Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon BLPS 19159Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19159-Q-ASide A
BLPS 19159-Q-BSide B
Vinyl pressings
From Books And Dreams
by Message · 1973
17 pressings7 countriesKrautrockProg RockRock
From Books And Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 From Books And Dreams
2 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Real Records R314
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BLPS 19159-Q-ASide A
BLPS 19159-Q-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Real Records R314First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 / Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 QLP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19159 / Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | Brazil | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 / Bellaphon BLPS 19159LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Direction Records DRS1017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2018 / Bellaphon BAC 2018LP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Repress, Quadraphonic |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Second Battle sb lp 074 / Second Battle SB s002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, 7", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2010 | Germany | Second Battle SB LP 074LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2015 | Germany | Bellaphon Germany 9860612 / Bacillus Records 9860612LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Bacillus Records 9860612 / Bellaphon 9860612LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Minotauro M2024-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Italy | Minotauro M2024-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records 260·09·009LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Reissue, Quadraphonic |
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159 QLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo, Quadraphonic · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19159LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Sleep!2:51
- A2Dreams And Nightmares (Dreams)12:45
- A3Turn Over!4:02
- B1Sigh8:07
- B2Dreams And Nightmares (Nightmares)13:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From Books And Dreams are there?
17 vinyl pressings of From Books And Dreams are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1973 and 2024.
When was From Books And Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, Australia. One of them is Bellaphon BLPS 19159.
How do I tell if my copy of From Books And Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPS 19159, R314) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLPS 19159-Q-A and BLPS 19159-Q-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is From Books And 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.