US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11Kudu KUDU 11
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVG-98771-A-2A Side Etched
RVG-98771-B-2B Side Etched
Van GelderA Side Stamped
Van GelderB Side Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Forecast
by Eric Gale · 1973
20 pressings8 countriesJazz
Forecast was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Forecast
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11CTI Records KU-11
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
º RVG.98771.A-1 VAN GELDERA runout
º RVG.98771.B-5. VAN GELDERB runout
RVG 98771 AA label
RVG 98771 BB label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11Kudu KUDU 11
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · NAMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[NAMI Anvil] RVG•98771•A • VAN GELDERA Side Etched/Stamped
[NAMI Anvil] RVG-98771•B-4 VAN GELDERB Side Etched/Stamped
RVG 98771 ASide A Label
RVG 98771 BSide B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Kudu KU-11Kudu KUDU 11
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RVG.98771.A.Side 1 Etched
RVG.98771.B-5Side 2 Etched
VAN GELDER [Stamped]Side 1 Stamped
VAN GELDER [Stamped]Side 2 Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Brazil | Kudu OW 553 / CTI Records OW 553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Kudu KU-11 / Kudu KUDU 11First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | CTI Records KU 11 / Kudu KU 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | King Records SR 3346 / Kudu KU 11First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | UK | Kudu KUL 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11 / Kudu KUDU 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU 11First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11 / CTI Records KU-11First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11 / Kudu KUDU 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU-11 / Kudu KUDU 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU 11First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Kudu KU 11First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Kudu CTI 6503LP | LP |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | King Records LAX-3252 / Kudu KU 11LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Kudu K20P-6811LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | Kudu K2OP 6811LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | CTI Records CTI 9033LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Killing Me Softly With His Song3:35
- A2Cleopatra4:47
- A3Dindi7:22
- B1White Moth5:50
- B2Tonsue Corte4:19
- B3Forecast7:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forecast are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Forecast are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1985.
When was Forecast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Kudu KU-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Forecast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KU-11, KU 11, KUL 8, OW 553) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RVG-98771-A-2 and RVG-98771-B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forecast 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.
