# The Who anniversary album reissue announcements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-who-anniversary-album-reissue-announcements
> Updated: 2026-09-02T11:07:23.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The rock band The Who has announced the release of major anniversary Super Deluxe box sets for two classic albums.

The first release, a Super Deluxe edition of ‘Who’s Next | Life House’, is scheduled for September 15. This 10-CD set includes 155 tracks, featuring 89 previously unreleased songs and 57 new remixes, alongside a Blu-ray with Atmos and 5.1 surround mixes by Steven Wilson.

A second release commemorates the 50th anniversary of ‘The Who By Numbers’ on October 30. This 5-CD/1-Blu-ray set contains 92 unreleased audio tracks, including original demos by Pete Townshend, and unreleased video footage from a 1975 concert in Michigan and a 1976 performance in Wales. The package also includes a 100-page book featuring photography and commentary.

## Claims

- The Who are releasing a Super Deluxe Edition for the 50th anniversary of the album ‘The Who By Numbers’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The reissue includes 92 previously unreleased tracks and mixes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The collection includes a Blu-ray with Atmos, 5.1, and stereo mixes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The package contains unreleased video from a December 6, 1975, concert at Metropolitan Stadium in Pontiac, Michigan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The set includes an expanded version of the band’s June 12, 1976, performance in Swansea, Wales. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The set features 11 original Pete Townshend demos. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The reissue is scheduled for release on October 30. (single source)
- The set includes a 100-page hardcover book with photography and notes. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: The Who announce Super Deluxe 50th anniversary edition of ‘The Who By Numbers’

The Who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of ‘The Who By Numbers’ with a Super Deluxe Edition featuring 92 unreleased tracks, demos, and live footage from 1975 and 1976.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-who-announce-super-deluxe-50th-anniversary-edition-of-the-who-by-numbers

### 2026-08-30: The Who announces major Super Deluxe box set reissues

The Who is releasing expansive Super Deluxe box sets for “Who’s Next | Life House” in September and the 50th anniversary of “The Who By Numbers” in October, featuring numerous unreleased tracks.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-who-announces-major-super-deluxe-box-set-reissues

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