US
November 29, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Touchdown BU-28
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BU-28A - 11 - 29 - 71Etched A side runout
BU-28B - 11 - 29 - 71Etched B side runout
The ClarendoniansDarling Forever
Vinyl pressings
Darling Forever
by The Clarendonians · 1971
16 pressings3 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Darling 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 Darling Forever
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Touchdown BU-28First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Stud7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| 1972 | UK | Camel CA 967", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Sydna BU-287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADarling Forever
- BDarling Forever (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Darling Forever are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Darling Forever are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Darling Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US. One of them is Touchdown BU-28, released November 29, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Darling Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BU-28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BU-28A - 11 - 29 - 71 and BU-28B - 11 - 29 - 71. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Darling 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.