UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 787Polydor 883 906-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 787 ̶8̶[̶?̶?̶?̶]̶ A//1▽420VSide one, stamped
POSPX 787 A//1▽420VSide two, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Your Wildest Dreams
by The Moody Blues · 1986
23 pressings11 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Your Wildest Dreams was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Your Wildest Dreams
22 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 787Polydor 883 906-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 787 A//1∇420V 11 6A-Side - Stamped
POSP 787 B//1∇420VB-Side - Stamped
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 787Polydor 883 906-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
POSP 787 A//1∇420V 11 6A-Side runout, variant 1
POSP 787 B//1∇420VB-Side runout, variant 1
POSP 787 A//1∇420V 11 3A-Side runout, variant 2
POSP 787 B//1∇420V 5B-side runout, variant 2
US
April 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 906-7Threshold 883 906-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC 883•9067•86•MP•7073•SP 1-1Side A runout etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps)
STERLING SRC 883•9067•86•MP•7074•SP 1-1Side B runout etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps)
86 NP 7073Side A Label
86 NP 7074Side B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 906-7Threshold 883 906-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
86 NP 7073A Label
86 NP 7074B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 411-1Threshold PRO 411-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-411-1-86-NP-7073-LONG - ES Emw STERLINGBoth runouts
86-NP-7073Both labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 883 906-7 / Threshold 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Threshold PDS 2286First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Threshold PDS 2286 / Polydor PDS 2286First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 906-7 / Threshold 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 906-7 / Threshold 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 906-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 906-7 / Threshold 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Threshold 13MM 7033 / Polydor 13MM 7033First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Threshold 13MM 7033 / Polydor 13MM 7033First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 883 906-7 / Threshold 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 883 906-1 / Threshold 883 906-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSPX 787 / Polydor 883 906-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 787 / Polydor 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 787 / Polydor 883 906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Polydor PRO-37487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYour Wildest Dreams (Once Upon A Time)
- BTalkin' Talkin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Your Wildest Dreams are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Your Wildest Dreams are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Your Wildest Dreams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, South Africa and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 787.
How do I tell if my copy of Your Wildest Dreams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 787, POSP 787, 883 906-7, PRO 411-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 787 ̶8̶[̶?̶?̶?̶]̶ A//1▽420V and POSPX 787 A//1▽420V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Your Wildest Dreams 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.
