Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Bert Kaempfert & His OrchestraDreaming In Wonderland
Vinyl pressings
Dreaming In Wonderland
by Bert Kaempfert & His Orchestra · 1963
11 pressings5 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazzPop
Dreaming In Wonderland was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Dreaming In Wonderland
6 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
237598 A Made in Germany B3-K A1Side A runout
237598 B Made in Germany 2B3-K BSide B runout
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
237598 A Made in Germany B3-K A1Side A
237598 B Made in Germany 2B3-K BSide B
Germany
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237 598
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
237598-A B3-K A1 Made in GermanySide A runout
237598-B B3-K A1 Made in GermanySide B runout
Brazil
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 46398Polydor 237598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
New Zealand
1963- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 237598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Duosonic
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Brazil | Polydor 46398 / Polydor 237598First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 237 598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 237 598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 237 598First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1963 | Germany | Polydor 237 598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Polydor 237598First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | Polydor 237 598LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 237 598LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 46 398LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Polydor SLPM-1119LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Venezuela | Polydor 237 598LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dream
- A2Sentimental Journey
- A3Where Flamingos Fly
- A4Body And Soul
- A5Highland Dream
- A6If I Had You
- A7Moonglow
- A8Daybreak Serenade
- B1Sweet Dreams
- B2Stardust
- B3Magnolia Blossoms
- B4Solitude
- B5Tell Me Why
- B6Where Or When
- B7Just As Much As Ever
- B8Love Letters
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreaming In Wonderland are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dreaming In Wonderland are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1968.
When was Dreaming In Wonderland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in Germany, Brazil, New Zealand. One of them is Polydor 237 598.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreaming In Wonderland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 237 598, 46398, 237598) 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 Dreaming In Wonderland 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.
