UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips BF 1332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Pete DrakeForever
Vinyl pressings
Forever
by Pete Drake · 1963
11 pressings8 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | UK | Philips BF 1332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips BF-1017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Mercury S-1867X7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips 320.171BF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips JF 327 405 / Philips 327 405 JF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Philips PF-3380427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Scandinavia | Philips 320.171 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18677", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18677", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Smash Records S-18677", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Smash Records S-18677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AForever2:37
- BSleep Walk2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Forever are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK. One of them is Philips BF 1332.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BF 1332) 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.