Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 756792148-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6708302-A ··· 1STA1 BMGSide A, Runout, Stamped
6708302-B ··· 1STA1 BMGSide B, Runout, Stamped
Dream TheaterImages And Words
Vinyl pressings
Images And Words
by Dream Theater · 1992
11 pressings5 countriesHeavy MetalProg RockProgressive MetalRock
Images And Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Images And Words
3 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7567-92148-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 756 792148-1-ASide A, stamped
WMME Alsdorf 756 792148-1-BSide B, stamped
South Korea
1992- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7567-92148Warner Music Korea L8060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Atlantic 756792148-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | ATCO Records 7567-92148-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | South Korea | ATCO Records 7567-92148 / Warner Music Korea L8060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Enjoy The Ride Records ETR-021 / Brookvale Records BRK 216LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Enjoy The Ride Records / Brookvale RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | US | Enjoy The Ride Records ETR-021 / Brookvale Records BRK 216LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Enjoy The Ride Records ETR-021 / Brookvale Records BRK 216LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2013 | Europe | ATCO Records MOVLP780 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP780LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | ATCO Records MOVLP780 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP780LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Rhino Records RCV1 92418 / ATCO Records 603497821570LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | USA, Canada & Europe | Rhino Records RCV1 92418 / ATCO Records 603497821570LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Pull Me Under8:11
- A2Another Day4:22
- A3Take The Time8:21
- A4Surrounded5:28
- B1Metropolis - Part I (The Miracle And The Sleeper)9:30
- B2Under A Glass Moon7:02
- B3Wait For Sleep2:31
- B4Learning To Live11:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Images And Words are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Images And Words are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 2025.
When was Images And Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Brazil, Europe, South Korea. One of them is Atlantic 756792148-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Images And Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 756792148-1, 7567-92148-1, 7567-92148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6708302-A ··· 1STA1 BMG and 6708302-B ··· 1STA1 BMG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Images And Words 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.
