MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Reserves LP ("Legacy") (Nasdaq:LGCY) announced today that it has completed the 2011 tax packages for its unitholders, including Schedules K-1. The tax packages are currently available online and may be accessed via Legacy's website at www.LegacyLP.com by clicking on the "Tax Information" link located on the left side of the website's homepage. Legacy will begin mailing the Schedules K-1 to unitholders on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. For additional information, unitholders may also contact Legacy's K-1 Partner Data Link call center toll free at (877) 504-5606 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.

About Legacy Reserves LP

Legacy Reserves LP is an independent oil and natural gas limited partnership headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties primarily located in the Permian Basin, Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States. Additional information is available at www.LegacyLP.com.

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CONTACT:  Legacy Reserves LP
          James R. Lawrence  432-689-5200
          Vice President - Finance and Treasurer