early edition

Morning paper version

An early edition is a version of a newspaper or book released before subsequent printings.

For newspapers, the early edition hits newsstands first, often updated throughout the day as stories develop: The early edition missed the verdict; the late edition had it splashed across the front page.

For books, early editions—especially first editions—may be prized by collectors.

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Categories
  • newspaper editions
Opposites
publication sequence

early editionevening edition

Daily paper's later printing

definitive edition · complete edition · revised edition · updated edition · ultimate edition

Family

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G