UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 291Island Records 12IS 291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The ChristiansForgotten Town
Vinyl pressings
Forgotten Town
by The Christians · 1987
26 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Forgotten Town 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 Forgotten Town
20 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 291 A-1U-1-1-1 TY1Side A runout - variant 1
IS 291 B-1U-1-1-1 TY1Side B runout - variant 1
IS 291 A-1U-1-1-7 TY1Side A runout - variant 2
IS 291 B-1U-1-1-7 TY1Side B runout - variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12ISX 291Island Records 12 ISX 291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12ISX 291 A-1U-1- 1-3 TY1Run-out Side A
12ISX 291 B-1U-1- 1- 3 TY1Run-out Side B
12 ISX 291-ALabel Side A
12 ISX 291-BLabel Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12IS 291Island Records 12 IS 291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 291 A-1U-1-1-1 TY1A-side runout, stamped
12 IS 291 B-1U-1-1- TY1B-side runout, stamped
12 IS 291-AA-side label
12 IS 291-BB-side label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Australia & New Zealand
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records K 542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Cassette, Single · Bonus cassette
- Runout / matrix
DMX-70013 W2A 4:05Side A runout
DMX-70014 W2A 8:29Side B runout
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.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records K 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Cassette, Single · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Cassette, Single · Limited |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records K 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records IS 1136First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records 97069First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records IS-1174First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records 97056First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 608 880First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 108 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 108 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Island Records IS 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records IS 291First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records ISX 291First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Island Records Inc. ISS 291First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 12IS 291First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A608 880First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AForgotten Town3:59
- BWhy Waltz4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forgotten Town are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Forgotten Town are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Forgotten Town first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 291.
How do I tell if my copy of Forgotten Town is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 291, IS 291, 12ISX 291, 12IS 291) 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 Forgotten Town 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.
