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In 2014, the original multi-tracks were remixed by long-time Who soundman Bob Pridden and Robert Whittaker, and mastered by Jon Astley. “Some of the missing parts were relatively easy to fix,” says Whittaker. “However, others such as the guitar solo on ‘My Generation’ proved impossible to fill in the gaps. So, the only thing for it was for Pete and Roger to re-record the missing parts. This was done over several sessions, using only the finest vintage analogue recording technology, in keeping with the era in which this legendary album was recorded.”

Using a vintage Marshall speaker and Rickenbacker guitars, Pete replaced his missing overdubs while Roger was brought in to restore stray backing vocals. The results were only made available via download and perhaps because of this limited availability the release passed without fanfare – an unfortunate state of affairs considering the work that went into the restoration and the superlative results. Now, thanks to this reissue project, the new updated stereo mix of My Generation can be more widely appreciated.

• 5 CDs housed in casebound book within a 12”x12” rigid slipcase
• Stunning 80-page colour book with many rare and unseen period photos and memorabilia
• Candid and insightful new notes from Pete Townshend illustrating the genesis of the demos and creative process
• New essay by acclaimed music writer Mark Blake with additional track annotation by Who biographer Andy Neill
• Six replica inserts:
  1. Flyer for The Who's Tuesday night residency at the Marquee Club 1965
  2. Membership card to the Scene Club in Ham Yard
  3. Calling card for The Who's management New Action Ltd. with a photo of the group
  4. Admission card to recording of Ready Steady Go! at Redifusion TV Studios
  5. 20" x 30" poster from 1966 gig
  6. 20" x 30" poster of a gig at the Goldhawk Social Club
• Limited Edition

Tracklist:
CD1: Original album (mono mixes)
1. Out In The Street
2. I Don't Mind
3. The Good's Gone
4. La-La-La Lies
5. Much Too Much
6. My Generation
7. The Kids Are Alright
8. Please, Please, Please
9. It's Not True
10. I'm A Man
11. A Legal Matter
12. The Ox

CD2: Original album (new stereo mixes)
1. Out In The Street
2. I Don't Mind
3. The Good's Gone
4. La-La-La Lies
5. Much Too Much
6. My Generation
7. The Kids Are Alright
8. Please, Please, Please
9. It's Not True
10. I'm A Man
11. A Legal Matter
12. The Ox

CD3: Mono mixes - bonus tracks
1. I Can't Explain
2. Bald Headed Woman
3. Daddy Rolling Stone
4. Leaving Here
5. Lubie, Come Back Home
6. Shout And Shimmy
7. (Love Is Like A) Heatwave
8. Motoring
9. Anytime You Want Me
10. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
11. Instant Party Mixture
12. Circles
13. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (French EP Mix)
14. Out In the Street (Alt guitar break)
15. Out In the Street (Alt early vocal)
16. I Don't Mind (Full Length)
17. The Good's Gone (Full Length)
18. My Generation (Alt version)
19. I'm A Man (V2 – Early vocal)
20. Daddy Rolling Stone (alt. take)
21. Lubie (Alt Mix)
22. Shout And Shimmy (Alt mix)
23. Circles (Alt Mix)

CD4: Stereo mixes - bonus tracks
1. Out In The Street (Alt - Take 1)
2. I Don't Mind (Full Length Version)
3. The Good's Gone (Full Length Version)
4. My Generation (Instrumental Version)
5. The Kids Are Alright (Alt - Take 1)
6. I Can't Explain
7. Bald Headed Woman
8. Daddy Rolling Stone
9. Daddy Rolling Stone (Alt version)
10. Leaving Here
11. Lubie, Come Back Home
12. Shout And Shimmy
13. (Love Is Like A) Heatwave
14. Motoring
15. Anytime You Want Me
16. Instant Party Mixture
17. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
18. Circles (New Mix)
19. Daddy Rolling Stone (Alt Take B - New Mix)
20. Out In The Street (Alt Take 2)
21. I'm A Man (Alt - New Mix)

CD5: The Demos
1. My Generation (V 3)
2. My Generation (V 2 – fragment)
3. The Girls I Could’ve Had
4. It’s Not True
5. As Children We Grew
6. Legal Matter
7. Sunrise (V 1)
8. Much Too Much
9. My Own Love
10. La-La-La- Lies
11. The Good’s Gone