Years ago when music direct/MFSL was taking orders for the 45rpm Patricia Barber, they actually advertised get the lowest numbered pressings by ordering first.
I received one of them numbered something like "176, had to return it because of a defect. My new one was "76. There you go. That's when I quit believing in their word. Notice they don't advertise that way anymore.
I received one of them numbered something like "176, had to return it because of a defect. My new one was "76. There you go. That's when I quit believing in their word. Notice they don't advertise that way anymore.