Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 1236Epic A-1236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-1236-1A-1 A RRunout A, stamped, R etched
01-1236-1B-1 B RRunout B, stamped, R etched
Jim SteinmanRock And Roll Dreams Come Through
Vinyl pressings
Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through
by Jim Steinman · 1981
25 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through
23 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 1236Cleveland International Records EPC A 13 1236
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
EPCS-A-13- 1236-A1 V timtom 3Side A runout
EPCS-A-13- 1236-B1 V 3Side B runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1236
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1236
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue injection labels
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 1236Cleveland International Records EPC A 13 1236
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 1236
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 612First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 168590First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | Epic 46.506First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic 19-02111 / Cleveland International Records 19-02111First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic AE7-1232 / Cleveland International Records AE7-1232First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1236 / Epic A-1236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 612First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | South Africa | Epic EN 5204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Epic EN 5204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Sampler |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC A-1353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 1236 / Cleveland International Records EPC A 13 1236First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1236First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1236First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 1236 / Cleveland International Records EPC A 13 1236First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- ARock And Roll Dreams Come Through4:28
- BLove And Death And An American Guitar2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 1236.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 1236, EPC A 13 1236, EPC A1236, 19-02111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-1236-1A-1 A R and 01-1236-1B-1 B R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through 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.
