US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JZSP-11412-=1ESide A runout
ZSP118411-1FSide B runout
David HoustonMy Elusive Dreams / Marriage On The Rocks
Vinyl pressings
My Elusive Dreams / Marriage On The Rocks
by David Houston · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
My Elusive Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP-118412-1B TII
ZSP 118411-1B TII
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-10194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8246
- Format
- 7"
UK
August 11, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8246
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES-044
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Epic ES-044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Epic 5-10194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Epic 5-10194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8246First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | US | Epic 5-10194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Epic 5-10194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Epic 5-10194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8246First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Epic ES-0447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Epic 5-101947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Elusive Dreams2:50
- BMarriage On The Rocks2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Elusive Dreams are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Elusive Dreams are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was My Elusive Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 5-10194.
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 5-10194, DB 8246, ES-044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JZSP-11412-=1E and ZSP118411-1F. 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.