US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3002-A-2 PRSide A, etched
JLS 3002-B-2-1-1 STERLINGSide B, etched except STERLING stamped
JLS 0 3002 ALabel side A
JLS 0 3002 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
First Taste
by Potliquor · 1970
16 pressings9 countriesBlues RockSouthern RockRock
First Taste 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 First Taste
5 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Janus Records JLS 3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Bestway Prod. pressing
- Runout / matrix
JLS 3002-A 8-18-70 STERLING RL BestwayRunout side A
JLS 3002-B 8-18-70 STERLING RL BestwayRunout side B
JLS 0 3002 A BWLabel side A
JLS 0 3002 B BWLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3002-A-2 8-18-70 RL STERLINGSide A, etched
JLS 3002-B 8-18-70 RL STERLINGSide B, etched except STERLING stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JLS 3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JLS-3002 08-18-70 STERLING RL
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records 9098-3002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-3002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Janus Records JLS 3002LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Stateside 2 C 062-92136LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | Ricordi International SNIR-JA 25.024LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Janus Records NQ 20.004 / Janus Records JQ 20004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Janus Records JLS 3002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Janus Records 6310203LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Janus Records JLS 3002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Janus Records JLS 3002 / Janus Records JLS-3002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Janus Records JLS 2006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Down The River Boogie2:49
- A2Ol' Man River4:37
- A3Riverboat3:08
- A4Toballby7:21
- B1The Raven5:05
- B2You're No Good4:55
- B3Price 20¢ A Copy3:08
- B4Driftin'8:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Taste are there?
16 vinyl pressings of First Taste are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was First Taste first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada. One of them is Janus Records JLS 3002.
How do I tell if my copy of First Taste is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JLS 3002, 9098-3002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JLS-3002-A-2 PR and JLS 3002-B-2-1-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Taste 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.