US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-34274-1A 1 STERLING PSide 1 Runout
BL 34274-1A 1 STERLING B PSide 2 Runout
Jane OlivorFirst Night
Vinyl pressings
First Night
by Jane Olivor · 1976
12 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladPop
First Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 First Night
4 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 2 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34274
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 34274Columbia PC 34274
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SI AL34274-1C STERLING B7Side A
SI BL34274-1C 0 STERLING AGSide B
AL 34274Matrix side A label
BL 34274Matrix side B label
South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS ASF 1891
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ASF - 1891 - AL 34274Side 1
ASF - 1891 - BL 34274Side 2
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1891First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34274First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia 34274 / Columbia PC 34274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 237025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34274LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia 34274 / Columbia PC 34274LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34274LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 82717LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia WPC 34274 / Columbia PC 34274LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 34274LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1My First Night Alone Without You5:00
- A2Come Softly To Me2:15
- A3Morning, Noon And Nighttime3:49
- A4Better Days (Looks As Though We're Doing Something Right)2:48
- A5L'important C'est La Rose2:47
- B1Carousel Of Love2:30
- B2Vincent3:38
- B3One More Ride On The Merry-Go-Round3:58
- B4Some Enchanted Evening (From The Musical "South Pacific")3:26
- B5Turn Away3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Night are there?
12 vinyl pressings of First Night are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was First Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, South Africa. One of them is Columbia PC 34274.
How do I tell if my copy of First Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34274, 34274, ASF 1891) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-34274-1A 1 STERLING P and BL 34274-1A 1 STERLING B P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Night 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.