UK
January 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 987
- Format
- 7", Single · Matt Card Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 987 ALabel side A
VS 987 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Dreaming
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1988
43 pressings17 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Dreaming was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Dreaming
39 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 16 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
January 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 987-12Virgin VS98712
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 98712 A-1U-1-1- DDRunout side A, stamped
VS 98712 B-2U-1-1-1- DDRunout side B, stamped
UK
January 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matt Paper Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 987 ASide A label
VS 987 BSide B label
UK
June 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 98712
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
VSY+987-12+A ORLAKE
VSY+987-12+B ORLAKE
UK
June 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 987-10Virgin VS 98710
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
VS + 987 - 10 + A2Side A
VS + 987 - 10 + B2Side B
UK
June 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSG 987
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 987 A-1U-1-Q5 DRunout side A
VS 987 B-1U-1-Q4 DRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Virgin VS 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS98712First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1421First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VS1421First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1421First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 109 702 / Virgin 109 702-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 702 / Virgin 609 702-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 917-213 / Virgin 609 917First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 009877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 009876First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 609 917First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Not On Label 60991712", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 2104ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin VS 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADreaming
- BSatellite
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dreaming are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Dreaming are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Dreaming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin VS 987, released January 25, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Dreaming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 987, VS 987-12, VSY 98712, VS 987-10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 987 A and VS 987 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dreaming 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.
