The Who - The Who By Numbers The Who
Pickup available at Dawson Street
Usually ready within 24-48 hours - Pre-order items available on day of release.
5CD/Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition. Limited Edition
The definitive edition of The Who By Numbers. This extensive collection features the original album newly remastered, alongside 11 Pete Townshend demos – 10 newly mixed by Pete, including eight previously unreleased from The Who By Numbers era – plus rare studio sessions, out-takes and early mixes. It also features recordings from the Who Put The Boot In concert at Swansea's Vetch Field in 1976. The accompanying Blu-ray features Pete Townshend's Dolby Atmos mix, high-resolution audio versions of the album, and video footage of The Who live at Metropolitan Stadium, Pontiac, Michigan.
5 AUDIO CDs
CD 1: The original album newly remastered.
CD 2: 11 Pete Townshend demos – 10 newly mixed by Pete, including eight previously unreleased from The Who By Numbers era.
CD 3: Unreleased tracking sessions and out-takes from Ramport and Shepperton Studios.
CD 4: Unreleased early mixes, guide vocals, radio adverts, live tracks and an unreleased interview.
CD 5: Who Put The Boot In – audio from the concert recorded live at Swansea's Vetch Field in 1976.
BLU-RAY
Dolby Atmos mix by Pete Townshend, high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz stereo and surround sound audio mixes, plus video footage of The Who live at Metropolitan Stadium, Pontiac, Michigan.
BOOK
A 100-page hardback book featuring extensive sleeve notes, rare photographs, memorabilia and archive material from the period.
2CD Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe 2CD set pairs the original album newly remastered with a second disc of bonus material from the era, featuring a selection of demos, unreleased tracks, early mixes and live recordings. Presented in deluxe packaging and includes rare photographs and memorabilia from the period.
3LP Deluxe Edition
This deluxe 3LP set features the original album newly remastered and expanded with Who Put The Boot In – a classic live performance recorded at Swansea's Vetch Field in 1976. Presented on heavyweight vinyl and includes a booklet featuring rare photographs and memorabilia from the era.
Track List
5CD/Blu Ray
1. Slip Kid
2. However Much I Booze
3. Squeeze Box
4. Dreaming From The Waist
5. Imagine A Man
6. Success Story
7. They Are All In Love
8. Blue, Red And Grey
9. How Many Friends
10.In A Hand Or A Face
DISC TWO: Demos
1. Keep Me Turning (Version 1)
2. Slip Kid (Version 1)
3. Squeeze Box
4. Blue, Red and Grey
5. Dreaming From The Waist
6. How Many Friends
7. Keep Me Turning (Version 2)
8. Imagine A Man
9. Slip Kid (Version 2)
10.Round And Round (working title for In a Hand or a Face)
11. There Ain’t No Way Out (working title for However Much I Booze)
DISC THREE: Tracking Sessions: Ramport & Shepperton Studios
1. Ramport Jam (Excerpt)
2. She Loves Everyone (Tracking Session)
3. Control Myself (Dreaming From The Waist Tracking Session)
4. There Ain’t No Way Out (However Much I Booze Tracking Session)
5. Goin' To Frisco - Round And Round (In a Hand Or A Face Tracking Session)
6. Hi-Heel Sneakers Jam with Nicky Hopkins (Studio Outtake)
7. Pete And Keith “The Artiste" (Studio Dialogue)
8. Success Story (Tracking Session)
9. How Many Friends (Tracking Session)
10.Imagine A Man (Tracking Session)
11.They Are All in Love (Tracking Session)
12.She Loves Everyone (Retake With Nicky Hopkins)
13.Squeeze Box (Tracking Session)
14.Instrumental 1 (Tracking Session)
15.I'm Dreaming (Dreaming From The Waist Retake)
16.Every Minute (Blue Red and Grey Tracking Session)
17.Instrumental 2 (Rough Mix Tracking Session)
18.The Who By Numbers US Radio Spot #1 (Radio Commercial)
DISC FOUR: Early Mixes & Guide Vocals
1. Slip Kid - Alternate Roger Vocal (Early Mix Without Overdubs)
2. However Much I Booze - Alternate Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
3. Squeeze Box - Alternate Roger Vocal
4. Dreaming From The Waist - Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
5. Imagine A Man - Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
6. Success Story - John Vocal (Early Mix)
7. They Are All in Love - Alternate Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
8. Blue, Red and Grey (Unedited Version)
9. How Many Friends - Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
10.In A Hand Or A Face (Early Mix)
11.They Are All In Love Alternate Roger Vocal (Early Mix)
12.Squeeze Box (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
13.Imagine A Man (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
14.They Are All In Love (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
15.How Many Friends (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
16.The Who By Numbers US Radio Spot #2 (Radio Commercial)
17.Keith Moon And John Entwistle Preview (The Who by Numbers With John Peel, BBC 1975)
18.However Much I Booze (Live At The Summit, Houston, USA, 20 November 1975)
19.Slip Kid (Live At Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA, 11 March 1976)
DISC FIVE: Live Swansea 12th June 1976
1. My Wife
2. Baba O’Riley
3. Squeeze Box
4. Behind Blue Eyes
5. Dreaming From The Waist
6. Amazing Journey
7. Sparks
8. The Acid Queen
9. Fiddle About
10.Pinball Wizard
11.I’m Free
12.Tommy's Holiday Camp
13.We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me
14.Summertime Blues
15.My Generation/Join Together/My Generation Blues
16.Won’t Get Fooled Again
BLU RAY: Atmos Mix / 5.1 Mix / Live Show: Metropolitan Stadium, Pontiac, Michigan
1. Slip Kid
2. However Much I Booze
3. Squeeze Box
4. Behind Blue Eyes
5. Dreaming From The Waist
6. Boris The Spider
7. Magic Bus
8.Amazing Journey / Sparks
9.The Acid Queen
10.Fiddle About
11.Pinball Wizard
12.I’m Free
13.Tommy’s Holiday Camp
