Oct 26, 2025

THE WHO - WHO'S NEXT (1971 Decca)

 




1971 Decca, First Pressing
Mastered by Doug Sax

Clarity: 5
Dynamics: 5
Tonality/Balance: 5
Soundstage/Image: 5
Pressing: 4

This is the one to own! Doug Sax cut: look for WS-1/WS-2 in dead wax. Don’t bother with the myriad remasters and represses. I also have the other Decca first pressing (which is very good) but this one has that extra kick and larger 3D soundstage. A bit tighter with deeper clarity and detail. Guitars have that extra intensity. This crushes the Abbey Road Half-Speed master and 2005 Chris bellman cut. Amazing! 

Final Grade: 4.8