A playful concept album framed as pirate radio, complete with jingles, home to 'I Can See for Miles'. Inventive and fun. A pop-art gem. Released in 1967, it's a key entry in The Who's run.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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If you have The Who Sell Out, these are the The Who records worth reaching for next.
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Who's Next1971 · RockClassic
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