There seems to be some controversy between record collectors of what is a first pressing as opposed to first issues.
What is first pressing vinyl.
After the catalog part and pressing information you may see re inscribed into the dead wax.
First pressings will usually have a four letter four number combination such as abcd 1234.
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Look on the spine of the lp record sleeve.
And anything after a second or third pressing will have a two letter five number combination such as ab 12345.
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In it i discuss what first pressing means.
Immediately after this is commonly followed by a dash and a number letter combination such as 1a there is some variation on this but typically this would indicate that the record is a first pressing and you re looking at side a.
Why does it matter.
And why i prefer the term original pressing.
Let me know what you guys think.
How can you tell if an old vinyl record is a first pressing.
Kindell brinay moore demand media.
First pressings will usually have a four letter four number combination such as abcd 1234.
For instance a matrix number can identify a first pressing of an lp.
This is a rant video about the term first pressing.
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Hold the lp up to a bright light and look closely at the end groove area on either side.
Such a record may be significantly more valuable than subsequent editions.
Look on the spine of the lp record sleeve.
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