South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- RPM RPM 1125
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RPM 1125 A. BS.Runout, Side A - etched
RPM 1125 B— 2. BS.Runout, Side B - etched
RPM 1125-ALabel, Side A
RPM 1125-BLabel, Side B
HOT R.S.Forbidden Fruit
Vinyl pressings
Forbidden Fruit
by HOT R.S. · 1978
12 pressings11 countriesDiscoGlamElectronicRock
Forbidden Fruit was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Forbidden Fruit
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vogue LD. 8522
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LD 8522 A MPPVSide A Runout
LD 8522 B MPPVSide B Runout
LD. 8522 ASide A Label
LD. 8522 BSide B Label
Portugal
1978- Label and catalog number
- Alvorada Internacional LP-S-29-3
- Format
- LP, Album
Turkey
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bo bo SB. 003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Bo Bo 003 ASide A
Bo Bo 003 BSide B
Turkey
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bobo SB 003
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Vogue LD. 8522First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Portugal | Alvorada Internacional LP-S-29-3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | RPM RPM 1125First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Bo bo SB. 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Turkey | Bobo SB 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Building Records BGLP 25047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40063LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | On The Rocks PP 1279LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1099LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 200 672LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.228LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | RPM 1125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1In - A - Gadda - Da - Vida ( Act. I )6:45
- A2The Garden Of Eden4:57
- A3In - A - Gadda - Da - Vida ( Act. II )3:09
- B1Temptation6:22
- B2Adam's Apple9:08
- B3Snake Dance5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forbidden Fruit are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Forbidden Fruit are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 2015.
When was Forbidden Fruit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in South Africa, France, Portugal, Turkey. One of them is RPM RPM 1125.
How do I tell if my copy of Forbidden Fruit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RPM 1125, LD. 8522, LP-S-29-3, SB. 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPM 1125 A. BS. and RPM 1125 B— 2. BS.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forbidden Fruit 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.
