US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34105
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34105-1Cside A runout etched
PBL 34105-1C ICside B runout etched
Mac DavisForever Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Forever Lovers
by Mac Davis · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Forever Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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
9 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34105
- Format
- LP · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T 1 PBL 34105-1G [Columbia "Eye" logo]side A runout etched (except logo)
T 2 PBL 34105-1E [Columbia "Eye" logo]side B runout etched (except logo)
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34105
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P PAL 34105-1C ◵Side A runout, etched except first P and ◵ (artisan drum symbol)
P PBL 34105-1C ◵Side B runout, etched except first P and ◵ (artisan drum symbol)
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34105
- Format
- LP, Promo
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 81251CBS S81251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 81251 A1Runout Side A
CBS S 81251 B1Runout Side B
CBS S 81251-A1 3 ΛRunout Side A Variant 1
CBS S 81251-B1 1 ΛRunout Side B Variant 1
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 34105
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia KC 34105First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Europe | CBS CBS 81251 / CBS 81251First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 114First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Philippines | CBS/Sony APP 1033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | CBS CBS 81251 / CBS S81251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34105First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34105First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34105First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Columbia PC 34105First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | CBS 137985LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Good Times We Had3:18
- A2I'm Just In Love4:00
- A3Forever Lovers3:41
- A4Tears In Baby's Eyes3:28
- A5I'm A Survivor3:00
- B1Baby, I Just Ain't The Man For You3:18
- B2Please Tell Her That I Said Hello3:06
- B3I Won't Want To Own You2:56
- B4The Love Lamp3:26
- B5Every Now And Then2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Lovers are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Forever Lovers are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Forever Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34105.
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 PC 34105, CBS 81251, KC 34105, 25AP 114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 34105-1C and PBL 34105-1C IC. 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.
