US
July 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7103
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7103-AS CP-2 AZ ❀ (flower etching)Side A (etched)
NBLP-7103-BS CP-1 AZ ❀ (flower etching)Side B (etched)
The SylversForever Yours
Vinyl pressings
Forever Yours
by The Sylvers · 1978
10 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Forever Yours was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Yours
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7103 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
July 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAL 2045
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CAL 2045 A1 ∆TA Side Runout Etchings
CAL 2045 B1 ∆TB Side Runout Etchings
Japan
July 10, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips RJ-7582
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP 7103 ASide A Label
NBLP 7103 BSide B Label
Argentina
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 9128 016Casablanca 6063
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NBLP-7103-A FH 15/2Side A etched
NBLP-7103-B FH 16/2 8Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Casablanca 9128 016 / Casablanca 6063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Casablanca NBLP 7103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Philips 9128 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Philips 9128 016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7103 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips RJ-7582First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Philips RJ-7582First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Casablanca CAL 2045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Brazil | Casablanca 9128 016LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Stop, Get Off3:08
- A2Love Changes2:43
- A3Forever Yours3:48
- A4Swept For You Baby3:25
- A5Play This One Last Record4:31
- B1Come Dance With Me3:12
- B2Come On Down To My House3:20
- B3Diamonds Are Rare2:56
- B4Love Won't Let Me Go3:43
- B5Just A Little Bit Longer3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forever Yours are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Forever Yours are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Forever Yours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Casablanca NBLP 7103, released July 10, 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Forever Yours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBLP 7103, NBLP 7103 DJ, CAL 2045, RJ-7582) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBLP-7103-AS CP-2 AZ ❀ (flower etching) and NBLP-7103-BS CP-1 AZ ❀ (flower etching). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forever Yours 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.
