US
April 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 11315 1 1A-Side Runout
45 112628 2 1B-Side Runout
(113,135)Side A label
(112,628)✤Side B label
Patsy ClineSweet Dreams (Of You)
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Dreams (Of You)
by Patsy Cline · 1963
11 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Sweet Dreams (Of You) was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Sweet Dreams (Of You)
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 113135 11 2Side A runout, stamped Variant 1
45 112628 5 2Side B runout, stamped Variant 1
45 113135 10 2Side A runout, stamped, Variant 2
45 112628 5 2Side B runout, stamped, Variant 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-113135-ITRunout Side A, Variant 1
45-112628-ITRunout Side B, Variant 1
45-113135-IT B H MT 1Runout Side A, Variant 2
45-112628-IT B H MT 1Runout Side B, Variant 2
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05888
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
113135Label Side A
112628Label Side B
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FK-373
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31483
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Festival Records FK-373First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | Decca 31483First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | Brunswick 12 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Music-Box MBD 8057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Festival Records FK-373First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | Brunswick 05888First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Brunswick 05888First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Decca 31483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Decca 31483First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 314837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Decca 314837", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- ASweet Dreams (Of You)2:33
- BBack In Baby's Arms
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Dreams (Of You) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sweet Dreams (Of You) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Sweet Dreams (Of You) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Decca 31483, released April 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Dreams (Of You) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31483, 05888, FK-373, 12 266) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 11315 1 1 and 45 112628 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Dreams (Of You) 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.
