Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- CGD CGD 81439
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2C 81439 ◊ 1L [cgd logo] 10 5 76Runout area side A
2C 81439◊2L [cgd logo] 10 5 76Runout area side B
2c 81439-1LLabel side A
2c 81439-2LLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Forte Forte Forte
by Raffaella Carrà · 1976
17 pressings10 countriesDiscoChansonEuropopVocal
Forte Forte Forte was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Forte Forte Forte
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Greece
May 10, 1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 81439
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2C 81439 <> 1L εj 10 5 76Side A
2C 81439<>2L εd 10 5 76Side B
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- Epic 47034Epic 47.034
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A L S 2 7 3 8Runout area side A
A L S 2 7 3 9Runout area side B
ALS 2738Label side A
ALS 2739Label side B
Bolivia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS 20111
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137943
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XSLP-483Side A
XSLP-484Side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KGS-90400Columbia KGS 90400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KGS-90400-A-2A-2G:Side A runout area
KES-90400-B-1A-2G:Side B runout area
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Epic 47034 / Epic 47.034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Argentina | Epic 47034First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Bolivia | Discos CBS 20111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | CBS 137943First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia KGS-90400 / Columbia KGS 90400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Columbia KGS-90400 / Columbia KGS 90400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Chile | CBS 15132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Chile | CBS 15132First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Chile | CBS 15132First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Ecuador | CBS 331-0094First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS CBS 81439LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Israel | CBS 81439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | CBS 81439First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Italy | CGD CGD 81439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Greece | CBS 81439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Male3:49
- A2Tornerai4:18
- A303034563:15
- A4A Far L'Amore Comincia Tu2:40
- A5Voglia Di Tornare3:49
- B1Forte Forte Forte3:43
- B2Sciocco2:58
- B3Bobo Step3:28
- B4E Mia Madre4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forte Forte Forte are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Forte Forte Forte are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Forte Forte Forte first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy, Greece, Argentina, Bolivia and more. One of them is CGD CGD 81439.
How do I tell if my copy of Forte Forte Forte is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CGD 81439, 81439, 47034, 20111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2C 81439 ◊ 1L [cgd logo] 10 5 76 and 2C 81439◊2L [cgd logo] 10 5 76. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forte Forte Forte 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.
