First Edition still or Second Edition? Advice sought

[Anna]

If I make alterations to a book which do not substantially alter the story nor are the alterations in response to complaints, can I upload to Amazon still as the First Edition?

Mostly I am adding some info at the end regarding other books I have written, though I have caught a few errors which had slipped through.

What constitutes making it into a Second Edition?

Any advice will be much appreciated.

[Thomas]

I've heard from several sources that it's normal to continue calling it a 1st Edition if they're small changes. I've made very minor alterations and continued to call a book a 1st edition.

[Christina]

I agree with Thomas. Unless something major changes, it's more of a tweak. I get the impression changing the edition is really only useful in nonfiction when the information is updated to reflect changes.

[Dwayne, Head of Lettuce]

Yeah, if all you're doing is tweaking the mechanics and adding extras at the end, you're still in a first edition.

[Anna]

Thank you very, very much for answering so quickly and saying exactly what I wanted you to say!

The non-fiction info makes good sense.

I thought that was right but thought I ought to check.

[K.R.]

I had my first novel re-edited and added some content at the beginning and ending regarding other books by me, my social media contacts, etc. I didn't change anything in the book necessarily (aside from what needed editing), and i uploaded it to Amazon as the first edition.

[Anna]

Thank you. I thought this was the case but suddenly wobbled and thought I'd better check.

It's uploaded now. Phew!