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When I Dream 1980 UK Pressing (TEAR 1)

When I Dream by The Teardrop Explodes

Artist
The Teardrop Explodes
Title
When I Dream
Labels
  • Mercury TEAR 1
  • Mercury tear 1
  • Mercury 6059 323
  • Zoo Records TEAR 1
Country
UK
Released
September 1980
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Format notes
Silver Injection Labels

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • TEAR 001 A//1▽E P 1 0Side A, Stamped, variant 1
  • TEAR 001 B//1▽E P 1 1Side B, Stamped, variant 1
  • TEAR001 A//1▽E P 1 1 2Runout A stamped, variant 2
  • TEAR 001 B//1▽E P 1 1 5Runout B stamped, variant 2
  • TEAR001 A//1▽E P 1 1 5Runout A stamped, variant 3
  • TEAR 001 B//1▽E P 1 1 7Runout B stamped, variant 3
  • TEAR001 A//1▽E P 1 1Runout A stamped, variant 4
  • TEAR 001 B//1▽E P 1 1 10Runout B stamped, variant 4
  • TEAR 001 A//1▽E P 1 1 1 0Runout A stamped, variant 5
  • TEAR 001 B//1▽E P 1 1 1 2Runout B stamped, variant 5

Other UK pressings of When I Dream

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