Colombia
August 10, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 51 473872
- Format
- LP, Album
Billy JoelRiver Of Dreams
Vinyl pressings
River Of Dreams
by Billy Joel · 1993
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
River Of Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 River Of Dreams
5 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Europe
August 10, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 473872 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01 473872 20 1A1Side A runout, variant 1
01 473872 20 1B1Side B runout, variant 1
01 473872 20 1A1 ASide A runout, variant 2
01 473872 20 1B1 ASide B runout, variant 2
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 188.336/1-473872
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EL 188.336 A 1-473872 (P)1993 -1-1-3Runout etched side A
EL 188.336 B (P)1993 1-473872 1-1-1Runout etched side B
473872-1/APrinted on A side label
473872-1/BPrinted on B side label
South Korea
1993- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CK-53003Epic CPL-1372
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
QPL-1372 A SSSide 1 Stamped
QPL-1372 B SSSide 2 Stamped
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony COL 473872 1CBS/Sony 473872 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
COL473872-1A○ COL-473872-1-ARunout, side A
COL473872-1B○ COL-473872-1-BRunout, side B
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Columbia 188.336/1-473872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | Columbia CK-53003 / Epic CPL-1372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | CBS/Sony COL 473872 1 / CBS/Sony 473872 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Colombia | Columbia 51 473872First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Columbia COL 473872 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Friday Music FRM-69395 / Columbia 88843074241LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | Friday Music FRM-69395 / Columbia FRM-69395LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Friday Music FRM-69395 / Columbia 88843074241LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Friday Music FRM-69395 / Columbia 88843074241LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Columbia 19658700841 / Legacy 19658700841LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1No Man's Land4:47
- A2The Great Wall Of China5:47
- A3Blonde Over Blue4:55
- A4A Minor Variation5:36
- A5Shades Of Grey4:11
- B1All About Soul6:01
- B2Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)3:34
- B3The River Of Dreams4:07
- B4Two Thousand Years5:20
- B5Famous Last Words4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of River Of Dreams are there?
10 vinyl pressings of River Of Dreams are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was River Of Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Colombia, Europe, Brazil, South Korea and more. One of them is Columbia 51 473872, released August 10, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of River Of Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 51 473872, COL 473872 1, 188.336/1-473872, CK-53003) 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 River Of Dreams 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.
