US
1969- Label and catalog number
- LHI Records LHI-S-12 009LHI Records LHI 12009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-12009 A (MR) Δ̶ 13565Etchings Side A
S-12009 B (MR) Δ̶ 13565-xEtchings Side B
Lee HazlewoodForty
Vinyl pressings
Forty
by Lee Hazlewood · 1969
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladVocalRock
Forty was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Forty
5 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- LHI Records LHI 12009LHI Records S-12009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LHI S-12009A-1BEtched Side A
LHI S-12009B-1BEtched Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- LHI Records LHI 12009LHI Records S-12009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-12009 AEtched Side A
S-12009 BEtched Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- LHI Records LHI 12009LHI Records S-12009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-12009 AEtched Side A
S-12009 BEtched Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- LHI Records LHI-S-12 009LHI Records LHI 12009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S-12009 A (MR) Δ̶ 13565Etchings Side A
S-12009 B (MR) Δ̶ 13565-xEtchings Side B
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | LHI Records LHI-S-12 009 / LHI Records LHI 12009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | LHI Records LHI 12009 / LHI Records S-12009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | LHI Records LHI 12009 / LHI Records S-12009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | LHI Records LHI 12009 / LHI Records S-12009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | LHI Records LHI-S-12 009 / LHI Records LHI 12009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | LHI Records SLHL-933,693 / LHI Records LHI 12009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | LHI Records LHI. 12009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | LHI Records SLHL-933,693 / LHI Records LHI 12009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Sweden | LHI Records LHIL 12009LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 161LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | US | Light In The Attic LITA 161LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | LHI Records S-12009 / LHI Records LHI S-12009LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1It Was A Very Good Year4:14
- A2What's More I Don't Need Her3:33
- A3The Night Before3:22
- A4The Bed2:36
- A5Paris Bells2:40
- B1Wait Till Next Year3:35
- B2September Song4:57
- B3Let's Burn Down The Cornfield2:39
- B4Bye Babe3:34
- B5Mary3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forty are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Forty are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
When was Forty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is LHI Records LHI-S-12 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Forty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LHI-S-12 009, LHI 12009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-12009 A (MR) Δ̶ 13565 and S-12009 B (MR) Δ̶ 13565-x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forty 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.
