Name: White City (A Novel) (Half Speed Mastering)
Brand: Pete Townshend

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ARHSLP22

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602448681997

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Pete Townshend

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Pete Townshend is a British guitarist, composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and author. Born on May 19, 1945 in Chiswick, West London, England, he is best known for his more-than 50-year association with the rock band The Who. As co-founder and leader of the band, Pete served as the principal songwriter, guitarist and vocalist.

In addition to his musical career with The Who, Pete Townshend established and owned a series of six home studios called Pete Townshend's Home Studio. In the early 1970s, he unveiled several companies under Eel Pie umbrella which included Goring Studios, Boathouse Studios/Oceanic Studios in Twickenham and Eel Pie Studios in Twickenham and Soho areas of London. However, he sold these studios in 2008.

Recognized for his contributions to music industry over the years, Pete Townshend received numerous awards including Brit Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1983. He was also honored by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Who in 1990. Furthermore,
he won Grammy Awards twice; first in 1994 for Best Musical Show Album with Tommy: Original Cast Recording and then again in 2001 when he received Lifetime Achievement Award.
In recognition of his lifetime achievements,
Pete was presented with Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement in

Newest Listed Items

Released in 1985, White City (A Novel) was Pete Townshend’s 5th solo album. The album tells a story of cultural conflict, racial tension and youthful hopes and dreams in the 1960s. Produced again by Chris Thomas it features guest appearances by David Gilmour, Clem Burke, and John ‘Rabbit’ Brunswick. The album which features the single Face the Face and Give Blood also appeared as a long form video.

This black vinyl version is engineered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios using a half-speed mastering technique which produces a superior vinyl cut.

White City (A Novel) (Half Speed Mastering)

Music GB

Discover White City (A Novel) (Half Speed Mastering) by Pete Townshend on black vinyl. Released in 1985 on UMR, this album tells a story of cultural conflict and youthful dreams.