US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Era Records 1013
- Format
- Shellac, 10"
- Runout / matrix
HN-28 △8762Runout, side A, etched
HN-23 △8760Runout, side B, etched
NH-28Label side A
HN-23Label side B
Gogi GrantThe Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever
Vinyl pressings
The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever
by Gogi Grant · 1955
17 pressings8 countriesBalladPop
The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever
6 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Era Records 45-1013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Era Records 45-1013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45--HN-28 ∆8763Side A Runout
45--HN-23 ∆8761Side B Runout
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records FC. 267
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HN-28Side A
HN-23Side B
Canada
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-FC.267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records NZL.117
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | London Records FC. 267First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | London Records 45-FC.267First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.117First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Era Records 1013First yearShellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| 1955 | US | Era Records 45-1013First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Era Records 45-1013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Australia | London Records HL-1083Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Era Records 45-10137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1956 | US | Era Records 45-10137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-B.8282Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | London Records 45-HL-B.82827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | UK | London American Recordings HL-B.8282Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Germany | London Records DL 20 0487", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1956 | Netherlands | London Records L 549Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | London Records HL-18257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | London Records L 20 048Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Decca NL 4026Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Wayward Wind2:57
- BNo More Than Forever2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1961.
When was The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Era Records 1013.
How do I tell if my copy of The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1013, 45-1013, FC. 267, 45-FC.267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HN-28 △8762 and HN-23 △8760. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Wayward Wind / No More Than Forever 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.