Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jacob MillerForward Ever
Vinyl pressings
Forward Ever
by Jacob Miller · 1978
10 pressings1 countryRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Forward Ever 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 Forward Ever
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FORWARD EVER TALENT # ABC 023-A
FORWARD DUB TALENT # ABC 023-B
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FORWARD EVER TALENT # ABC 023-AHand Etched
FORWARD DUB TALENT # ABC 23 - BHand Etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FORWARD EVER TALENT # ABC 023-A
FORWARD DUB TALENT # ABC 023-B
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Brown Label Logo
- Runout / matrix
Forward EVER TALENT # ABC 023 - AHand Etched
Forward Dub TALENT # ABC 023 - BHand Etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FORWARD EVER TALENT # ABC 023-A
FORWARD DUB TALENT # ABC 023-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Pressure BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Jamaica | Top Ranking7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Rusty Dusty7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AForward Ever
- BColt 45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forward Ever are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Forward Ever are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1978 and 2013.
When was Forward Ever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Top Ranking.
How do I tell if my copy of Forward Ever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forward Ever 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.
