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The Who - Quadrophenia (1979 Soundtrack):
Album: Quadrophenia (1979 Soundtrack)
LPs (vinyl) Sampled: Polydor (UK), Polydor (USA), Polydor (Greece)
CDs (original) Sampled: Polydor - 1993 (Germany), Polydor- 1993 (USA), Polydor - 2011 (Japan), Polydor - 2020 (Japan)
Note: The single CD edited version does not include the "non-Who" songs that were released with the original LP.
CDs (remastered 2000) Sampled: MCA (USA), MCA (Canada), Polydor (Japan)
CDs (remastered 2011) Sampled: Polydor (Japan)
LP Comments: I found no distinguishable sound quality differences between the USA and UK pressings.
CD (original) comments: Both 1993 German and USA copies sounded identical. The 1991 (2) CD Japan copy usex tapes that are not as good as the 1993 releases. However, it doesn't sound "bad" by any means.
CD (remastered 2000) comments: These CD's masterings are too loud/compressed.
CD (remastered 2011) comments: This CD sounds great!
CD (remastered 2020) comments: This CD sounds even better than the 2011.
Compare for yourself! Below are 30 second WAV samples of "The Real Me" from various pressings of the "Quadrophenia" (Soundtrack) as described above. 1979 UK Master Tape 1991 Japan CD 1993 USA CD 1993 Germany/UK CD 2000 Canada CD 2000 Japan CD 2011 Japan CD 2017 UK CD (Promo) 2020 Japan CD (Promo) (Remastered) |
Note: Sound comparisons are only as good as your ears and the equipment you are listening to the music with. |
Summary: If you're looking for the best sounding "complete" version, then the UK or USA LPs are equally fine. If you want the best sounding CD version, then obtain either the 1993 USA or Germany copies (original mastering) or the 2020 Japan (3rd Remastering).
Other Comments: In 1979 John Entwistle remixed the original "Quadrophenia" songs for this soundtrack and there are some notable differences. For example, "The Real Me" features a completely different bass track, more "upfront" vocals and a "finished ending".
About: Quadrophenia (Soundtrack) |
Track Listing:
LP & <original> Japanese CD: I Am The Sea, The Real Me, I'm One, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, Bell Boy, I've Had Enough, Helpless Dancer, Doctor Jimmy, Zoot Suit (The High Numbers), Hi Heel Sneakers (non Who), Get Out And Stay Out, Four Faces, Joker James, The Punk And The Godfather, Night Train (non Who), Louie Louie (non Who), Green Onions (non Who), Rhythm Of The Rain (non Who), He's So Fine (non Who), Be My Baby (non Who), Da Doo Ron Ron (non Who)
Single CD Version: I'm The Face (The High Numbers), Zoot Suit (The High Numbers), I Am The Sea, The Real Me, I'm One, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, Bell Boy, I've Had Enough, Helpless Dancer, Doctor Jimmy, Get Out And Stay Out, Four Faces, Joker James, The Punk And The Godfather
Remastered Version(s): I Am The Sea, The Real Me, I'm One, 5:15, Love Reign O'er Me, Bell Boy, I've Had Enough, Helpless Dancer, Doctor Jimmy, Zoot Suit (The High Numbers), Hi Heel Sneakers (non Who), Get Out And Stay Out, Four Faces, Joker James, The Punk And The Godfather, Night Train (non Who), Louie Louie (non Who), Green Onions (non Who), Rhythm Of The Rain (non Who), He's So Fine (non Who), Be My Baby (non Who), Da Doo Ron Ron (non Who), I'm The Face (The High Numbers)
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