US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310-0712A-PP1029 A1 KENDUN A1A side runout
2310-0712B-PP1030 2 KENDUN B A1B side runout
(PP-1029)A side label
(PP-1030)B side label
Vinyl pressings
For The First Time
by The Count Basie Trio · 1974
21 pressings9 countriesSwingJazz
For The First Time 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 For The First Time
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310-712 PP-1029 KENDUNSide A runout
2310-712 PP-1030 KENDUNSide B runout
PP-1029Side A label
PP-1030Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712Pablo Records 2310-712
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PP-1029Side A label in parenthesis
PP-1030Side B label in parenthesis
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712
- Format
- LP
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 712
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Pablo Records 2310 712 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Pablo Records 23 10 712First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | US | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Pablo Records 2310 712First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Pablo Records 2310 712 / Pablo Records 2310-712First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 712 / Pablo Records 2310-712LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Pablo Records 2310-712 / Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF 1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 712 / Pablo Records 2310-712LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Pablo Records MW 2112LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310 712 / Pablo Records 2310-712LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310 712LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Baby Lawrence3:04
- A2Pres3:22
- A3I'll Always Be In Love With You5:50
- A4Blues In The Church4:35
- A5O Lady Be Good (Concept 1)5:27
- A6O Lady Be Good (Concept 2)3:52
- B1Blues In The Alley6:20
- B2As Long As I Live3:28
- B3Song Of The Island4:44
- B4Royal Garden Blues4:25
- B5(Un) Easy Does It3:00
- B6O.P.4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For The First Time are there?
21 vinyl pressings of For The First Time are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was For The First Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 712.
How do I tell if my copy of For The First Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 712, 2310 712 A, 23 10 712) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310-0712A-PP1029 A1 KENDUN A1 and 2310-0712B-PP1030 2 KENDUN B A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For The First Time 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.