THE WHO Who's Next Vinyl Record LP Track 1971 Original UK 1st Pressing Matt Black Label A//1 B//2

The Who - Who's Next
(Original UK 1st Pressing with Matt Black/Silver Track Label. Housed in Picture Sleeve that has Pinched Spine. Generic plain white inner sleeve. A//1 / B//2 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1971
Label: Track
Catalogue No. 2408 102

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped, etched): 2408102 A//1 12 10 MG 12888
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): 2408102 B//2 ▽ 420 12 9 04

Condition: VG+/EX- (Sleeve is in clean condition. It has some creasing on the back across the corners. The vinyl is in excellent clean condition. It has couple of surface marks)

Track Listing:
1. Baba O'Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain't For Keeping
4. My Wife
5. Song Is Over
6. Getting In Tune
7. Going Mobile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won't Get Fooled Again

Add a monumental rock masterpiece to your collection with this original 1971 UK 1st pressing of The Who's defining studio album, Who's Next. Released on the iconic Track Record label, this rare first-year United Kingdom release features the highly collectible matt black labels with silver text, heavily sought after by classic rock enthusiasts and vinyl purists.

This vintage LP album is housed in its original fully textured picture sleeve, distinctively constructed with the characteristic pinched spine ends unique to early UK manufacturing runs. The definitive authenticity of this pressing is verified by the runout matrix details. Side A features the foundational 2408102 A//1 machine-stamping along with the additional hand-etched MG 12888 string. Side B features the fully machine-stamped 2408102 B//2 ▽ 420 layout, including the classic Polydor/Phonodisc pressing plant marks. This copy comes complete with a generic plain white inner sleeve.

The physical condition has been strictly hand-graded to guarantee a reliable description. The original picture sleeve is in clean Very Good Plus (VG+) condition, remaining bright and sturdy with some honest vintage creasing across the back corners. The 33 rpm vinyl itself grades as a strong Excellent Minus (EX-), presenting in beautiful, clean condition with only a couple of light, cosmetic surface marks that do not detract from the powerful, landmark production of timeless stadium anthems like "Baba O'Riley", "Behind Blue Eyes", and "Won't Get Fooled Again". Shipped with care in heavy-duty, warp-proof packaging.