UK
August 13, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 888 A-3U-1-1-1 Tape OneSide A runout
Vinyl pressings
(Forever) Live And Die
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1986
56 pressings18 countriesSynth-popElectronic
(Forever) Live And Die was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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) Live And Die
55 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 17 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.
UK
August 26, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 888-13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 888 13 A-1U-1-1-1Runout, A-side, stamped
VS 888 13 B-1U-1-1-1Runout, B-side, stamped
BILBO TAPE ONERunout, both sides, etched
UK
August 26, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 888Virgin VS888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 888 A-5U-1-2-X1 TownhouseSide A
VS 888 B-3U-1-2-2 BilBo.TapeoneSide B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 888-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Gloss Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 88812 A - 1U - 1 - 1 -A side runout stamped
VS 88812 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1B side runout stamped
BiLBO. TAPE OneBoth sides runout etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 888-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Matt Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 88812 A - 1U - 1 - 1 -Side A
Bilbo Tape OneSide A hand written
VS 88812 B - 1U - 1- 1 -Side B
Bilbo Tape OneSide B hand written
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s56 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 888First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 888-13 / Virgin VS 88813First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 888-13 / Virgin VS 88813First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 888First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1335First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS1335 / Virgin VS 1335First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 478 / Virgin 608 478-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 478 / Virgin 108 478-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 478 / Virgin 608 478-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 478 / Virgin 608 478-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 886 / Virgin 008886First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 887 / Virgin 008887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008887 / Virgin 008 887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS888First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A(Forever) Live And Die
- BThis Town
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Forever) Live And Die are there?
56 vinyl pressings of (Forever) Live And Die are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was (Forever) Live And Die first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin VS 888, released August 13, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of (Forever) Live And Die is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 888, VS 888-13, VSY 888, VS 888-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 888 A-3U-1-1-1 Tape One. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Forever) Live And Die 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.
