UK
October 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35296
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
SoundationGoodbye Forever
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye Forever
by Soundation · 1971
13 pressings9 countriesPopRock
Goodbye Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Goodbye Forever
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35296
- Format
- 7", Promo
Italy
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- IL NIL 9049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AKAS 17998Label side A
AKAS 17999Label side B
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22 587-YPink Elephant PE 22.587Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DU 22117/1ASide A Stamped
DU 22118/1ASide B Stamped
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 10069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BF 18050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BF 18050 BZ 591-2Runout A, etched
BF 18050 BZ 592Runout B, stamped
BZ 591Label A
BZ 592Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22 587-Y / Pink Elephant PE 22.587YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Atlantic 10069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.587-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35296First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Italy | IL NIL 9049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35296First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Roulette R-71247", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Greece | Ελληνική Εταιρία Επικοινωνιών 45/3Ε-ΙΝ-8167", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1021637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Pink Elephant 22-587-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Pink Elephant 22-587-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Pink Elephant 22-587-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoodbye Forever3:23
- BTricky Dicky3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye Forever are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Goodbye Forever are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Goodbye Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Italy, Belgium, France and more. One of them is United Artists Records UP 35296, released October 29, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 35296, NIL 9049, PE 22 587-Y, 10069) 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 Goodbye 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.