UK
February 11, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS94812
- Format
- 12", White Label
Johnny Hates JazzShattered Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Shattered Dreams
by Johnny Hates Jazz · 1987
36 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Shattered Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Shattered Dreams
25 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 948 12Virgin VS 948-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 948 12A-1-1-11 2Runout side A variant 1
VS 948 12 B-1U-1-115 HALLO GLYN TOWNHOUSERunout side B variant 1
VS 948 12A-1-1-11 22Runout side A variant 2 etched
VS 948 12 B-1U-1-11 26 HALLO GLYN TOWNHOUSERunout side B variant 2 etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Green & Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 948 A-2U-1-1-x1 RONNIE PROWSE LIVES D TOWNHOUSEA side runout stamped and etched
VS 948 B-1U-1-2-30 HELLO CLANCY, HELLO JONATHAN DB side runout stamped and etched
VS 948-ASide A label
VS 948-BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY948
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VSY 948 A3 ORLAKE TOWNHOUSERunout side A
VSY 948 B3 ORLAKERunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 948
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue & Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 948 A-2U-1-1-3 DDRunout, side A, stamped, variant 1
VS 948 B-1U-1-2-9 DRunout, side B, stamped, variant 1
VS 948 A-2U-1-1- 7 DDRunout, side A, stamped, variant 2
VS 948 B-1U-1-2- 16 DRunout, side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS948-12 DJ
- Format
- 12" · Pre Release
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 948-12 / Virgin VS 948 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS 1424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS1424First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 162 / Virgin 609 162-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 162 / Virgin 109 162-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 162-213 / Virgin 609 162First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009486First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009486First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 2088-ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45231First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VINX 184First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45231First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS 12009 / Virgin VS 948First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 948First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShattered Dreams3:30
- BMy Secret Garden
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shattered Dreams are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Shattered Dreams are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Shattered Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS94812, released February 11, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Shattered Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS94812, VS 948 12, VS 948, VSY948) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shattered 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.
