US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 17412-1A FUTURE DISC G1A runout
ZSS 174123-1B FUTURE DISC G1B runout
ZSS 174122A label
ZSS174123B label
REO SpeedwagonIn My Dreams
Vinyl pressings
In My Dreams
by REO Speedwagon · 1987
11 pressings8 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
In My Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 My Dreams
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07255
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-174122-1A G1 FUTUREDISC A2 D)A-Side Etched
ZSS-174122-1A G1 FUTUREDISC A2 D)B-Side Etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 02747
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 174124A Side Label
XSS 174124B Side LAbel
UK
November 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651040 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
651040-7 A1 ΛRunout side A, etched, Λ is stamped
651040-7 B1 ΛRunout side B, etched, Λ is stamped
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 07255
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
34-7255-1 1B 2HDZ DM 4Side A runout
34-7255-2 1A 2HZ DM-2Side B runout
ZSS 174122Side A label
ZSS 174123Side B label
Costa Rica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 7045460
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 34 07255First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045460First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651040 7 / Epic 651040 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Columbia 34-07255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 34-07255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Epic ES-20109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic EAS 02747First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic 651040 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Epic 07 5P-4927", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIn My Dreams4:20
- BOver The Edge3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In My Dreams are there?
11 vinyl pressings of In My Dreams are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was In My Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Epic 34-07255.
How do I tell if my copy of In My Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-07255, EAS 02747, 651040 7, 34 07255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 17412-1A FUTURE DISC G1 and ZSS 174123-1B FUTURE DISC G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In My Dreams 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.
