US
May 2004- Label and catalog number
- Ultra Records UL 1219-6
- Format
- 12"
Royal GigolosCalifornia Dreamin'
Vinyl pressings
California Dreamin'
by Royal Gigolos · 2004
10 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseTech HouseElectronic
California Dreamin' was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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 California Dreamin'
10 pressings came out in 2004, 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.
UK
July 2004- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto 986 693 0
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
9866930 ASide A, etched
9866930 BSide B, etched
Netherlands
April 2004- Label and catalog number
- Free For All 7007755
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
54448 1A1 7007755Side A, runout, pressed
54448 1B1 7007755Side B, runout, pressed
France
2004- Label and catalog number
- Scorpio Music S0165-6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Germany
2004- Label and catalog number
- Unlimited Sounds US 003
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
US 003 PROMO -A-Runout A
US 003 PROMO -B-Runout B
Germany
2004- Label and catalog number
- Unlimited Sounds US 006
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Scorpio Music S0165-6First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Germany | Unlimited Sounds US 003First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2004 | Germany | Unlimited Sounds US 006First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Germany | Unlimited Sounds US 003First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | Italy | Spy Rec SPY 80First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Spain | Vale Music VLMX 1635-3First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | Netherlands | Free For All 7007755First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Ultra Records UL 1219-6First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK | Manifesto 986 693 0First year12" | 12" |
| 2004 | UK & Ireland | Manifesto GIGOLOS01First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1California Dreamin' (Tek-House Extended)4:47
- A2The DJ...4:14
- B1California Dreamin' (Clubhouse Extended)5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Dreamin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of California Dreamin' are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was California Dreamin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US, UK, Netherlands, France and more. One of them is Ultra Records UL 1219-6, released May 2004.
How do I tell if my copy of California Dreamin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UL 1219-6, 986 693 0, 7007755, S0165-6) 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 California Dreamin' 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.