US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1466 S45-22047 Z-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY 0A side runout
B-1466 S45-22080 Z-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY 0B side runout
Michael Martin MurpheyWhat's Forever For
Vinyl pressings
What's Forever For
by Michael Martin Murphey · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
What's Forever For was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 What's Forever For
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1466-S45-22047-P-8 Ⓧ –––◁Side A Etched
B1466-S45-22080-P-10 Ⓧ #2 • –––◁Side B Etched
22047
22080
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1466 S45-22047 Z-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY ✲A side runout
B-1466 S45-22080 Z-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY ✲B side runout
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty B-1466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-1466 S45-22047 Z-5#4 —◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyA side runout
B-1466 S45-22080 Z-6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallyB side runout
22047A side label
22080B side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty P-B-1466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberty UP 656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Liberty UA-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Liberty UA-816First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Liberty B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Liberty 1A 006-83348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Philippines | Liberty LIB-13-24First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Liberty UP 656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty P-B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Liberty B-1466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhat's Forever For2:52
- BCrystal5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of What's Forever For are there?
11 vinyl pressings of What's Forever For are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was What's Forever For first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty B-1466.
How do I tell if my copy of What's Forever For is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-1466, P-B-1466, UP 656, UA-1466) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-1466 S45-22047 Z-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY 0 and B-1466 S45-22080 Z-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WALLY 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is What's Forever For 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.
