Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Clip Records DS 5464
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS5464-A A.O.M AMEtchings side A
D5464-B A.O M. AMEtchings side B
Acts Of MadmenThe Dream
Vinyl pressings
The Dream
by Acts Of Madmen · 1987
11 pressings2 countriesNew BeatElectronic
The Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Dream
5 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Clip Records DS 15464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Clip Records DS 5464
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS5464-A A.O.M AMEtchings side A
D5464-B A.O.M. AMEtchings side B
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Clip Records DS 15464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Clip Records DS 15464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 5464First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 15464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 5464First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 15464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 15464First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | Clip Records DS 547412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Airplay Records 8853 / Carrere 8.85312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 14.419 / Airplay Records 14.4197" | 7" |
| 1988 | France | Carrere 14.419 / Airplay Records 14.4197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Sound 89 TD 54512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | Sound 89 TD 15457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Dream6:34
- BA Whole New Era5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dream are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Dream are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was The Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Belgium. One of them is Clip Records DS 5464.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS 5464, DS 15464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS5464-A A.O.M AM and D5464-B A.O M. AM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dream 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.