US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Epic Dance 49 77619
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-77619-A-1A RANDY M.Runout side A etched
XSS-77619-B-1A RANDY M.Runout side B etched
XSS 77619ASide A label
XSS 77619BSide B label
Brothers In RhythmForever And A Day
Vinyl pressings
Forever And A Day
by Brothers In Rhythm · 1994
14 pressings4 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Forever And A Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 And A Day
11 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Stress Records 12 STR 36
- Format
- 12"
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 6281Epic ES 6282
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-6281-A-1A RANDY M.Disc 1, Side 1, runout, etched
XSS-6281-B-1A RM.Disc 1, Side 2, runout, etched
XSS-6282-A-1A RM.Disc 2, Side 1, runout, etched
XSS-6282-B-1BDisc 2, Side 2, runout, etched
UK
April 11, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Stress Records 12STRX 36
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 STRX 36 A1 DAMONT COPYMASTERS. MILES.Side A runout groove hand etched
12STRX 36 B1 DAMONTSide B runout groove hand etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Stress Records 12STR 36
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12STR36A' COPYMASTERS. MILES. DAMONT.Runout, side A, hand-etched
12STR36B' DAMONT.Runout, side B, hand-etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Stress Records 12 STR 36
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | Dance Pool DAN 660477 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7286-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records 12STR 36First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records 12 STR 36First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records STR 36First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records STR 36First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records STR 36First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records STR 3612", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records 12 STR 3612", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Epic ES 6281 / Epic ES 6282First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Epic Dance 49 77619First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Stress Records 12 STR 36First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Stress Records 12STRX 36First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Not On Label (Brothers In Rhythm) Forever 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label, Single Sided · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label, Single Sided · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Forever And A Day (B.I.R. Original Club Mix)7:57
- A2Forever And A Day (Phil Kelsey Remix)8:28
- B1Forever And A Day (Extended Remix)5:36
- B2Forever And A Day (Playboys Remix)8:03
- B3Forever And A Day (Accapella)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever And A Day are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Forever And A Day are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 2000.
When was Forever And A Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is Epic Dance 49 77619.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever And A Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 77619, 12 STR 36, ES 6281, 12STRX 36) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-77619-A-1A RANDY M. and XSS-77619-B-1A RANDY M.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever And A Day 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.