UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISS 11Vertigo 876 716-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Patch Pack, Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
KISS 11 A-2U-1-1Side 1 / Stamped
KISS 11 B-1U-1-1Side 2 / Stamped
KissForever
Vinyl pressings
Forever
by Kiss · 1989
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo KISS 11Vertigo 876 716-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection labels
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 716-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
876-716-7-89-1128-RE-SP 1-1Side A Runout (Etched)
STERLINGSide A Runout (Stamped)
876716-7-89-1132 SP 1-1Side B Runout (Etched)
Artisan Logo (Drum with 2 Drumsticks)Side B Runout (Stamped)
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 716-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 716-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 716-7D
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Mercury 876 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Mercury 876 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 876 716-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Vertigo KISS 11 / Vertigo 876 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Vertigo KISS 11 / Vertigo 876 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 876 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Unknown | Vertigo 876 717-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Vertigo 875 173-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Vertigo 875 172-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Vertigo 876 716-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo KISSX 11 / Vertigo 875 233-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo KISXG 11 / Vertigo 875 239-112", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Forever (Remix)3:52
- A2All American Men3:12
- B1Shandi3:33
- B2The Oath
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Forever are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Vertigo KISS 11.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KISS 11, 876 716-7, 876 716-7D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KISS 11 A-2U-1-1 and KISS 11 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
