Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Charly Records BF 18511Bellaphon BF 18511
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
P.P. ArnoldThe First Cut Is The Deepest / Angel Of The Morning
Vinyl pressings
The First Cut Is The Deepest / Angel Of The Morning
by P.P. Arnold · 1977
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The First Cut Is The Deepest was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 First Cut Is The Deepest
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Charly Records BF 18511 / Bellaphon BF 18511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | NEMS Records 79.777-Y / Immediate 79.777-Y7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1978 | Belgium | Immediate 79.777-Y / Immediate 79.7777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Golden Oldies GOS 3047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Charly Records BO 2167", Single, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Immediate 103.457 / Ariola 103.4577", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Old Gold OG 94647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Old Gold OG 94647", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | Netherlands | BR Music 452027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Perfect Records 0786 0037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe First Cut Is The Deepest2:59
- BAngel Of The Morning3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The First Cut Is The Deepest are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The First Cut Is The Deepest are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was The First Cut Is The Deepest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany. One of them is Charly Records BF 18511.
How do I tell if my copy of The First Cut Is The Deepest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 18511) 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 First Cut Is The Deepest 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.
