UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SYX39Syncopate 12SYX 39
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12SYX 39 A-5-1-2 DRunout side A
12SYX 39 B-4U-1-1Runout side B
Tongue N CheekForget Me Nots
Vinyl pressings
Forget Me Nots
by Tongue N Cheek · 1990
10 pressings4 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronic
Forget Me Nots was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Forget Me Nots
9 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SY 39Syncopate 20 4100 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12SY 39 A-4U-1-1Side A runout
12SY 39 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
12SY 39ASide A label
12SY 39BSide B label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate SY 39
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
SY 39 A-4U-1-1Runout side A
SY 39 B-1U-1-Runout side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 12SY 39Syncopate 12SYX 39
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2563-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Syncopate 060-20 4101 6EMI 060-20 4101 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2041016-A1Runout A, stamped
2041016-B1Runout B, stamped
060-20 4101 6 ALabel A
060-20 4101 6 BLabel B
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | EMI 2563-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Syncopate 060-20 4101 6 / EMI 060-20 4101 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Syncopate 20 4100 6 / EMI 20 4100 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Germany | Syncopate 006-20 4100 7 / EMI 006-20 4100 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Syncopate 060-20 4100 7 / EMI 060-20 4100 7First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SYX39 / Syncopate 12SYX 39First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SY 39 / Syncopate 20 4100 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate SY 39First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Syncopate 12SY 39 / Syncopate 12SYX 39First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Syncopate 12SYDJ 3912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AForget Me Nots (The Slammer Mix)5:15
- B1Forget Me Nots (The Slammer Mix Extended)
- B2Forget Me Nots (The DNA Mix)5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Forget Me Nots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Forget Me Nots are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Forget Me Nots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany. One of them is Syncopate 12SYX39.
How do I tell if my copy of Forget Me Nots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12SYX39, 12SY 39, SY 39, 2563-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12SYX 39 A-5-1-2 D and 12SYX 39 B-4U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Forget Me Nots 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.