UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMSP011Immediate IMSP 011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMSP 011-1Y RSide A runout
IMSP 011-2Y GSide B runout
IMSP 011 1YSide A label upside-down
IMSP 011 2YSide B label upside-down
P.P. ArnoldThe First Lady Of Immediate
Vinyl pressings
The First Lady Of Immediate
by P.P. Arnold · 1968
11 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
The First Lady Of Immediate was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Lady Of Immediate
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMLP011Immediate IMLP 011
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IMLP 011-1LSide A runout
IMLP 011-2LSide B runout
IMLP 011 1LSide A label upside-down
IMLP 011 2LSide B label upside-down
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMLS 206
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMSP 011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMSP 011-1Y
IMSP 011-2Y
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMSP 011Immediate IMSP.011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMSP 011-1YStamped A
IMSP 011-2YStamped B
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Immediate IMSJ 011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
90474-A 1MSP 011-1YSide A Stamped
90474-B. 1MSP 011-2YSide B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Italy | Immediate IMLS 206First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Immediate IMSP 011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Immediate IMSP 011 / Immediate IMSP.011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Immediate IMSJ 011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Immediate IMSP011 / Immediate IMSP 011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Immediate IMLP011 / Immediate IMLP 011First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Immediate OLLP 5255 AS / OutLine. OLLP 5255 ASLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Immediate IDLP 4.00299 J / Line IDLP 4.00299 JLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Charly Records CHIMSP011 / Immediate CHIMSP011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Immediate IMSP 011 / Immediate IMSP.011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Immediate IMSP011 / Immediate IMSP 011LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1(If You Think You're) Groovy3:00
- A2Something Beautiful Happened2:26
- A3Born To Be Together3:08
- A4Am I Still Dreaming4:07
- A5Though It Hurts Me Badly4:20
- A6The First Cut Is The Deepest3:07
- B1Everything Is Gonna Be Alright3:10
- B2Treat Me Like A Lady2:36
- B3Would You Believe2:58
- B4Life Is But Nothing3:45
- B5Speak To Me2:05
- B6The Time Has Come2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The First Lady Of Immediate are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The First Lady Of Immediate are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was The First Lady Of Immediate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Immediate IMSP011.
How do I tell if my copy of The First Lady Of Immediate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IMSP011, IMLP011, IMLS 206, IMSP 011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IMSP 011-1Y R and IMSP 011-2Y G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The First Lady Of Immediate 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.
