Try something like:
SELECT Min(pk) as pk, value FROM tablename GROUP BY value
Alan
>I really don't care if it is the first or last. I really only want one.
>
>>Hi Dan,
>>
>>You have to define the meaning of "the first PK value" in terms of data in the table. IOW, which field defines the PK order and how.
>>
>>>I have a table that is using UNIQUEIDENTIFIER pk values. There is another character field that has duplicate values in it.
>>>
>>>For example (using integer pks for simplicity)
>>>
>>>
>>>PK Value
>>>1 a
>>>2 b
>>>3 a
>>>4 c
>>>5 a
>>>
>>>
>>>I want a query that will give me the first PK value for each unique "Value". So I will get back:
>>>
>>>
>>>PK
>>>1
>>>2
>>>4
>>>
>>>
>>>How can I do this?