UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3249Epic A 3249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
NenaJust A Dream
Vinyl pressings
Just A Dream
by Nena · 1983
22 pressings10 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicPop
Just A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Just A Dream
8 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3249Epic A 3249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04440Epic 34 04440
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-171692-1A STERLING PMatrix/Runout Side A
ZSS-171692-1A STERLING PMatrix/Runout Side A
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A-3249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3249Epic A 3249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | CBS A-3249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Epic EPCA 3249 / Epic A 3249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Epic ES 958First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Epic ES 958First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPCA 3249 / Epic A 3249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPCA 3249 / Epic A 3249First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPCA 3249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-04440 / Epic 34 04440First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 958 / Epic MX2041897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 9587", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic IE4-70117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-2897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-2897", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Epic SC-720707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS SSC 56287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJust A Dream3:31
- BIndianer3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Dream are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Just A Dream are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Just A Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 3249.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 3249, 34-04440, A-3249, ES 958) 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 Just A 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.
