The SDE Blu-ray includes 2025 Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo mixes of Quadrophenia mixed by Richard Whittaker, whose association with the band goes back decades.
Additionally, the disc includes instrumental mixes in Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo, the unique Quadrophenia 5.1 EP (which contains unique mixes/segues was previously only available in the out-of-print Quadrophenia Director’s Cut box set of 2011) and the 2013 stereo remaster. Note: There are no other formats for this Quadrophenia reissue (no box sets or vinyl) just the SDE blu-ray.
The audio streams of Quadrophenia on the SDE-exclusive Blu-ray are as follows:
• Quadrophenia 2025 Dolby Atmos mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2025 5.1 mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2025 PCM Stereo mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2025 Instrumental Dolby Atmos mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2025 Instrumental 5.1 mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2025 Instrumental PCM Stereo mix (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 2013 Remaster (48/24)
• Quadrophenia 5.1 E.P. [8 tracks] (48/24)
Quadrophenia High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-ray will be released on 27 February 2026.
The Who: 50th Anniversary “Quadrophenia” with Dolby Atmos Mix; Half-Speed Vinyl Master €57.99 .
Now Quadrophenia is released on 180-gram double black vinyl LPs from masters cut by Jon Astley at Close to the Edge and half-speed vinyl masters cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. The double album is packaged in its original gatefold sleeve complete with the 44-page booklet, obi and certificate of authenticity.
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The new mix was created by longtime Who audio engineer Bob Pridden and lauded Dolby Atmos engineer Richard Whittaker at Whittaker’s Starboard Audio studio in London. Richard Whittaker says: "Quadrophenia was mixed in Dolby Atmos at my studio which was one of the first batch of Dolby Atmos (Music) Accredited Studios in the UK."
The double-LP set peaked at No. 2 in both the U.S. and U.K., and featured such classic tunes as “The Real Me,” “5.15,” and “Love Reign O’er Me.” The album yielded no hit singles in the U.S., although “5.15” reached No. 20 on the U.K. chart. Quadrophenia has had many versions and mixes released throughout its history. With the Dolby Atmos mix, Bob and I wanted to capture the essence of the original 1973 release mixed by Pete Townshend and Ron Nevison but also utilise aspects of other versions such as the 1990s remix by Andy Macpherson
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Some unreleased demo tracks from Pete Townshend’s studio archive giving a unique insight into the original vision for Quadrophenia.the original vision for this remarkable body of work. Includes songs that were not included on the original album. And explaining some of the technical processes – the startling and progressive use of synthesisers as well as a revealing insight into the story of the album’s central character – the mod Jimmy.
– Also features Pete’s in depth, track-by-track guide to the demos and a revealing studio diary.
A well-received film based on Quadrophenia was released in 1979 and The Who has mounted multiple tours where they showcased a full performance of the album, sometimes performing with special guests.
The Who has also announced plans to release half-speed-mastered vinyl versions of 1975 follow-up, The Who by Numbers, on February 2, 2024, with both records available for pre-order now.
The Who By Numbers is now available to pre-order on 180-gram black vinyl from masters cut by Jon Astley at Close to the Edge and half-speed vinyl masters cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Packaged in its original sleeve, with obi and certificate of authenticity. The half-speed master of The Who By Numbers will be released on 2 February 2024.
Recently a a full concert of QUadrophenia re-emerges on YouTube from the Fallout Shelter tour- from the 1973 American tour- watch below.
