US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA553-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA-553-1 AR [Artisan logo] Jµ#Runout Side A
UALA 553-2 AR [Artisan logo] Iµ#Runout Side B
David CourtneyDavid Courtney's First Day
Vinyl pressings
David Courtney's First Day
by David Courtney · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesRock & RollPop RockClassic RockRock
David Courtney's First Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of David Courtney's First Day
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA553-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UALA-553-1 M0 [Artisan logo]Side A runout, variant 1
UALA 553-2 # M-1 [Artisan logo]Side B runout, variant 1
UALA 553-1 [Artisan logo] 22Side A runout, variant 2
UALA 553-2 [Artisan logo] 22Side B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA553-G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UA LA-553-1 AR [Artisan] 3 #12Runout A
UA LA 553-2 AR [Artisan] #d3Runout B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3094EMI 0C 062 ○ 96939
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5011Label - side A
YAX.5012Label - side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3094
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5011Label - side A
YAX.5012Label - side B
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA LA553-GUnited Artists Records UA-LA553
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | EMI EMC 3094First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA LA553-G / United Artists Records UA-LA553First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | EMI 2C 066-96939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5c 062 96939LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Netherlands | EMI 5 C062-96 939 / EMI 5C 062-96939First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 5057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMC 3094 / EMI 0C 062 ○ 96939First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA553-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA553-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA553-GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro ZL 206LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Zafiro ZL 206 / Zafiro ZL-206LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Silverbird2:15
- A2Don't Look Now3:12
- A3Everybody Needs A Little Loving5:12
- A4Stranded3:42
- A5It's All For You5:13
- A6Life Is So They Say4:00
- B1My Mind2:21
- B2Don't Let The Photos Fool You3:40
- B3You Ain't Got Me4:54
- B4Take This Mask Away3:38
- B5If You Wanna Dance3:38
- B6When Your Life Is Your Own5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of David Courtney's First Day are there?
12 vinyl pressings of David Courtney's First Day are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was David Courtney's First Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA553-G.
How do I tell if my copy of David Courtney's First Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA553-G, EMC 3094, UA LA553-G, 2C 066-96939) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UALA-553-1 AR [Artisan logo] Jµ# and UALA 553-2 AR [Artisan logo] Iµ#. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is David Courtney's First Day on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.