US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1006-A STERLINGSide A runout
M-1006-B STERLINGSide B runout
Paul ParkerToo Much To Dream
Vinyl pressings
Too Much To Dream
by Paul Parker · 1983
13 pressings13 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Too Much To 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 Too Much To Dream
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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.
South Africa
May 30, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Gallo ML 4682Megatone Records M-1006
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1-6660Megatone Records VPL1-6660
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1006-ARunout Side A, etched
M-1006-BRunout Side B, etched
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS-1-6372
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDS-1-6372-A SNB-Al DM-5Side A run-out area
PDS-1-6372-B SNB-Al 230 DM-4Side B run-out area
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 813 218-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 811 843-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1-6660 / Megatone Records VPL1-6660First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS-1-6372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 813 218-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 811 843-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | Megatone Records M1006 / Dawn Record M1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Strong Record SRLP 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60732 / Musart EDI 60732First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 634.004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Megatone Records MEG-2004 / Gira, Indústrias De Som, Lda. MEG-2004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 115 / Megatone Records SOSLP 115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Megatone Records 190 084 / Hispavox 190 084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records M-1006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Gallo ML 4682 / Megatone Records M-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love's On The Line6:13
- A2Shot In The Night6:03
- A3Too Much To Dream5:55
- B1Baby You Can Have My Lovin' Anytime4:41
- B2Travelin' Man4:17
- B3Nighthawk5:36
- B4Right On Target3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Much To Dream are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Too Much To Dream are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Too Much To Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Megatone Records M-1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Much To Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1006, ML 4682, VPL1-6660, PDS-1-6372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1006-A STERLING and M-1006-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Too Much To 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.
