France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332.160Philips 6332 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6332160 1 380Stamped Side 1
6332160 2* 380Stamped Side 2
Le Grand Orchestre De Paul MauriatForever And Ever
Vinyl pressings
Forever And Ever
by Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat · 1973
10 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningThemeJazzPop
Forever And Ever was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 And Ever
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332 160Philips 6332.160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6332160 1 380 E11Side A
6332160 2X 3 80 C7Side B
Brazil
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Greece
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6332160 A W P 1973 410 YRunout side A
6332160 B W. P 1973 410 YRunout side B
Spain
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6332 160
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 6332160*A*1Side 1
850 6332160*B*1Side 2
Venezuela
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philips 40.034
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Philips 6332 160First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Philips 6332 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6332.160 / Philips 6332 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Philips 6332 160 / Philips 6332.160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Greece | Philips 6332 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Philips 6332 160First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Philips 40.034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Turkey | Philips 6332 160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mozambique | Philips 63 32 160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Portugal | Philips 6325 065LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Forever And Ever
- A2Les Matins D’Hiver
- A3Du Feuilleton Télévisé "Le Jeune Fabre" : Le Peintre Des Étoiles
- A4Les Volets Clos
- A5Laisse-Moi Vivre Ma Vie
- A6Il Était Une Fois
- B1Fais Comme L’oiseau "Voce Abusou"
- B2Contigo Mi Vida (D'après Le Concerto N° 21 De Mozart/Bergman/Cacérès)
- B3Brooklyn By The Sea
- B4Toccata
- B5Sleep Walk
- B6Si On Chantait
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever And Ever are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Forever And Ever are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Forever And Ever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Brazil, Greece, Spain and more. One of them is Philips 6332.160.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever And Ever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6332.160, 6332 160, 40.034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6332160 1 380 and 6332160 2* 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever And 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.
