Originally released in 1982, It’s Hard stands as the final studio album from The Who’s classic era, capturing the band in a period of transition yet still delivering some of their most powerful late‑career performances. With Pete Townshend’s introspective writing, John Entwistle’s muscular contributions and Roger Daltrey’s commanding vocals, the album blends hard‑rock punch with political tension and emotional weight.

This 2026 coloured‑vinyl reissue presents the album across orange and yellow LPs, newly remastered using Abbey Road’s half‑speed mastering process for enhanced clarity and dynamic range. Expanded with alternate mixes and session versions, it offers the most complete modern edition of the album.

Track Listing

1. Athena
2. It’s Your Turn
3. Cooks County
4. It’s Hard
5. Dangerous
6. Eminence Front
7. I’ve Known No War
8. One Life’s Enough
9. One At A Time
10. Why Did I Fall For That
11. A Man Is A Man
12. Cry If You Want
13. Eminence Front (Alternate Mix)
14. Cry If You Want (Early Alternative Mix)
15. One Life’s Enough (Alternate Vocal)
16. Dangerous (1997 Unedited Mix)

Features

2026 reissue
Half‑speed mastered at Abbey Road Studios
2×LP orange and yellow coloured vinyl
Expanded edition with alternate mixes
Gatefold packaging
Label: Polydor / UMC
Catalog: 3894476

Information

Artist: The Who
Title: It’s Hard
Label: Polydor – 3894476, UMC – 3894476
Format: 2× Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Half‑Speed Mastered, Orange & Yellow Vinyl
Country: Worldwide
Released: 2026
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock.