diff --git a/src/OpenGL/compiler/OutputASM.cpp b/src/OpenGL/compiler/OutputASM.cpp
index c18ecf7..3fe64fa 100644
--- a/src/OpenGL/compiler/OutputASM.cpp
+++ b/src/OpenGL/compiler/OutputASM.cpp
@@ -748,6 +748,11 @@
 		case EOpVectorTimesMatrixAssign:
 			assert(visit == PreVisit);
 			{
+				// The left operand may contain a swizzle serving double-duty as
+				// swizzle and writemask, so it's important that we traverse it
+				// first. Otherwise we may end up never setting up our left
+				// operand correctly.
+				left->traverse(this);
 				right->traverse(this);
 				int size = leftType.getNominalSize();