UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 288Mercury 874 472-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MER 288 A-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side A
MER 288 A█-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side AA
BILBO TAPE ONERunout etched both sides
Third WorldForbidden Love
Vinyl pressings
Forbidden Love
by Third World · 1989
15 pressings7 countriesReggae
Forbidden Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Forbidden Love
14 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 597-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 055-1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
874-055-1-AS-HUB sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢSide 1 Etched exc. sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ Stamped
874-055-1-BS-HUB sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢSide 2 Etched exc. sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ Stamped
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 054-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
874-054-7-89-230-CBS D GI L2 STERLINGSide A, etched and stamped
874-054-7-89-REPRISE-CBS E GI A 4 STERLINGSide B, etched and stamped
89-230Side A, label
89-230REPRISESide B, label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 054-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 49
- Runout / matrix
874-054-7-89-230-SP STERLING SRC[logo]Side A Runout
874-054-7-89-230-REPRISE-SP 1-1 STERLING SRC[logo]Side B Runout
89-230Side A Label
89-230REPRISESide B Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 055-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 874 055-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury MERXX 288First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 055-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 054-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 874 054-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 874 055-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Mercury 874054-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MER 288 / Mercury 874 472-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury 874 597-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 055-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 055-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 054-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 054-7-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 874 054-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mercury 874 473-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AForbidden Love (With Rap)
- AAForbidden Love (No Rap)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forbidden Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Forbidden Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Forbidden Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury MER 288.
How do I tell if my copy of Forbidden Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 288, 874 597-1, 874 055-1, 874 054-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 288 A-1U-1- 1 and MER 288 A█-1U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forbidden Love 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.
