Love Ain’t for Keeping (original album version)

~ Recording by The Who

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • US1971-08-14
Decca Records79182
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • GB1971-08-25
Track Record2408 102
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-5220
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-2023
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 3024
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-1691
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (Masterphile half-speed mastered)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-3024
7.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoPhasesThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2675 216
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2, 813651-2
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP1986-06-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P33P-25009
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCABD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:09The WhoWho’s Next (US JVC)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
His Master’s Voice, Polydor (British label, see annotation)C88 1-13, SPELP49
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation), His Master’s Voice813 651-2, C88 1-13
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s Next (repress)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin'2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin'2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • CA1994-07-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAMD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (180g vinyl)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-11164
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCABD 37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 754
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • DE2003-04-01
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • GB2003-04-14
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (200gr)The WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • XE2008-08-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0042281365119
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2008-11-12
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-93750/1
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2010-08-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UIGY-9022
6.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoThe Studio AlbumsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-11-16
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3715573
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40003
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (hi‐res)The WhoAlbum
  • -2014-12-09
Geffen Records
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition, hi-res)The WhoAlbum
  • US2014-12-09
Geffen Records[none]
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition; 24-bit/96kHz; reissue)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2015-03-17
Geffen Records
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s Next (2015 remaster)The WhoAlbum
  • XE2015-03-23
Track Record3715614
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
Geffen Records
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2018-06-20
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40168
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The 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)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • DE2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585839
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The 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)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023), Polydor (British label, see annotation)006024 3587307 7, 3587307
11.30Love Ain’t for Keeping (original stereo mix)2:10The WhoWho’s Next | Life House (super deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2023-09-15
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023), Polydor (British label, see annotation)006024 3587307 7, 3587307
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The WhoWho’s Next | Life HouseThe WhoAlbum
  • -2023-09-15
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The 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
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:12The WhoWho’s Next 50th Anniversary (2CD 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585826
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2, 113 057-2 (113 056-2), 113 058-2 (113 056-2)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:10The WhoWho’s Next (made in USA, no DIDX-152 on disc)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDY-1530, MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keepin’2:11The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
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 170350, MCAD-37217
1.3Love Ain’t for Keeping2:11The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
Polydor Records (a J-Pop division of Universal Music Japan, 2023–present)[none]
Bootleg
1.13Love Ain't for Keeping2:10The WhoTwo OriginalsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001

Relationships

recording engineer and mixer:Glyn Johns
associate producer:Glyn Johns
executive producer:Pete Kameron
Kit Lambert
Chris Stamp
producer:The Who
bass guitar and brass:John Entwistle (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Keith Moon (drummer) (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
guitar, organ and synthesizer:Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
lead vocals:Roger Daltrey (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
vocals:John Entwistle (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
recorded at:Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
remasters:Love Ain’t for Keeping (1995 remix)
recording of:Love Ain’t for Keeping (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)

Related works

Love Ain’t for Keeping

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.