noun
early edition; first print run
Refers to the early edition of a newspaper, or the first print run of a given day's issue. Often contrasted with 遅版 (late edition).
See also: 早版
朝刊の早刷りが届いた。
The early edition of the morning paper arrived.
早刷りには誤植が含まれていることがある。
The first print run sometimes contains typos.
noun
advance copy
A copy distributed before the official release, such as a preview or promotional copy. Less common than the newspaper sense.
新刊の早刷りを書店に配布した。
They distributed advance copies of the new book to bookstores.