US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-999M1
- Format
- LP, Album
SwitchThis Is My Dream
Vinyl pressings
This Is My Dream
by Switch · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
This Is My Dream 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 This Is My Dream
8 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
- Gordy G8-999M1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-999M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G-8999M1-A-15A ZYZ JG/2Side A Runout - Etched
G-8999M1-B-15A ZYZ JG/2Side B Runout - Etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G8-999M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 999
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown 260·15·009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Gordy G 999First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 260·15·009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6768First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Motown 2-47069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-999M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-999M1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-999M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Gordy G8-999M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Motown 519004 / Vogue 519004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIP-6768LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Believe In Yourself4:28
- A2Love Over And Over Again4:28
- A3Just Imagine4:27
- A4All I Need Is You3:30
- A5You And I4:54
- B1What A Feeling4:50
- B2Without You In My Life4:06
- B3Why'd You Let Love Fall4:30
- B4We Can Make It Better (Overture)1:42
- B5This Is My Dream4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is My Dream are there?
10 vinyl pressings of This Is My Dream are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was This Is My Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, Germany, Spain and more. One of them is Gordy G8-999M1.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is My Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G8-999M1, G 999, 260·15·009, 2-47069) 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 This Is My 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.