UK & Ireland
February 1, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music INFECT658LP5
- Format
- LP, Album · White
Alt-JThe Dream
Vinyl pressings
The Dream
by Alt-J · 2022
10 pressings6 countriesExperimentalIndie RockRock
The Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 2022. 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
10 pressings came out in 2022, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music 1-666984
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Coke Bottle Clear
- Runout / matrix
10-93044 / 1-666984 - A 232861E1/ASide A, laser-etched
10-93044 / 1-666984 - B 232861E2/DSide B, laser-etched
US
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music 1-666984
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Opaque White
- Runout / matrix
10-93044 / 1-666984 - A 232861E1/ASide A
10-93044 / 1-666984 - B 232861E2/DSide B
US
February 11, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music 1-666985
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Milky Clear
- Runout / matrix
10-93044 / 1-666984 - A 232861E1/ASide A
10-93044 / 1-666984 - B 232861E2/DSide B
UK
March 25, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music BLOOD082Infectious Music 4050538769272
- Format
- LP, Album, Numbered · Black & Purple Corona
- Runout / matrix
09973980-A-2 22Side A
09973980-B-2 24Side B
Poland
February 1, 2022- Label and catalog number
- Infectious Music INFECT658LP4
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Clear White
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.
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Poland | Infectious Music INFECT658LP4First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK & Ireland | Infectious Music INFECT658LP5First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Infectious Music INFECT658LP3First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Infectious Music INFECT658LP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | Europe | Infectious Music INFECT658LP2First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Infectious Music 1-666984First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Infectious Music 1-666984First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Infectious Music 1-666985First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Canada | Infectious Music 1-666984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2022 | UK | Infectious Music BLOOD082 / Infectious Music 4050538769272First yearLP, Album, Numbered · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Bane5:23
- A2U&Me3:32
- A3Hard Drive Gold2:52
- A4Happier When You're Gone4:14
- A5The Actor4:14
- A6Get Better6:05
- B1Chicago4:09
- B2Philadelphia3:51
- B3Walk A Mile6:43
- B4Delta1:12
- B5Losing My Mind4:54
- B6Powders4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dream are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Dream are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2022, in UK & Ireland, US, UK, Poland and more. One of them is Infectious Music INFECT658LP5, released February 1, 2022.
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 INFECT658LP5, 1-666984, 1-666985, BLOOD082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.