UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 117
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12EM 117 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout
12EM 117 B-1-1-1- DSide B runout
Iron MaidenInfinite Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Infinite Dreams
by Iron Maiden · 1989
12 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Infinite Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Infinite Dreams
6 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EM 117 A - 1 - 1 - 1 -A-side runout, variant 1
EM 117 B - 1 - 1 - 1 -B-side runout, variant 1
EM 117 A-1-1-1- DA-side runout, variant 2
EM 117 B-1-1-1- DB-side runout, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMPD 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EMPD+117+A ORLAKERunout, side A
EMPD+117+B ORLAKERunout, side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMP 117
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
12 EMPX 117 XA -1-1- 1 - DRunout A
12EMPX 117ALabel A
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Patch
- Runout / matrix
EM 117 A-1-1-1- DSide A runout, stamped
EM 117 B-1-1-1- DSide B runout, stamped
EM 117ALabel side A
EM 117BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 117 A-1-1-Q4 DRunout side A, stamped
EM 117 B-1-1-Q2 DRunout side B, stamped
EM 117ALabel side A
EM 117BLabel side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EM 117First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EM 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EMPD 117First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EMP 117First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EMS 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EMPD 1177", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EMPD 11712", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 12", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EMS 1177", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | EMI EM 117First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12EM 11712", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Parlophone 2564624838 / Parlophone EM 1177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2014 | US | Sanctuary BMG14039V7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- AInfinite Dreams (Live)6:05
- BKillers (Live)5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Infinite Dreams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Infinite Dreams are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 2014.
When was Infinite Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is EMI 12EM 117.
How do I tell if my copy of Infinite Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EM 117, EM 117, EMPD 117, 12EMP 117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12EM 117 A-1-1-1 D and 12EM 117 B-1-1-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Infinite 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.
