US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29396-BCA-2753-S-JW1 #2 [Logo]Etched Side A
7-29396-BNY-3247-S-JW1 #2Etched Side B
Vinyl pressings
The Dream
by Irene Cara · 1983
19 pressings10 countriesHi NRGVocalElectronicPop
The Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Dream
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29396Network Records 7-29396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29396-BCA-2753-S-WW1 [Artisan logo] —◁Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
7-29396-BNY-3247-S-WW1 —◁Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
BCA-2753SSide A Label
BNY 3247SSide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29396-BCA-2753-S-SR1 (Artisan Logo) (SRC Logo) 1-1Side A
7-29396-BNY-3247-S-SR-1 (SRC Logo) 1-1Stereo Side Runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO-A-2110
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-2110-SHI ∆ 5842 B-18844 SHI 1-Run-out etching side A
PRO-A2-2110-SHI ∆ 5842-X B-18845 SHI 1-Run-out etching side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-2D9396-BCA-2753-MDJ-SH1 (Artisan Logo) a R-12209-SH1 SLM ∆5777 1—1Mono Side Runout
7-2D9396-BCA-2753-S-SH1 (Artisan Logo) GF a R-12210-SH1 SLM ∆5778 1—1Stereo Side Runout
BA 2753DJMMono Side Label
BCA 2753SStereo Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 779First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 779First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Philippines | Epic ES-20016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A 4100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-2110First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records 7-29396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records 7-29396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records 7-29396 / Network Records 7-29396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records 7-29396First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 46.5987", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 939677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 939677", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4100 / Epic A-41007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Dream (Hold On To Your Dream)4:22
- BReceiving3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dream are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Dream are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was The Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Geffen Records 7-29396.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-29396, A 4100, PRO-A-2110, ES 931) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-29396-BCA-2753-S-JW1 #2 [Logo] and 7-29396-BNY-3247-S-JW1 #2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dream 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.
