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Forever Man

by Eric Clapton · 1985

26 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock

Forever Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Man

26 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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.

Europe

1985
Label and catalog number
Duck Records 929 081-7Warner Bros. Records 929 081-7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

7-29081 27 CCA 3187-S-SH2 Q R-13979-SH2 slm △ 8948 BE 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 A GER TOWNHOUSERunout side A variant 1

7-29081 CAA 2820 -S - SH2 25 Q R-13980 -SH2 slm △ 8949 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 B TOWNHOUSE GERRunout side B variant 1

7-29081 CAA-3187-S-SH2 Q R-13979-SH2 slm △ 8948 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 A BE GER TOWNHOUSERunout side A variant 2

7-29081 CAA-2820 -S - SH2 Q R-13980 -SH2 SLM △ 8949 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 B TOWNHOUSE GERRunout side B variant 2

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US

February 1985
Label and catalog number
Duck Records 7-29081Warner Bros. Records 9 29081-7
Format
7", 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing, Small Labels
Runout / matrix

TOWNHOUSE CCA-3187-SSR3 1-1 7-29081 SRCA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1

TOWNHOUSE CAA-2820-S-SR3 SRC 1-1 7-29081B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1

TOWNHOUSE CCA-3187-SSR3 1-1 7-29081 SRCA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2

TOWNHOUSE CAA-2820-S-SR1 SRC 1-1 7-29081B-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Duck Records W 9069 (T)Warner Bros. Records W 9069 (T)
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

W 9069T - A1 MT.1 DAMONT TOWNHOUSEA Side etched

W 9069T - B1 MT.1 DAMONT TOWNHOUSEB Side etched

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Duck Records W 9069Warner Bros. Records W 9069
Format
7", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

W9069-B1 MT. 1 DAMONT2 TOWNHOUSE AA Side etched

W9069-B1 MT. 1 DAMONT2 TOWNHOUSEB Side etched

Full details of this pressing

UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Warner Bros. Records W 9069Warner Bros. Records 929 069-7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

W9069-A1 MT. 1 DAMONT TOWNHOUSE AA Side (etched)

W9069-B1 MT. 1 DAMONT2 TOWNHOUSE AB Side (etched)

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 26 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s26 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985AustraliaWarner Bros. Records 7-29081First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985BoliviaWEA WS - 9106First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
1985CanadaDuck Records 92 90817 / Warner Bros. Records 92 90817First year7"7"
1985CanadaDuck Records 92 90817 / Warner Bros. Records 92 90817First year7", Promo · Promo7", Promo · Promo
1985EcuadorWarner Bros. Records 45-80106First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EuropeDuck Records 929 081-7 / Warner Bros. Records 929 081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985GermanyWarner Bros. Records 920 313-0 / Warner Bros. Records W 9069 TFirst year12"12"
1985GuatemalaWarner Bros. Records 7-29081First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1985ItalyDuck Records 92 9081-7 / Warner Bros. Records 92 9081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1985JapanWarner Bros. Records P-1937First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985PeruWarner Bros. Records F-WBR 0729081.2First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1985PeruWarner Bros. Records F-WBR 07290812First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1985PhilippinesWarner Bros. Records WB-77-456First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985ScandinaviaDuck Records 929 081-7 / Warner Bros. Records 929 081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985SpainWarner Bros. Records 92 9081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
All 26 pressings from the 1980s

Tracklist

  1. AForever Man3:12
  2. BToo Bad2:44

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Forever Man are there?

26 vinyl pressings of Forever Man are listed here, from 15 countries.

When was Forever Man first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Duck Records 929 081-7.

How do I tell if my copy of Forever Man is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 929 081-7, 7-29081, W 9069 (T), W 9069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-29081 27 CCA 3187-S-SH2 Q R-13979-SH2 slm △ 8948 BE 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 A GER TOWNHOUSE and 7-29081 CAA 2820 -S - SH2 25 Q R-13980 -SH2 slm △ 8949 1-1 R/S Alsdorf 929081-7 B TOWNHOUSE GER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Forever Man 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.

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