UK
December 7, 1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 98TP12
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO 98TP12 A1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side A
MPO 98TP12 B1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Phorever People
by The Shamen · 1992
17 pressings8 countriesLeftfieldTechnoGarage HouseAcid House
Phorever People was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Phorever People
14 pressings came out in 1992, 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
December 7, 1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 98TP7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
98TP7A1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE MPOSide A Runout, Etched
98TP7B1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE MPOSide A Runout, Etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 98TP7D
- Format
- 7", Jukebox
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 98TP12PR
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 98TP 12 PR - AI MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side A
MPO 98TP 12 PR - AAI MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGERunout side B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian US 5016958-6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
US-5-016958-6 A1 HOWIE MASTERBERG U.S. MPORunout side A
US-5-016958-6 AA1 HOWIE MASTERBERG U.S. MPORunout side B
Benelux
1992- Label and catalog number
- One Little Indian 98TP7
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Benelux | One Little Indian 98TP7First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Denmark | Coma Records COMA 127047First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Denmark | Coma Records COMA 7047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Virgin VISA 8029 / One Little Indian VISA 8029First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1992 | France | One Little Indian 85178First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | France | One Little Indian 95178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Italy | One Little Indian DTPX 298First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | One Little Indian TPX98First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | One Little Indian 098TP 12First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian 98TP12PRFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian 98TP7DFirst year7", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | One Little Indian US 5016958-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian 98TP77", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian 98TP12First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | One Little Indian 98TP7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Phorever People (Beatmasters East Of The Nile Mix)
- A2Phorever People (Tee's Flying Dub)
- A3Phorever People (D's Mellow Dub)
- B1Phorever People (MK Mix)
- B2Phorever People (Kevin Saunderson Technological Dub)
- B3Phorever People (Shamen Dub)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Phorever People are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Phorever People are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Phorever People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Benelux, Denmark and more. One of them is One Little Indian 98TP12, released December 7, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Phorever People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 98TP12, 98TP7, 98TP7D, 98TP12PR) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 98TP12 A1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE and MPO 98TP12 B1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Phorever People 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.
