The Who sings my generation
Who
320 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 7164758 |
| Excel File Row | 299 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:08:08 |
| Pressing Year | 1967 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | DECCA |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | DL 74664 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | ("Still Sealed"DECCA arrow""Cut Corner"NO riquadro"This is a true hi-fi stereophonic record...") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Rock |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"The Who Sings My Generation" (DECCA, 1967 1ST press) represents a fascinating chapter in The Who's discography, not being a mere re-release of the eponymous British album. The American label DECCA Records, in fact, not only changed the title for commercial reasons, adding the generic "Sings" to capitalise on the single's success, but also substantially reassembled the original tracklist. Some tracks were replaced by singles not featured on the UK LP, while others presented different mixes, sometimes cleaner or less aggressive than the raw and innovative versions produced by Shel Talmy for the English market. This American edition offers a unique sonic perspective and was crucial for introducing the band's explosive energy to the US audience, laying the groundwork for their future global ascent. Its rarity as a "1ST press" from 1967 makes it a cult object for collectors, bearing witness to the different transatlantic marketing strategies.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Out In The Street (2:30)
- A2 - I Don't Mind (2:32)
- A3 - The Good's Gone (3:59)
- A4 - La La La Lies (2:12)
- A5 - Much Too Much (2:45)
- A6 - My Generation (3:15)
- B1 - The Kids Are Alright (2:42)
- B2 - Please, Please, Please (2:45)
- B3 - It's Not True (2:30)
- B4 - The Ox (3:49)
- B5 - A Legal Matter (2:47)
- B6 - Instant Party (3:05)
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