Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2094 115
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2094 115-1Side A label
2094 115-2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
5.15
by The Who · 1973
19 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
5.15 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of 5.15
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 14 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
October 5, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2094 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2094115 A//1 113A side runout, variant 1
2094115B ▽ 2 114B side runout, variant 1
2094115 A//1 118A side runout, variant 2
2094115 B ▽ 2 11 11B side runout, variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2094 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
2094115 A//1 117Variant 1 A Side Stamped
2094115 B ▽ 2 11 12Variant 1 B Side Stamped
2094115 A//1 13 10Variant 2 A Side Stamped
2094115 B ▽ *2 2 11Variant 2 B Side Stamped
Italy
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Track Record JBTR 9202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CKAS 18810Label, side A
CKAS 18811Label, side AA
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2094 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2094 115Track Record 2094 115
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WHO-ARunout side A, etched
WHO- BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2094 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2094 115 / Track Record 2094 115First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Track Record 2094 115First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Track Record 2094 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2094-115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Track Record TR 9201First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Mozambique | Track Record 2094 115First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Track Record 2094 115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Track Record 2094 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Track Record 2094 115First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Track Record 2094.115First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Track Record PS 286First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | Track Record 2094 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Track Record 2094 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1973 | Italy | Track Record TR 9201First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A5.15
- BWater
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 5.15 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of 5.15 are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was 5.15 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Track Record 2094 115.
How do I tell if my copy of 5.15 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2094 115, JBTR 9202, 2094-115, TR 9201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2094 115-1 and 2094 115-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 5.15 on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
