US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records 7116
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
LoveThe Everlasting First
Vinyl pressings
The Everlasting First
by Love · 1970
12 pressings9 countriesAcid RockPsychedelic RockClassic RockRock
The Everlasting First was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Everlasting First
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records 7116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Star Printed On Label A
- Runout / matrix
S-661421-S-45-BLU-7116-8032-F-3 ⋆ ✲Runout side A, var. 1
S-66138-S-45-BLU-7116-8031-F-2 ⋆ ✲Runout side B, var. 1
66142-S-45-BLU-7116-8032-F-2 ⋆ 1 ✲Runout side A, var. 2
S-66138-S-45-BLU-7116-8031-F-3 ⋆ 1 ✲Runout side B, var. 2
UK
November 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid center
UK
November 13, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest HAR 5030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-prong center
Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 6E 006-92011m
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Blue Thumb Records 1 C 006-92 011 U
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Denmark | Harvest 6E 006-92011mFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Germany | Blue Thumb Records 1 C 006-92 011 UFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Blue Thumb Records 1 C 006-92 0117", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | Japan | King Records HIT-1839First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Blue Thumb Records 5C 006-92011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Harvest HAR.5501First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Blue Thumb Records 7116First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Blue Thumb Records 7116First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest HAR 5030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Harvest HAR 5030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Blue Thumb Records 2C 006-92011 M / Blue Thumb Records 2C 006-92.011 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Sweden | Harvest 4 E006-92011 M / Harvest 4E 006-92011 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Everlasting First3:01
- BKeep On Shining2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Everlasting First are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Everlasting First are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was The Everlasting First first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Denmark, Germany and more. One of them is Blue Thumb Records 7116.
How do I tell if my copy of The Everlasting First is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7116, HAR 5030, 6E 006-92011m, 1 C 006-92 011 U) 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 The Everlasting First 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.
