UK
March 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116787-1TSide A runout, variant 1
45-116915-1TSide B runout, variant 1
45-116787-2TSide A runout, variant 2
45-116915-1TSide B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
A Legal Matter
by The Who · 1966
20 pressings9 countriesModBeatRockPop
A Legal Matter was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 A Legal Matter
18 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 9 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
March 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
116787Label side A
116915Label side B
UK
March 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116787-2T B1Side A runout, stamped
45-116915-2T BKSide B runout, stamped
116787Side A label
116915Side B label
UK
March 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
March 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-116787-2TSide A runout, stamped
45-116915-2TSide B runout, stamped
116787A-side label
116915B-side label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05956
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-116787-ITA-side label
45-116915-ITB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Brunswick 65.004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca AD.1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Denmark | Brunswick 0 5956 / Brunswick 05956First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 80 000First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 80 000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Ireland | Brunswick 05956First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca B 05956First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45-B/JB 05956First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick 0 5956First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca FM 7223First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Sweden | Brunswick 05956First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05956First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick 05956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05956First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Brunswick 05956 / Polydor 059567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Brunswick 65.0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Legal Matter
- BInstant Party
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Legal Matter are there?
20 vinyl pressings of A Legal Matter are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1966 and 2015.
When was A Legal Matter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Brunswick 05956, released March 7, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of A Legal Matter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 05956, 65.004, 0 5956, DL 80 000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-116787-1T and 45-116915-1T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Legal Matter 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.
