Australia
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 100202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX205147Side A
MX205148Side B
Cold ChiselForever Now
Vinyl pressings
Forever Now
by Cold Chisel · 1982
11 pressings8 countriesBlues RockGarage RockPop RockRock
Forever Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Now
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 514
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · SP
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47458
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, Styrene
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ES-47458-A-1-SPA Side
EM-47458-A-1-SPB Side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra AS-11571-A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AS-11571-A-SP ESR-5482A Side
AM-11571-A-1-SP ESR50482B Side
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2814 338First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 154First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | WEA 100202First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2002 154 50First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 514First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-47458First year7", Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-47458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Elektra AS-11571-AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-47458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | WEA 100202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 154First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AForever Now4:20
- BBow River4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Now are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Forever Now are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Forever Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is WEA 100202, released March 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 100202, POSP 514, E-47458, AS-11571-A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX205147 and MX205148. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Now 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.
