US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-825S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MG-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A #13Side 1
MG-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A #13Side 2
MG-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A #12Side 1
MG-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A #12Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Forever, Michael
by Michael Jackson · 1975
43 pressings20 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulBalladFunk / Soul
Forever, Michael was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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, Michael
23 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 15 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-825S1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M6-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 2-03BSide A runout etched
M6-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03BSide B runout etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-825S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M6-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A HA-side runout, etched
M6-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A HB-side runout, etched
E5RS-7508-1A-side label
E5RS-7509-2B-side label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-825S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MG-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A E5RS-7508-1Side 1
MG-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A E5RS-7509-2Side 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Motown M6-825S1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M6-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A H⃫ #13Side A runout, etched [H scratched-out]
M6-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A H⃫ #13Side B runout, etched [H scratched-out]
E5RS-7508-1Side A label
E5RS-7509-2Side B label
UK
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown STMA 8022Tamla Motown OC 064 96265
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STMA 8022 A-1 P 1 CBSide A, runout
STMA 8022 B-1 P 1Side B, runout
STMA 8022 ASide A, label
STMA 8022 BSide B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Motown M6-825S1 / Tapecar M6-825S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape M6-825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Motown M6-825S1 / Tapecar M6-825S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M6-825S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Motown M6-825S1 / Motown M825V1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Colombia | Motown MWS-5104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1C 062-96265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Israel | Motown M6-825S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Tamla Motown TSM - ST 60100First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Motown SWX-6172First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | Motown SWX-6172 / Motown SMOT 6091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown 5C 062-96265First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Philippines | Tamla Motown TM 2125 / Tamla Motown TM82581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Tamla Motown TMC 5275 / Tamla Motown M6-825S1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-32776First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 230·15·101LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Turkey | Gala CS 132LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5095LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown STMS 5095PLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 331LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Tamla Motown WL 72121LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Motown 5331MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Motown 5331MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Motown 5331MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | Tamla Motown SNL1-60244LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Motown 0602527233970 / Universal Music Group 0602527233970LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Motown 5331MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2010 | Unknown | IMS 2723397LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | MotownLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Japan | Universal Music UIJY75380LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown M6-825S1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1We're Almost There3:41
- A2Take Me Back3:29
- A3One Day In Your Life4:15
- A4Cinderella Stay Awhile3:11
- A5We've Got Forever3:12
- B1Just A Little Bit Of You3:14
- B2You Are There3:23
- B3Dapper-Dan3:08
- B4Dear Michael2:37
- B5I'll Come Home To You3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever, Michael are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Forever, Michael are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1975 and 2026.
When was Forever, Michael first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown M6-825S1.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever, Michael is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M6-825S1, STMA 8022, STMA-8022, M6-825) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG-825S1-E5RS-7508-1 1-03A #13 and MG-825S1-E5RS-7509-2 2-03A #13. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever, Michael 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.
