UK
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WI-3007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Belfast GypsiesGloria's Dream
Vinyl pressings
Gloria's Dream
by The Belfast Gypsies · 1966
11 pressings6 countriesBeatGarage RockRock
Gloria's Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Gloria's Dream
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Loma 2051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
J-70151-1D TIIRunout A, stamped [except etched: TII]
J-70150-1C TIIRunout B, stamped [except etched: TII]
J70151Label A
J70150Label B
US
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Loma 2051
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
J70151-2 #2051 SA Side Runout
J70150-2 #2051 S5B Side Runout
J70151A Side Label
J70150B Side Label
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-S-2663
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-S-2663
- Format
- 7"
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue INT. 80045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N - 45 - KFV - 10597Side A scratched
N - 45 - KFV - 10598Side B scratched
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | W & G WG-S-2663First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Australia | W & G WG-S-2663First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | France | Disques Vogue INT. 80045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Sweden | Sonet T-7669First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Sweden | Sonet T-7669First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Sweden | Sonet T-7669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Loma 2051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Loma 2051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Island Records WI-3007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Disques Vogue HV 20577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | Sonet T-76697", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AGloria's Dream2:05
- BSecret Police2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gloria's Dream are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gloria's Dream are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Gloria's Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Island Records WI-3007, released October 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Gloria's Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WI-3007, 2051, WG-S-2663, INT. 80045) 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 Gloria's 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.