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The Who - Video - 1 (1975 - 1980) (With Exceptions):

The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Beta (See comments and review below)	The Who - The Kids Are Alright - CD Rom (See comments and review below)
The Who - The Kids Are Alright - RCA CED The only "true-to-theatrical" release on video. Unfortunately, a defunct format... (See comments and review below)	The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Special Edition DVD (See comments and review below)
The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Beta Cam SP (Part One) Broadcast tape	The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Beta Cam SP (Part Two) Broadcast tape
The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Promo DVD Sampler DVD that comes with press kit (see press kit section)	The Who - The Kids Are Alright - Super 8 (Germany) (See comments and review below)
The Who - The Kids Are Alright - VHS (Germany)	The Who - The Kids Are Alright - DVD (Italy) Intcluded with the 2012 Who Collection Box Set
The Who - The Kids Are Alright - DVD (Russia) 2CDs & DVD	The Who - Who's Better Who's Best - VHS Interesting videos, spanning the Who's career. Released in 1988
The Who - Who's Better Who's Best - Laser Disc The USA version includes 4 more videos than the VHS or Japanese laser disc, including a rare, live vocal version of "Relay" recorded from a TV show performance	The Who - Who's Better Who's Best - DVD (Promo) (UK)
The Who - Who's Better Who's Best - DVD (France) 2006 reissue with bonus tracks and slipcase	The Who - Who's Better Who's Best - Laser Disc (Japan)
The Who - I'm A Boy - Laser Disc Single (Japan)	The Who - Listening to You The Who Live at the Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - Laser Disc (Japan) Concert footage from The Who's performance at the Isle Of Wight. Great performances, but presented out of sequence. Available on USA laser disc, DVD, VHS, etc...
The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - DVD - VHS (Australia)	The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - DVD 5.1 surround sound
The Who - Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 - DVD (Israel)	The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - VHS Great live performances spanning the Who's career (and some interview footage).
The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - Laser Disc See comments under VHS version	The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - CDi See comments under VHS version
The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - DVD See comments under VHS version	The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - DVD (France)
The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - DVD 2009 updated version of previously released DVD. Some track subsitutions and additonal bonus disc of 1981 Essen, Germany concert	The Who - 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live - DVD (Thailand) 2009 updated version of previously released DVD. Some track subsitutions
The Who: Who's Next - DVD A behind the scenes look at the making of "Who's Next"	The Who: Who's Next - DVD (Greece) A behind the scenes look at the making of "Who's Next"
The Who - Tommy - Super 8 (film)	The Who - Tommy - Super 8 (film)
The Who - Tommy - VHS The Who's 1975 movie, starring Roger Daltrey as "Tommy" and Keith Moon as "Uncle Ernie". Also features Pete Townshend & John Entwistle in "Pinball Wizard". Various artists soundtrack, includes Roger Daltrey and The Who, throughout... Released on Beta, VHS, Laser Disc & DVD	The Who - Tommy - RCA CED
The Who - Tommy - Laser Disc See comments under VHS	The Who - Tommy - U-Matic Master Tape (1 of 2) 2005 Pro U-Matic tape set
The Who - Tommy - Blu Ray DVD 2014 Limited Best Buy Edition (metal case)	The Who - Tommy - VHS (France)
The Who - Tommy - DVD (France)	The Who - Tommy - DVD (France) 2 DVD set with slipcase
The Who - Tommy - VHS (Germany)	The Who - Tommy - Video CD (Germany) See comments under VHS version
The Who - Tommy - Blu Ray DVD (Germany)	The Who - Tommy - VHS (Israel)
The Who - Tommy - CD Video (Korea)	The Who - Tommy - DVD (Russia)
The Who - Tommy - DVD (Slovenia)	The Who's Tommy: The Amazing Journey - VHS Music, Interviews and a "back stage" look at the various incarnations of "Tommy"
The Who's Tommy: The Amazing Journey - Laser Disc See comments under VHS version	Roger Daltrey: Ride A Rock Horse - Beta Interesting videos from Roger's 1975 album. Released also on VHS, but not issued in stereo in either format
Roger Daltrey: Ride A Rock Horse - Beta Interesting videos from Roger's 1975 album. Released also on VHS, but not issued in stereo in either format	Roger Daltrey: Ride A Rock Horse - VHS (UK) Interesting videos from Roger's 1975 album
Roger Daltrey: Ride A Rock Horse - Beta (Japan) Interesting videos from Roger's 1975 album. Released also on VHS, but not issued in stereo in either format	Roger Daltrey - Lisztomania - Laser Disc Featuring Roger Daltrey
The Who - Quadrophenia - Beta Hi-Fi 1979 movie based on The Who album. Features soundtrack by The Who and various artists. Also released on VHS, Laser Disc and DVD	The Who - Quadrophenia - CED Defunct vinyl video disc format
The Who - Quadrophenia - 1988 Laser Disc (Japan)	The Who - Quadrophenia - 1992 Laser Disc (Japan)
The Who - Quadrophenia - Laser Disc (UK)	The Who - Quadrophenia - Blu Ray DVD (UK)

The Who - The Kids Are Alright

A must have for all Who fans - the "quintessential" Who film - capturing the spirit of the individual members of the band, as well as some of their greatest, filmed stage performances.

Unfortunately, for one reason or another, the film never quite translated to video properly. The one (and only) true-to-film version was the RCA CED (vinyl video disc), which was never popular and quickly disappeared as a video format. The video tape versions (VHS & Beta) were sped-up and poorly edited. The laser disc suffered from similar problems and distorted sound. As important as this film is to all Who fans - for some reason, nobody could "get it right" - until now...

On September 30, 2003, the newly restored, Dolby 5.1 (and DTS) was released. Finally, done properly. Wow! How refreshing. Great picture quality, great sound. The Who in all its glory in one nice DVD package.

I've read several reviews which were critical of several aspects of the restoration - i.e. "...audio sometimes off-sync with the video...", "...the '...you bet yah' being edited out of 'Won't Get Fooled Again'...", etc. Yes, there are some imperfections (my complaints are the 2 black spots on the screen during "A Quick One While He's Away" and the mono version of "Cobwebs & Strange" - a true stereo mix was available during the production of this DVD, the mastering is a bit "loud" on several of the tracks, etc.). However, overall - this is a great release and a must have. Don't think about it, just buy it...

Note: There are several versions of this DVD - i.e. the "Deluxe Edition" (single DVD) and the "Special Edition" (double DVD with bonus features). The bonus features include interviews, the "making of" (restoration) and a 5.1 mix of the studio "Who Are You" (neat mix!).

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