US
1954- Label and catalog number
- Imperial X8257
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-IF-544Side A Runout etched
45-IF-618Side B Runout etched
IF-544Side A Label
IF-618Side B Label
Slim WhitmanRide Away / Beautiful Dreamer
Vinyl pressings
Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer
by Slim Whitman · 1954
10 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer was first pressed on vinyl in 1954. 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 Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer
4 pressings came out in 1954, the album's first year, in 3 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
1954- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 45-8257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1954- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1267
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
New Zealand
1954- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL.1012
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
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.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Canada | Quality 1267First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | New Zealand | London Records HL.1012First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | US | Imperial X8257First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1954 | US | Imperial 45-8257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Australia | London Records HL-1012Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | New Zealand | London Records 45-HL.10127", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality K12677", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records HL.8080Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | London Records HL.8080Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Imperial 8257Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARide Away
- BBeautiful Dreamer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1954 and 1956.
When was Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1954, in US, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Imperial X8257.
How do I tell if my copy of Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X8257, 45-8257, 1267, HL.1012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-IF-544 and 45-IF-618. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ride Away / Beautiful Dreamer 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.
