US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12139
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Dream Goes On
by Lee Clayton · 1981
18 pressings11 countriesCountry RockRockFolkWorld
The Dream Goes On 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 The Dream Goes On
16 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-12139
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EST 1 12139-1Side 1
EST 2 12139-1Side 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12139
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12139-Z2 ─◁Runout side 1, etched
ST-2-12139-Z2 #2 Masterfonics ─◁Runout side 2, etched (except 'Masterfonics' stamped)
ST-1-12139Label side 1
ST-2-12139Label side 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12139
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12139-Z5 #1 Masterfonics 0Runout side 1
ST-2-12139-Z7 #1 Masterfonics 0Runout side 2
ST-1-12139Label side 1
ST-2-12139Label side 2
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12139
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 068-86343
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86343 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-86343 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-86343LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86343First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1C 064-86343 / Capitol Records 1A 062-86343First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86343First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 076-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST (L) 12139 / Capitol Records ST 12139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 064-86343First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records ST-12139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Capitol Records E-ST-12139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1What's A Mother Gonna Do2:54
- A2Industry7:27
- A3Won't You Give Me One More Chance3:22
- A4Draggin' Them Chains3:31
- B1Where Is The Justice4:48
- B2Watcha Gonna Do4:06
- B3Oh How Lucky I Am3:41
- B4The Dream Goes On4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dream Goes On are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Dream Goes On are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was The Dream Goes On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12139.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dream Goes On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12139, E-ST-12139, 2C 068-86343, 1C 064-86343) 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 The Dream Goes On 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.
