UK
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1464
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1464 A-1U MMA side, stamped
BELL 1464 B-1U PRB side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Forever And Ever
by Slik · 1975
26 pressings17 countriesPop RockRock
Forever And Ever was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 And Ever
21 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 14 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
November 1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1464 A-1URunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
BELL 1464 B-1URunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
BELL 1464 A-1U G G 1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
BELL 1464 B-1U R R 1Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
UK
December 29, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Picture Sleeve
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1464 A-1U MPSide A, runout, stamped
BELL 1464 B-1U OASide A, runout, stamped
BELL 1464B 45Side B, label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 0179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2246Mono Label
2246-SStereo Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-11041First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Belgium | Bell Records 4C 006-97439First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Canada | Arista AS 0179First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Denmark | Bell Records BELL 1464First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1464First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1464First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista IER-20016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-97439 / Bell Records NG 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-97439 / Bell Records NG 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 314First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Portugal | Bell Records BELL 1464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | MOD BLJ 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Bell Records BLJ 124First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Bell Records 1 J 006-97.439First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1464First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AForever And Ever
- BAgain My Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever And Ever are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Forever And Ever are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Forever And Ever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1464, released November 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever And Ever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1464, AS 0179, BELL-11041, 4C 006-97439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1464 A-1U MM and BELL 1464 B-1U PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever And Ever 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.
