Millions of compilations for The Who...

...and we always complain about what makes it to the final tracklist. I got to thinking that it'd be fun for the big fans to try and do the impossible: vote on which songs should make it to the ultimate two-disc compilation. One that would be fun for hardcore fans to play in the car, and one that would be an insta-buy for those just looking to get their fix of hits. There's a bunch of songs here, and you can vote on what you think should be included. Pretty self-explanatory. I'm excited to see what we come up with together! Vote at https://eSurv.org?u=whocomp. Set to end on 9/30/16.

 

That was fun! I look forward to seeing the results. Should be interesting!

 

I'll take a copy of whatever they throw at me, but the only compilation I'm really looking forward to is a complete Singles A's & B's.

 

Well, I completed that - I'll look forward to the results....

 

Yeah, I think at this point the only logical option is a complete chronological A and B side set including any mix variations/different versions. Anything else would be pointless and we all probably own about 10 compilations.

Will vote anyway!

 

Exactly. It's so bizarre that all those single-only songs like Relay, Waspman, Postcard, Join Together etc. are only available (if at all - I don't think Waspman has been out on CD?) scattered all over releases like Odds & Sods, the 30 Years boxset etc.

 

Done, looking forward to the results

 

Rarities, at least.

 

Had a look at Discogs - Rarities was not available on CD. The "Who's Missing" and "Two's Missing" compilations were released on CD though, and they did include Waspman. Still, those were released in 1987 - almost 30 years ago. Apparently those discs were re-issued in Japan in 2011 though - with extra bonustracks.

 

Slight exaggeration on the "millions" .....

 

I guess it must be some mistake - they were released in late 80s (1988?) by Polydor.

 

Check e.g. at the amazon: Amazon.co.uk: who rarities: CDs & Vinyl »

 

Got to the Gs and had only heard about 10 songs at that point. I'm not qualified for this!

 

That was fun. Now do it for every other group I like.

 

It was hyperbole, but it can sure feel like millions when you're trying to collect everything!

 

The Singles, MBB&B and the box set and you're covered in this aspect.

Rarities, Who's Missing, Two's Missing and Magic Bus are nice odds and ends comps aside the regular discography.

 

Then, what is it doing in my cd collection?

 

I own a copy of the Rarities CD, and Waspman is on it.

 

I show Wasp Man on the following:


Rarities 1966-1973 Vol. I & II
1991 POCP-2350
Wasp Man 3:07 Stereo

Two's Missing
1987 MCAD-31222
Wasp Man 3:06 Stereo

Two's Missing (JPN)
2011 UICY-94786/7
Wasp Man 3:07 Stereo

 

Going through it, I realized that my real idea of a two disk best of the Who collection is probably Quadrophenia.

 

Millions? What, you're not counting anything pre-CD-era?

 

It sure was. https://www.discogs.com/Who-Rarities-1966-1972-Vol-I-Rarities-1966-1972-Vol-II/release/2415381

 

I voted strongly agree for mostly the 'hits' and a quite a lot of Entwistle songs - he wrote so many great ones that they're often too easy to overlook. Oh, and a load of album tracks too...

Not many strongly disagrees at all - less than 5, I think and one of them was the LAL version of My Generation (it would take up too much valuable space!)

An amazing body of work and I can't wait to see the outcome.

 

Did the survey, just for the heck of it.
I went by their singles discography and added what I think are important album tracks or stray songs that can't be missed.

Strongly Agree:

I'm The Face
Leaving Here
I Can't Explain
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
My Generation
Substitute
The Kids Are Alright
I'm A Boy
Happy Jack
Boris The Spider
Pictures Of Lily
I Can See For Miles
Dogs
Magic Bus
Pinball Wizard
The Seeker
Summertime Blues (Live)
Won't Get Fooled Again
Baba O'Reilly
Bargain
Behind Blue Eyes
Let's See Action
Join Together
The Relay
The Real Me
5:15
Love, Reign O'er Me
Long Live Rock
Who Are You
You Better You Bet
Eminence Front

Agree:

A Legal Matter
La-La-La-Lies
The Last Time
Mary-Anne With The Shaky Hands (Alternate)
Call Me Lightning
I'm Free
Pure And Easy
Postcard
Squeeze Box
Slip Kid
Trick Of The Light
Don't Let Go The Coat
Athena
Real Good Looking Boy
Be Lucky

 

So do I. It's a Japanese issue. It's frustrating that Dogs Part 2 isn't on it. As far as I'm aware the only B Side l don't have on CD, though there are plenty of original single mixes I either don't have or have never been released.