The phrase "albeit first" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a concession or qualification, indicating that something is true, although there is a condition or limitation, in this case, being "first."
Example: "She was the best candidate for the job, albeit first in line for the promotion."
Alternatives: "although initially" or "even if first."
Although the Scottish Crown may have welcomed the formation of the new diocese, as it may have formed part of a plan to project Scottish royal authority into the region, the meic Somairle rulers of the region were in fact hostile to the Scots, and the diocese's seat on Lismore —albeit first recorded in the early fourteenth century —lay far outwith the Scottish king's sphere of influence.
TEM analysis and albeit first approximation method confirmed that enhanced degradation occurred due to physical contact between diesel components and ISSD.
Are they simply less ambitious, less excited by the idea of limitless (albeit first-class) travel, late nights and the onerous responsibilities imposed by mounting regulation?
Giotto is famous enough for the National Gallery to promote this work by his pupil as a connection, albeit second-hand, with the master.
Before you know it, a rule of thumb morphs into a rule of grammar, and a perfectly innocuous (albeit second-choice) construction is demonised as incorrect.
He may even know it, albeit second-hand, since he may well have apparatchiks whose sons are there, though the Russian elite's preferred British school is Westminster.
In the eastern town of Birjand, a young girl wearing worn-out shoes returns smiling with a new pair, albeit second-hand.
The PKK has already received some other help from the US too, albeit third-hand.
As for Harris, "Promises" marks his second (albeit eleventh-hour) contender for song of the summer status.
Then he graduated to Saturday matinees at the Bronx Opera House, where he saw real, albeit second-run plays.
It technically debuted on the Hot 100 in its second week of availability, albeit its first full week.
