US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Harmony KH 30134
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Ray Conniff And His Orchestra & ChorusThe Impossible Dream
Vinyl pressings
The Impossible Dream
by Ray Conniff And His Orchestra & Chorus · 1970
12 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
The Impossible Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Impossible Dream
10 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Hallmark Records CHM 689
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHM 689 A1 4 4 OSide A runout stamped
CHM 689 B1 2 4 ASide B runout stamped
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Hallmark Records CHM 689
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CHM 689 A1 DSide A runout, stamped variant 1
CHM 689 B1 ASide B runout, stamped variant 1
CHM 689 A1 17 BSide A runout, stamped variant 2
CHM 689 B1 14 ΛSide B runout, stamped variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Hallmark Marble Arch CHM 689
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP-5831
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure Pty. Ltd. MFP 7009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP-5831First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Music For Pleasure Pty. Ltd. MFP 7009First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Harmony KH 30134First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Europe | CBS S 52828 / CBS S 52 828First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Israel | CBS SHM 689First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Harmony 85First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Hallmark Records CHM 689First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Hallmark Records CHM 689First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | Hallmark Marble Arch CHM 689First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Harmony KH 30134First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CBS S 52 828LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Harmony KH 30134LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Impossible Dream
- A2An Improvisation On "None But The Lonely Heart"
- A3Younger Than Springtime
- A4Favorite Love Theme From Tchaikovsky's "Romeo And Juliet"
- A5Easy To Love
- B1People Will Say We're In Love
- B2An Improvisation On Chopin's "Nocturne In E Flat"
- B3Hello Young Lovers
- B4Love Letters
- B5To My Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Impossible Dream are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Impossible Dream are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Impossible Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Harmony KH 30134.
How do I tell if my copy of The Impossible Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KH 30134, CHM 689, MFP-5831, MFP 7009) 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 The Impossible 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.
