Description
The Who – A Quick One – Half Speed Mastering 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Mastered by Jon Astley at Close to the Edge. Half-speed vinyl masters cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
HalfSpeed Mastering
This record was cut using a specialist technique known as half-speed mastering.
This artisan process results in cuts that have superior high frequency response (treble) and very solid and stable stereo images.
In short, a very high quality master that helps to create a very high quality record.
A Quick One is the second studio album by The Who, released in 1966. The album features a mix of rock, pop, and R&B influences and is notable for its diverse range of songs and styles.
A Quick One, While He’s Away, is a notable piece. It’s a nine-minute mini-opera written by Pete Townshend, showcasing his early experimentation with extended musical narratives.
A Quick One reflects the band’s exploration of different musical genres. The album includes rock numbers like “Boris the Spider” and “Run Run Run,” as well as softer, more melodic tracks like “So Sad About Us” and “See My Way.” The album features songs written by each member of the band, highlighting the growing creative input from all members. This trend continued in later albums and became a hallmark of The Who’s songwriting approach.
A Quick One is considered a significant step in The Who’s evolution, foreshadowing their later rock operas and concept albums. It was a precursor to the more ambitious works like “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia.”
A Quick One captures a transitional period for The Who, showcasing their musical experimentation and setting the stage for their groundbreaking work in the years to come.
Brand New, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Run Run Run
Boris The Spider
I Need You
Whiskey Man
Heatwave
Cobwebs And Strange
Don’t Look Away
See My Way
So Sad About Us
A Quick One, While He’s Away
