US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB119930-1GA side runout
XSB119931-1GB side runout
XSB 119930A side label
XSB 119931B side label
Bobby VintonPlease Love Me Forever
Vinyl pressings
Please Love Me Forever
by Bobby Vinton · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesVocalBalladPop
Please Love Me Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Please Love Me Forever
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24341
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T \ o XEM-119928-1A BM I ΛSide A runout
o XEM119929-1D I T Λ2Side B runout
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSB119930-1H I TA side runout, variant 1
o XSB119931-1J I TB side runout, variant 1
o XSB119930-1J 1 T A2A side runout, variant 2
XSB119931-1J 1 T o A3B side runout, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24341
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
P o XEM-119928-1C BM A3Side A runout
P o XEM-119929-1C BM A3Side B runout
XEM 119928Side A label
XEM 119929Side B label
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELP-3553Epic ELP3553
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ELP-3553 / Epic ELP3553First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic BN 26341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic BN 26341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Epic BN 26341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Epic LN 24341First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Epic LN 24341First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Epic BN 26341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Epic MBN S-26341LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Taiwan | First Record FL-1533LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10052LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10052LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Please Love Me Forever2:35
- A2Just As Much As Ever2:20
- A3Love Me With All Your Heart2:00
- A4Young Love2:25
- A5It's All In The Game2:15
- B1P.S. I Love You2:20
- B2It's The Talk Of The Town2:27
- B3Bouquet Of Roses2:49
- B4Who's Sorry Now2:23
- B5After Loving You2:35
- B6My Song Of Love2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Please Love Me Forever are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Please Love Me Forever are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Please Love Me Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Epic BN 26341.
How do I tell if my copy of Please Love Me Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN 26341, LN 24341, ELP-3553) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSB119930-1G and XSB119931-1G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Please Love Me 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.
