UK
October 28, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8034
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
The ShadowsThe Dreams I Dream
Vinyl pressings
The Dreams I Dream
by The Shadows · 1966
13 pressings9 countriesInstrumentalVocalPop
The Dreams I Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Dreams I Dream
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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
October 28, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8034
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 27990-1A Side
7XCA 27991-1B Side
UK
October 28, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · 4-Prong Push-Out Centre
Australia
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-4740
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8034
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Germany | Columbia C 23 365 / Columbia 45-DW 6511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Columbia C 23 365 / Columbia 45-DW 6511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Norway | Columbia DB 8034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Columbia DSA 690First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Sweden | Columbia DB 8034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Australia | Columbia DO-4740First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Ireland | Columbia DB (I) 8034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Columbia DB 8034First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Odeon 45-LA 42667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Dreams I Dream
- BScotch On The Socks
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dreams I Dream are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Dreams I Dream are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Dreams I Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Australia, Netherlands, Ireland and more. One of them is Columbia DB 8034, released October 28, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dreams I Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DB 8034, DO-4740, DB (I) 8034, C 23 365) 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 Dreams I 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.
