US
June 25, 1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7001-1-1B HRunout A
LST-7001-2-1B HRunout B
Vinyl pressings
Forbidden Island
by Martin Denny · 1958
25 pressings5 countriesSpace-AgeEasy ListeningPacificExotica
Forbidden Island was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Forbidden Island
14 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B2 LRP_3081_3 SIDE1 ISide A
A1 LRP_3081_3 SIDE2 ISide B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP-30811-1 B1 RSide A run out
LRP-30812-1 A1 RSide B run out
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST 7001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Label
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3081-S1 H ASide One, Stamped
LRP 3081-S2 H ASIde Two, Stamped
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP 3081
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B2 LRP_3081_3 SIDE1 IRunout, Side A, Stamped
LRP-3081-2 B1 SIDE 2 R IRunout, Side B, Etched & Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Canada | Liberty LST 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | South Africa | London Records SAH-U6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LRP 3081First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Liberty LST 7001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | Australia | London Records SAHA 6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | UK | London Records SAH-U6004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Liberty LRP 3081LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LST 7001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3081LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP 3081LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LST 7001LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LRP-3081LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Liberty LST 7001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1960 | Australia | London Records SAHA 6004LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | South Africa | Liberty SYL 1035LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Jackpot Records JPR 114 / Jackpot Records JPR-114LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Liberty LST 7001 / Liberty LST-7001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cobra3:01
- A2Port Au Prince2:07
- A3Exotica3:00
- A4Little China Doll2:38
- A5Bali Hai2:55
- A6Narcissus Queen2:25
- B1Goony Birds2:13
- B2Sim Sim3:03
- B3Primitiva2:30
- B4March Of The Siamese Children2:43
- B5Sukara2:41
- B6Forbidden Island2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forbidden Island are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Forbidden Island are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 2024.
When was Forbidden Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty LST 7001, released June 25, 1958.
How do I tell if my copy of Forbidden Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST 7001, LRP 3081, SAH-U6004, SAHA 6004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LST-7001-1-1B H and LST-7001-2-1B H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forbidden Island 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.
