tommy, a british operetta film based on the whos album tommy. Set him up on your desk to inspire yourself to take a more dysfunctional approach to your afternoon sales pitch. Whos tommy reissued on vinyl steve hoffman music forums. It has been discussed and dissected as a unified project, a collection of rock songs, and a study into pete townshends spirit and psyche and it became a movie.