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Book Of Dreams

by Steve Miller Band · 1977

85 pressings28 countriesBlues RockClassic RockPsychedelic RockRock

Book Of Dreams 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 Book Of Dreams

47 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 23 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

May 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Research Craft Press
Runout / matrix

SO-1-11630-F3. #69 5 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KPRunout A variant 1

SO-2-11630 F5. #69 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ 5 KPRunout B variant 1

SO-1-11630-F24. 5 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP #49Runout A variant 2

SO-2-11630 F21. MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ 5 KP #49Runout B variant 2

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US

May 6, 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album · NAMI Pressing
Runout / matrix

SO-1-11630 F24Etchings Side A

SO-2-11630 F21Etchings Side B

☖ MASTERED BY CAPITOLStamped Side A & B

SO-1-11630 F12Etching Side A

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US

May 6, 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album · Jacksonville Press
Runout / matrix

SO-1-11630 F·30 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 0A Side Etch exc Capitol, 0 stamps, Variant 1

SO-2-11630 F·1 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPB Side Etch exc Capitol, 0 stamps, Variant 1

SO 1-11630A Side Label

SO 2-11630B Side Label

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US

May 6, 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
Runout / matrix

MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A & B stamped

SO1 11630 F6 #1-S -------◄ KPSide A etched variant 1

KP SO-2-11630-F2 #5 -------◄Side B etched variant 1

SOI 11630 F6 #1-S #4 ─◁ KPSide A etched variant 2

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US

May 6, 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
Runout / matrix

KP SO-1-11630 F13 GD MASTERED BY CAPITOL GOLSide A runout, var.1

KP SO-2-11630 F13 GD MASTERED BY CAPITOL GOLSide B runout, var.1

SO-1-11630 F14 GD MASTERED BY CAPITOL GOL KPSide A runout, var. 2

SO-2-11630 F13 GD MASTERED BY CAPITOL GOL KPSide B runout, var. 2

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US

May 6, 1977
Label and catalog number
Capitol Records SO-11630
Format
LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
Runout / matrix

SO1 11630 F6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Etched Side A var. 1, except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" & "0" stamped

SO-2-11630 F1 #6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPEtched Side B var. 1, except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" & "0" stamped

SO1 11630 F18 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL kp 0Etched Side A var. 2, except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" & "0" stamped

SO-2-11630 F1 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 KPEtched Side B var. 2, except "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" & "0" stamped

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 85 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s61 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977ArgentinaMercury 6303926First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977AustraliaMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977AustraliaMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977AustriaMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977BrazilMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaCapitol Records SW-11630First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaCapitol Records SW-511630LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1977CanadaCapitol Records SW-11630First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaCapitol Records SW-11630First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977FranceMercury 9103 401First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977FranceMercury 9103 401LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1977FranceMercury 9103 401First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977GermanyMercury 6303 926First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977GermanyMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977GreeceMercury 6303 926First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 61 pressings from the 1970s
1980s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1983South KoreaMercury 6303 926 / Mercury SEL-RP 580LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1984CanadaCapitol Records SN-16323LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1984USCapitol Records SN-16323LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1985JapanCapitol Records ECS-63041LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo
1985JapanCapitol Records ECS-63041LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1990s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1991EuropeArcade 88.02.0006LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1991GermanyArcade 88.02.0006LP, AlbumLP, Album
2010s5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2012EuropeEdsel Records SMBLP 002LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2019USCapitol Records 00602577299131 / UMe 00602577299131LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited
2019USCapitol Records 00602577299131 / UMe 00602577299131LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2019USA & EuropeCapitol Records 00602577299131 / UMe 00602577299131LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl
2019USA & EuropeCapitol Records 00602577299131LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
Year unknown12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaMercury 6303 926LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceMercury 9103 401LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?PeruMercury 6303926.7LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?UKMercury PRICE 78LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USCapitol Records SN-16323LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USCapitol Records SO-511630LP, AlbumLP, Album
?USGRP SN-16323 / GRP SN-516323LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USCapitol Records SN-16323LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USCapitol Records SO-11630LP, AlbumLP, Album
?USCapitol Records SO-11630LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?USCapitol Records SO-511630LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
?USCapitol Records SO-511630LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition

Tracklist

  1. A1Threshold1:05
  2. A2Jet Airliner4:25
  3. A3Winter Time3:10
  4. A4Swingtown3:54
  5. A5True Fine Love2:37
  6. A6Wish Upon A Star3:39
  7. B1Jungle Love3:10
  8. B2Electro Lux Imbroglio0:55
  9. B3Sacrifice5:17
  10. B4The Stake3:56
  11. B5My Own Space3:00
  12. B6Babes In The Wood2:40

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Book Of Dreams are there?

85 vinyl pressings of Book Of Dreams are listed here, from 28 countries, released between 1977 and 2019.

When was Book Of Dreams first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong and more. One of them is Capitol Records SO-11630, released May 1977.

How do I tell if my copy of Book Of Dreams is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO-11630, 9286 455, 6303 926, 6303926) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SO-1-11630-F3. #69 5 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP and SO-2-11630 F5. #69 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ 5 KP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Book Of 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.

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