UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2005064 A▽1 P 11 1Runout side A
2005064 B▽1 P 11 1Runout side B
HoneybeesDream Express
Vinyl pressings
Dream Express
by Honeybees · 1976
13 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Dream Express was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Express
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Roxbury Records RB 2031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ RB-2031-AS 11-19-76 48698A-Side Runout Etching
RB-2031-BS 11-19-76 48699B-Side Runout Etching
RB 2031 ASA-Side Label
RB 2031 BSB-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Roxbury Records RBDC 31Roxbury Records RBDC31
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RBDC-31 UnitedRunout
RBDC31DJLabel
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Roxbury Records RB 2031-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 064Polydor 2005 064
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CHEN 3502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3502-ARunout side A
3502-B RRRunout side B
CHEN 3502/1Label side A
CHEN 3502/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Chelsea Records 2005 064 / Polydor 2005 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Chelsea Records CHEN 3502First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Chelsea Records 2005 064First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Roxbury Records RBDC 31 / Roxbury Records RBDC31First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Roxbury Records RB 2031First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Roxbury Records RB 2031-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | Chelsea Records BF 18525 / Bellaphon BF 185257", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Gamma G-18607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Chelsea Records 45-15487", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Chelsea Records 45-15487", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Chelsea Records 45-15487", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Roxbury Records RB-2031-DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Roxbury Records RB-20317", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADream Express3:08
- BDream Express (Part 2)2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream Express are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dream Express are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Dream Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, France, Italy. One of them is Chelsea Records 2005 064.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2005 064, RB 2031, RBDC 31, RB 2031-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2005064 A▽1 P 11 1 and 2005064 B▽1 P 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream Express 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.