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Record Release

1973-10-26

    The massive Quadrophenia double album is released in the U.K. However the initial run sells out quickly and, due to a shortage of vinyl caused by the OPEC oil embargo, additional copies are not pressed for another week and a half.

    1973-07-20

      Roger’s solo single “I’m Free” backed with “Overture (From Tommy),” both sides from The London Symphony Orchestra’s Tommy, is released. It peaks at #13 in the U.K. charts.

      Cover of John Entwistle's "Rigor Mortis Sets In" album

      1973-05-11

        John’s third solo album John Entwistle’s Rigor Mortis Sets In is released in Britain.

        6 Covers of The Who's "Relay" single from around the world

        1972-12-23

          The Who’s newest single, “Relay” backed with “Waspman,” is released in Britain. It is The Who’s last non-album single and peaks at #21.

          1972-11-27

            The all-star recording of Tommy by the London Symphony orchestra is released in the U.S.

            German picture sleeve of The Relay backed with Waspman

            1972-11-25

              A new record featuring unadulterated Who is released in the U.S. “The Relay “ backed with “Waspman “ peaks at #39 in Billboard and #33 in Cash Box.

              1972-11-24

                The all-star recording of Tommy by the London Symphony orchestra is released in the U.K.

                1972-11-04

                  John’s second solo album Whistle Rymes is released in the U.S.

                  1972-11-03

                    John’s Whistle Rymes is released in the U.K.

                    Pete Townshend's "Who Came First" album

                    1972-09-29

                      Pete releases the album Who Came First