UK & Europe
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune ZEN314
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZEN 314 A1 = MATT @ METROPOLIS =Side A
ZEN 314 B1Side B
ZEN 314 C1 = MATT @ METROPOLIS =Side C
ZEN 314 D1Side D
Black Country, New RoadForever Howlong
Vinyl pressings
Forever Howlong
by Black Country, New Road · 2025
12 pressings5 countriesArt RockAlternative RockRock
Forever Howlong was first pressed on vinyl in 2025. 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 Howlong
11 pressings came out in 2025, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune ZEN314C
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
ZEN314C A1 "MATT @ METROPOLIS"Side One Etched
ZEN314C B1Side Two Etched
ZEN314C C1 "MATT @ METROPOLIS" THE HESITATING SILENCE........Side Three Etched
ZEN314C D1 BETWEEN THE MAN AND THE DOGSide Four Etched
UK
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune ZEN314
- Format
- LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Copper & Orange; Green & Lime Green
UK
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune ZEN314SF
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Lime Green
UK
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Signed
UK
April 4, 2025- Label and catalog number
- Ninja Tune ZEN314ENinja Tune ZEN314
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · 140g Eco Jazz Blue
- Runout / matrix
ZEN 314 A1 = MATT @ METROPOLIS =Side A
ZEN 314 B1Side B
ZEN 314 C1 = MATT @ METROPOLIS =Side C
ZEN 314 D1Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2020s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Ninja Tune ZEN314BLFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Ninja Tune ZEN314EBR / Beat Records ZEN314EBRFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Ninja Tune ZEN314BLFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN314CFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN314First yearLP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, LP, All Media, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN314SFFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Ninja TuneFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | UK | Ninja Tune ZEN314E / Ninja Tune ZEN314First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK & Europe | Ninja Tune ZEN314First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2025 | US | Ninja Tune 5054429202014First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Ninja Tune ZEN314First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | US | Ninja Tune ZEN314LP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Besties
- A2The Big Spin
- A3Socks
- B1Salem Sisters
- B2Two Horses
- B3Mary
- C1Happy Birthday
- C2For The Cold Country
- D1Nancy Tries To Take The Night
- D2Forever Howlong
- D3Goodbye (Don't Tell Me)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Howlong are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Forever Howlong are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 2025 and 2026.
When was Forever Howlong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2025, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Ninja Tune ZEN314, released April 4, 2025.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Howlong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZEN314, ZEN314C, ZEN314SF, ZEN314E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZEN 314 A1 = MATT @ METROPOLIS = and ZEN 314 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Howlong 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.