Europe
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601753-213Virgin 601 753
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 601753 A-1/85 S II IIRunout side A
DM 601753 B-1/85 S II IIRunout side B
S 601 753 ALabel side A
S 601 753 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)
by Michael Cretu · 1985
33 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)
33 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Europe
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 645Virgin 601 645-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601645 A-2/85 S II NRunout side A
DM 601645 B-2/85 S II NRunout side B
S 601 645 ALabel side A
S 601 645 BLabel side B
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 493Virgin 107 493-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107493 A-1/85 S IIRunout Side A, Variant 1
DM 107493 B-1/85 S IIRunout Side B, Variant 1
DM 107493 A-1/85 S II IIRunout Side A, Variant 2
DM 107493 B-1/85 S II IIRunout Side B, Variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 650Virgin 107 650-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107650 A-1/85 S II IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107650 B-1/85 S II IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107650 A-1/85 S II IIIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107650 B-1/85 S II IIRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 882
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 106Virgin 107 106-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 107106 A-1/85 S IIRunout A
DM 107106 B-1/85 S IIRunout B
S 107 106 ALabel A
S 107 106 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS-823First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | PolyGram 884 439First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Brazil | Mercury 884 439-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Virgin 45-70097 / Virgin 107 650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 493 / Virgin 107 493-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 650 / Virgin 107 650-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 882First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 106 / Virgin 107 106-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 753First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601753First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 493 / Virgin 107 493-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80216First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90221First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASamurai (Did You Ever Dream)4:28
- BCarte Blanche3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, Brazil, Ecuador and more. One of them is Virgin 601753-213, released October 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601753-213, 601 645, 107 493, 107 650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 601753 A-1/85 S II II and DM 601753 B-1/85 S II II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) 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.
