US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PHW 22658 1 F SA-Side Runout Etching
PHW 29795 2 F SB-Side Runout Etching
PHW22658A-Side Label
PHW1-29795B-Side Label
Paul & PaulaFirst Day Back At School
Vinyl pressings
First Day Back At School
by Paul & Paula · 1963
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
First Day Back At School was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Day Back At School
10 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PHW 22658 1 X-776A-Side Runout
PHW 29795 1 X-777B-Side Runout
PHW22658A-Side Label
PHW1-29795B-Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PHW22658A-Side Label
PHW1-29795B-Side Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1281Philips 304026 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-55
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 142037A Side Runout
MX 142038B Side Runout
40142 AA Side Label
40142 BB Side Label
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40142X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Philips BF-55First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Philips 40142XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Philips FL-1115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 304 026 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 305 503 JFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Philips PF338026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Philips BF 1281 / Philips 304026 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40142First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- AFirst Day Back At School2:26
- BA Perfect Pair2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Day Back At School are there?
10 vinyl pressings of First Day Back At School are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was First Day Back At School first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philips 40142.
How do I tell if my copy of First Day Back At School is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40142, BF 1281, BF-55, 40142X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHW 22658 1 F S and PHW 29795 2 F S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Day Back At School 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.
