UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood International YB 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
YB S 1002 A1Runout side A
YB S 1002 B1Runout side B
Python Lee JacksonIn A Broken Dream
Vinyl pressings
In A Broken Dream
by Python Lee Jackson · 1972
21 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
In A Broken Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 In A Broken Dream
8 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood International YB 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Knock-out Centre
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Young Blood DL 25 488-2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
℗ 1972 D - 16806 Manufactured in GermanyRunout stamped, Side A
℗ 1972 YB - 1017 - A Manufactured in GermanyRunout stamped, Side B
YB 1017-AMatrix, Label A
D 16 806Matrix, Label B
Italy
1972- Label and catalog number
- Joker M 7128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M - 7128 x 45 - A / 1 30-10-72Runout area side A
M - 7128 x 45 - B 25-7-72Runout area side B
M 7128 ALabel side A
M 7128 BLabel side B
Portugal
1972- Label and catalog number
- Poplandia PC-1022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PC-1022-ALabel A
PC-1022-BLabel B
Scandinavia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001.401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 4-prong Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
2001 401 A 11 P72 F 710Runout, side A, stamped
2001 401 B 11 P72 F 710Runout, side B, stamped
2001.401-ALabel, side A
2001.401-BLabel, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Young Blood DL 25 488-2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Indonesia | Young Blood International YB 10027", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker M 7128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Portugal | Poplandia PC-1022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001.401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | RPM RPM.389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Poplandia P-30543 / Young Blood P-30543First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | UK | Young Blood International YB 10027", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Young Blood International YB 10027", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | UK | Young Blood International YB 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Young Blood International YB 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Polydor 2065 3427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Up UP 10.000 / Up UP 100007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Eurogram Records IRDA 50017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Eurogram Records IRDA 50017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.678-Y / Pink Elephant PE 22.678Y7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Young Blood International YB 10027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Young Blood International YB 10027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Young Blood International YB 10027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIn A Broken Dream
- BBoogie Woogie Joe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In A Broken Dream are there?
21 vinyl pressings of In A Broken Dream are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was In A Broken Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Germany, Italy, Portugal and more. One of them is Young Blood International YB 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of In A Broken Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YB 1002, DL 25 488-2, M 7128, PC-1022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YB S 1002 A1 and YB S 1002 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In A Broken 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.