Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2412
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VL 3412-A² TLC-TSide A runout, etched
VL 2412-BSide B runout, etched
Mick KarnDreams Of Reason Produce Monsters
Vinyl pressings
Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters
by Mick Karn · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesArt RockElectronicRock
Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters
3 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin OVED 252
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V. 2389
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2389 A 19-1-87 ISide I
V 2389 B 19-1-87 ISide II
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VL 2412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin OVED 252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin V. 2389First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 208 197 / Virgin 208 197-630LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 70490LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJL-114LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin V 2389LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | VirginSingle Sided, White Label | Single Sided, White Label |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin 28VB-1159LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin 28VB-1159LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2389 / Virgin OVED 252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1First Impression5:06
- A2Language Of Ritual5:42
- A3Buoy4:52
- A4Land4:20
- B1The Three Fates4:13
- B2When Love Walks In6:13
- B3Dreams Of Reason3:42
- B4Answer5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, Italy. One of them is Virgin VL 2412.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VL 2412, OVED 252, V. 2389) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VL 3412-A² TLC-T and VL 2412-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters 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.