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Forever Young

by Alphaville · 1984

49 pressings31 countriesSynth-popElectronic

Forever Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Forever Young

32 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 22 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.

Europe

September 27, 1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 AXXX 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 108Runout A, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 BXXXX 240536-1 B4 XXXX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 13Runout B, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4XX 240536-1 A4XX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 4Runout A, variant 2

D R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4X = 240536-1 B4X Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 50Runout B, variant 2

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Europe

September 27, 1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Teldec Press, Poster And Sticker
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4 <T> Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side A, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4 <T> Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side B, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4 <T> Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB DRunout side A, variant 2

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4 <T> Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB DRunout side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Europe

September 27, 1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · No barcode
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 AXXX 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 108Runout A, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 BXXXX 240536-1 B4 XXXX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 13Runout B, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4XX 240536-1 A4XX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 4Runout A, variant 2

D R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4X = 240536-1 B4X Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 50Runout B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Europe

1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1WEA 240 536-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4 = 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 09 SSide A - variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4 240536-1 B4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 70Side B - variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4xx 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB \D\Side A - variant 2

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4x =240536-1 B4x Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB D 4Side B - variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Europe

1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Poster
Runout / matrix

R / S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4XXXX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side A, variant 1

R / S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB DRunout side B, variant 1

R / S Alsdorf 240481-1 A3 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 1Runout side A, variant 2

R / S Alsdorf 240481-1 B3 D Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNBRunout side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Europe

1984
Label and catalog number
WEA 240 481-1WEA 240 536-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 A4 = 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 13Side A - variant 1

D R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 B4X = 240536-1 B4X Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 48Side B - variant 1

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 49 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s42 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1984ArgentinaWEA 83861 / Wea Discos S.r.l. 83861First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984AustraliaWEA 240 481-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984CanadaWEA 24 04811First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984CanadaWEA 24 04811First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984EuropeWEA 240 481-1 / WEA 240 536-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984EuropeWEA 240 481-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984EuropeWEA 240 481-1 / WEA 240 536-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984FranceWEA 240 481-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984GermanyWEA 41 657 8LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1984GermanyWEA 32 249-5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1984GreeceWEA 240481-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984GreeceWEA 240481First yearLP, White LabelLP, White Label
1984IrelandWEA 240 481-1First yearLPLP
1984IsraelWEA BAN 240 481-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1984ItalyWEA 24 0481-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 42 pressings from the 1980s
2010s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2019EuropeRhino Records 0190295526283 / Warner Music Central Europe 0190295526283LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
2019EuropeRhino Records 0190295509033 / Warner Music Central Europe 0190295509033LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition · Limited
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2020USA & EuropeRhino Records 0190295193546 / Warner Music Central Europe 0190295193546LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress · Colored vinyl
Year unknown4 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?BrazilWEA 604.7110 / WEA 28.118LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?BrazilWEA 670.9177 / WEA 01012LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?EuropeWEA 240 481-1LP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
?TurkeyWEA 1272LP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1A Victory Of Love4:14
  2. A2Summer In Berlin4:45
  3. A3Big In Japan4:43
  4. A4To Germany With Love4:15
  5. A5Fallen Angel3:55
  6. B1Forever Young3:45
  7. B2In The Mood4:29
  8. B3Sounds Like A Melody4:42
  9. B4Lies3:32
  10. B5The Jet Set4:52

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Forever Young are there?

49 vinyl pressings of Forever Young are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1984 and 2020.

When was Forever Young first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is WEA 240 481-1, released September 27, 1984.

How do I tell if my copy of Forever Young is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 240 481-1, 240 536-1, 80186-1, P-13065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 AXXX 240536-1 A4 Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 108 and R/S Alsdorf 240481-1 BXXXX 240536-1 B4 XXXX Digital High Dynamic Mastering by SNB 13. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Forever Young 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.

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