US
February 19, 2008- Label and catalog number
- Jagjaguwar JAG115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JAG-115-A KPG@ATM 17072.1(2)...Side A runout
JAG-115-B KPG@ATM 17072.2(2)...Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
For Emma, Forever Ago
by Bon Iver · 2008
17 pressings7 countriesFolk RockAcousticRockFolk
For Emma, Forever Ago was first pressed on vinyl in 2008. 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 For Emma, Forever Ago
3 pressings came out in 2008, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 19, 2008- Label and catalog number
- Jagjaguwar JAG115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JAG-115-ASide A runout, etched
JAG-115-BSide B runout, etched
UK
2008- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 2809Jagjaguwar CAD 2809
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B826027-01 A1 CAD 2809Side A
B826027-01 B1 CAD 2809Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2008 | UK | 4AD CAD 2809 / Jagjaguwar CAD 2809First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2008 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2008 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2008 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | USA & Canada | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | 4AD CAD 2809 / Jagjaguwar CAD 2809LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2018 | UK, Europe & US | Jagjaguwar JAG315LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Jagjaguwar UVRK-10010LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2026 | UK & US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jagjaguwar JAG115LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Flume3:39
- A2Lump Sum3:21
- A3Skinny Love3:58
- A4The Wolves (Act I And II)5:22
- B1Blindsided5:29
- B2Creature Fear3:06
- B3Team1:56
- B4For Emma3:40
- B5Re: Stacks6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Emma, Forever Ago are there?
17 vinyl pressings of For Emma, Forever Ago are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 2007 and 2026.
When was For Emma, Forever Ago first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2008, in US, UK. One of them is Jagjaguwar JAG115, released February 19, 2008.
How do I tell if my copy of For Emma, Forever Ago is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAG115, CAD 2809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAG-115-A KPG@ATM 17072.1(2)... and JAG-115-B KPG@ATM 17072.2(2).... Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For Emma, Forever Ago 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.
