Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 20 29084 - 0
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-0635 A2 / C3A Made in GermanyRunout of Side A, stamped
A-0635 B2 / C3A Made in GermanyRunout of Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Taste First
by Taste · 1972
19 pressings11 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Taste First was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Taste First
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 20 29084 - 0
- Format
- LP, Album
Venezuela
1972- Label and catalog number
- BASF 20.039BASF BV-20.039
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | BASF 20 29084 - 0First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | BASF 20 29084 - 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | BASF 20.039 / BASF BV-20.039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Image ILP-4908LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Ariston AR/LP 12146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | R & T RTL 4079LP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Emerald Gem GES 1110LP | LP |
| 1974 | UK | Emerald Gem GES 1110LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | UK | Emerald Gem GES 1110LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Emerald Gem GES 1110 / Emerald Gem GES.1110LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Emerald Gem GES 1110LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor MP-2422LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor MP-2422LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca CPS 9383LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 913071 / Eurodisc 28060LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Germany | Soundvision 03509LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Wee Wee Baby2:48
- A2How Many More Years3:24
- A3Take It Easy Baby7:08
- B1You‘ve Got To Pay3:54
- B2Worried Man2:30
- B3Norman Invasion3:01
- B4Pardon Me Mister2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taste First are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Taste First are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 2013.
When was Taste First first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, Netherlands, Venezuela. One of them is BASF 20 29084 - 0.
How do I tell if my copy of Taste First is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 29084 - 0, 20.039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-0635 A2 / C3A Made in Germany and A-0635 B2 / C3A Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Taste First 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.
