Japan
1973- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLPB 207
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPB-207A2 1-A-1Side A, stamped
BLPB-207B1 1-A-7Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Daydream Believer
by The Monkees · 1973
20 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
Daydream Believer was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Daydream Believer
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPB 207First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-98 038 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 0387", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-98 0387", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Arista NG 7847", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AS 02017", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AS 02017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | Arista AS 02017", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AS 02017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | UK | Arista Arista 637", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARISTA 637", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Arista Arista 637", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Arista AR 112137", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Arista AR-112137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 7RS-57", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 7RS-57", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Arista 7RS-57", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Arista 7RS-57", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Repress, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Arista 7RS-57", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Arista PRTD-30737", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Arista AS 02017", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADaydream Believer2:48
- BMonkee's Theme2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Daydream Believer are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Daydream Believer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1989.
When was Daydream Believer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Japan. One of them is Bell Records BLPB 207.
How do I tell if my copy of Daydream Believer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPB 207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLPB-207A2 1-A-1 and BLPB-207B1 1-A-7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Daydream Believer 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.
