The Who Collection is a compilation album by The Who, released in 1985.[2] It is notable for containing a unique remix of "Won't Get Fooled Again" and for being one of the few compact disc appearances of the extended version of "Magic Bus".

The Who Collection
Volume One
Greatest hits album series by
Released30 September 1985[1]
Recorded1964–1980
GenreRock
Length125.35
LabelPolydor
ProducerJon Astley, Glyn Johns, Kit Lambert, The Who
The Who chronology
Who's Last
(1984)
The Who Collection
(1985)
Who's Missing
(1985)
Volume Two

The original vinyl release was a double LP package. On compact disc it first appeared as a double-CD set, then later as two single individually numbered volumes.

Track listing

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All songs written by Pete Townshend, except where noted

Volume One
  1. "I Can't Explain"
  2. "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Roger Daltrey, Townshend)
  3. "My Generation"
  4. "Substitute"
  5. "A Legal Matter"
  6. "The Kids Are Alright"
  7. "I'm a Boy"
  8. "Happy Jack"
  9. "Boris the Spider" (John Entwistle)
  10. "Pictures of Lily"
  11. "I Can See for Miles"
  12. "Won't Get Fooled Again"
  13. "The Seeker"
  14. "Let's See Action"
  15. "Join Together"
  16. "Relay"
  17. "Love, Reign o'er Me"
  18. "Squeeze Box"
Volume Two
  1. "Who Are You"
  2. "Long Live Rock"
  3. "5:15"
  4. "You Better You Bet" (omitted from CD release)
  5. "Magic Bus"
  6. "Summertime Blues" (Live) (Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart)"
  7. "Shakin' All Over" (Live) (Johnny Kidd, Gus Robinson)"
  8. "Pinball Wizard"
  9. "The Acid Queen"
  10. "I'm Free"
  11. "We're Not Gonna Take It"
  12. "Baba O'Riley"
  13. "Behind Blue Eyes"
  14. "Bargain"

Chart positions

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Album

Year Chart Position
1985 UK Chart Albums 44[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Music Week p. 20" (PDF).
  2. ^ "The Who Official Band Website – Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon | | The Who Collection". Thewho.com. 1 October 1985. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  3. ^ "The Who – Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2016.