US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Warlock Records WAR 176Blow Up WAR 176
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
WAR-176-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa 6-95 [SRC Logo]Runout, side A
WAR-176-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa 6-95 [SRC Logo]Runout, side B
Vinyl pressings
Forever Young
by Interactive · 1994
18 pressings6 countriesTranceHard TranceHappy HardcoreElectronic
Forever Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Young
7 pressings came out in 1994, 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Warlock Records WAR-176-DJBlow Up WAR-176-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Germany
August 1994- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up 7243 8 78252 6 0Intercord INT 125.678
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
November 1994- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up 7243 8 78293 6 7Intercord INT 125.823
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
INT 125 823 A SST 33 UPMRunout, Side A
INT 125 823 B SST 33 UPMRunout, Side B
Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- Dig It International DMX 10199Blow Up DMX 10199
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Germany
August 1994- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up INT 192.992Intercord INT 192.992
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | Dig It International DMX 10199 / Blow Up DMX 10199First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | US | Warlock Records WAR-176-DJ / Blow Up WAR-176-DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Warlock Records WAR 176 / Blow Up WAR 176First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up 7243 8 78252 6 0 / Intercord INT 125.678First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up INT 192.992 / Intercord INT 192.992First year12", Promo, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up 7243 8 78293 6 7 / Intercord INT 125.823First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Germany | Blow Up INT 193.035 / Intercord INT 193.035First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Italy | Dig It International DMX 1023212" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Ffrreedom TXXDJ 23512", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Ffrreedom TXDJ 23512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Europe | Ffrreedom TABX 23512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 200112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings dos 20012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Germany | Dos Or Die Recordings dos 200 / Dos Or Die Recordings DOS 20012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | Italy | Liquid Sound L2712" | 12" |
| 2002 | Spain | Cyber Music VLMX 879-312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2002 | UK | All Around The World 12DJ GLOBE 25312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | All Around The World 12 GLOBE 25312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- A1Forever Young (Perplexer Remix)5:06
- A2Forever Young (Cream & Candy First Impression Remix)6:32
- This Side
- B1Forever Young (Chill 'N' Force Remix)5:57
- B2Forever Young (Cream & Candy Second Impression Remix)6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Young are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Forever Young are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1994 and 2003.
When was Forever Young first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, Germany, Italy. One of them is Warlock Records WAR 176.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Young is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WAR 176, WAR-176-DJ, 7243 8 78252 6 0, 7243 8 78293 6 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WAR-176-A MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa 6-95 [SRC Logo] and WAR-176-B MASTERED BY TRUTONE Pa 6-95 [SRC Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Young 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.
