UK
February 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 482
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 482 A-1-1- 1-Stamped runout, side A
12 CL 482AA-2-1-1-Stamped runout, side B
HeartNever / These Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Never / These Dreams
by Heart · 1988
14 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Never / These Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Never / These Dreams
12 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
February 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLE 482Capitol Records 12 CLE 482
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
12 CLE 482 A-1-1-1- DDSide A stamped runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLP 482
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 380 A-2-1- Q3 PenthouseRunout side A, stamped [variant 1, 2, 4]
CL 394 A-2-1- Q4 PenthouseRunout side AA, stamped [variant 1]
CL 394 A-2-1- Q24- PenthouseRunout side AA, stamped [variant 2]
CL 380 A-2-1- Q2 PenthouseRunout side A, stamped [variant 3]
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 380 A-2-1- 1Runout A variant 1
CL 394 A-2-1- 1Runout AA variant 1
CL 380 A-2-1-1̶ 5 PenthouseRunout A variant 2
CL 394 A-2-1- 1 PenthouseRunout AA variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLG 482Capitol Records CL 482
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CL 380 A-2-1- Q2 PenthouseRun-out stamped side A
CL 394 A-2-1- Q■4- PenthouseRun-out stamped side B
CL 380ALabel Side A
CL 394ALabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2393 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 2392 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2393 6First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 482First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLG 482 / Capitol Records CL 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLDJ 482First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 482First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLE 482 / Capitol Records 12 CLE 482First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0056 / Capitol Records 998587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0056 / Capitol Records 998587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANever4:05
- AAThese Dreams (7" Version)3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never / These Dreams are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Never / These Dreams are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Never / These Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Ireland. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 482, released February 22, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Never / These Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 482, 12CLE 482, CLP 482, CL 482) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CL 482 A-1-1- 1- and 12 CL 482AA-2-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never / These 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.
