Bargain (original album version)

~ Recording by The Who

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • US1971-08-14
Decca Records79182
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • GB1971-08-25
Track Record2408 102
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-5220
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-2023
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 3024
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-1691
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (Masterphile half-speed mastered)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-3024
1.9Bargain5:32The WhoHooligansThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US1981-09-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-12001
7.2Bargain5:33The WhoPhasesThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2675 216
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2, 813651-2
1.2Bargain5:32The WhoWho’s Next (JPN for US on JVC)The WhoAlbum
  • US1984-12-17
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (JPN for US on Denon)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Sony DADC (company; use on releases if exact pressing location is not known), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (US DADC)The WhoAlbum
Sony DADC (company; use on releases if exact pressing location is not known), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.13Bargain5:33The WhoThe Who Collection, Volume 2The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1985-10-12
Impression Records (80s UK compilations)IMCD4/2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP1986-06-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P33P-25009
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCABD-37217
1.9Bargain5:33The WhoHooligansThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
His Master’s Voice, Polydor (British label, see annotation)C88 1-13, SPELP49
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (repress)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:29The WhoWho’s Next (US JVC)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation), His Master’s Voice813 651-2, C88 1-13
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:32The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • CA1994-07-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAMD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11269
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s Next (remastered, 24K gold CD)The WhoAlbum
  • US1995-08-29
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11312
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • GB1995-11-02
Polydor (British label, see annotation)527 760-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • US1995-11-07
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 113215, MCAD-11269
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • US1995-11-07
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11269
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCASD-11269
1.2Bargain5:37The WhoWho’s Next (180g vinyl)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-11164
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCABD 37217
2.10Bargain5:34The WhoBest Album Tracks: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)564 618-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 754
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 878-2
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), UTV Records088 112 877-2
1.21Bargain5:35The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)065 300-2
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2002-10-30
UICZ-1062, UICZ-1063
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)065 269-2
1.21Bargain5:35The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)065 234-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • US2003-03-25
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 113 056-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • DE2003-04-01
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • GB2003-04-14
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • -2003-05-05
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (+7)The WhoAlbum
  • JP2005-09-21
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-90046
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (200gr)The WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2008-05-28
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICY-90824, UICY-90825
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • XE2008-08-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0042281365119
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2008-11-12
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-93750/1
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2010-08-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UIGY-9022
6.2Bargain5:33The WhoThe Studio AlbumsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-11-16
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3715573
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • XE2012-11-29
Music on Vinyl (imprint of Music on Vinyl B.V. do not use for manufacturing/distribution relationships!)MOVLP664
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40003
1.15Bargain5:35The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-27
Geffen RecordsB0021872-02
1.23Bargain5:35The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-10-27
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3794048
1.23Bargain5:35The WhoThe Who Hits 50! (deluxe)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-10-27
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.23Bargain5:34The WhoThe Who Hits 50! (Best Buy exclusive)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-27
Geffen RecordsB0022131-80
1.23Bargain5:35The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-27
Geffen RecordsB0021871-02
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition, hi-res)The WhoAlbum
  • US2014-12-09
Geffen Records[none]
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (hi‐res)The WhoAlbum
  • -2014-12-09
Geffen Records
1.23Bargain5:34The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3794048
1.15Bargain5:35The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)060253794046
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition; 24-bit/96kHz; reissue)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2015-03-17
Geffen Records
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (2015 remaster)The WhoAlbum
  • XE2015-03-23
Track Record3715614
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
Geffen Records
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • -2016-01-07
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2018-06-20
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40168
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s Next : Life House (96kHz/24bit)The WhoAlbum
  • -2023-07-21
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • DE2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585839
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • -2023-09-15
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s Next | Life HouseThe WhoAlbum
  • -2023-09-15
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)
11.2Bargain (Dolby Atmos mix)5:34The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)006024 3587307 7
11.11Bargain (5.1 mix)5:34The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)006024 3587307 7
11.20Bargain (2022 stereo mix)5:34The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)006024 3587307 7
11.29Bargain (original stereo mix)5:34The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)006024 3587307 7
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)006024 3587307 7
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next | Pete Townshend’s Life House Demos 1970–1971The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation)POLYDOR 3585904
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • -2023
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Track Record, UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)006024 3585840 1
1.2Bargain5:35The WhoWho’s Next 50th Anniversary (2CD 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585826
1.13Bargain5:35The WhoThe Best OfThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2025-04-04
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)
1.9Bargain5:33The WhoHooligans (made in Japan)The WhoAlbum + CompilationMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-12001
1.9Bargain5:33The WhoHooligans (made in West Germany)The WhoAlbum + CompilationMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD2-12001
1.21Bargain5:36The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + CompilationMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), UTV Records0881128772
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.2Bargain5:33The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbumPolydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2, 113 057-2 (113 056-2), 113 058-2 (113 056-2)
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbumBMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)D 170350, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDY-1530, MCAD-37217
1.2Bargain5:34The WhoWho’s Next (‘Made in the UK by Universal M & L’ in mould field)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)527 760-2
1.2Bargain5:32The WhoWho’s Next (made in USA, no DIDX-152 on disc)The WhoAlbumMCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
Bootleg
1.12Bargain5:34The WhoTwo OriginalsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
1.18Bargain5:34The WhoKISA, Volume 5: The Love That BindsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-03-06
4.35Bargain5:33The WhoBacobens Rock Top 500Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer, engineer and mixer:Glyn Johns
associate producer:Glyn Johns
producer:The Who
bass guitar and brass:John Entwistle (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Keith Moon (drummer) (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
guitar, guitar, organ and synthesizer, organ and synthesizer:Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
percussion:Keith Moon (drummer) (in 1971-05)
lead vocals:Roger Daltrey (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
vocals:Pete Townshend (of The Who)
John Entwistle (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use; fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 1971)
recorded at:Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)
recording of:Bargain (from 1971-04-12 until 1971-06-19)

Bargain

lyricist and composer:Pete Townshend (of The Who)
publisher:ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”)
Fabulous Music, Ltd. (this is a publisher, not an imprint!)
Towser Tunes, Inc.