UK
August 22, 1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCSX 1993
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · 2/2
- Runout / matrix
(Side A Stamped: MCSX 1993 A-1-1-1)
(Side B Stamped: MCSX 1993 B-1-1-1)
Vinyl pressings
Dreamer
by Livin' Joy · 1994
18 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Dreamer was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Dreamer
8 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 3 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
August 22, 1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1993
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · 1/2
- Runout / matrix
MCST 1993 A-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped
COPYMASTERS. Miles.Side A runout, etched
MCST 1993 B-1-1-1Side B runout, stamped
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCT 32294
- Format
- 12"
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1993MCA Records MCSX 1993
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Undiscovered UND001
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UND 001T A¹ DAMONTSide A runout etched, variation 1
UND 001 T B¹ DAMONTSide B runout etched, variation 1
UND-001-ASide A runout etched, variation 2
UND-001-BSide B runout etched, variation 2
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1993
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Spain | MCA Records MCT 32294First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Undiscovered UND001First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1993First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCT 32294First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1993 / MCA Records MCSX 1993First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-54922 / MCA Records MCA 12 54922First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCSX 1993First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1993First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 3285912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 002-9512" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCST 205612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 205612", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCSX 205612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCS 2056JB7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCST 205612", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Unknown | Undiscovered UND05112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Dreamer (Original Club Mix)5:39
- A2Dreamer (Luvdup Mix)5:08
- B1Dreamer (2" Deep Pan Mix)5:36
- B2Dreamer (Swing 52 Dub)7:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreamer are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Dreamer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2026.
When was Dreamer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Spain. One of them is MCA Records MCSX 1993, released August 22, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreamer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCSX 1993, MCST 1993, MCT 32294, UND001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (Side A Stamped: MCSX 1993 A-1-1-1) and (Side B Stamped: MCSX 1993 B-1-1-1). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dreamer 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.