14.We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me
15.Summertime Blues
16.My Generation/Join Together/Road Runner/My Generation Blues
17.Won’t Get Fooled Again
2CD
1. Slip Kid
2. However Much I Booze
3. Squeeze Box
4. Dreaming From the Waist
5. Imagine A Man
6. Success Story
7. They Are All in Love
8. Blue, Red and Grey
9. How Many Friends
10.In A Hand or A Face
DISC TWO:
1. Slip Kid (Demo)
2. However Much I Booze - Alternate Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
3. Squeeze Box (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
4. Control Myself (Dreaming From The Waist Tracking Session)
5. Imagine A Man - Pete Vocal (Early Mix)
6. Success Story - John Vocal (Early Mix)
7. They Are All In Love Alternate Roger Vocal (Early Mix)
8. Blue, Red and Grey (Unedited Version)
9. How Many Friends (Acoustic Stripped Mix, 2026)
10.Round And Round (working title for In a Hand or a Face) - Demo
11.Squeeze Box (Live At Vetch Field, Swansea, 12 June 1976)
12.Dreaming From The Waist (Live At Vetch Field, Swansea, 12 June 1976)
3LP
1. Slip Kid
2. However Much I Booze
3. Squeeze Box
4. Dreaming From The Waist
5. Imagine A Man
SIDE TWO
1. Success Story
2. They Are All in Love
3. Blue, Red and Grey
4. How Many Friends
5. In A Hand or A Face
SIDE THREE
1. My Wife - Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976
2. Baba O’Riley - Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976
3. Squeeze Box - Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976
4. Behind Blue Eyes - Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976
SIDE FOUR
1. Dreaming From The Waist (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
2. Amazing Journey (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
3. Sparks (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
4. The Acid Queen (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
5. Fiddle About (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
SIDE FIVE
1. Pinball Wizard (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
2. I’m Free (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
3. Tommy's Holiday Camp (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
4.We’re Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me / Listening To You (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12
June 1976)
5. Summertime Blues (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
SIDE SIX
1. My Generation/Join Together/My Generation Blues (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
2.Won’t Get Fooled Again (Live at Vetch Field, Swansea 12 June 1976)
Product information
Delivery Details
FREE REGISTERED POST FOR ORDERS OVER €75 WITHINROI*
*DOES NOT INCLUDE HI-FI or HARDWARE PRODUCTS-CHECK DELIVERY RATES FOR MORE DETAILS
Orders are normally dispatched within 12-48 hours of receipt of the order, and normal delivery times to your door are as follows
- Ireland 2-5 working days
- UK 5-7 working days
- Europe 10-14 working days
- U.S. & Rest of World 10-14 working days
Usually ready within 24-48 hours. Pre-order items available on day of Release
Any delays are normally due to the postal service. Orders placed on a Friday will be dispatched on Monday. No orders will be dispatched over the weekend. If you have not received your order within the time shown above, you can check the status of your order. Please email your query to info@towerrecords.ie
CLICK & COLLECT ORDERS:
The service is available via our Website. The collection point is located in Dawson Street only
For more information, contact us at 01 6719444 or email info@towerrecords.ie
Refund and Returns Policy
If the product is in its original condition and unopened, we will accept its return within fourteen days from the day you received the item. You will receive a full refund to the value of the item* *Applies to Online orders only
Refund and Returns Policy Faulty or defective items:
In the unlikely event you receive an item from us that is either defective or faulty, please let us know so we can arrange collection of the item and dispatch a replacement as soon as possible. Please email us at info@towerrecords.ie to arrange the return of a defective item. If goods are being returned due to being defective or an error on our behalf, we will refund delivery charges resulting from the return of the original order. If you still have the original envelope, simply reseal it and return the item to the Sender, stating the fault. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688
Non-defective items:
If, for some reason, a customer wishes to return an item that is not defective, we will accept the item and issue a refund within 14 days from the day you received the item. If, for some reason, a customer wishes to return an item that is not defective, your item must be unused and in the same “as new” condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Items such as games, CDs or DVDs (any recordable media) that require a security seal must be returned with the seal intact in order to qualify for a refund. In the interest of hygiene, headsets and earphones may not be returned unless unopened and intact in their original packaging. You will receive a full refund to the value of the item* *Applies to online sales ONLY. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688
To return an item:
Please wrap the item and the package securely and send them to the address below. We do not accept liability for goods which are returned in faulty packaging. We recommend that you use a recorded or registered delivery service. Please ensure that you have included a note giving full details of the problem, the order number, return notification number and any other details that may be helpful to us in order to track your order down quickly and efficiently. FAO Returns Dept. Tower Records 7 Dawson Street Dublin 2 D02 X688