The Who - Sing My Generation Vinyl

Artist: The Who
Title: The Who Sings My Generation
Label: Decca Records
Catalogue Number: DL 74664
Country: United States
Original Release Year: 1966
Pressing Year: 1966 US Stereo Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Who Sings My Generation is the American release of The Who's groundbreaking debut album, originally issued in the UK as My Generation. Released by Decca Records in April 1966, the album captured the raw power and energy of one of Britain's most exciting new bands. Featuring classics including "My Generation", "The Kids Are Alright", "A Legal Matter" and "Out In The Street", the album is now regarded as one of the most influential rock debuts ever recorded. Produced by Shel Talmy, it helped define the sound of the British Invasion and laid the foundations for hard rock and punk.

Pressing Notes

Original US stereo pressing on Decca Records, catalogue number DL 74664. Released in 1966, this American edition featured unique cover artwork with the band posed in front of Big Ben and differed from the UK Brunswick issue in both presentation and title. The stereo edition is significantly scarcer than the mono version and remains highly sought after by collectors of early Who vinyl.

Early Decca stereo copies are particularly desirable due to their historical significance as the first American issue of the album. Original pressings can be identified by the DL 74664 catalogue number and period-correct Decca labels.

Track Listing

Side A

Out In The Street
I Don't Mind
The Good's Gone
La-La-La-Lies
Much Too Much
My Generation

Side B

The Kids Are Alright
Please, Please, Please
It's Not True
I'm A Man
A Legal Matter
The Ox
Matrix / Runout

Side A: DL 74664 A
Side B: DL 74664 B

(Please amend with the exact deadwax matrices if known.)

Additional Information
Original US stereo pressing
Decca Records DL 74664
Alternative US cover artwork
Features "My Generation"
Includes "The Kids Are Alright" and "A Legal Matter"
Produced by Shel Talmy
Classic British Invasion release
Scarcer stereo edition
Highly collectible early Who pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.