The Who - Meaty Beaty Big And Bouncy Vinyl

Artist: The Who

Title: Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy

Label: Track Record

Catalogue Number: 2406 006

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1971

Pressing Year: 1971 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy is one of the definitive collections of The Who's explosive early recordings, bringing together a remarkable run of classic singles and landmark tracks from the band's formative years.

Released in 1971, the album captures The Who at their most energetic and uncompromising, showcasing Pete Townshend's songwriting, Roger Daltrey's powerful vocals, John Entwistle's distinctive bass playing and Keith Moon's legendary drumming.

Featuring timeless classics including I Can't Explain, The Kids Are Alright, My Generation, Substitute, I'm A Boy, Pictures Of Lily, Magic Bus, Pinball Wizard and The Seeker, this is an essential collection of some of the greatest British rock and mod recordings of the 1960s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1971 UK pressing on Track Record, catalogue number 2406 006.

This copy features the desirable A1/B1 matrix combination together with the distinctive PORKY PRIME CUT runout inscription.

The PORKY / PRIME CUT inscription is associated with legendary British mastering engineer George "Porky" Peckham, whose distinctive hand-etched runout signatures are highly regarded by vinyl collectors.

The early A1/B1 matrices and Porky mastering inscription make this a particularly desirable original UK pressing of Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy.

Issued in the original gatefold picture sleeve, this classic Track Record pressing remains highly collectible among fans of The Who, British rock and original 1970s vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

I Can't Explain
The Kids Are Alright
Happy Jack
I Can See For Miles
Pictures Of Lily
My Generation
The Seeker

Side Two

Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
Pinball Wizard
A Legal Matter
Boris The Spider
Magic Bus
Substitute
I'm A Boy
Matrix / Runout

Side One: 2406 006 A1 – PORKY

Side Two: 2406 006 B1 – PRIME CUT

Additional Information
Original 1971 UK pressing
Track Record
Catalogue number 2406 006
A1 / B1 matrix combination
PORKY / PRIME CUT runout inscriptions
Mastered by George "Porky" Peckham
Original UK Track Record issue
Gatefold picture sleeve
33⅓ RPM LP
Features My Generation
Includes I Can't Explain
Features The Kids Are Alright
Includes Substitute
Features Pictures Of Lily
Includes Magic Bus
Features Pinball Wizard
Includes The Seeker
Classic British mod and rock compilation
Highly collectible Porky-cut UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good (VG)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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