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The Who – By Numbers (Half Speed Masters) vinyl

The Who By Numbers is a half-speed-mastered vinyl edition of the band's seventh studio album, released in 1975. The listing describes masters cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios and says the record is presented in its original sleeve with an obi and certificate of authenticity.

At a glance

  • The album includes “Slip Kid” and “Squeeze Box”, according to the listing.
  • The description says the half-speed vinyl masters were cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.
  • The listing describes packaging in the original sleeve, with an obi and certificate of authenticity.
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Reference price: £29.99

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • A specifically identified half-speed mastering credit gives collectors a clear edition detail to look for.
  • The stated original sleeve, obi and certificate may suit buyers collecting this particular reissue.

Technical specifications

3 specifications
Identity and format
BrandUMC - Polydor
Number of discs1
Dimensions and weight listed0.36 x 31.37 x 31.12 cm; 276.69 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • The Who fans seeking a vinyl edition of the 1975 album.
  • Collectors interested in the listed half-speed mastering and accompanying sleeve, obi and certificate.

Less suited to

  • Listeners who want a digital or CD edition rather than a single-disc vinyl release.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 64 ratings
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Customer feedback praises the sound quality, with some describing it as wonderful. Views on the album's quality are mixed, including both especially favourable impressions and disappointment. This may matter to listeners choosing the edition for sound, but the feedback does not establish how it will perform on a particular turntable or system.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the sound quality and some describe it as wonderful.

Mixed feedback

  • Feedback on overall quality is mixed, with some customers expressing disappointment.

Frequently asked questions

What album is this?

It is The Who’s By Numbers, described as the band's seventh studio album and released in 1975.

What mastering is specified?

The listing says the half-speed vinyl masters were cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.

What packaging is described?

The description says it comes in its original sleeve with an obi and certificate of authenticity.

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