Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Trio Records PA-7182
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
〄Ⓑ PA 7182A 111 +Side A
PA 7182BS 111 +Side B, S is in a circle
Ryo FukuiMellow Dream
Vinyl pressings
Mellow Dream
by Ryo Fukui · 1977
13 pressings2 countriesPost BopModalCool JazzJazz
Mellow Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Mellow Dream
2 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Trio Records PA-7182
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7182First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Trio Records PA-7182First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan | Trio Records ARTD-5541 / Art Union ARTD-5541LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Japan | Trio Records SOLID-1024 / Solid Records SOLID-1024LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2018 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LTDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LTDLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz WRJ002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Switzerland | We Release Jazz 4260544825422LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Japan | Trio Records SOLID-1024CL / Solid Records SOLID-1024CLLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Japan | Solid Records SOLID1039LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Mellow Dream9:48
- A2My Foolish Heart6:54
- A3Baron Potato Blues7:02
- B1What's New5:55
- B2Horizon9:27
- B3My Funny Valentine3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mellow Dream are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mellow Dream are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2026.
When was Mellow Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Japan. One of them is Trio Records PA-7182.
How do I tell if my copy of Mellow Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PA-7182) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 〄Ⓑ PA 7182A 111 + and PA 7182BS 111 +. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mellow 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.