US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS-159962-1EA-Side Runout Etching
p ZSS-159963-1FB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 159962A-Side Label
ZSS 159963B-Side Label
Charlie RichMy Elusive Dreams
Vinyl pressings
My Elusive Dreams
by Charlie Rich · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
My Elusive Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 My Elusive Dreams
8 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-159962-1C sssA-Side Runout Etching
ZSS-159963-1D ssB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 159962A-Side Label
ZSS 159963B-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159962A-Side Label
ZSS 159963B-Side Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS-159962-1Estereo runout
p ZSP-159961-1Fmono runout
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 163
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-159962-1A-2HZ:Runout side A
ZSS-159963-1A-2HZ:Runout side B
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Epic ES 163First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Epic 8-50064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461579First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Epic EPC 3093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-50064First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-50064First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-50064First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Epic 8-50064First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Suzy EPC 3093 / Epic EPC 30937", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 30937", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Epic EPC 30937", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Epic S EPC 30937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Elusive Dreams3:30
- BWhatever Happened2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Elusive Dreams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of My Elusive Dreams are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was My Elusive Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Epic 8-50064.
How do I tell if my copy of My Elusive Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8-50064, ES 163, BAC 461579, EPC 3093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p ZSS-159962-1E and p ZSS-159963-1F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Elusive 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.
