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Forever Running

by B-Movie ยท 1985

11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic

Forever Running was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Running

11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 1-25272Sire 9 25272-1
Format
LP, Album ยท Allied Pressing
Runout / matrix

1 25272 SH1 kdisc ๐“Ÿ๐“‘ ษ‘ B-20160-SH1 SLM โ–ณ9388 1โ€“1Side A runout, variant 1 etched; kdisc and Allied logo ษ‘ stamped

1 25272 SH1 kdisc ๐“Ÿ๐“‘ ษ‘ B-20161-SH1 SLM โ–ณ9388-X 1โ€“1Side B runout, variant 1 etched; kdisc and Allied logo ษ‘ stamped

1 25272 A SH2 KDISC PB [Allied 'a' logo] B-20160-SH2 SLM โ–ณ9388 1โ€“1Side A runout, variant 2

1 25272 B. SH1 KDISC PB [Allied 'a' logo] B-21061-SH1 SLM โ–ณ9388-X 1โ€“1Side B runout, variant 2

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US

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 1-25272Sire 9 25272-1
Format
LP, Album ยท Specialty Pressing
Runout / matrix

1 25272 A SX2 [SRC] kdisc ๐“Ÿ๐“‘ 1-1Side A runout, etched (SRC logo, kdisc stamped), variant 1

1 25272 B SR3 [SRC] 1-1Side B runout, etched (SRC logo stamped), variant 1

1 25272 A SR1 [SRC logo] kdisc PB 1-2Side A runout, etched (SRC logo, kdisc stamped), variant 2

1 25272 B SR3 [SRC logo] 1-1Side B runout, etched (SRC logo stamped), variant 2

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Europe

November 1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 925 272-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 925272-1.AVariant 1 Runout side A, stamped

GER I25272 A SH2 kdisc PB Q B-2I060-SH2 13 SLM โ–ณ 9388 /-2Variant 1 Runout side A, etched

R/S Alsdorf 925272-1 BVariant 1 Runout side B, stamped

โ–ณ 9388-X /-2 GER 11 I-25272 B SH2 kdisc DB D Q B-2I06!-SH2 SLMVariant 1 Runout side B, etched

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Canada

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 92 52721
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

92-52721 A#2 CRSide A runout

92-52721 B#4 CRSide B runout

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Italy

1985
Label and catalog number
RCA PL 34309
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

19 P๐Ÿ”บ SPIRA OKAY 39672 1S - 1A - 3Runout side A

P๐Ÿ”บ SPIRY OKAY93673 1S - 1A - 3Runout side B

OKAY 39672On A-side label

OKAY 39673On B-side label

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

All 11 vinyl pressings

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

1980s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985CanadaSire 92 52721First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1985ItalyRCA PL 34309First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985ItalyRCA PL 34309First yearLP, Album, Promo ยท PromoLP, Album, Promo ยท Promo
1985JapanSire P-13155First yearLP, Album, Promo ยท PromoLP, Album, Promo ยท Promo
1985JapanSire P-13155First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985PhilippinesSire 9 25272-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985SpainSire 92 5272-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985SpainSire 92 5272-1First yearLP, Album, Promo ยท PromoLP, Album, Promo ยท Promo
1985USSire 1-25272 / Sire 9 25272-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985USSire 1-25272 / Sire 9 25272-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985EuropeSire 925 272-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1Forever Running5:03
  2. A2Heart Of Gold4:09
  3. A3My Ship Of Dreams4:03
  4. A4Just An Echo4:34
  5. A5Remembrance Day4:06
  6. B1Switch On-Switch Off4:04
  7. B2Blind Allegiance5:00
  8. B3Arctic Summer4:47
  9. B4Nowhere Girl4:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Forever Running are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Forever Running are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was Forever Running first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Europe, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Sire 1-25272.

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

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25272, 925 272-1, 92 52721, PL 34309) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 25272 SH1 kdisc ๐“Ÿ๐“‘ ษ‘ B-20160-SH1 SLM โ–ณ9388 1โ€“1 and 1 25272 SH1 kdisc ๐“Ÿ๐“‘ ษ‘ B-20161-SH1 SLM โ–ณ9388-X 1โ€“1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Forever Running 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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