US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Haven Records 7006Capitol Records 7006
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
S45-91468AA-side label
S45-91466B-side label
The Righteous BrothersDream On
Vinyl pressings
Dream On
by The Righteous Brothers · 1974
16 pressings11 countriesBalladVocalPop
Dream On was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 On
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Haven Records 7006Capitol Records 7006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Haven Records P-7006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SF 91468 A-1Side A runout, stamped
SF 91466-1Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-10660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barbados
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15803
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Barbados | Capitol Records CL 15803First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Haven Records 7006 / Capitol Records 7006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 803 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-81 803First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10671First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 7006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 583First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Haven Records 7006 / Capitol Records 7006First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | US | Haven Records P-7006First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Haven Records 7006 / Capitol Records 7006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Capitol Records 2C 004-81.8037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records CL 158037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADream On2:58
- BDr. Rock And Roll3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dream On are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Dream On are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Dream On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Haven Records 7006.
How do I tell if my copy of Dream On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7006, P-7006, CL 15803, CP-10660) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-91468A and S45-91466. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dream On 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.
