{"product_id":"the-who-tommy-laminated-sleeve-and-numbered-on-booklet-vinyl","title":"The Who - Tommy Laminated Sleeve and Numbered on Booklet Vinyl","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Who\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommy Vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Track Record\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 613 013\/4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969 (Early UK Pressing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in May 1969, \u003cstrong\u003eTommy\u003c\/strong\u003e is The Who's groundbreaking rock opera and one of the most influential concept albums ever recorded. Written primarily by Pete Townshend, the double album tells the story of Tommy Walker, a boy rendered \"deaf, dumb and blind\" following a traumatic childhood event who ultimately becomes an unlikely spiritual leader through his extraordinary ability as a pinball champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, \u003cem\u003eTommy\u003c\/em\u003e pushed the boundaries of what rock music could achieve, blending hard rock, acoustic folk, psychedelia and theatrical storytelling into a cohesive narrative that redefined the album format. Roger Daltrey delivers one of his finest vocal performances, while Pete Townshend's ambitious songwriting is complemented by John Entwistle's thunderous bass work and Keith Moon's explosive drumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features some of The Who's most enduring compositions including \u003cstrong\u003ePinball Wizard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eI'm Free\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSee Me, Feel Me\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Acid Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAmazing Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWe're Not Gonna Take It\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its enormous success established The Who as one of Britain's premier rock bands and laid the foundation for future rock operas and concept albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eTommy\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the defining recordings of classic rock and is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK \u003cstrong\u003eTrack Record\u003c\/strong\u003e double LP housed in the iconic gatefold sleeve designed by Mike McInnerney. This copy carries catalogue number \u003cstrong\u003e613 013\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e and features the original black Track Record labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is the original lyric booklet, which is individually numbered \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition No. 4357\u003c\/strong\u003e, a desirable feature of early UK issues. 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