Vinyl pressings
by The Who · 1970
See Me, Feel Me / Overture From Tommy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
24 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 18 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.
℗1970 K70 *Z 0 00 2121 010 S1Runout side A, variant 1
℗1970 K70 *Z 0 00 2121 010 S2Runout side B, variant 1
1 ℗ 1970 K70 *Z L 00 2121 010 S1Runout side A, variant 2
1 ℗ 1970 K70 *Z K 00 2121 010 S2Runout side B, variant 2
℗1970 K70 *Z 00 2121 010 S1Runout [stamped] side A
℗1970 K70 *Z 00 2121 010 S2Runout [stamped] side B
2094004 A//1 1 1 4Side A, runout, stamped, variant 1
2094004 B//1 1 1 2Side B, runout, stamped, variant 1
2094004 A//1 1 1 1Side A, runout, stamped, variant 2
2094004 B//1 1 1 1Side B, runout, stamped, variant 2
7 123092 2 1Runout A, stamped (Variation 1)
7 123092 5 1Runout A, stamped (Variation 2)
7 123093 2 1Runout B, stamped (Variation 1)
7 123093 1 1Runout B ,stamped (Variation 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 2176008First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Argentina | Polydor 2176008First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Brazil | Polydor 2094.004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Decca 732729First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Hong Kong | Polydor 2120 010First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Ireland | Polydor 2094-004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 2121 010First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Polydor 2121 010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Rhodesia | Polydor PS.117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-60106 (MCAS 760106)7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | El Salvador | Decca 7327297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Polydor DP 17587", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Peru | Polydor 20940047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-601067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor 3317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
44 vinyl pressings of See Me, Feel Me / Overture From Tommy are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor 2121 010.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2121 010, 2094-004, 732729, 2176008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ℗1970 K70 *Z 0 00 2121 010 S1 and ℗1970 K70 *Z 0 00 2121 010 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
