UK
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL.14151
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D CAP 12467 C I 23 54A stamped
D CAP 12468 K IB stamped
CAP.12467A label
CAP.12468B label
Kay StarrFortune In Dreams / Am I A Toy Or Treasure
Vinyl pressings
Fortune In Dreams / Am I A Toy Or Treasure
by Kay Starr · 1954
10 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPop
Fortune In Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Fortune In Dreams
8 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 4 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2887
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12467-N2 #4 [Sranton Lathe]Runout, side A, stamped
12468-N1 #4 [Sranton Lathe]Runout, side B, stamped
12467Side A Label Matrix
12468Side B Label Matrix
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records F2887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C-1367
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12467Side A Label Matrix
12468Side B Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1367First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Canada | Capitol Records C-1367First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | Netherlands | Capitol Records F2887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1954 | UK | Capitol Records CL.14151First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2887First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records 2887First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records F2887First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2887Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL.14151Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFortune In Dreams
- BAm I A Toy Or Treasure
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fortune In Dreams are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fortune In Dreams are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Fortune In Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in UK, US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Capitol Records CL.14151.
How do I tell if my copy of Fortune In Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL.14151, F2887, 2887, C-1367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D CAP 12467 C I 23 54 and D CAP 12468 K I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fortune In 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.
