Who's Better, Who's Best
1988 compilation album by the Who
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Who's Better, Who's Best: This Is the Very Best of the Who is a 1988 compilation album by the English rock band the Who.[7] A compilation of videos also titled Who's Better, Who's Best was released in 1988 as well.
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 7 March 1988[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1964–1980 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 59:49 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| MusicHound Rock | 2/5[4] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
| Tom Hull | A−[6] |
Track listing
All tracks composed by Pete Townshend, except where noted.
- "My Generation" – 3:16
- "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Townshend, Roger Daltrey) – 2:39
- "The Kids Are Alright" – 2:45
- "Substitute" – 3:46
- "I'm a Boy" – 2:38
- "Happy Jack" – 2:12
- "Pictures of Lily" – 2:42
- "I Can See for Miles" – 4:06
- "Who Are You" (single edit) – 5:03
- "Won't Get Fooled Again" (single edit) – 3:38
- "Magic Bus" – 3:19
- "I Can't Explain" – 2:04
- "Pinball Wizard" – 2:59
- "I'm Free" – 2:40
- "See Me, Feel Me" – 3:30
- "Squeeze Box" – 2:40
- "Join Together" (coda omitted) – 4:19
- "You Better You Bet" – 5:37
The track listing refers to "Won't Get Fooled Again" as an "Extended Version". The track is in fact an edited version released as a single on the American release and the full version on the British release.
The track listing for the UK CD edition included unedited versions of "The Kids Are Alright" (3:05) and "Won't Get Fooled Again" (8:31). The front cover also differed, showing the band performing live in 1973.
"Baba O'Riley" is a bonus track on CD copies.
Personnel
- Roger Daltrey – vocals
- Pete Townshend – guitars, keyboards, vocals
- John Entwistle – bass guitar. vocals
- Keith Moon – drums
- Kenney Jones – drums on "You Better You Bet"
Design
- Cover design, US and UK versions, by Richard Evans
- Cover photography by Ethan Russell
- Sleeve notes by Richard Barnes[8]
Chart performance
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Gold | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
