Observed arrival · 2026-09-04

First Press — The Vinyl Pressing Scanner

firstpress.app Observed source

Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

First Press uses a phone photo of a record’s label, sleeve, barcode, or deadwax to identify a specific pressing and estimate its value by condition.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-04 issue.

Field notes

The page describes a recognition workflow built around catalogue numbers and matrix markings in the run-out groove rather than album titles alone. Its worked example identifies Abbey Road as a 1969 UK first pressing, cites PCS 7088 and YEX 749-2, and displays separate values for NM, VG+, and VG copies. The site also describes collection-value tracking and net proceeds after marketplace fees and shipping. Pricing is presented as an estimate from listings, not an appraisal.

Observed signals

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible

$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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