UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-29300-T1-1C IH 1Side A runout, stamped
DRF-28670-T1-1C KH 1Side B runout, stamped
DR.29300Side A label, inverted
DR.28670Side B label, inverted
Billy FuryOnce Upon A Dream
Vinyl pressings
Once Upon A Dream
by Billy Fury · 1962
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Once Upon A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Once Upon A Dream
11 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 5 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-29300-TI-IC B G 3 CRunout area side A, stamped
DRF-28670-TI-IC B G 3 CRunout area side B, stamped
DR.29300Label side A
DR.28670Label side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-29300-T1-1C AHSide A runout, stamped
DRF-28670-T1-1C B1HSide B runout, stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRF-29300-T1-1C G 1Side A runout, stamped
DRF-28670-T1-1C HH 1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca F11485
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Belgium | Decca 9.23.328First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Denmark | Decca f 11485First year7" | 7" |
| 1962 | India | Decca 45-F 11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | Decca 45-F.11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Ireland | Decca 45-F.11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F.11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca F11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11485First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOnce Upon A Dream
- BIf I Lose You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Dream are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Once Upon A Dream are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Once Upon A Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Belgium, Denmark, India and more. One of them is Decca 45-F 11485.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Upon A Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11485, 45-F.11485, 45-F11485, F11485) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-29300-T1-1C IH 1 and DRF-28670-T1-1C KH 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Upon A 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.
