US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner JZ 36320
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IS AL-36320-1E STERLINGEtched Side A, except STERLING stamped
2S BL-36320-1F STERLINGEtched Side B, except STERLING stamped
Steve WalshSchemer Dreamer
Vinyl pressings
Schemer Dreamer
by Steve Walsh · 1980
11 pressings5 countriesProg RockClassic RockRock
Schemer Dreamer was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Schemer Dreamer
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner JZ 36320Kirshner 36320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-36320-1A STERLING C PSide A runout
BL-36320-1A STERLING PSide B runout
AL 36320Side A label
BL 36320Side B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner JZ 36320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AL-36320-1C STERLING B4Variant 1: Etched Side A, except STERLING
T1 BL-36320-1D STERLING 3AVariant 1: Etched Side B, except STERLING
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner JZ 36320
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 AL-36320-1E B1 STERLINGA runout
S1 BL-36320-1E B1 STERLINGB runout
AL 36320A label
BL 36320B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Kirshner JZ 36320
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-36320-1A STERLINGA runout
P BL-36320-1A STERLINGB runout
AL 36320A label
BL 36320B label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4050
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX191911 ELP 4050-1Side A Stamped
MX191912 ELP 4050-2Side B Stamped
MX191911Side A Label
MX191912Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Kirshner KIR 84056 / Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Kirshner 25AP 1739First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Kirshner 25AP 1739LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Japan | Kirshner 25AP 1739First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Kirshner JZ 36320 / Kirshner 36320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Kirshner JZ 36320First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Schemer-Dreamer / That's All Right5:23
- A2Get Too Far4:30
- A3So Many Nights4:20
- A4You Think You Got It Made4:19
- B1Every Step Of The Way8:41
- B2Just How It Feels3:37
- B3Wait Until Tomorrow5:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Schemer Dreamer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Schemer Dreamer are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Schemer Dreamer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Kirshner JZ 36320.
How do I tell if my copy of Schemer Dreamer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JZ 36320, ELPS 4050, KIR 84056, 25AP 1739) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS AL-36320-1E STERLING and 2S BL-36320-1F STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Schemer 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.