US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 814Pablo Records 2310-814
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310 814 PP-2105 A̶L̶S̶H̶I̶R̶E̶Runout side A
2310 814 PP-2106 A̶L̶S̶H̶I̶R̶E̶Runout side B
PP-2105Label side A
PP-2106Label side B
Ella FitzgeraldDream Dancing
Vinyl pressings
Dream Dancing
by Ella Fitzgerald · 1978
12 pressings11 countriesVocalSwingJazzPop
Dream Dancing 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 Dream Dancing
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Pablo Records 2310-814
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PP-2105Side A
PP-2106Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 814
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 814
- Format
- LP
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 814
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2310-814-ASide A runout, etched, variant 1
2310-814-BSide B runout, etched, variant 1
2310-814-A D.T.O. B.G.Side A runout, etched, variant 2
2310-814-B D.T.O. B.G.Side B runout, etched, variant 2
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 814
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310·814 A JSIRunout side A
2310·814 B JSIRunout 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Brazil | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | France | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF 1097First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Scandinavia | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Pablo Records 2310 814 / Pablo Records 2310-814First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pablo Records 2310-814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Yugoslavia | Pablo Records 2310 814 / PGP RTB LP 4407LP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Spain | Pablo Records PPL-52007LP | LP |
| 1988 | South Africa | Pablo Records FANT 38LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dream Dancing3:59
- A2I've Got You Under My Skin3:14
- A3I Concentrate On You4:01
- A4My Heart Belongs To Daddy2:30
- A5Love For Sale4:32
- A6So Near And Yet So Far2:17
- A7Down In The Depths3:36
- B1After You3:11
- B2Just One Of Those Things3:43
- B3I Get A Kick Out Of You4:18
- B4All Of You2:14
- B5Anything Goes2:48
- B6At Long Last Love2:23
- B7C'est Magnifique2:28
- B8Without Love2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream Dancing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dream Dancing are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1978 and 1988.
When was Dream Dancing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 814.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream Dancing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 814, 2310-814, MTF 1097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 814 PP-2105 A̶L̶S̶H̶I̶R̶E̶ and 2310 814 PP-2106 A̶L̶S̶H̶I̶R̶E̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream Dancing 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.
