Vinyl pressings
by The Who · 1966
The Kids Are Alright 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.
13 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.
45-116699-1CSide A runout variant 1
45-116786-1CSide B runout variant 1
45-116699-1C I 1Side A runout variant 2
45-116786-1C H 1Side B runout variant 2
45-116699-1C G 1Variant 1 runout side A
45-116786-1C A 1Variant 1 runout side B
45-116699-1C 1 1Variant 2 runout side A
45-116786-1C 11 1Variant 2 runout side B
116699A-side label
116786B-side label
45-116699-1CA-side runout
45-116786-1CB-side runout
116699A-side label
116786B-side label
116699/1Runout Side A
116786/1Runout Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Brunswick 65.016First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | Brunswick 05965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 80 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Ireland | Brunswick 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca B 05965First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45-B/JB 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick 05965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Rhodesia | Decca FM. 7268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Brunswick 05965 / Brunswick O 5965First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Brunswick 059657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
14 vinyl pressings of The Kids Are Alright are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is Brunswick 05965, released August 12, 1966.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 05965, 65.016, DL 80 007, B 05965) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-116699-1C and 45-116786-1C. 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.
