UK
October 30, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058803 LP A//1 IB 11 3 MELYSRunout, Side A
2058803 LP B//1 IB 6 1 2 MELYSRunout, Side B
The WhoSubstitute
Vinyl pressings
Substitute
by The Who · 1976
13 pressings6 countriesModRock
Substitute was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Substitute
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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 30, 1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2058803 A//1 IB 1 1 1 MELYSSide A runout - variant 1
2058803 B//1 IB 1 1 2 MELYSSide B runout - variant 1
2058803 A//1 IB 1 1 4 MELYSSide A runout - variant 2
2058803 B//1 IB 1 1 MELYSSide B runout - variant 2
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 7", Mono, 45 RPM · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
2058803 A#1 IB 1 1 5 MELYSRunout A
2058803 B#1 IB 1 1 6 MELYSRunout B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 7", EP
Ireland
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2058 803First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor 2058 803First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 803First year7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Double Gold DG 46First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Polydor 2058 850First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 803First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 8037", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Repress, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Repress, Stereo, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 803First year7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono | 7", Mono, 45 RPM · Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 8037", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 803First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Polydor 2058 803First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 8507", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 2058 8037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASubstitute
- B1I'm A Boy
- B2Pictures Of Lily
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Substitute are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Substitute are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Substitute first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, France, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 803, released October 30, 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Substitute is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 803, DG 46, 2058 850) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058803 LP A//1 IB 11 3 MELYS and 2058803 LP B//1 IB 6 1 2 MELYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Substitute 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.
