UK
April 23, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12BONG30
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12BONG 30 A¹ MIKE´S™ - THE EXCHANGERunout Side A
MPO 12BONG 30 AA¹ MIKE´S™ - THE EXCHANGERunout Side AA
Vinyl pressings
Dream On
by Depeche Mode · 2001
17 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Dream On was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Dream On
17 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Mute PL12 BONG 30
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PL 12 BONG 30 A1 MPO MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGEA
PL 12 BONG 30 AA1 MPO MIKE'S™ - THE EXCHANGEB
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12BONG30
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 12 Bong 30 AA1 MIKES TM THE EXCHANGEA
MPO 12 Bong 30 A1 MIKES TM THE EXCHANGEAA
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 9 44982-0Reprise Records 0-44982
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
0-44982-A-SR1 [signature]Runout side A
0-44982-0-B-SR1 [signature]Runout side B
0-44982-C-SR1 [signature]Runout side C
0-44982-D-SR1 [signature]Runout side D
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Mute PXL12BONG30
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO PXL12 BONG 30 A1 Mike's™ - The ExchangeA
MPO PXL12 BONG 30 AA1 Mike's™ - The ExchangeB
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Mute PL12BONG30
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO PL12 BONG 30 A1 Mike's™ - The ExchangeA
MPO PL12 BONG 30 AA1 Mike's™ - The ExchangeB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Europe | Mute 8975356 / Virgin 8975356First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2001 | France | Labels VISA 8639First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PXL12BONG30First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PL12BONG30First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute P12BONG30First year12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PL12 BONG 30First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 2001 | UK | Mute P12 BONG 30First year12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PXL12 BONG 30First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute 12BONG30First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2001 | UK | Mute P12BONG30First year12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PXL12BONG30First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Mute PL12 BONG 30First year12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Reprise Records 9 44982-0 / Reprise Records 0-44982First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2001 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-100670-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-100562 / Mute PRO-A-100562First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Dream On (Bushwacka Tough Guy Vocal Mix)6:08
- A2Dream On (Dave Clarke Acoustic Mix)4:24
- B1Dream On (Dave Clarke Club Mix)5:13
- B2Dream On (Kid 606 Mix)4:45
- C1Dream On (Bushwacka Blunt Mix)6:48
- C2Dream On (Octagon Man Mix)5:30
- D1Dream On (Bushwacka Tough Guy Dub)6:08
- D2Easy Tiger (Bertrand Burgalat & A.S. Dragon Version)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream On are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Dream On are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Dream On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Europe, France. One of them is Mute 12BONG30, released April 23, 2001.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12BONG30, PL12 BONG 30, 9 44982-0, PXL12BONG30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 12BONG 30 A¹ MIKE´S™ - THE EXCHANGE and MPO 12BONG 30 AA¹ MIKE´S™ - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream On 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.
