US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 34452-1B 1T oSide A Runout
BL 34452-1B 1T oSide B Runout
AL 34452Side A Label
BL 34452Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Forever Gold
by The Isley Brothers · 1977
21 pressings11 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Forever Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Gold
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34452-1H (Anvil stamp)Runout Side A, Stamped
P BL 34452-1AC (Anvil stamp)Runout Side B, Stamped
AL 34452Matrix Side A, On Label
BL 34452Matrix Side B, On Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P AL 34452-1A (Anvil stamp)Runout Side A, Stamped
P BL 34452-1D (Anvil stamp)Runout Side B, Stamped
AL 34452Matrix Side A, On Label
BL 34452Matrix Side B, On Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
AL 34452 1TMatrix Side A, On Label
BL 34452 1TMatrix Side B, On Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
AL 34452-1C. S\ B3Runout Side 1
BL 34452-1C S\. B15Runout Side 2
AL 34452Side A Label
BL 34452Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck PZ 34452
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 34452-1A :)Side A Runout
BL 34452-1DSide B Runout
AL 34452Side A Label
BL 34452Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Epic 147.059First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Epic SBP 237038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | Epic EPC 81954First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2903LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 81954First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Epic EPC 86040 / Epic S EPC 86040First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | T-Neck PZ 34452First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK & Europe | Epic EPC 32238LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK & Europe | Epic EPC 32238LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK & Europe | Epic EPC 32238LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1That Lady (Part 1 & 2)5:35
- A2Live It Up (Part 1 & 2)6:14
- A3Hope You Feel Better Love (Part 1 & 2)6:06
- A4Fight The Power (Part 1 & 2)5:19
- B1For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)5:38
- B2Hello, It's Me5:32
- B3Harvest For The World3:51
- B4(At Your Best) You Are Love4:17
- B5Summer Breeze6:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Gold are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Forever Gold are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1984.
When was Forever Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is T-Neck PZ 34452.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 34452, EPC 81954, EPC 86040, 147.059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 34452-1B 1T o and BL 34452-1B 1T o. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Gold 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.
