US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Paul & PaulaFirst Quarrel / School Is Thru
Vinyl pressings
First Quarrel / School Is Thru
by Paul & Paula · 1963
17 pressings12 countriesPop RockRockPop
First Quarrel / School Is Thru 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 Quarrel / School Is Thru
16 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 11 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 40114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PHW 27071 [FF S]Runout, side A, stamped
PHW 27070 1 [FF S]Runout, side B, stamped, except [etched]
PHW27071A Side Label
PHW27070B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
PHW27071A Side Label
PHW27070B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
June 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1256Philips 304 019 BF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
304019 ▽ 1F ▽ 1//420 1 1 1Side A runout stamped
304019 ▽ 2F ▽ 1//420 1 1 4Side B runout stamped
304019 1FSide A label
304019 2FSide B label
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF-34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
40114 AA Side Label
40114 BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Philips BF-34First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Philips 304 019 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Belgium | Philips 304 019 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Philips 40114XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Greece | Philips 304 019 BF / Philips 3637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Philips FL-1090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 304 019 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Philips 305 501 JFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Philips PF 338021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Norway | Philips 304 019 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | South Africa | Philips SSP. 854First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40114First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Philips 40114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Mercury 401147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFirst Quarrel2:33
- BSchool Is Thru2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Quarrel / School Is Thru are there?
17 vinyl pressings of First Quarrel / School Is Thru are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was First Quarrel / School Is Thru first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Philips 40114.
How do I tell if my copy of First Quarrel / School Is Thru is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40114, BF 1256, BF-34, 304 019 BF) 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 Quarrel / School Is Thru 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.
