Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- BMS Records BMS' 316BMS Records B.M.S.' 316
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMS 316 ARunout side A
BMS 316 BRunout side B
BMS' 316 ACenter label side A
BMS' 316 BCenter label side B
Italian BoysForever Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Forever Lovers
by Italian Boys · 1987
13 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Forever Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lovers
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- BMS Records BMS 321BMS Records BMS' 321
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMS 321 A REMIXRunout side A
BMS 321 BRunout side B
BMS' 321 ALabel side A
BMS' 321 BLabel side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.909
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.909Flarenasch 721909
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5665ZYX Records 5665
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5665 A SSTRunout Side A
ZYX 5665 B SSTRunout Side B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1322
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 1322 A SSTSide A
ZYX 1322 B SSTSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 722.909First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Flarenasch 721.909 / Flarenasch 721909First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5665 / ZYX Records 5665First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records 1322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5665First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | BMS Records BMS' 316 / BMS Records B.M.S.' 316First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | BMS Records BMS 321 / BMS Records BMS' 321First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | New York Records OC-EP-17159First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Philippines | New York Records 9298First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Vidisco 11 20 160First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Max Music MAX 243First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Max Music S-243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro BMS 31612", Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AForever Lovers (Extended Vocal Version)6:04
- BForever Lovers (House Mix)5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Lovers are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Forever Lovers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was Forever Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, France, Germany, Philippines and more. One of them is BMS Records BMS' 316.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMS' 316, BMS 321, 722.909, 721.909) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMS 316 A and BMS 316 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Lovers 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.