Today (October 3), the Royal Mail announced that 12 special stamps are being issued in honour of The Who’s formation six decades ago. Of these 12 stamps, eight will feature some of the band’s most iconic album covers, while the remaining four stamps are of promotional photos or live performance images.
The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from today (3 October) at www.royalmail.com/thewho and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 12 stamps is priced at £22.80. The stamps go on general sale on 17 October.
The eight albums featured on the stamps are 1965’s ‘My Generation’, 1969’s ‘Tommy’, 1971’s ‘Who’s Next’, 1973’s ‘Quadrophenia’, 1978’s ‘Who Are You’, 1981’s ‘Face Dances’, 2006’s ‘Endless Wire’ and finally, 2019’s ‘WHO’.
Of the four remaining stamps, two will be images of the band performing live, taken at the Marquee Club in London in 1967 and at the Kings Hall, Belle Vue in Manchester in 1973.
The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order from today (October 3) at www.royalmail.com/thewho and by telephone on 03457 641641. A special Presentation Pack including all 12 The Who stamps will be available for the price of £22.80. The stamps go on general sale on October 17.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey said of the Royal Mail stamp collection: “The artwork on the album sleeves was almost as important to the success of the record as the music. It’s great to be reminded of them.”
Pete Townshend added: “Stamp! Stamp! Stamp! It’s what I’ve done on stage all my life, sometimes in the air. At last, my stamping, and that of my buddy Roger, has been honoured properly, and will help letters, parcels and birthday cards travel through time and space, just as we have.”
