Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA RX-520
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Vinyl pressings
Together Forever
by Rick Astley · 1987
46 pressings17 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronicPop
Together Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Together Forever
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Mexico | RCA RX-520First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 1048627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 44712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 45412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA Victor 8320-1-RD / RCA 8320-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8319-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 8055119 / RCA 805511912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT41874 / RCA PT 41 87412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 41818 / RCA PT 41 81812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | RCA PB 418177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 410612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Crocodile Records STU-187312", Partially Mixed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Partially Mixed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1988 | Italy | RCA PB 418177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA RPS-103812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA TEC - 182 / RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 18212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATogether Forever (Lovers Leap Extended Remix)
- BI'll Never Set You Free
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Together Forever are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Together Forever are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Together Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Mexico. One of them is RCA RX-520.
How do I tell if my copy of Together Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RX-520) 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 Together 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.
