US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Pete DrakeForever
Vinyl pressings
Forever
by Pete Drake · 1964
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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
9 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS 27053
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 27053A S1Stamped, Side A runout
MG 27053B S1Stamped, Side B runout
I RREtched, Side A runout
R1 RREtched, Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67053
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 67053-A- S1Runout side A
SR 67053-B- S2 RRRunout side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS 27053
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o MG 27053A S1 2Stamped, Side A runout
o MG 27053B S1 2Stamped, Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67053
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 67053-A- S1Stamped, Side A runout
SR 67053-B- S1Stamped, Side B runout
I RREtched, Side A runout
R1 RREtched, Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS 27053
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 27053A S1Stamped, Side A runout
MG 27053B S1Stamped, Side B runout
I RREtched, Side A runout
R1 RREtched, Side B runout
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PD-148First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Smash Records MGS 27053 / Smash Records MGS 27053 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 842 947 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records SRS 67053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS 27053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records SRS 67053First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records SRS 67053First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS 27053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records MGS 27053First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Smash Records SRS 67053LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Mercury SM-7158 / Smash Records SRS 67053LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Forever2:37
- A2The Spook2:05
- A3Sleep Walk2:20
- A4Melody Of Love2:46
- A5My Bluest Day2:08
- A6For Those That Cry2:41
- B1I'm Just A Guitar (Everybody Picks On Me)2:27
- B2Danny Boy2:04
- B3Red Sails In The Sunset2:37
- B4Still2:06
- B5Making Believe2:09
- B6Paradise2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Forever are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Smash Records SRS 67053.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRS 67053, MGS 27053, PD-148, 842 947 BY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever 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.