UK
November 5, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Hooj Choons HOOJ 142 R
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Single Sided, Single
The Human LeagueThe Things That Dreams Are Made Of
Vinyl pressings
The Things That Dreams Are Made Of
by The Human League · 2007
11 pressings3 countriesHouseElectroSynth-popElectronic
The Things That Dreams Are Made Of was first pressed on vinyl in 2007. 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 The Things That Dreams Are Made Of
3 pressings came out in 2007, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 19, 2007- Label and catalog number
- Genetic Records GEMR001Hooj Choons GEMR001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GEMR001A lawrie@CURVEPUSHerSide A etched
69149 1ASide A stamped
GEMR001BSide B etched
69149 1BSide A stamped
UK & Ireland
2007- Label and catalog number
- Hooj Choons HOOJ142RHooj Choons HOOJ 142R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
69029 1A HOOJ 142R (Xed out) NOFU 006 R (etched)Side A, stamped & etched
lawrie CURVESide A, etched
69029 1B HOOJ 142R (Xed out) B NOFU 006 R (etched)Side B, stamped & etched
lawrieSide B, etched
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.
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Genetic Records GEMR001 / Hooj Choons GEMR0017", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2007 | UK & Ireland | Hooj Choons HOOJ142R / Hooj Choons HOOJ 142RFirst year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2007 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 142 RFirst year12", Limited Edition, Single Sided, Single · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Single Sided, Single · Limited |
| 2007 | UK | Genetic Records GEMR001 / Hooj Choons GEMR001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2008 | Italy | Milano Lab MILANOLAB 03312", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | No Future NOFU006R12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2008 | UK | Not On Label (Naughty Boys (4)) NB1 / Not On Label (The Human League) NB112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ14212", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Control Room Recordings CRRR00212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2013 | UK | Control Room Recordings CRRR00212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | No Future NOFU00612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (Original Dub)
- A2The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (Justus Köhncke Dub)
- B1The Things That Dreams Are Made Of (Richard Stone Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Things That Dreams Are Made Of are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Things That Dreams Are Made Of are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2007 and 2013.
When was The Things That Dreams Are Made Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2007, in UK, UK & Ireland. One of them is Hooj Choons HOOJ 142 R, released November 5, 2007.
How do I tell if my copy of The Things That Dreams Are Made Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HOOJ 142 R, GEMR001, HOOJ142R) 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 The Things That Dreams Are Made Of 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.
