UK
October 29, 1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Suzanne VegaBook Of Dreams
Vinyl pressings
Book Of Dreams
by Suzanne Vega · 1990
14 pressings10 countriesFolk RockRock
Book Of Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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
14 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMX 559
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMX-559-A1 ADRENALIN. JA [Heart symbol] J.L.A.Runout side A, etched
AMX-559-b1 ADRENALIN.Runout side B, etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 559
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records A&M SP 18018
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-018018-A-ES2 Ɛmw #08473Runout A, etched
A&M-SP-018018-B-ES1 Ɛmw #08473XRunout B, etched
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 390 526-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Ecuador
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 45-88076
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 390 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Brazil | A&M Records 2801 426First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88076First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 526-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records 390 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | A&M Records 390 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Netherlands | A&M Records 390 526-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | A&M Records AM-90-132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | A&M Records 873 762-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | A&M Records 873 762-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records AMX 559First year10", 45 RPM, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records AM 559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | A&M Records A&M SP 18018First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | A&M Records AM 559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABook Of Dreams3:22
- BBig Space3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Book Of Dreams are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Book Of Dreams are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Book Of Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Ecuador and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 559, released October 29, 1990.
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 AM 559, AMX 559, A&M SP 18018, 390 526-7) 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 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.
