Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Big Time BT 7005Big Time BT-7005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BT 7005-A DBSide A runout
BT 7005-B DBSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Now And Forever
by Air Supply · 1982
53 pressings28 countriesSoft RockBalladAORVocal
Now And Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Now And Forever
38 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 25 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9587Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. AL 9587
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1 ⟷ AL-9587-SA DD HRM2 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA. CALIF.A runout, variant 1
CB. DD B-4 ⟷ AL-9587-SB HRM-2 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA. CALIF.B runout, variant 1
B-1 ⟷ AL-9587-SA DD HRM2 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA. CALIF.A runout, variant 2
DD A12 ⟷ AL-9587-SB HRM-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ LA. CALIF.B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9587Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. AL 9587
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-9587-SA M-1 MR △ 25537-X 3 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB D.D.Side A runout
AL-9587-SB M-1 MR △ 25537-X Z ➀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CB D.D.Side B runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL8-8010Arista AL 8-8010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 8-8010-SA-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A.,CALIF. ⋀ 1 B 1Runout side A
AL-8-8010 SB-2 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A.,CALIF. ⋀ 1 S 1Runout side B
AL-8-8010-SALabel side A
AL-8-8010-SBLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9587Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. AL 9587
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Variant 1, 2: Runout Side A and Side B (stamped)
AL-9587-SA CP-1 D.D.Variant 1: Runout Side A (etched)
AL-9587-SB CP-Z D.D.Variant 1: Runout Side B (etched)
CB. D.D. AL-9587-SA AVariant 2: Runout Side A (etched),"A" (stamped)
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9587Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. AL 9587
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF. AL-9587-SA TV-A HUB D.D.
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF. AL-9587-SB TV-1 HUB D.D.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 53 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Arista SUP 80185First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Big Time BT 7005 / Big Time BT-7005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Barbados | Arista AL 9587First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Arista 6328 466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. BTLC 1004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL8-8010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL8-8010LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista ALB6-8292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Colombia | Arista 18(0931)00207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 718 / Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. 204 718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 718 / Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. 204 718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Arista 204 718 / Big Time Phonograph Recording Co. 204 718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Arista Records, Inc. 204 718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Arista 204 718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Arista 6399 360First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Arista TLP-90024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Arista 204 718LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-3173LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Now And Forever3:50
- A2Even The Nights Are Better4:00
- A3Young Love4:02
- A4Two Less Lonely People In The World4:00
- A5I'm Late Again4:18
- B1Come What May3:56
- B2Don't Be Afraid3:20
- B3One Step Closer3:49
- B4She Never Heard Me Call3:24
- B5What Kind Of Girl3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Now And Forever are there?
53 vinyl pressings of Now And Forever are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was Now And Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia, US, South Korea, Guatemala and more. One of them is Big Time BT 7005.
How do I tell if my copy of Now And Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BT 7005, AL 9587, AL8-8010, AL-9587) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BT 7005-A DB and BT 7005-B DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Now And Forever on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
