US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-16649-D5 #2 LatheStamped Side A
45-16650-D5 #2 LatheStamped Side B
45-16649Side A Label
45-16650Side B Label
Sonny JamesFirst Date, First Kiss, First Love
Vinyl pressings
First Date, First Kiss, First Love
by Sonny James · 1957
16 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
First Date, First Kiss, First Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Date, First Kiss, First Love
15 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 8 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-16649Side A Label
45-16650Side B Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-16649-D1 I ☆Runout A
45-16650-D1 I ☆Runout B
45-16649Label A
45-16650Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3674
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
16649-D6 [Anvil symbol]A side stamped
16650-D6 [Anvil symbol]B side stamped
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F3674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1184First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records 3674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Capitol Records F 3674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Japan | Capitol Records 7P-41 / Capitol Records F-3674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 3674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Norway | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 14708First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3674First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records 3674First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Capitol Records F3674First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records F 36747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFirst Date, First Kiss, First Love2:25
- BSpeak To Me2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Date, First Kiss, First Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of First Date, First Kiss, First Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was First Date, First Kiss, First Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records F3674.
How do I tell if my copy of First Date, First Kiss, First Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F3674, 3674, 45-CL 14708, CP-1184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-16649-D5 #2 Lathe and 45-16650-D5 #2 Lathe. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Date, First Kiss, First Love 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.
