US
September 27, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-7412
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SES 7412 ASide A runout
SES 7412 BSide A runout
7412 ASide A label
7412 BSide B label
Shamek FarrahFirst Impressions
Vinyl pressings
First Impressions
by Shamek Farrah · 1974
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzModalSpiritual JazzJazz
First Impressions was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Impressions
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-7412
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SES 7412 A s/wSide A runout
SES 7412 B s/wSide B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Strata-East SES-7412
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SES 7412 A s/wSide A runout
SES 7412 B s/wSide B runout
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-7412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-7412First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Strata-East SES-7412First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Japan | Strata-East SES 7412LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Japan | Superfly Records SRLP023LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2017 | France | Superfly Records SRLP023LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2018 | UK | Strata-East SES-7412LP, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2018 | UK | Strata-East SES-7412LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan | Octave Lab OTS-261 / Strata-East OTS-261LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2023 | UK | Strata-East SES-7412 / Pure Pleasure Records Limited SES-7412LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Strata-East SES-7412Album, LP, Reissue | Album, LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Meterologicly Tuned11:00
- A2Watch What Happens Now5:35
- B1Umoja Suite7:21
- B2First Impressions11:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Impressions are there?
11 vinyl pressings of First Impressions are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was First Impressions first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Strata-East SES-7412, released September 27, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of First Impressions is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SES-7412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SES 7412 A and SES 7412 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Impressions 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.