US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 32948
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
2 PAL 32948-1A o SX [Artisan Sound logo] JG B3Runout A
1 PBL 32948-1B o SX [Artisan Sound logo] JG CRunout B
AL 32948Label A
BL 32948Label B
REO SpeedwagonLost In A Dream
Vinyl pressings
Lost In A Dream
by REO Speedwagon · 1974
12 pressings4 countriesArena RockRock
Lost In A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lost In A Dream
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 4 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
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic PEQ 32948
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
o 1T P Q AL-32948-1BRunout A stamped; 1T P etched
o 1T P Q BL-32948.1B BRunout B stamped; 1T P etched
QAL 32948Label A
QBL 32948Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 32948
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 32948
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
2 PAL 32948-1B o SX JG C1Runout A etch; o stamp
1 PBL 32948-1B o SX JG BRunout B etch; o stamp
Artisan Recorders LogoStamped, both sides
AL 32948Matrix A on label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 80175
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 32948
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-32948-1A-2-G oSide A runout
BL-32948-1A-2-G oSide B runout
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Epic PE 32948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC 474274First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Epic EPC 80175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Epic PE 32948First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Epic PE 32948First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Epic PE 32948First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Epic PEQ 32948First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1979 | US | Epic PE 32948LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Epic PE 32948LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Epic WPE 32948LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Epic PE 32948LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Epic PE 32948LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Give Me A Ride (Roller Coaster)3:50
- A2Throw The Chains Away2:22
- A3Sky Blues3:20
- A4You Can Fly4:12
- A5Lost In A Dream6:32
- B1Down By The Dam4:35
- B2Do Your Best3:22
- B3Wild As The Western Wind4:01
- B4They're On The Road3:39
- B5I'm Feeling Good3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lost In A Dream are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lost In A Dream are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Lost In A Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Epic PE 32948.
How do I tell if my copy of Lost In A Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 32948, PEQ 32948, EPC 80175, SBPC 474274) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 PAL 32948-1A o SX [Artisan Sound logo] JG B3 and 1 PBL 32948-1B o SX [Artisan Sound logo] JG C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lost In A 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.
