France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Grey Injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
73462 A 1 M3 337137Runout side A
73462 B 1 M3 337138Runout side B
François ValéryDream In Blue
Vinyl pressings
Dream In Blue
by François Valéry · 1981
11 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Dream In Blue was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 In Blue
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 2C 008 73.462Charles Talar Records 2C 008-73.462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue
- Runout / matrix
73462 A 1 / M3 337137Runout A
73462 B 1 / M3 337138Runout B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462Charles Talar Records 2 C 008-73.462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 008-73.462 AStamped side A
C 008-73.462 BStamped side B
C 008-73.462 ALabel side A
C 008-73.462 BLabel side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records C 008-73.462
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
73462 A 1 M3 337137Runout side A, variant 1
73462 B 1 M3 337138Runout side B, variant 1
[SNA logo] 73462 A 1 M3 337137Runout side A, variant 2
[SNA logo] 73462 B 1 M3 337138Runout side B, variant 2
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Eastworld T10-1003
- Format
- 7", Shape, 45 RPM · Green
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Charles Talar Records 2C 008 73.462 / Charles Talar Records 2C 008-73.462First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462 / Charles Talar Records 2 C 008-73.462First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Charles Talar Records C 008-73.462First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | France | Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Eastworld T10-1003First year7", Shape, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Shape, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Japan | Eastworld PRT 1090First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13 376 / Ultraphone 6.13376 AC7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.13 376 / Ultraphone 6.13376 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Italy | Baby Records BR 502617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Eastworld T10-10037", 45 RPM, Shape, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ADream In Blue3:41
- BLe Cœur Juke Box3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream In Blue are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dream In Blue are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Dream In Blue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Japan. One of them is Charles Talar Records 2 C 008 73.462.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream In Blue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 C 008 73.462, 2C 008 73.462, C 008-73.462, T10-1003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 73462 A 1 M3 337137 and 73462 B 1 M3 337138. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream In Blue 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.