Vinyl pressings
by Al Di Meola Project · 1985
Soaring Through A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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.
ST•1•53011•Z3 #6 44460 MD#2Side A Runout Etched, variant 1
ST•2•53011•Z3 #3 MD#2 44460 ST-53011Side B Runout Etched, variant 1
W Over M [Logo] MASTERDISK BKStamped Both Sides ("BK" Etched), variant 1
ST-1-53011-Z3 #6 MASTERDISK BK [W over M] 44460 MO#2Side A Runout, variant 2
ST•1•53011•Z9 #1 MASTERDISK BK 0Runout side A, variant 1
ST-2-53011-Z8 #1 0 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 1
ST•1•53011•Z8 #2 MASTERDISK BK 0Runout side A, variant 2
ST-2-53001-Z8 #2 0 MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Manhattan Records 108347First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MAN.240398 / EMI MAN.240398First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records ST53011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | Manhattan Records 26.202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 064-24 0398 1 / Manhattan Records 064 24 0398 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 2403981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Manhattan Records 062-240398 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Israel | Manhattan Records ST53011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Manhattan Records (60) 2403981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Manhattan Records EJ 24 0398 1 / Manhattan Records EJ 2403981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records ST53011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records ST53011 / Manhattan Records ST 53011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Manhattan Records 26.202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Manhattan Records MHS-91133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Manhattan Records 31C 064 240398LP, Album | LP, Album |
16 vinyl pressings of Soaring Through A Dream are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Japan, Argentina and more. One of them is Manhattan Records ST53011.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST53011, EJ 24 0398 1, MHS-91133, 108347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST•1•53011•Z3 #6 44460 MD#2 and ST•2•53011•Z3 #3 MD#2 44460 ST-53011. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
