This item is the 1994 US release of Thirty Years of Maximum R&B, a 4-CD career anthology box set by British rock legends The Who, published by MCA Records (Catalog #MCAD4-11020). [
About the Item
- The Music: This expansive 79-track compilation outlines three decades of the band's history, starting from their early 1964 recordings as "The High Numbers" up through 1989. Rather than a simple collection of album tracks, it features a heavy mix of hit singles, alternative studio takes, 14 previously unreleased cuts, and historic live tracks.
- The Highlights: Notable inclusions are iconic concert performances, vintage radio advertisements, and legendary stage banter—including the infamous audio snippet of guitarist Pete Townshend knocking activist Abbie Hoffman off the stage at Woodstock.
- Included Inserts: When complete, the cardboard vertical longbox houses four individual CD jewel cases accompanied by a substantial 72-page deluxe booklet. This full-color book serves as an archival treasure, featuring an introductory forward by Townshend, a comprehensive timeline diary, complete track discographies, and rare band photographs.