The earliest year is 1996.
CREATE TABLE table_12077540_1 (
    year INTEGER
)
SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_12077540_1
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: The earliest year is 1996. ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_12077540_1 (
    year INTEGER
) ### Response: SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_12077540_1