Behind Blue Eyes (original album version)

~ Recording by The Who

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • US1971-08-14
Decca Records79182
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • GB1971-08-25
Track Record2408 102
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-5220
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-2023
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA 3024
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (Masterphile half-speed mastered)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-3024
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-1691
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoHooligansThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US1981-09-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA2-12001
7.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoPhasesThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)2675 216
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2, 813651-2
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The 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
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Who Collection, Volume 2The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1985-10-12
Impression Records (80s UK compilations)IMCD4/2
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP1986-06-01
Polydor (Japanese domestic artists only, prior to 2023)P33P-25009
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCABD-37217
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoHooligansThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
1.4Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoThis Is My GenerationThe WhoEP
Polydor (British label, see annotation)POCD907
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation), His Master’s Voice813 651-2, C88 1-13
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (HMV classic collection)The WhoAlbum
His Master’s Voice, Polydor (British label, see annotation)C88 1-13, SPELP49
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoWho’s Next (US JVC)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s Next (repress)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-37217
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)DIDX-152, MCAD-37217
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)813 651-2
3.7Behind Blue Eyes3:37The WhoThirty Years of Maximum R&BThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-07-05
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-11020
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • CA1994-07-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAMD-37217
3.7Behind Blue Eyes3:37The WhoThirty Years of Maximum R&B (Box set with "Girl's Eyes" and "Bag O'Nails" combined on same track (Disc 1 has only 28 tracks))The WhoAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD4-11020
3.7Behind Blue Eyes3:37The WhoThirty Years of Maximum R&BThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)521 751-2
3.7Behind Blue Eyes3:37The WhoThirty Years of Maximum R&BThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
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-207146, MCAD4-11020
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:45The WhoWho’s Next (180g vinyl)The WhoAlbum
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCA-11164
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:45The WhoPure Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)535 940-2
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:45The WhoPure Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury”; a UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)535 940-2
1.17Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoPure Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-06-01
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
MCA Records Canada (1970–1995)MCABD 37217
1.7Behind Blue Eyes3:43The Who20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The WhoThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-04-13
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11951
1.7Behind Blue Eyes3:43The Who20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of The WhoThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsB0007770-02
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 754
2.1Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), UTV Records088 112 877-2
2.1Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-06-11
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 112 878-2
1.22Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)065 300-2
2.1Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2002-10-30
UICZ-1062, UICZ-1063
1.22Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)065 234-2
2.1Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Ultimate CollectionThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)065 269-2
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:43The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • DE2003-04-01
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • GB2003-04-14
Polydor (British label, see annotation)113 056-2
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoThen and NowThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2004-03-30
Geffen Records, Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division)B000183602
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoThen and Now (1964–2004)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-03-30
Geffen RecordsB0001836-02
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoThen and Now (1964–2004)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-05-03
Polydor (British label, see annotation)9866577
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoThen and NowThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICP-9007/8
1.12Behind Blue Eyes?:??The WhoThen and NowThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)9866576
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (200gr)The WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.12Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoThen and Now (1964–2007)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-11
Polydor (British label, see annotation)1732918
1.13Behind Blue Eyes (original album version)3:43The WhoPlaylistSchillerAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-10-05
Brunswick (Imprint of Brunswick Record Corporation)530 3331
2.1Behind Blue Eyes3:43The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • XE2008-08-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0042281365119
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2008-11-12
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-93750/1
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Classic Records (audiophile reissues), Track Record2408 102
1.10Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoGreatest HitsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-12-21
Geffen RecordsB0013800-02
1.10Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoGreatest HitsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Geffen Records2727468
1.10Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoGreatest HitsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsB001380002
2.12Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoThen and Now! 1964–2004 (deluxe edition, w/ “BBC Sessions” and “Who’s Better, Who’s Best”)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)
1.10Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoGreatest Hits & MoreThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-02-05
Polydor (British label, see annotation)5325202
1.10Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoGreatest Hits & MoreThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2010-02-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0600753252024
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2010-08-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UIGY-9022
2.2Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoIcon 2The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-04-05
Geffen RecordsB0015407-02
1.9Behind Blue Eyes3:44The WhoICONThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Geffen RecordsB0015399-02
6.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoThe Studio AlbumsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-11-16
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3715573
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2013-09-25
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40003
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoThe Who Hits 50! (Best Buy exclusive)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-27
Geffen RecordsB0022131-80
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-27
Geffen RecordsB0021871-02
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:41The 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)
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-10-27
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3794048
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (hi‐res)The WhoAlbum
  • -2014-12-09
Geffen Records
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition, hi-res)The WhoAlbum
  • US2014-12-09
Geffen Records[none]
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoThe Who Hits 50!The WhoAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3794048
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition; 24-bit/96kHz; reissue)The WhoAlbum
  • XW2015-03-17
Geffen Records
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s Next (2015 remaster)The WhoAlbum
  • XE2015-03-23
Track Record3715614
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
Geffen Records
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:39The WhoWho’s Next (deluxe edition)The WhoAlbum
  • -2016-01-07
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:40The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • JP2018-06-20
Polydor (British label, see annotation)UICY-40168
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.24Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoThe Who Hits 50! (deluxe)The WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2019-11-29
UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)00602508579400
1.64Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoCooking at Home: Rock EditionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2020-05-08
FP
2.4Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoEssentialThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label), UMC (branded originally by its full name “Universal Music Catalogue” between 2006–2016; rebranded as Universal Music Recordings in 2023)5391647
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The 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)
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The 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)
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoWho’s NextThe WhoAlbum
  • DE2023-09-15
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585839
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The 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
11.35Behind Blue Eyes (original stereo mix)3:42The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoWho’s Next | Life HouseThe WhoAlbum
  • -2023-09-15
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The 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
1.8Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoWho’s Next 50th Anniversary (2CD 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)The WhoAlbum
Polydor (British label, see annotation)3585826
Bootleg
1.18Behind Blue Eyes3:42The WhoTwo OriginalsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
1.17Going Mobile3:43The WhoTwo OriginalsThe WhoAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
1.23Behind Blue Eyes3:43The WhoBacobens Rock Top 500Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
2.18Behind Blue Eyes3:41The WhoMagic of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)534 305-3

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)
Pete Townshend (of The Who) (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)
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 until 1971-05)
has remixes:Behind Blue Eyes (1995 remix)
Behind Blue Eyes (GRiZ remix)
recording of:Behind Blue Eyes (from 1971-04 until 1971-05)

Related works

Behind Blue Eyes

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.