"Who's Next" Deluxe Edition cancelled?

Don't know how accurate it is, but a friend forwarded to me that the CD Japan web site has the Who's Next Deluxe Edition release cancelled, with no reason given. Anybody have the means to check it out?

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?type=NC&word=The+Who&restrict=ALL

 

Well, we can only hope it's a global phenomenon Sorry; I'll take SH's old MCA and be happy with it. Once bitten, a hundred times shy...

ED

 

I would not have bought it anyway. After the SH mastered disc, there can be no other!

 

Obviously there's little chance in the album itself sounding better than Steve's version, but the big draw for most fans is any unreleased material. For example, while I don't really care for the sound on the 1995 CD, it does have a number of tracks not found anywhere else.

 

True Dat, Mr. Pac, but these bonus cuts do nothing for me(in this particular case). I mean, the live material sounds out of place, and I don't need the repeated tracks in different forms. Steve's disc sounds the best, and I just want the original album.

 

Some of bonus material that was discussed sounded enticing.

A full-page ad on the back cover of this month's ICE still lists it as forthcoming, for whatever that's worth.

Ryan

 

Eh, I wouldn't take it as canceled. It could be off the line with a rescedule date pending.

Don't give up hope yet.

 

You mean, hoping it'll never see light of day? That's a hope, alright.

ED

 

What do you guys think about the MO-FI Who's Next compared to the standard 1995 re-issue.

 

Hi reb, I think the Mofi definetly sounds better. Although the mofi is taken from the same masters as the 95' remastered release, Mofi's conversion is significantly more spacious and more analogue sounding.

I luv ya Steve, but I do like the mofi version the best. Please don't crucify me, this is just my HO.

 

I'm searching for Steve's "Who's Next." How would I identify it on Ebay? Or would there be a better method of obtaining it? The 1995 CD I have gives me a headache, though the packaging is nice.

 

The usual answer, from old posts by Luke and Steve:

"Steve mastered a version of Who's Next for MCA in the mid-'80s. The catalog number was MCAD-37217. Chances are if you have a "Manufactured In Japan" pressing it is Steve's. However, MCA switched masters along the way, and at least some, if not all (it is unclear) "Manufactured In The USA" issues are NOT mastered by Steve. Luckily, MCA in Canada has started using Steve's master for their CD. The catalog number is MCABD-37217 and it can be found at www.hmv.com.

At least some BMG music club copies also use Steve's master.

If you are unsure what version you have, look at the total time. If it is around 43:25 (plus or minus a second or two) you should have Steve's version. If it is around 43:13, it is NOT Steve's.

Also, keep in mind Steve's master is NOT used on any of the following versions: Germany Polydor, MCA gold, MCA/Polydor remix/remaster with bonus tracks, MFSL gold with bonus tracks."

They're still out there, I found one about two weeks ago in a local used CD bin.

 

The easiest way is to get the Canadian version from hmv.com. Catalog number MCABD37217. If you look up "Who's Next" on their site, it will be the cheapest version available (going for $6.57 US$ last time I looked).

 

Thanks to all three of you. I checked HMV, and I found three matches. Is Steve's the one that's $6.57 U.S.? I'd link you to it, but it's a "javascript" URL and wouldn't work.

Addendum: my question was answered before I posted the question. Thanks! Pulls out debit card.

 

We can only hope someone took notice od Steve's work and halted what probably was a no-noised catastrophe!

I can dream, can't I?

 

The "Who's Next" deluxe edition is mentioned on the back page of the January '03 issue of ICE as "Coming Soon". The ad features the covers of 16 currently available deluxe editions with a bottom strip that reads....

"Coming soon: Sonic Youth-Dirty/The Who-Who's Next/Moody Blues-A Night At Red Rocks/Howlin' Wolf-London Sessions"

More than likely, the new edition has just been delayed. I first saw this listed in a MOJO ad from Badlands in September.

 

Are the Bob Maley DELUXE EDITIONS any good, or are they maxed-out crap like the Gin Blossoms issue?

Incidentally, I think we should coin a phrase for maxed-out remasterings: "Blue Screen," in honor of the graphs frequently posted on the forum. As in, "That Deluxe Edition of NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE gives me headache. Gotta be a blue screen job."

 

London Howling Wolf Sessions is now listed for March 2003.
Anyone heard any more about Disraeli Gears or Layla?

 

One can't be too disappointed in the cancelation of "Who's Next Deluxe".

Steve did a great job on the MCA 1980's version.

 

You know I hate to say it because Steve's Who's Next is probably closer to the master tapes, but I also prefer listening to the MoFi. Anyway, back to the original thread - even if it wasn't the best version, wouldn't you guys want to hear a deluxe version of Who's Next that was as Pete intended it - ala "Lifehouse"?

 

Well, according to MOJO (Jan. 2003 issue): "DISRAELI GEARS, the classic Cream album from 1967, is set to receive the 'deluxe' treatment from Universal next spring. According to label spokesman Joe Black...The original tapes will be remastered, and housed in a fold-out package with detailed notes and a second disc that includes nine recordings from BBC sessions taped between May 1967 and January 1968...Bonus tracks confirmed: Tales of Brave Ulysses, We're Going Wrong, Born Under a Bad Sign, Outside Woman Blues, Take It Back, Politician, SWLABR and Steppin' Out."

Jim W.