Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor AS 5000 626
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Kristy McNicholFirst Love
Vinyl pressings
First Love
by Kristy McNichol · 1982
10 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackPopStage & Screen
First Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Love
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP548 A // 1▽420 WA side runout
POSP 548 B // 1▽420 WB side runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2217
- Format
- 7"
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2812 133
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2217 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-2217- 82-NP-5908-PRC-@1-1 -A-Both runouts
82 NP 5908Both labels
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2095 473
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Polydor 2095 473First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2812 133First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2095 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor AS 5000 626First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 548First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD 2217First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | US | Polydor 2812 133First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD 2217 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Peru | Polydor F-POL 2095504.37", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Peru | Polydor F-POL 2095504.37", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AFirst Love3:30
- BHold On3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of First Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was First Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor AS 5000 626.
How do I tell if my copy of First Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 5000 626, POSP 548, PD 2217, 2812 133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Love 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.