Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records CSL 8025Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9079 2ASide 1
9079 2BSide 2
Dennis AlcaponeForever Version
Vinyl pressings
Forever Version
by Dennis Alcapone · 1971
12 pressings2 countriesRocksteadyDubRoots ReggaeToasting
Forever Version was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Version
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records CSL 8025Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9079 2ASide 1
9079 2BSide 2
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records CSL 8025Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9079 2ASide 1
9079 2BSide 2
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records CSL - 8025Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9079 2AEtched side A
9079 2BEtched side B
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL - 8025 / Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One CSL 8025LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One CSL-8025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Studio One CSL-8025 / Coxsone Records CSL-8025LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Coxsone Records CSL 8025 / Studio OneLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Nanny Version2:25
- A2Run Run3:42
- A3Riddle I This2:32
- A4Baby Version2:49
- A5Sunday Version2:25
- A6Version I Can Feel2:32
- B1Forever Version3:14
- B2Baby Why Version2:50
- B3Dancing Version2:43
- B4Midnight Version2:34
- B5Sweet Talking Version2:07
- B6Version You To The Ball2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Version are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Forever Version are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Forever Version first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Coxsone Records CSL 8025.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Version is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSL 8025, CSL - 8025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9079 2A and 9079 2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Version 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.