Vinyl pressings
by Nina Simone · 1961
Forbidden Fruit was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 3 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.
CP 419A 5 - 6 - 61 AB AudioMatrix ASide A runout, variant 1
CP 419B 5 - 19 - 61 AB AudioMatrix A1Side B runout, variant 1
CP 419A 5-24-61 AudioMatrix AB \A-BSide A runout, variant 2
CP 419B AudioMatrix AB AB - C 6-9-61Side B runout, variant 2
SCP-419 ASide A Runout Etched
SCP-419 BSide B Runout Etched
SCP-419 A Δ3440Side A Runout Etched
SCP-419 B Δ3440-XSide B Runout Etched
MRStamped in a circle side A/B
fcursive style, A/B Runout Etched
SCP-419 ARunout side A etched
SCP-419 BRunout side B etched
N8OY-240Label side A
N8OY-241Label side B
N8OY 0240-1A A2Runout Side A, stamped
N8OY 0241-2A A1Runout Side B, stamped
N8OY-0240Label Side A
N8OY-0241Label Side B
N8OY O̶ 240-2B A1 RSide A runout stamped - A1 R etched
N8 OY-241- 2B D1 RXSide B runout stamped - 2B D1 RX etched
N8OY-240Side A label
N8OY-241Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | New Zealand | Colpix Records CP 419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Jazz NJL.36First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records CP 419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419 / Colpix Records CP 419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records CP 419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Colpix Records CP 419First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Astor CP419LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | Colpix Records CP 419LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Colpix Records PXL 419 / Colpix Records PXL.419LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Colpix Records CP 419LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Colpix Records SCP 419 / Colpix Records CP 419LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Pye Records ULS-1834-YLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Pye Records UXP-98-Y / Colpix Records UXP-98-YLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Doxy DOK212LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | UK | Pure Pleasure Analogue PPAN SCP 419LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL832HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2015 | Europe | DOL DOL832HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Not Now Music NOTLP252LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | 20th Century Masterworks 350207LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | Europe | 20th Century Masterworks 350207LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | DOL DOL832HGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Astor GGS-1422 / Colpix Records GGS-1422LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Pye Records PLP 1082LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Colpix Records CP 419LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Europe | Destination Moon DMOO061LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Pye Records UPS-2026-YLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Colpix Records SMJ-7177LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Pye Records XM-95-YLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Colpix Records PCX 028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Colpix Records PPAN SCP419LP, Limited Edition, Promo, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo, Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Promo, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo, Limited |
46 vinyl pressings of Forbidden Fruit are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1961 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Colpix Records CP 419.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CP 419, SCP 419, NJL.36) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CP 419A 5 - 6 - 61 AB AudioMatrix A and CP 419B 5 - 19 - 61 AB AudioMatrix A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
