US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP25927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
The Mills BrothersDream
Vinyl pressings
Dream
by The Mills Brothers · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzBluesPop
Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Dream
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP25927
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP25927
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
LPS-76837-1 + ISide 1 Runout stamped
LPS-76838-1 + ISide 2 Runout stamped
LPS 76,837Side 1 Label
LPS 76,838Side 2 Label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records LPD 530Dot Records 1E 062 ◦ 04146 (M)
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records SZL-933 351
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LSP- 76837 125MX31026
LSP-76838-RE-1 △12985-X
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP25927
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A (etched): DLP 25927 S1
Side B (etched): DLP 25927 S2
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Dot Records SZL-933 351First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records DLP25927First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25927First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Dot Records DLP25927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Dot Records LPD 530 / Dot Records 1E 062 ◦ 04146 (M)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Dot Records DLP25927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Dot Records DLP25927First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Dot Records DLP25927First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Dot Records DLP 25927 / Dot Records ST-91709LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 25927 / ABC DOT DLP 25,927LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1The Jimtown Road3:12
- A2Dream2:26
- A3The Straight Life2:35
- A4Baby Dream Your Dream2:51
- A5When, When, When1:56
- B1Flit Around2:15
- B2What Have I Done For Her Lately2:57
- B3Happy Go Lucky Me2:04
- B4Didn't We2:16
- B5Guy On The Go2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dream are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Dot Records DLP25927.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP25927, LPD 530, SZL-933 351, DLP 25927) 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 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.
