US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1288-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAST-19496Label Side A
UAST-19493Label Side B
Crystal GayleWhen I Dream
Vinyl pressings
When I Dream
by Crystal Gayle · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
When I Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 When I Dream
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1288-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UA-X1288-Y UAST-19496-X 75376 (mirrored)Side A Runouts
UAX-1288Y UA-ST-19493-X 75375 (mirrored)Side B Runouts
MasterfonicsStamped both sides
UAST-19496Label Side A
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1288-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UA-X1288-Y UAST-19496-X 75376 (mirrored)Side A Runouts
UAX-1288Y UA-ST-19493-X 75375 (mirrored)Side B Runouts
MasterfonicsStamped both sides
UAST-19496Label Side A
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-X1288-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UA-X1288-Y UA-19496 R-4360 MasterfonicsRunout A-Side (Etched)
UA-X1288 Y UAST-19496 R-4361 MasterfonicsRunout A-Side (Etched)
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 36503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UP 36503 A-1U BILBO FOR MAGSRunout side A
UP 36503 B-1U GG BILBORunout side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 36503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UP 36503 A-1USide A runout, machine stamped
BILBO FOR MAGSSide A runout, hand etched
UP 36503 B-1USide B runout, machine stamped
BILBOSide B runout, hand etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | United Artists Records K7471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Barbados | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-61951First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | United Artists Records K 7471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36503First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-X1288-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhen I Dream3:25
- BHello I Love You2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When I Dream are there?
11 vinyl pressings of When I Dream are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was When I Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-X1288-Y.
How do I tell if my copy of When I Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-X1288-Y, UP 36503, K7471, 5C 006-61951) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAST-19496 and UAST-19493. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When I 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.
