US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531Polydor PD-5531
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Children Of Forever
by Stanley Clarke · 1973
25 pressings8 countriesSoul-JazzFusionJazz
Children Of Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Children Of Forever
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531Polydor 2310 267
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGStamped Side A
22 PD-5531-A-1DEtched Side A, Variant 1
22 PD-5531-B-1DEtched Side B, Variant 1
33 PD-5531-A-1DEtched Side A, Variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 T\ PD-5531-A-1B STERLING
Side 2 2T PD-5531-B-1B STERLING RL
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531Polydor 2310 267
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
PRC MASTERDISK G.K. PD-5531 A5-PRC-2-1A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
STERLING RL PR PD-5531-B-2-11B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
PRC MASTERDISK G.K. PD-5531 A5-PRC-2-1-1A-Side Runout, variant 2
STERLING RL PR D PD-5531-B-2-11-11B-Side Runout, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5531
- Format
- LP, Album · Alternate Song Order. Monarch Record Mfg. Co. Pressing Variation.
- Runout / matrix
PD-5531-A-1C (MR) △17906-X ①A-side runout
PD-5531-B-1C (MR) △17906-X ①B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor MP 2325First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531 / Polydor PD-5531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531 / Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531 / Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5531 / Polydor 2310 267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 18MJ 9009 / Polydor PD 5531LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1981 | US | Polydor PD 5531 / Polydor 2310 267LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2310 267LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Children Of Forever10:40
- A2Unexpected Days5:51
- A3Bass Folk Song7:52
- B1Butterfly Dreams6:46
- B2Sea Journey16:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Children Of Forever are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Children Of Forever are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was Children Of Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, France, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor PD 5531.
How do I tell if my copy of Children Of Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 5531, 2310 267, MP 2325) 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 Children Of 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.
