US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9011
- Format
- LP, Album · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MG 3371 T1 3Side A runout, var. 1
MG 3371T6 3Side B runout, var. 1
MG 3371 T2 VSide A runout, var. 2
MG 3371 T1 3 ISide B runout, var. 2
Gordon JenkinsSeven Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Seven Dreams
by Gordon Jenkins · 1953
12 pressings4 countriesMusicalSpace-AgePopStage & Screen
Seven Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Seven Dreams
4 pressings came out in 1953, 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.
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 900Decca ED-900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono, Box Set
- Runout / matrix
S-1164A side label
S-1165B side label
S-1166C side label
S-1167D side label
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 9011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG3371T5Side A
MG3372T6Side B
Canada
1953- Label and catalog number
- Decca ED 900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
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.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Canada | Decca DL 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | Canada | Decca ED 900First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Decca DL 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1953 | US | Decca ED 900 / Decca ED-900First year7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono, Box Set · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono, Box Set · Mono |
| 1954 | UK | Brunswick LAT 8032 / Brunswick LAT.8032LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | US | Decca DL 9011LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Decca DL 9011LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | Decca DL 79011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Brunswick LATA 8032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FR12-1108LP | LP |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 79011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Professor - (The First Dream)
- A2The Conductor - (The Second Dream)
- A3The Caretaker - (The Third Dream)
- A4The Cocktail Party - Part 1 - (The Fourth Dream)
- B1The Cocktail Party - Concluded
- B2The Pink Houseboat - (The Fifth Dream)
- B3The Nightmare - (The Sixth Dream)
- B4The Girl On The Rock - (The Seventh Dream)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seven Dreams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Seven Dreams are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1960.
When was Seven Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 9011.
How do I tell if my copy of Seven Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 9011, ED 900) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 3371 T1 3 and MG 3371T6 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seven 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.