Who's Greatest Hits
This article is about the 1983 compilation. For the 2009 compilation, see Greatest Hits (The Who album).
Who's Greatest Hits | ||||
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Greatest hits album by The Who | ||||
Released | 23 November 1983 | |||
Recorded | 1965–1978 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 50:47 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Producer | Glyn Johns | |||
The Who chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
MusicHound | 2/5[2] |
Who's Greatest Hits is a 1983 greatest hits compilation album from The Who.[3] It includes the rare track "Relay", presented here in its original full length. An earlier appearance on Hooligans has shortened it by almost 30 seconds. It also includes the original single version of "Won't Get Fooled Again". Who's Greatest Hits has sold over 2 million copies and was certified 2x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Track listing
All songs written by Pete Townshend except where noted.
- Side one
- "Substitute" – 3:50
- "The Seeker" – 3:14
- "Magic Bus" – 3:25
- "My Generation" – 3:19
- "Pinball Wizard" – 3:03
- "Happy Jack" – 2:12
- "Won't Get Fooled Again" (Single version)– 3:38
- Side two
- "My Wife" (John Entwistle) – 3:36
- "Squeeze Box" – 2:43
- "Relay" – 3:48
- "5:15" (Single version) – 4:53
- "Love Reign o'er Me" (Edited version) – 3:07
- "Who Are You" (Single version) – 5:02
Sales certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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United States (RIAA)[4] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- ↑ "AllMusic review".
- ↑ Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds) (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. p. 1227. ISBN 1-57859-061-2.
- ↑ "The Who Official Band Website - Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon | | The Who's Greatest Hits". Thewho.com. 1983-04-01. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ↑ "American album certifications – The Who – Who's Greatest Hits". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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