UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings LASHX 15
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LASHX-15-A1Runout side A,etched
LASHX-15-B1Runout side B,etched
ZPMSC 11498Label side A
ZPMSC 11437Label side B
BoDeansDreams
Vinyl pressings
Dreams
by BoDeans · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Dreams
3 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 213-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 213-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | London Records 886 213-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | London Records 886 213-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | London American Recordings LASHX 15First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Slash PRO-A-2950 / Reprise Records PRO-A-295012", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Slash LMD 57712", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 886 286-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 886 286-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records LASH 15 / London American Recordings LASH 157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Slash 7-281027", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | Slash 7-281027", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 20037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 20037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADreams
- B1Stella
- B2Ooh
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dreams are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is London American Recordings LASHX 15.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LASHX 15, 886 213-7, 886 213-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LASHX-15-A1 and LASHX-15-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
