Vinyl pressings
by Johnny Burnette · 1960
Dreamin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 8 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.
45 LB 1091 2 JFRunout side A (variant 1)
45 LB 1090 . . 2 A2 JFRunout side B (variant 1)
45 LB 1091 2 B1 JFRunout side A (variant 2)
45 LB 1090 . . 2 A3 JFRunout side B (variant 2)
45LB-1091-1A B1 RSide A Runout, variant 1
45LB-1090-1A A3 RSide B Runout, variant 1
45LB-1091-1B RSide A Runout, variant 2
45LB-1090-1A A2 RSide B Runout, variant 2
LB 1091 2 JF ∆35293-xRunout Side A (var 1)
LB 1090 (1) JF L35293Runout Side B (var 1)
LB-1091 ② JF ∆35293-xRunout Side A (var 2)
LB-1090 ② ∆35293 JFRunout Side B (var 2)
LB 1091 2 JF ∆35293-xMatrix runout Side A
LB 1090 (1) JF L35293Matrix runout Side B
LB 1091A
LB 1090B
45LB -1091-1A A1 R JFMatrix runout Side A (Etched) except A1 R (Stamped)
45LB -1090 -1 JF RMatrix runout Side B (Etched) except R (Stamped)
LB 1091A
LB 1090B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | London Records HL-1693First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Canada | London Liberty F.55258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Germany | London Records DL 20 348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Ireland | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | New Zealand | London American Recordings NZL-G 562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | London American RecordingsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLG 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HL-G 9172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | London Records 9.5.1897", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
22 vinyl pressings of Dreamin' are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty F-55258.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-55258, 45-HL-G 9172, 45-HLG 9172, HL-1693) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 LB 1091 2 JF and 45 LB 1090 . . 2 A2 JF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
