The Who Sell Out Deluxe Edition Released

With little fanfare, Geffen Records has released a deluxe 2-CD edition of The Who Sell Out, one of the group's most important albums and the precursor to Tommy.

Released in 1967, it was Pete Townshend's first attempt at a concept record. Although not a totally successful experiment, it remains a critical hit from a music perspective along with a curiosity in some of the "extras" on the album. The idea behind the set was a broadcast from a pirate radio station, Radio London with jingles and fake commercials included between songs.

The album was a moderate success, reaching number 48 on the album charts and producing the top ten single I Can See For Miles. In the U.K., the album made it to number 13.

The new release contains 27 additional tracks, including alternate versions and five that have never before been released. Included are both the mono mix, which has not been available in the U.S. or the U.K. since 1967, plus the standard stereo version.

Inside the package is a limited edition replica of the Osiris Visions poster packaged only with the original first pressing of the album, a 28-page booklet containing rare photos and 1960s period advertisements, a CD sleeve with outtakes from the original album cover photo session, an introductory essay by noted rock writer Dave Marsh and in-depth liner notes by Who biographer Andy Neill.

The complete track list is after the cut. Disc 1Armenia City In The SkyTwo “Radio London” JinglesHeinz Baked BeansMore Music JingleMary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Acoustic)Premier Drums Commercial/Radio London JingleOdorono Radio London ‘Smooth Sailing’ JingleTattoo‘Church Of Your Choice’ Radio London JingleOur Love Was Pussycat/Speakeasy/Rotosound Jingles, CommercialsI Can See For MilesI Can’t Reach YouCharles Atlas CommercialMedac a.k.a. Spotted HenryRelaxSilas StingySunriseReal (1 & 2)Rael - NaiveJohn Mason’s Cars (Rehearsal) CommercialSomeone’s ComingRadio London ‘Weather Word’ JingleEarly Morning Cold TaxiRadio London News Bulletin JingleJaguarExtra Wonderful Radio London JingleCoke After CokeGlittering GirlSummertime Blues (Previously Unreleased)John Mason CarsGirl’s EyesBag O’ Nails JingleSodding About (Previously Unreleased)Premier Drums (Full Version - Previously Unreleased)Odorono (Final Chorus)Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand (Mirasound Version)Things Go Better With CokeIn The Hall Of The Mountain KingTop GearRael (1 & 2) (Remake Version)Track Records JingleDisc 2Armenia City In The SkyHeinz Baked BeansMary Anne With The Shaky Hand (mono)Odorono (Original Version)TattooOur Love WasI Can See For MilesI Can’t Reach YouMedac a.k.a. Spotted Henry (mono)Relax (mono)Silas Stingy (mono)Sunrise (mono)Rael (1 & 2)Track Records Run-Off GrooveMary Anne With The Shaky Hand (U.S Single Version originally released as U.S. B-side to I Can See For Miles)Someone’s Coming (U.K Single Mix - Originally released as U.K. B-side to I Can See For Miles)Relax (Early Rehearsal)Jaguar (Original Mono Mix)Glittering Girl (Previously Unreleased Version)Tattoo (Early Mono Mix)Our Love Was (Take 12 Rejected Mono Mix)Rotosound Strings With Final NoteI Can See For Miles (Early Mono Mix)Rael (Early Mono Mix)Armenia City In The Sky (Isolated Backwards Tracks)Great Shakes (Unreleased U.S. Radio Commercial)